#1: Rear axle problems again Author: ukskater01, Location: sutton surrey/welwyn garden cityPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:03 am ---- Hi everyone, recently I noticed a rattle from the rear end that has got a lot louder over the last few days, it only rattles going over bumps or when I bang on the o/s tire.
I managed to get it on a ramp at work and there is a small amount of play in the arm. Last year I had to get all the bushes and bearing replaced as the wheel was so wobbly it was touching the body.
I took it back to the place who did the work and they found the rattle to be my axle
He's going to strip it down for me next Monday when I'm back from Ireland. I m thinking it's probably a new axle but not sure, when I was driving home last night it was ok but was a little bit twitchy on the motorway.
What do you guys think, new axle? And where is the best place to get one that isn't gonna go bang in two months
Sorry for the essay
Thanks andrew
#2: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:07 am ---- Once the original beam is worn, thats it. As the bearing will have already cut into the ends.
Buy a refurb. That way it won't go again in it's lifetime.
#3: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:08 am ---- sounds like the tube is worn. new axle, if you can get one in good condition and no play in it..
#4: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:20 am ---- the there is play in the arm it is too late to fix it by just changing the bearing
#5: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: ukskater01, Location: sutton surrey/welwyn garden cityPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:33 am ---- Thanks guys, I knew it really but didn't want to admit it! Has anyone got any good recommendations for a refurbed axle?
#6: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:23 am ---- www.sspengineering.co.uk/
you are looking at 420 exchanged
#7: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: ukskater01, Location: sutton surrey/welwyn garden cityPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:30 am ---- Ah well, think it might be time to break it for parts i don't think it's worth it as it needs new top mounts at the front too and it's cost me a good bit since I got it almost two years ago. It's done me good as a first car but I think it may be time to go
I'm gonna get the axle stripped down to have a look at it first though because I will really miss it if it has to go
#8: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: ukskater01, Location: sutton surrey/welwyn garden cityPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:27 pm ---- I've just emailed KrisB who's a recommended specialist on here. He's said he may be able to fix it if the pins haven't pitted. Think I'm gonna book it in for him to have a look. He also recommends IM axle as he's had problems with others if it needs a new axle, thanks for the info though seabrook. Wish me luck on only having to repair it otherwise I'm looking at spending almost £500!
#9: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:35 pm ---- Just find someone who's breaking the sane car as you and buy the axle they got for £150 tops
#10: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: GTSX, Location: Department 79Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:36 pm ---- You can buy replacement axle ends.
#11: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: ukskater01, Location: sutton surrey/welwyn garden cityPosted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:56 am ---- How olds the axle spike? I don't wanna buy it and have to replace it again in two months!
#12: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:55 am ---- If the bearing are worn the stub pin will also be worn. It's not really worth putting new bearings on a worn axle. So I'd dig deep and get your existing axle repaired properly.
#13: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:16 am ---- No I don't have one mate I sad look for one lol.
#14: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Andy180, Location: Stoke on TrentPosted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:34 am ---- IM axles are good i had a refurbed axle from there cost about 360 plus my old one in exchange.
#15: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: GTSX, Location: Department 79Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:59 am ---- But you can buy the end pieces for 50 euros each.
I just got one axle end and 2 bearing sets delivered 115 euros including postage.
#16: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:05 pm ----
GTSX wrote:
But you can buy the end pieces for 50 euros each.
I just got one axle end and 2 bearing sets delivered 115 euros including postage.
the axle stud are press on and i doubt any garage in UK would touch it.
(apart from axle rebuild company which they can rebuild it of course)
#17: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:12 pm ---- If / when I come across this issue I might have a crack at it, got a hydraulic press at work
and i seriously have no clue how to press the old one out.
#19: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:46 pm ---- Hmmm I have a spare beam round the back of the garage I'll see if there is any way of doing it... I always thought it was a solid bar going right throuh the tube.
#20: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:21 pm ---- How would the pins come out though? Bit of heat?
#21: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:39 pm ----
spike_202 wrote:
Hmmm I have a spare beam round the back of the garage I'll see if there is any way of doing it... I always thought it was a solid bar going right throuh the tube.
so as the saxo/106 beam.
but in fact i think all of the above you can replace the stud. Last edited by Seabook on Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:57 pm; edited 1 time in total
#22: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:55 pm ---- another pics
pretty sure the tube are press on
#23: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:59 pm ---- Any sign of removing the stub in any way??
#24: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:04 pm ----
spike_202 wrote:
Any sign of removing the stub in any way??
to me it looks like you can pull out the tube and the cross membrane together (as i also see a little gap between the cross membrane and the main tube)....
but 9 out of 10 you need a good machine...so better ask Mr. BSi
#25: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:18 pm ---- Hmm this could save a few axles including my spare 180 one if they can be removed, new stubs/bearings then it's practically a new axle.
#26: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:24 pm ---- that's why axle rebuild company always need you old axle back!
#27: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:40 pm ----
Seabook wrote:
that's why axle rebuild company always need you old axle back!
Never realy heard or delt with such company's like that, all I did was got a 2nd hand one and had it fitted as only paid £150 (fitted) so I couldn't say no at the time as mine nakkerd.
#28: Re: Rear axle problems again Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:42 pm ----
spike_202 wrote:
Seabook wrote:
that's why axle rebuild company always need you old axle back!
Never realy heard or delt with such company's like that, all I did was got a 2nd hand one and had it fitted as only paid £150 (fitted) so I couldn't say no at the time as mine nakkerd.
nearly all axle rebuild company sold the rebuild axle as exchange bases; you have to pay a deposit which they will refund it to you once you return you old axle
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