Important! : Rear beam

  1. Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 8 Saxo 1.6 vtr
    #1
    Hi there my vtr back wheels have gone in at the top! At around 45mph back left wheel shakes like fuck! Mate said there a good 2inch play! Do i need a new axel?? Help needed quick cheers
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr
    #2
    yes you do mate
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  3. Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 8 Saxo 1.6 vtr
    #3
    Cheers is that just it or more parts? Not very good with cars just love kickin my vtr head in everywhere
  4. Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 Cambridgeshire, England Posts: 2180 Saxo 1.1, Fiesta Zetec S
    #4
    Just need a replacement axle mate
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2013 Posts: 155
    #5
    Axle direct do them for £249 reconditioned ones delivered aswell, but will need yours in return when it's off the car.
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #6
    you need a whole refurbished axle.

    I had this problem on my 1.5D, the stub axles themselves are buggered. you cannot fit new bearings.

    It's very very dangerous to drive with an axle like that. If you have an accident knowing your axle is unsafe, it'll invalidate your insurance as well.
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #7
    To be fair you've got a knackered beam and a problem at the front end which is probably caused by you hammering round everywhere and probably smashing it over speed humps.

    Going to be £250 for a axel plus whatever for the front, if your not going to do it yourself you'll be looking at a few quid for a garage to sort it out.

    Probably be more than the cars worth.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr
    #8
    Axle went on my 206 few month back same thing. Paid 150 for axle 70 for fitting it. So doubt will cost what the car is worth. Theres also a scrappy near me (full sutton) that does axles for 60 quid but you gotta take it off yourself. Its Called u pullit.
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  9. Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 8 Saxo 1.6 vtr
    #9
    Got a axle for 50quid of my mates old saxo and fitted fro £50 bargin!!
  10. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vtrmann View Post
    Axle went on my 206 few month back same thing. Paid 150 for axle 70 for fitting it. So doubt will cost what the car is worth. Theres also a scrappy near me (full sutton) that does axles for 60 quid but you gotta take it off yourself. Its Called u pullit.
    Trouble is fitting 2nd hand you don`t know how much life is left in the axle.
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    Trouble is fitting 2nd hand you don`t know how much life is left in the axle.
    Also 206 axles are a better design and last longer

    on a 106, I'd say a second hand axle won't last you more than 20,000 miles.
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MartinObviously View Post
    Also 206 axles are a better design and last longer

    on a 106, I'd say a second hand axle won't last you more than 20,000 miles.
    Or less hammering speed humps.
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mickswan View Post
    Or less hammering speed humps.
    I got air in my 106, and when it landed the axle broke.

    No play before hand or camber

    106 axles are very weak. needle bearing spacing is all wrong and the contact area is small.


    Phosphor bronze bushes FTW!
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Bristol Posts: 906 Saxo 1.4i SX 3dr, 106 (engine swap under way), p
    #14
    Thats the second time i've heard someone mention bushes for the beam. Does somebody make a kit? it sounds like a great idea, albeit at the expense of some small bump compliance.
  15. Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vtrmann View Post
    Axle went on my 206 few month back same thing. Paid 150 for axle 70 for fitting it. So doubt will cost what the car is worth. Theres also a scrappy near me (full sutton) that does axles for 60 quid but you gotta take it off yourself. Its Called u pullit.
    U Pull It! I live there
  16. Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 Cambridgeshire, England Posts: 2180 Saxo 1.1, Fiesta Zetec S
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mechsman View Post
    Thats the second time i've heard someone mention bushes for the beam. Does somebody make a kit? it sounds like a great idea, albeit at the expense of some small bump compliance.

    Pretty sure you can buy the bushes on ebay. When I had my vtr recently, I was considering changing them because the axle was knackered. Ended up scrapping it in the end.
  17. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #17
    Just get some bushes made up at a local machine shop. give them the dimensions.

    Outside diameter is interference fit, inside diameter is transition. state sizes and material.

    voila.


    Or IMaxle sell a kit, but it's cheaper to get an axle with the kit already fitted.