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pugheaven

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Hi iv looked at every thread that talks about rebuilding the rear beam including the faq but none go into as much detail as I will need, I would love to rebuild it myself but without all the info I think i will become stuck pretty quickly Sad

As I would like to get the dimma on the ground asap iv asked miles and he can't do it until the end of August, jord is just too far away for me to drive to him so I'm a bit stuck and don't know who to trust and that will do a good job Sad

As you can see in the picture iv got new everything and have no idea where it all goes


I don't even think giving it to Peugeot to do will fill me with confidence as I would imagine it was a long time ago since they built one!

Does any one have a step by step guide as to where every part goes?
Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 11:41
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try the 205drivers website, there's a good guide on there for pics etc

http://www.205gtidrivers.com/articles.html/_/articles-guides/brakes-suspension-steering/rear-beam-refurbishment-guide-r66

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Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 11:45
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The hard work has been done by having it apart.

The Haynes has diagrams which will help as does the 205 forum as Rikky mentions.

Print off the service box diagrams so you can see which order bits go.

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    Or here too, i used this for mine......
    http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=80349&page=1

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    If you can get the bits to Dorset, Stef may be willing to assemble it for you.

    http://www.306gti6.com/viewprofile.php?id=15158

    He's built dozens of beams - and recently mine Flowers

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    Brilliant info but it confuses me as to why some trailing arm shafts are pressed in flush with the end of the trailing arm and some are 5mm recessed?
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    Some are right, some are wrong. Same old story - never go by what you see in some pics.

    I had the same query recently. 2mm I was told. You need to allow for the Yellow ring around the ARB flag to squash against the shaft so water doesn't get in.

    The ring is ~ 5mm, so a 5mm gap won't really allow it to do it's job properly.

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    jeffers wrote:
    Or here too, i used this for mine......
    http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=80349&page=1


    Doesn't give me anywhere as much info as I need!

    I stripped this beam years ago and remember it being a complete nightmare

    Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 12:02
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    what you really want is a colin satchell pushrod setup Hyper

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    Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 12:03
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    Your right I do Sad
    Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 12:05
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    pugheaven wrote:
    jeffers wrote:
    Or here too, i used this for mine......
    http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=80349&page=1


    Doesn't give me anywhere as much info as I need!

    I stripped this beam years ago and remember it being a complete nightmare



    Write a list of questions you have about the specifics which are concerning you.

    PM said list to Welshpug.

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    pugheaven

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    Don't get me wrong it's a bloody good guide however it doesn't cover everything as its not a full on strip down rebuild guide, am I correct in thinking that some beams have a spacer on the stub axle before the hub bearing and some don't?
    It's these kind of things that makes me think it's easier to give it to someone who has done plenty before...
    It's only a 2 hour drive to Dorset so that's an option to consider Thumbs up
    Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 12:16
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    Why would you change a wheel bearing when rebuilding a beam unless its worn out?!

    all disc bearings have a spacer.

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    I agree here, write down a list of what ur unsure of and pm Welshpug or myself, seriously its not half as difficult as its being made out to be!

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    Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 12:58
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    Or post it on here so others can see the answers when in a similar position in the future Thumbs up

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    dangti6 wrote:
    Or post it on here so others can see the answers when in a similar position in the future Thumbs up

    That as well!! LOL

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    Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 13:10
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    I'm replacing every thing hence the bearing question, I'm not trying to be difficult and I'm sure it is easier than I'm making it out to be
    Posted 17th Jul 2014 at 13:10
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    Yup, fit spacer, fit brg, fir washer and nut,, torque nut, stake nut, fit grease cap.

    done

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    dangti6 wrote:
    If you can get the bits to Dorset, Stef may be willing to assemble it for you.

    http://www.306gti6.com/viewprofile.php?id=15158

    He's built dozens of beams - and recently mine Flowers


    thanks dan i have replied to ollies message hopefully we can work something out.

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    Posted 19th Jul 2014 at 12:56
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