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 Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:51 am |
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could someone tell me what the common problem is with the rear beam on the gti (140) have been told there is a common fault with them.
i plan on buying another gti but it needs a new rear beam.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:55 am |
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At a guess its the bearing on the trailing arms, they tend to fail.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:19 am |
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if thats the case then there should be play in the wheel. how hard are these to change?
only asking as im goin to look at a gti friday and will no whether it needs a new beam or not.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:37 am |
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| rick-gti wrote: |
if thats the case then there should be play in the wheel. how hard are these to change?
only asking as im goin to look at a gti friday and will no whether it needs a new beam or not. |
Im not sure tbh but i think people charge £400+ to do the job, around here that is anyway.
Id guess once your past the torsion bars it shouldnt be that hard..but that is just a guess.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:37 am |
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4 bolts to replace the beam. Brake lines can be a pain though.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:06 am |
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So if I view it and there is play in the trailing arms am I best to walk away? Im not looking to pay much for the car.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:30 pm |
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| rick-gti wrote: |
| So if I view it and there is play in the trailing arms am I best to walk away? Im not looking to pay much for the car. |
It depends on how much the car is and whether you want to do the job...only you can answer that question.
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:33 am |
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Im hoping to spend no more than £400 for the car. Will have a good look at the beam, im hoping its just the torsion bars that will need removing and refitting.
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:41 am |
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| rick-gti wrote: |
| Im hoping to spend no more than £400 for the car. Will have a good look at the beam, im hoping its just the torsion bars that will need removing and refitting. |
For £400 i dont think you can really complain if its a running car.
Even if the rear beam is on its way out its a £400 car, you cant really be expecting to much.
You would have to remove the torsion bars and the lateral arms then put new bearings in.
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:38 am |
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Went to view the car today and it needs the bearings replaced on the rear o/s. Keep a look out as I might have a gti for sale after xmas.
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:40 am |
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Went to view the car today and it needs the bearings replaced on the rear o/s. Keep a look out as I might have a gti for sale after xmas.
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