7 replies to this topic

[Rick27]

HI can someone tell me if the drive shaft on a manual gear box the same for an automatic. I'm trying to convert my front drum brakes to disc and a friend of mine sold me a complete drive shaft w/hubs and caliper already attached. I hoping to the take the assmbely out and in with the new.

[se_juggles]

Don't see any reason why they wouldn't be the same :s but Ive never worked on a auto so wouldnt know for sure.

[ado15]

Just take the shafts out of the outer CV joints and use your old ones. The outer spline is always the same.

[ado15]

Hence why it's sensible to just use the original shafts

[Cooperman]

Hence why it's sensible to just use the original shafts

So long as the Hardy-Spicer outer fittings are fitted and will fit the shafts. If not, you'll need earlier shafts, like the Cooper 'S' ones.

[Rick27]

Thank you all for the awesome info. I have a 1978 Layland. I guess I should lift the car up and see the different. Thanks again guys and have a safe ride!!!!

[Cooperman]

If you get stuck I have a pair of Mk.1 Cooper 'S' drive shafts which will take the Hardy-Spicer couplings and which I could be persuaded to sell. They are complete with new CV joints. I am looking for about £60 for the pair plus carriage. PM me if you find you need them.

[ado15]

Hence why it's sensible to just use the original shafts

So long as the Hardy-Spicer outer fittings are fitted and will fit the shafts. If not, you'll need earlier shafts, like the Cooper 'S' ones.

Not sure what you mean. He should use the shafts that he is currently using with his good gearbox. The outer splines for the CV joints are always the same. That way, the inner joints remain as they were.