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From: Barry Schwartz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> That is because the factory procedure is to determine the correct
> thickness of circlip by measuring the installed joint to clip clearance
> (that's the rub) of the installed u-joint and use this measurement to
> install clips so that there is NO slop in the joint from side to side
> inside the bore of the yolk.  Now-a days the joint is supplied with only
> one set of (thin) clips that will fit everything.  Therein lies the rub.

Barry is absolutely correct, this is a regular problem following UJ replacements. 
Canley Classics http://www.kipping.co.uk/  can supply thicker circlips to order - it's 
always worth having a few in hand before starting a driveshaft UJ replacement. 
Remember that driveshaft joints should always feel tight, whereas the propshaft joints 
need to be very free moving,
    Cheers,
        Bill.

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