Ash911gtr

Does anyone know how many bearings a prop usually has? car is V5 type r

PeeVee

iTrader: (1)

It Has 1.... In the center support mounting.

Phil

Ash911gtr

thanks, do you know how much these are to buy?

PeeVee

iTrader: (1)

You may want to try & find a second hand prop, as the centre bearing is only available as a seperate item on vehicles up to 1998my and would set you back £215 from a dealer.

The later propshaft (1998 on) is sold only as a complete item, although it is possible to seperate the two halfs & remove the Bearing/Mount, you just can't buy a new replacement from the factory.

A new prop is a whopping £545 so me thinks that you will be better off with a second hand unit, and you should be quite safe with this option as it is very rare to have any problems with these.

The early propshaft (1993-1997) superceeds to the late one (1998-2001) which means thay have the same fittment & are interchangeable.

There is no difference between the JDM & UK Propshafts, and they also happen to fit the same prop accross the board to all Classic Imprezas with a 4wd gearbox (1995-2001), no matter what engine is under the bonnet.

Phil

Ash911gtr

I was thinking a second-hand prop anyway as have found a few cheap ones. Phil, your a gentleman
Ash.

Coolasice

try these people ive had many prop bearings ect well worth a try North West Propshafts and Brakes - We supply, manufacture, repair and fit Propshafts, Driveshafts, CV Joints and Universal Joints

Ash911gtr

I'll check them out. Thanks.

Coolasice

how did you get on with these guys ash?

Ash911gtr

I did'nt need them in the end, rear drive shaft was'nt in the diff properly which was making the noise. Thank you A.N.G!