Driveline Refresh

[brokenbmx06]

Just an fyi, I believe Cobra does have a, Xoutpost account.

[SlickGT1]

That is good. Maybe if they check the threads, they will know their rep is being discussed. No matter how you slice it, a damaged part was sent. It is not OPs fault to wait another week for another part.

[epdarks]

I got an email from Cobra about 15 minutes after I sent the pic. It appears that they are sending me a new output shaft at no cost to me including shipping both ways.

Things happen, I feel that they went above and beyond to make it whole, and at a significant cost to them.

Thanks Cobra.

[SlickGT1]

Originally Posted by epdarks

I got an email from Cobra about 15 minutes after I sent the pic. It appears that they are sending me a new output shaft at no cost to me including shipping both ways.

Things happen, I feel that they went above and beyond to make it whole, and at a significant cost to them.

Thanks Cobra.

Nice, nice. I love it when a good company has good service.

[epdarks]

TC is open! The chain is not nearly as loose as this guys': TC Removal Pictures

In fact the TC is slightly different than his. There is no "pad" at the end. Everything on the inside is perfect. Of course I am replacing the output shaft, but also the chain/seals.

My buddy is a tech at Range Rover (see that white one?)... he is doing the work for me. It pays to have good friends!

Forgot the pic !!!

[brokenbmx06]

Originally Posted by epdarks

I got an email from Cobra about 15 minutes after I sent the pic. It appears that they are sending me a new output shaft at no cost to me including shipping both ways.

Things happen, I feel that they went above and beyond to make it whole, and at a significant cost to them.

Thanks Cobra.

Good to hear! Sounds like Cobra Transmission may be the only place that sells parts for these things and they seem like a very stand up company. their was enough information on their website that I knew exactly what my problem was and what I needed to purchase. (Pickedu p the chain for $75 on black Friday) Not to mention fast shipping!

[epdarks]

To be completely honest the 2nd output shaft is hacked up as well. Right on the "journals", just like the last one. My guy says it will be fine, but I'm questioning the QC down at Cobra.

[epdarks]

After 4 weeks of not driving the X, my plan is to re-install everything tonight.

Got the TC back from my Range Rover buddy... everything bolted in no problem.

Rebuilt rear shaft looks NEW... very impressed for $430. Still not sure if it was really "needed", but too late now.

Missing my X like crazy. My GF is pissed because I take her car everywhere. Wish me luck tonight!!!

[SlickGT1]

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

[epdarks]

I made it 10 minutes until I realized I could not get the "cap" that covers the front driveshaft splines onto the new shaft. I'll need to press it on somehow. I didn't order a new one (idiot) so now I am waiting another 2 days to get it from my local stealer ($27).

It's always one measly part that stops the entire process.

Life goes on. I am rebuilding the 3rd floor of my house right now. Before the X was down I had some 14 foot 2x10s sticking out the back.