wheel leaning in at the top.....

1. P202VTR L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Scotland Posts: 52

   #1 25th February 2010, 10:21

   the mark 1 vtr im buying....the rear drivers side wheel is leaning in at the top,is this a new axle job or is it a bush?id rather avoid changing the axle if possible,cheers
2. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #2 25th February 2010, 10:27

   Chances are the axle is beyond repair.

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3. Huxley L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Southampton Posts: 59 Black Mk2 Furio

   #3 25th February 2010, 10:27

   could just be cambers??? get it looked at!
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 25th February 2010, 10:30

   New axle time
5. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #5 25th February 2010, 10:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Huxley could just be cambers??? get it looked at!

   No it isnt

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6. P202VTR L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Scotland Posts: 52

   #6 25th February 2010, 10:41

   if the axle is not beyond repair,what part would need replaced?is it a bush or....?
7. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #7 25th February 2010, 10:45

   bearings and seals. Chances are the stub is damaged too. Best option is a new axle

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8. P202VTR L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Scotland Posts: 52

   #8 25th February 2010, 10:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom bearings and seals. Chances are the stub is damaged too. Best option is a new axle

   thank you
9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 25th February 2010, 11:06

   ImAxle can supply you with the bearings, seals and stubs should you want to try and repair it
10. P202VTR L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Scotland Posts: 52

    #10 25th February 2010, 11:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom ImAxle can supply you with the bearings, seals and stubs should you want to try and repair it

    cheers fella,
    
    depends how bad is it to change an axle?is it a costly job?
11. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #11 25th February 2010, 11:30

    straight forward easy job
    
    it is held on by 4 bolts 2 under the seats 2 in boot
    undo handbrake cables
    undo brake line
    undo 4 beam bolts
    remove axle
    replace new axle.
    fit brake line
    bolt axle in place
    refit handbrake cables
    refit wheels
    drop car back down
    torque up axle bolts
    bleed brakes
    1-2 hours labour max for someone who knows what they are doing
    3-4 hours for a novice
12. P202VTR L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Scotland Posts: 52

    #12 25th February 2010, 11:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom straight forward easy job it is held on by 4 bolts 2 under the seats 2 in boot undo handbrake cables undo brake line undo 4 beam bolts remove axle replace new axle. fit brake line bolt axle in place refit handbrake cables refit wheels drop car back down torque up axle bolts bleed brakes 1-2 hours labour max for someone who knows what they are doing 3-4 hours for a novice

    as simple as that lol much appreciated fella! 'goes and looks for axle'
13. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #13 25th February 2010, 11:57

    i have a mint one with calipers discs and pads for £150 organise a courier and i am happy to wrap it up and send it