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 welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #26
its rare you'll find anything on a 2 post ramp even if the beam is totally f*cked, hell my 205 passed an MOT with no bearings left whatsoever!!!________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
 Posted 8th Aug 2011 at 01:02
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gti6neil
Regular  Location: under the bonnet Registered: 07 Jun 2010 Posts: 115 Status: Offline |
Post #27
cornish_pug wrote: i had this problem on my 6 and it was due to the axle mounting being bent for some reason Had a quick glance at the wheel arches, and the drivers side wheel seems to be sitting further back in the arch than the passenger side. Could worn bushes cause this?   i have since fitted solid mounts and can report that every thing lines up perfect and the ride is noiser and more harsh  only person that cares is my daughter that sits in the back ________________________________________ yeah the zx td is back on the road front mounted intercooler fitted fuel pump tweaks now required + turbo adjustment |
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Posted 8th Aug 2011 at 05:16
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mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #28
I just went out and took the rubber grommets out on the boot floor and tightened up the 6 (14mm?) bolts under there. They were tight-ish but could be tightened up a bit more with some effort. Will test drive later to see whether an improvement has resulted. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 8th Aug 2011 at 17:53
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mik
Seasoned Pro Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #29
Nope, noise still there. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 8th Aug 2011 at 21:02
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,865 Status: Offline |
Post #30
Mine is doing my absolute twat in now tbh. It gets worse from time to time.________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 9th Aug 2011 at 19:16
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #31
mik wrote: Nope, noise still there. welshpug! wrote: its rare you'll find anything on a 2 post ramp even if the beam is totally f*cked, hell my 205 passed an MOT with no bearings left whatsoever!!!  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 9th Aug 2011 at 20:02
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jiffy
Newbie  Location: Near Edinburgh Registered: 02 Dec 2009 Posts: 35 Status: Offline |
Post #32
gti6neil wrote: i have since fitted solid mounts and can report that every thing lines up perfect and the ride is noiser and more harsh only person that cares is my daughter that sits in the back Oh dear, I'm planning to fit solid mounts myself. I've heard some people say they made no difference to the ride. Is it really noticeable? |
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Posted 9th Aug 2011 at 21:43
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cornish_pug
Regular  Location: Marazion Registered: 18 Dec 2009 Posts: 368 Status: Offline |
Post #33
I think i'm going to buy the bushes at some point. The car is on 122k now, can't be sure if they're the original bushes. Not bad for 122k if they are  ________________________________________ Team Diesel |
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Posted 5th Sep 2011 at 21:49
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #34
I have the same issues. My one creak from pull away and also there seems to be rumbling/clicky noise at 5-10mph. I have solid mounts and a beam that had everything changed 25k ago. I know my rear shocks are f*cked so im having billy b6's fitted Wednesday. The mechanic is going to inspect the rear end to see what my creek is. Is it obvious to see if the noise is from the tb's or arb? Im hoping its just a sticky caliper or something as lots of cash has been spent on the back end.  ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 5th Sep 2011 at 22:57
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mik
Seasoned Pro Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #35
Jeepers that is irritating getting noise _after_ spending a bunch of money on the rear end. I called CG Cars, and one of the blokes there suggested in my case the clonk could be something to do with the ARB adrift or end-plates (13mm bolt) needing to be tightened up. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 5th Sep 2011 at 23:00
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #36
My problem is probly just something daft but its finding it. Still, at the very least my back wheel won't bounce anymore with the billys on. Hopefully my mechanic mate Will sort the old bird out for me. Il find out Wednesday so il post up his findings.  Good old 6's... All fun and games! ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 5th Sep 2011 at 23:09
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #37
unlikely to find much unless he pulls the trailing arm out...________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 6th Sep 2011 at 02:51
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #38
Oh... ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 6th Sep 2011 at 06:15
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #39
Found the problem. The beam bearings have failed on the driver side after less than 25k. So... New beam for me then. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 8th Sep 2011 at 13:18
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #40
what was done 25k ago? A bodge job probably...________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 8th Sep 2011 at 13:22
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #41
All bits were done. New pins (205 ones) New bearings and seals too. All pug bits too. So i getting a beam off of jord and chucking it on. Ill rebuild my old one and sell it on to recoup sons cash i reckon. Could it be the solid mounts have caused premature failure due to loss of dampening? If so ill save and get pug rubber ones. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 8th Sep 2011 at 13:28
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #42
 shouldnt need to do the whole beam if only one side has gone, has it been stripped down? would imagine the seal clearances were not set properly if it failed in that time, its pretty critical as too tight and the seal will wear out and let water in, too slack and the water will get in. Have taken apart 100k+ beams with pretty minimal wear, though most lowered ones even with less mileage have been donald ducked due to the seals as mentioned above. Solid mounts wont affect it, big torsion bars will though. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 8th Sep 2011 at 14:20
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #43
Not stripped down but got a load of camber. Ill check the beam out once its on the table in a week or so. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 8th Sep 2011 at 15:11
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,865 Status: Offline |
Post #44
I had my mot today, interestingly as a advisory it says osf beam mount noisy________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 8th Sep 2011 at 19:12
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #45
Super. So you getting a beam done mate?________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 8th Sep 2011 at 19:46
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
Post #46
I was getting some serious knocking from the back end of my car, the beam looked ok i.e no camber and no squeeking, just knocking so I got the 4 mounts and had them swapped. The old ones were absolutely Fubar'd. The cars done 226k now and I reckon they were the original mounts  End result is that I now have a nice quiet beam and a car that doesn't sound like I have a sledge hammer jumping up and down in the boot, it handles so so so much better too! As it would really..... If one of your wheels is showing a lot more camber than the other one then its beam rebuild time unfortunately. ________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13  Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 10th Sep 2011 at 12:09
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mik
Seasoned Pro Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #47
walker_texasranger wrote: ...the beam looked ok i.e no camber and no squeaking, just knocking... Yes, that is exactly what I have. Food for thought. Maybe beam mounts then. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 10th Sep 2011 at 13:25
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
Post #48
mik wrote: walker_texasranger wrote: ...the beam looked ok i.e no camber and no squeaking, just knocking... Yes, that is exactly what I have. Food for thought. Maybe beam mounts then. Got to be the first place to start, 4 mounts from GSF is a lot cheaper than a refurbished beam and if it is the beam you would be replacing the mounts anyway, logical course of action. Roll the car slowly forward and stick the handbrake on, if you hear a clunk, its the mounts  ________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13 Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 11th Sep 2011 at 02:49
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,865 Status: Offline |
Post #49
walker_texasranger wrote: I was getting some serious knocking from the back end of my car, the beam looked ok i.e no camber and no squeeking, just knocking so I got the 4 mounts and had them swapped. The old ones were absolutely Fubar'd. The cars done 226k now and I reckon they were the original mounts End result is that I now have a nice quiet beam and a car that doesn't sound like I have a sledge hammer jumping up and down in the boot, it handles so so so much better too! As it would really..... If one of your wheels is showing a lot more camber than the other one then its beam rebuild time unfortunately. This has made my mind up, my mounts are f*cked ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 11th Sep 2011 at 08:43
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #50
Well it is the cheaper issue. Got my new beam but have to wait a week before my trusted garage can fit it. But the road trip to get it yesterday was fun. 512miles covered yesterday. Cheers pete26 for the company and cheers Jord for beam. Looking forward to trying the rubber mounts instead of my solid ones. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 11th Sep 2011 at 09:36
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