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corkymills

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:36 pm

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Hi guys, I have a Y reg 206 that has developed a "creaking" sound from the rear. Also if I go over a slight bump I get a knock which sounds like something bouncing about in the boot. I looked on You Tube and it all points to rear axle problems. I watched 2 videos, one where the complete axle was removed and replaced with a reconditioned one, and the other where the just the bearings were replaced. My question is this, Although it has just passed its MOT it is 16 years old, so need to fix as cheap as possible. Reconditioned axle, axle repair kit or rear beam from a breakers? Your thoughts on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.....corky.

Sim

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:19 pm

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Hey corky!

The creaks might be coming from the shock absorbers, try to rock the car up'n'down by its tail to see if you can repeat it.

The stark statement from www.206info.co.uk/Foru...tml#653957 (found this thread in the forums while searching for "rear axle"):

MrBSI wrote:

By the time you notice the bearings have failed, the damage has already been done to the stub axles.

So this pretty much rules any repairs out.
I'll be interested to dismantle a rear axle when have a chance, but for now I think you should go by a recon axle. You could save and risk a 2nd hand axle from breakers also being near end of its life, maybe try to find a low-mileage salvage?


	2.0 HDi, year 2000 (E's restin') Red GTi 180, year 2004 (VorTechS' sEXy Beast (being) remasteRed) Blue GTi 180, year 2004 (in hibernation after endless driving fun in 2019, queued for "cambelt in tight spaces") Missus' 1.6 16v CC, year 2007 (L-plates to P-plates to NO-plates, but now she wants powwer:)) £50 1.4 HDi, year 2002 (seatless transporter, SORNed, rust needs patching) EV Jag S(crapped)- & X-Type GTC VXR (sold)

corkymills

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:27 pm

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Hi Sim, thanks for your advise. I know what you mean about breaker parts, and I noticed rear axle bearing kits start from about £30 each side so for peace of mind a recon is the right way to go. Cheers buddy.

Sim

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:27 pm

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And if we go by what MrBSI said, an axle bearing kit might get your bearings sorted, but you would still have the damage done to the stub axle..


	2.0 HDi, year 2000 (E's restin') Red GTi 180, year 2004 (VorTechS' sEXy Beast (being) remasteRed) Blue GTi 180, year 2004 (in hibernation after endless driving fun in 2019, queued for "cambelt in tight spaces") Missus' 1.6 16v CC, year 2007 (L-plates to P-plates to NO-plates, but now she wants powwer:)) £50 1.4 HDi, year 2002 (seatless transporter, SORNed, rust needs patching) EV Jag S(crapped)- & X-Type GTC VXR (sold)

Steve206

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:24 pm

Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: UK

And you can't buy the stub pins anymore.


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