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1. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

   #1 25th February 2012, 16:32

   Went to go and get my vtr tracked and balanced the other day at a citroen dealers near me only to be told that because its lowered front and back that the back axle has gone and needs to be replaced asap at a cost of 800 quid lol is this rubbish or the truth cuz im a silly girl and i have no idea as ive been told different things any help pleaseee?
2. Frankay Established Member Joined: Jun 2010 Cardiff Posts: 1095 Saxo Vts x2 Audi TDI a fair few others.

   #2 25th February 2012, 16:41

   Just message IM axles on here, for a new one which will be much cheaper! Or search ebay for a 2nd hand one but this can be dodgy as they may also be knackered. But don't pay citroen that for gods sake!
3. user_39430 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2009 Northern Monkey Posts: 17064 Work van che.

   #3 25th February 2012, 16:42

   Ricky P does it the cheapest IIRC.
   
   Getting mine done next Saturday
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 25th February 2012, 16:42

   Post some pics? i think Sitroen are having ye for a laugh.
   
   
   
   tbh.
5. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

   #5 25th February 2012, 16:43

   PM Mandyslover.. Seriously, save yourself £600.
   With the spare £600, should really take me on a date seeing as I am so kind.
   
   Good luck
6. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

   #6 25th February 2012, 16:45

   ermm so im none the wiser lol is it a common thing when u lower the torsion bar at the back that it will knacker the axel and need a new one. my dads a mechanic and he says ther having me on as it was fine when i had it motd 2 months ago can it really go that quick?? thankx for the replies though thought i wasnt goin to get any
7. user_39430 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2009 Northern Monkey Posts: 17064 Work van che.

   #7 25th February 2012, 16:47

   Axle's can go at any time and is one of the most common Saxo problems.
   
   I've had three VTR's and the axle has gone on each.
   
   You can always get the bearings changed for £60 and see if that resolves the problem.
8. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

   #8 25th February 2012, 16:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by xxlinzixx ermm so im none the wiser lol is it a common thing when u lower the torsion bar at the back that it will knacker the axel and need a new one. my dads a mechanic and he says ther having me on as it was fine when i had it motd 2 months ago can it really go that quick?? thankx for the replies though thought i wasnt goin to get any

   You're female so instantly grab every males attention. Btw, wrong section.
   
   Anyway, yes a Axle can go over such a short space of time, depending which way its lowered it fucks the axle
   
   PM mandyslover, he has second hand spares and can fit them at a very good price. Its worth it.
9. user_39430 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2009 Northern Monkey Posts: 17064 Work van che.

   #9 25th February 2012, 16:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dom You're female so instantly grab every males attention. Btw, wrong section. Anyway, yes a Axle can go over such a short space of time, depending which way its lowered it fucks the axle PM mandyslover, he has second hand spares and can fit them at a very good price. Its worth it.

   Mine went about 7 months after being lowered.
   
   You reckon mine was lowered incorrectly?
10. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

    #10 25th February 2012, 16:52

    
11. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

    #11 25th February 2012, 16:53

    i new someone was goin to say wrong section lol well its general chat so that why i stuck it in here
12. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

    #12 25th February 2012, 16:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dom You're female so instantly grab every males attention. Btw, wrong section. Anyway, yes a Axle can go over such a short space of time, depending which way its lowered it fucks the axle PM mandyslover, he has second hand spares and can fit them at a very good price. Its worth it.

    yes i am female lol
    ok cheers for that
13. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

    #13 25th February 2012, 16:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by xxlinzixx yes i am female lol ok cheers for that

    Heyyy 10 out of 10 for observation for me
    
    If your Dad's a mechanic, tell him to pop it up on a jack and check
    
    Shitroen would rob their own Nan if they could.
14. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

    #14 25th February 2012, 16:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Moke Axle's can go at any time and is one of the most common Saxo problems. I've had three VTR's and the axle has gone on each. You can always get the bearings changed for £60 and see if that resolves the problem.

    yeh i heard that the bearings can get changed too see if that evens out the problem not sure what to do yet
15. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

    #15 25th February 2012, 16:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dom Heyyy 10 out of 10 for observation for me If your Dad's a mechanic, tell him to pop it up on a jack and check Shitroen would rob their own Nan if they could.

    yeah he has already n he says the axle aint gone its just the bearings that are making the wheels have play in them n they will need changing but only had them done 2 months ago when it was motd so i dunoooo and well done ur observation skills are second to none lol
16. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

    #16 25th February 2012, 17:01

    On amazing form today.
    
    Depends which Bearing's have gone this time round.. Might be cheaper to replace the beam with a second hand unit.. Not worth pissing around with beams sometimes.
17. xxlinzixx Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Shropshire Posts: 12 53 Reg Saxo Vtr 1.6 N Reg Vw Polo 1.4

    #17 25th February 2012, 17:06

    u are on top form lol and thanku for ur comments
18. slimwiltaz Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra

    #18 25th February 2012, 17:27

    jack it up and wobble the wheels see if they have got play in them, could be lie's. my bearings went on my vtr, manic motors spotted it when i took it to get lowered, the wheel wobbled like mad and when you looked at it from the back both wheels bent in towards the car hehe.

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19. citroen_saxo_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Norwich Posts: 2823 Vectra sri 2.6 v6

    #19 25th February 2012, 19:52

    I have had 3 on my furio since iv had it lol so yes common fault.....