Rear driveshafts don't look like they are in properly
 

So just changed the diff and gearbox on my classic. It was certainly a job to do on my own. But I thought that the shafts would go in once tighting up the rear struts. But they haven't.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...8e5458c7b6.jpg

is it a simple case of loosening the diff and easing it down with a jack and slotting them in properly?

any help muchly appreciated

You need to grab hold of the shafts and shove them in (as much as that sounds like a dirty joke). Due to the CV joints at either end the shaft is able to lengthen/shorten with suspension movement so you need to push the shaft towards the diff until it cant slide in the CV joint any further and so pushes the joint into the diff. Hope that makes sense.

Gary

p.s. that is a thoroughly filthy diff!

Hi yeah that makes sense. Cheers.

yeah the diff could do with wash. It's been sat on a car on someone's drive for 4 years. May get the jet wash underneath this weekend.