back wheel wobble !

1. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

   #1 12th May 2010, 13:35

   when i bought my saxo i realised that the back rear wheel had a top inward camber, i asked my mate who's a mechanic and he said it was ok but i dont think it is, when i go over speed bumps the wheel looks as if it wobbles aroundm, anyone know what it is because i stumped its got no play in the bearings or axle and all the wheel nuts are tight,, help ? lol
2. Royzx Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Whitchurch Shropshire Posts: 723 106 quiksilver 2002 Mk2 Icelandic Saxo VTR

   #2 12th May 2010, 13:37

   Sounds like the axle is shot mate
3. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

   #3 12th May 2010, 13:42

   my mate furio had this, it failed the mot and he had to fit a new axle!
   
   sounds like something snaped or balls are fucked,
   
   best bet is to pm wardesaxoboy and he tel you what happened with his, sounds like the same problem, hope this helps!
4. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

   #4 12th May 2010, 13:42

   thats what i was thinking, two of my mates have got saxo's and both of there rear drivers side wheel have the inward camber
5. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

   #5 12th May 2010, 13:43

   funny thing was i had it mot'd two weeks ago and they said nothing, which was weird because if it was a major problem they should have picked it up shouldnt they ?
6. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

   #6 12th May 2010, 13:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by scotti_saxo funny thing was i had it mot'd two weeks ago and they said nothing, which was weird because if it was a major problem they should have picked it up shouldnt they ?

   you say that but as before wardesaxoboy's furio passed mot fine and one garage, a yr later, he went to his local garage and it wouldnt pass! your probs find that its ok atm but next mot or in the next few months it might go wrong
7. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

   #7 12th May 2010, 13:48

   yeah thats what im worried about i use my car every day for work so i dont wana mess it up badly and i wana lower it 40mm too and if i doo that the way it id with the camber the wheels guna rub the arch, is that camber common or is it nakerd ?
8. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

   #8 12th May 2010, 13:51

   i would say nakerd mate, do what my mate did, just buy a new rear axle thats around been lowered 40mm, will safe a whole of effect and time and he dont charge anymore for a lowered one! pm wardesaxoboy and il give u details mate!
9. Royzx Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Whitchurch Shropshire Posts: 723 106 quiksilver 2002 Mk2 Icelandic Saxo VTR

   #9 12th May 2010, 13:52

   your rear beam is knackered mate and needs replacing asap! I know when mine was shot it was horrible to drive, naffs the handling aswell, get it replaced before it causes any more damage!
10. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

    #10 12th May 2010, 13:54

    yeah think i might do yu got any ideas on how much a new one would be ?
11. Royzx Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Whitchurch Shropshire Posts: 723 106 quiksilver 2002 Mk2 Icelandic Saxo VTR

    #11 12th May 2010, 13:56

    I paid 100 for a second hand axle in good condition, look to pay anything from 100-250 mate
12. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

    #12 12th May 2010, 13:56

    cant remember what wardesaxoboy paid!
    
    maybe £300 but i might be totally wrong, someone will probs comment a correction!
13. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

    #13 12th May 2010, 13:58

    sound mate cheers, i think il look into it tonight, is the axle a sealed unit or can it be taken apart ?
14. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

    #14 12th May 2010, 13:59

    i believed sealed but i dont no much as never had a problem with my axle, i only say its sealed as u probs could fix it, if it was not sealed lol!
    
    but tbh mate i aint got a clue!
    
    wardesaxoboy knows abit about rear axles mate!
15. Royzx Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Whitchurch Shropshire Posts: 723 106 quiksilver 2002 Mk2 Icelandic Saxo VTR

    #15 12th May 2010, 14:00

    It's not a sealed unit but it's more hassle replacing the bearings in an axle etc it's just easier to buy a new one
16. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

    #16 12th May 2010, 14:01

    lol, i think il have a tinker with my old man, i sent him a pm so hopefully he should be able to help before i do it
17. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

    #17 12th May 2010, 14:04

    safe, see told u someone would correct me lol,
    
    but yeah wardesaxoboy, should be able to help, he should be on later today, so u should get message back!
18. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

    #18 12th May 2010, 14:06

    haha lol, cool cool, had problems all the time ive had this car begining to do my head in now lol,
19. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

    #19 12th May 2010, 14:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by scotti_saxo haha lol, cool cool, had problems all the time ive had this car begining to do my head in now lol,

    yeah, i havnt had any problems wit my cars ( touch wood)
    
    my mate (wardesaxoboy) is havin problem after problem with his furio, so what ever you do, dont mention how much its cost him in repairs, as i believe its almost £4000 lol
20. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #20 12th May 2010, 16:35

    Apologies. answered your other thread.
    
    
    Double threads FTL!
21. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #21 12th May 2010, 17:13

    IM sell reconditioned beams for £290 and they take off £25 for your old beam and fitting is £80
    
    So your looking at £345 for a new beam fitted
22. scotti_saxo Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 gloucester Posts: 10 2001 black saxo vtr

    #22 12th May 2010, 19:10

    ah ha, always paying out hundreds for this car =( just paid 300 getting it through mot now this not looking good atm,
    
    sorry about the double thread post didnt realise till after