Can This Be Salvaged

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

what do you think??

 

 

[2-Pugs 57]

I would be inclined to say no

[jord294 91]

If you can feel ridges, then it's time for a new shaft.

 

Please don't be tempted to rotate 180 degs

[welshpug 1,655]

I can see that is shot yes.

 

If you have any means to build the material back up, turn back down and heat treat/harden again, then yes it is salvageable, if not, then just buy a kit off ebay, £100 will get you both shafts and all the bearings and seals you'll need.

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

very very obvious ridges

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

already got all the seals/bearings, but I see that the shaft vary in price enormously, which I would normally steer clear of, can any on recommend a good supplier.

 

Should I replace both? (on the basis that it is always good to replace both at the same time)

 

this is the other one, which looks good to me (but as you can tell I'm no expert, no really I know it's hard to tell ).

 

There is an area that is a bit brighter than its surroundings but no difference can be felt

[welshpug 1,655]

I can see the shiny worn bits, you might as well do a proper job!

[Daviewonder 533 3 Cars]

If you can't feel any wear with your finger nail then that second one will be fine. It's just been polished by the bearing.

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

these seem quite cheap - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-BEAM-AXLE-SHAFTS-X-2-FOR-PEUGEOT-205-GTI-306-309-CITROEN-ZX-XSARA-517617-/330830493520?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d0708b750

 

these seem quite expensive - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-205-GTi-306-309-Rear-Beam-Trailing-Arm-Shafts-x-2-517617-/251097279860?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a76906d74

 

comments opinions would be great,

 

if I'm doing this don't want to use rubbish parts

[welshpug 1,655]

Expensiveness is someone buying from a dealer in bulk, adding their cut, and selling on.

 

Neat autos is a fair price, i have used them in the past, keep looking, there are some from poland for less than 100.

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

will keep looking and get a couple on order.

 

Thanks for the input

[NFS 32]

Here you go, this is the people from poland.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120976019232?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

thanks NFS

 

great value, I hope there quality is OK.

 

Will report back later

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

Thanks for advice, decided to replace both and the quality of the parts seem fine. Pressed in and out very easily.

 

Have taken some pics but not downloaded the camera yet as soon as I have I'll post some pics.

[omega 82]

Thanks for advice, decided to replace both and the quality of the parts seem fine. Pressed in and out very easily.

 

Have taken some pics but not downloaded the camera yet as soon as I have I'll post some pics.

 

 

so which ones did you get?

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

Got the one from Neat Carparts, will post some pics later

Edited November 23, 2013 by mrfirepro

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

pics with the arms pressed in, arms only have a anti-corrosion finish at present (Hydrate 80), will be priming and painting with PlastiDip in the next few days

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

more shaft porn (see what happens when you google that )

[jord294 91]

You haven't pressed the arms in flush have you?

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

Funny you should say that very nearly did.

 

It wasn't until the last minute I looked at the old one, measured tip to toe and set the new ones the same distance.

[welshpug 1,655]

should be inset by 2mm.