rear radias arm...

1. pezza-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 paignton southwest! Posts: 172 saxo vtr black and yellow

   #1 5th August 2013, 18:53

   hey people, my car just failed its MOT on a few things, ive done all of them via 1 which is the rear radius arm bush/pin has play in it... want to know if its gonna be easy job or a rear axel? anyone had this problem?
2. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #2 5th August 2013, 19:01

   New axel mate.
3. pezza-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 paignton southwest! Posts: 172 saxo vtr black and yellow

   #3 5th August 2013, 19:01

   do the repair kits not work? i can get a kit from GSF for £45
4. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #4 5th August 2013, 19:04

   The repair kit will work ONLY if the stub isn't damaged by corrosion.
   
   You need to dismantle the axle to find out what damage there is.
   
   Also, do both sides.
5. pezza-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 paignton southwest! Posts: 172 saxo vtr black and yellow

   #5 5th August 2013, 19:07

   it only failed on 1 side which i dont understand, hmm right thanks ill have a look tomorrow ive had enough of the car today! lol
6. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #6 5th August 2013, 20:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by pezza-vts it only failed on 1 side which i dont understand, hmm right thanks ill have a look tomorrow ive had enough of the car today! lol

   Cars do not wear things out in pairs.
   
   You should repair both sides when one breaks. it won't be fair behind.
7. Farqueue L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Consett, County Durham Posts: 36 Saxo VTR 2002

   #7 6th March 2015, 18:23

   This was an advisory on mine in August.. rear radius arm bushes both sides but play not excessive enough to fail..
   Rumbling started on the back end and was told the rear wheel was moving around as if its held on by sellotape tonight.
   Booked in for a re-con axle now on wednesday
   £480 fitted.
8. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #8 6th March 2015, 19:52

   Sorry but fuck that, it is a do able job in an afternoon. Save yourself a shit load of cash.
9. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #9 6th March 2015, 20:28

   Seems excessive.
   
   I paid £300 all in fitted with powerflex bushes and re-lowered before i left. (fitted)
   
   Who's doing it?
10. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #10 6th March 2015, 21:49

    Buying and fitted direct from IM is a good price. Works out about £40 to get it fitted. I can understand garages charging 3-4 hours for it.
11. Farqueue L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Consett, County Durham Posts: 36 Saxo VTR 2002

    #11 8th March 2015, 18:14

    They got it at the garage now.. the axle is coming early in the week.
    Croxdale Citroen in Consett, County Durham.
    
    I needed it done fast as I'm without a car till its fixed
    
    I was going to get rid of it before the next MOT but it looks like I'll be keeping it now.
12. Farqueue L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Consett, County Durham Posts: 36 Saxo VTR 2002

    #12 8th March 2015, 18:15

    I aint got the facilities or tools Mick to do it myself