ok, i made a big mistake the other day... what i did isnt the problem, lol, the problem is what is wrong.

It starts off by my dumbass takin my car out after a day of snow (no snow on the road) but still kinda chilly out. When I was on my road, i took a turn and there was a patch of ice on the ground, i guess my speedo got up to about 90 then I caught traction (heres the bad part) at first i thought it was my rear end that might have stripped, but then i started to pay attention to the noise better and it was a clanking sound (when put in ANY gear except park) so i threw it on jackstands today, started it up and looked under there. Either my driveshat is a 2 piece, or i made it one... here is where im confused on what part to buy, the transmission turns the yoke and the U joint turns the driveshaft (first half), then i look toward the middle of the shaft and notice like it isnt connected some how. you can see where grease had speckled where the broken part is.
I mean after the farst half of the driveshaft nothing else turns, it just makes a nasty constant clanking noise.

PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I NEED!!!

thanks
Chris

 

YOu have a 98?

I cannot remember, but alot of v6s had 2 pieces, and alot had one piece driveshafts...


Either way if your driveshaft was broken, part of it would likely be laying on the ground.



If you have a 2 piece, and its not broken, I'd consider upgrading to a 1-piece steel, it will give you less problems down the road.

 

i have a 98 .. ill look at mine tomorrow and tell you whats up

 

it should be a 2 piece so just get a single piece aluminum one from a v8 should be samething and its lighter so you will lay more power to the pavement.

 

ok... lets say if I do get the new driveshaft (or used from salvage yard) what would it cost? and lets say i didnt get it and i wanted to repair my 2 piece, what part would i need? BTW, thanx alot for responding to my problem
Chris

 

i got a steel DS from an LT1 car for 5$ from a friend, expect to pay around 20$ for one... the steel ones are cheap

 

really, kicka$$... I also found one on ebay in my area for like 20 bux and its aluminum... there is like 1 day left on the bid... thanks, and if anyon else has anything to add, please do
Chris

 

also with getting a used driveshaft is get the balance checked at least and thats all really.