Re: Milano Giubos

[Colin Verrilli <verrilli@domain.elided>]

I replaced mine not too long ago, so it's somewhat fresh in my mind.
You have to remove the exhaust and driveshaft. For the exhaust
removal, I would recommend starting at the back section and working
forward. This last time I tried removing/replacing the center 2
sections as a unit, keeping the rear section mounted. I did it, but
it was a real pain. Actually, it's a pain no matter how you do it.
Why they didn't keep the GTV6 setup with the 3-bolt flange, I don't
know. To remove the driveshaft you have to remove the aluminum
shield, remove the center crossmember, unbolt the center driveshaft
support and lower a bit off the u-bolt, unbolt the rear engine mount,
loosen the front splined flange, loosen the 3 front donut bolts
connecting it to the flywheel (if you have air and long extensions,
you can do this part after the driveshaft is removed). Loosen and
remove the 3 rear driveshaft bolts attaching the donut to the
transmission yoke. Push the driveshaft forward a bit. Pry the rear
donut off of the yoke. Slide the driveshaft rearward, pulling down a
bit on the rear of the engine mount to get a better angle. The whole
driveshaft (less the front donut and spline section) comes out in one
piece. Then remove the front spline piece separately, pulling down
again on the rear mount. The donut can be removed and replaced on the
bench. 
Be sure to remove the metal strap! Forgetting to do this can cause a
big headache - it can come off and get lodged up in the flywheel
housing and cause a scraping noise. Ask me how I know. I had to
remove the driveshaft again to get it dislodged. 
When replacing the driveshaft, be sure to grease the spline. Make
sure you line up the wide spline with the groove in the front yoke.
Also, don't forget the rubber o-ring on the rear. You may want to
order a new one with the donut in case it's not there. Before
tightening the u-bolt and the spline nut, rotate the engine a few
times to settle it.
If the rear donut has any cracks, I would replace that one at the
same time.
Hope this helps.
--- marc <thresh@domain.elided> wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Well, I had my '87 Milano running great for about a week, but it
> looks like 
> I just blew out a chunk of the front giubo.  I was getting on the
> freeway, 
> wound it up to about 5000 rpm in second and BANG!  I thought the
> whole 
> driveshaft had come out.  Well, I limped back home and crawled
> under the 
> car to take a look at what happened.  After some searching I
> finally found 
> a big chunk missing out of the front giubo.
> 
> Is it possible to remove and replace the front giubo without having
> to 
> remove the muffler and driveshaft?  Do any of you have any
> suggestions on 
> the best way to change it out?


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