30-01-2013, 07:16 PM
So the 205 went for an MOT, failed on a few bits, easy fix's (un-supported brake lines, loose bolts etc) and a failure on a rear wheel bearing.
Fine, so i went and bought a new bearing - and also got a spare hub from the scrapyard just "in case".
Couldn't for the life of me remember which side was bust, so jacked the car up, theres no play, no noise no issues whatsoever from either rear wheels. There is the most faint of clicks? on one side as it spins. could be anything, but both of us fairly sure it's not a bearing - probably a rust/dirt chunk. The rear beam itself is only on 50k and i understand that the rubber on the beam can perish, but the bearings?
Myself and max are pretty confused, we phoned the garage the tester 'wasnt in' but they will check it again.
Where do i stand on this? I have parts to swap but not going to if i dont think it's necessary?
The other parts are sorted.
Fine, so i went and bought a new bearing - and also got a spare hub from the scrapyard just "in case".
Couldn't for the life of me remember which side was bust, so jacked the car up, theres no play, no noise no issues whatsoever from either rear wheels. There is the most faint of clicks? on one side as it spins. could be anything, but both of us fairly sure it's not a bearing - probably a rust/dirt chunk. The rear beam itself is only on 50k and i understand that the rubber on the beam can perish, but the bearings?
Myself and max are pretty confused, we phoned the garage the tester 'wasnt in' but they will check it again.
Where do i stand on this? I have parts to swap but not going to if i dont think it's necessary?
The other parts are sorted.
Diablo Hdi Dturbo and 205 1.9 project - it lives!