Phil H 16 Posted April 23, 2007 Just had a drive in a 205 1.6 GTI that has been standing for a while and it was bouncing around a fair bit at the rear. When I try to push down on the rear corners there is some movement, so is the beam likely to be partially seized and will some spirited driving over some hump back bridges help free it, or is it a case of no way back and need a rebuils / replacement. I cannot remember what is normal suspension as not driven one for so long, and was hoping to buy this one but didn't think they bounced...opinions please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 245 3 Cars Posted April 23, 2007 It does sound like it is on its last legs before seizing solid. They should move pretty freely if you bounce on the taligate opening. A few spirited drives over some hump back bridges might free it off but its a far better idea to refub it before its in need of a more expemsive rebuild including new radius arm shafts (if they aren't already needed). Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted April 23, 2007 Even if you do free it off somewhat with a few hump backs and speed humps, the underlying cause is still there (ie a shafted beam) and will reoccur if the car isn't usually regularly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted April 23, 2007 I kind of thought it was futile idea... anyone have a keenly priced decent 1.6 beam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
