What is the purpose of a drive shaft in a car?

The drive shaft (likewise called propeller shaft or prop shaft) is a segment of the drive train in a car, to convey force from the transmission to the differential, which at that point sends this force to the wheels to move the car. The driveshaft is basically used to move forces between parts that are isolated by a distance since various segments should be in various areas in the vehicle. A front-engine rear-wheel-drive car should have a lengthy drive shaft interfacing the back hub to the transmission since these parts are on opposite sides of the car. 

Driveshafts are utilised distinctively in various vehicles, changing enormously in vehicles with unmistakable arrangements for front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and the recently referenced front-engine rear-wheel drive.

On account of a car with a short driveshaft, under a burden, there is deficient slip burden commitment into the transmission output shaft. This permits the slip burden to twist and bind. The second that occurs, it breaks the u-joint which permits the driveshaft to start slumping around.

If you are experiencing issues with your driveshaft and are looking for a specialist in drive shaft repair or replacement, then book online with us with one of our trained technicians.

The importance of an antiroll bar link

Antiroll bar links also known as stabiliser links or rod links connect the left- and right-hand suspension parts to either side of a typical anti-roll bar made of spring steel which resembles a suspension bar stumbling into the vehicle. The anti-roll bar possibly becomes an integral factor if the suspension on one side of the vehicle moves however the opposite side does not.

For instance, when a car drives over a speed bump that is the full width of the road, the suspension is packed similarly on each side, the anti-roll bar essentially turns, it is not bent and there is no strain on the link rods. In any case, if one wheel hits a speed bump and the other wheel does not, one end of the anti-roll bar is raised, winding the bar. The power expected to curve the bar is completely communicated through the connection bars which are regularly very light metal or plastic bars with ball joints on either one or both ends.

Regularly the ball joints or bushes at either end crumble and create lost development (play) which can be heard as a shaking or thumping commotion. In the event that this is disregarded, and the anti-roll bar really breaks, the counter move bar turns out to be totally incapable. The issues emerge when the car is cornered hard, as it will move considerably more than anticipated, causing genuine and perilous insecurity. If this is the case, the anti-roll bar link will be an MOT failure and most likely will read  as the following on the MOT test certificate ‘anti-roll  bar linkage ball joint excessively worn’ or ‘anti-roll bar linkage bushes worn’

When should a timing belt be replaced?

It is essential to complete a timing belt service at the mileage intervals your car manufacturer recommends. Each manufacturer is unique, yet common, replacing a timing belt on a car needs to be every 60,000–100,000 miles. The suggested span for your car can be found in your car owner’s manual. 

Since the timing belt is made of elastic/rubber, it will wear out over the long run and in the end break. At the point when it breaks, the engine will stop running or the segments will be out of sync, harming the engine. 

Failing to replace the timing belt at the suggested time could bring about engine disappointment, broken or bent valves, cylinder head or camshaft damage, and piston and cylinder wall damage. This is not the kind of circumstance where it is right to think 'If it's not currently giving me any issues, don't fix it.' Replace the timing belt as indicated by the manufactures recommendations to avoid hundreds or even thousands of pounds fixing or replacing your engine.

When replacing a timing belt, we recommend going for the whole timing belt kit. It is acceptable to realise that the kit contains all you require to replace key wear parts notwithstanding the timing belt itself. The full kit includes the timing belt, pulleys, timing belt tensioner, and gaskets.