Lennym1984 Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 The o/s driveshaft on my Cayman has decided to spring a leak. I initially thought that it was the boot but it actually appears to be a pressed metal piece which has rusted. So..... Where does one buy a replacement driveshaft from? I've looked online and Porsche appear to want over £1k and many of the used ones on eBay look no better than mine did. Is there an aftermarket supplier or a supplier of reconditioned parts? Any help gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 I looked at new driveshafts for my 986 following the power bump - advice was to buy used and have them rebuilt. The metal parts have all been (a sort of) work hardened/de-stressed and rebuilt they make for better/stronger shafts. It would be worth considering this approach. Haven't done it myself as there maybe some transmission silliness in the pipeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted April 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 minute ago, map said: I looked at new driveshafts for my 986 following the power bump - advice was to buy used and have them rebuilt. The metal parts have all been (a sort of) work hardened/de-stressed and rebuilt they make for better/stronger shafts. It would be worth considering this approach. Haven't done it myself as there maybe some transmission silliness in the pipeline. Did you get any recommendations as to where to have them rebuilt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 Just now, Lennym1984 said: Did you get any recommendations as to where to have them rebuilt? The people doing the work on my car would do it themselves - SVP Motorsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 Used ones from a lower mileage car at a breakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Douglas Valley Breakers??? On ebay as SteveStrange. On the rare occasions I have emailed them about used part availability they have replied quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted April 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thanks all. I have ordered one from ebay with the intention of fitting it whilst the other one is refurbed. Now I just need to find a breaker bar long enough to remove the axle bolts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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