ANDYGON 6 Posted August 28, 2006 right i've had the 309 Mi since january and its been great apart from when i brought it the owner said it had a slight knocking from the passenger side when going over bumps slowly. Ok no worries i thourght probably just a wish bone. Anyway a week after i got it i had the wishbone changed (thanks paul) however the problem was still there. i then went away for four months so i didnt do anything, got back and got it up on a lift at a garage for my 'expert' mate to have a butchers. nothing was loose but as we spun the wheel we noticed that the whole engine was moving across the car about 3mm from offside to nearside. His diagnosis was that the Driveshaft might be bent or not seated correctly in the diff, so off round i went a got the driveshaft changed for a good second hand one. still the problem remains.... So could it be that my Diff is knackered? im thinking it cant be the Hub because the wheel doesnt have any play and spins fine. any suggestions?? Thanks Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug309twin40s 1 Posted August 28, 2006 (edited) as i said when we changed the driveshaft it sounds like a diff problem. as you could here loads of noise from the gearbox/diff when spinning the wheel. p.s gearbox mount was changed and is fine, so is other mounts. we can still if you want swap the hub over from the goody to rule out the hub if you want? Edited August 28, 2006 by pug309twin40s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inferno 1 Posted August 28, 2006 im sure after paul brought my 205 (deathtrap)he could diagnose any steering issues and fix them if thats the case... im guessing if he says the box is shot ull need a new one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEKNOPUG 3 Posted August 28, 2006 I have a BE3 diff spare, if required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn. Pugwash 0 Posted August 29, 2006 I only posted this in another thread yesterday: I was reading an old Practical Classics article the other day about 205s and they mentioned that a clunking noise that sounds like worn CV joints could be imminent bearing failure in the diff, which if untreated, will wreck the gearbox. They say it's uncommon (I've certainly never heard of it happening!) but obviously noteworthy in a buyers guide Food for thought! Spooky huh??! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
