Luegonigel Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi, I have a 2009 150 Sigma SV. The front propshaft UJ nipple has snapped off. I got a nipple from Caterham (steady on now!) but it is the wrong thread form. Caterham said that over time the nipple thread form has changed at random before eventually changing onto sealed bearings.Does anyone know what the different thread forms and sizes are for these nipples and where to get them from please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Take the one off the other end of the propshaft and get one from a local bearing supplier. Cost peanuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David aka Blue7 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 There is an old "thread" ;) herehttp://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/grease-nipple-snapped-propshaft-ujQuote It would seem new one is 1/4 UNF & broken one is M6 x 1.0. - endquoteRedline seem to be the people to contacthttp://www.redlinecomponents.co.uk/Sorry couldn't speak earlier, in the middle of online tax return, you can lose the whole return if you delay input for a specified timeout period.Good luck with your nipple hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luegonigel Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Bleed nipple found to be M6.Propshaft manufacturer for Caterham is Bailey Morris:- www.baileymorris.co.ukThey said that the have used all sorts of sizes over the years so sent me M6 and 1/4" UNF to try.Very helpful.Also very helpful for providing a wide range of sizes was The Nipple Shop:- http://www.thenippleshop.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Bleed nipple ? You mean grease nipple ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotland North AR Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 .........just checking people were reading the posts...yes grease nipple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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