pugbliss 0 Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) The part where the ball joint slots into the hub has cracked habout half way ...im taking this is a bad sign and i need a new one... But why/how could this of happened?? you might have to cock your head to see it better could it be welded untill i find a replacment??? Edited June 14, 2007 by pugbliss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo7379 3 Posted June 14, 2007 First of all DON'T drive that car until you replace it as it can snap off completely , meaning the bottom end of the strut is free to move around & you'll probably have an accident ! It's happened to me but luckily on a track car . It broke off coming into a corner leaving me no steering & I t-boned another car - he wasn't too happy either ! As for cause - the hole for the ball joint has probably got worn & ovalled . To compensate for this the balljoint clamp bolt has been over-tightened , stressing the hub & causing the crack . As for repair options , replacement is the only option . If yours is a 1.6 GTI you can use 205 td hubs , if it's a 1.9 GTI you can use 309 GTI or diesel hubs . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugnut 9 1 Cars Posted June 14, 2007 306 gti hubs also fit a 1.9 setup . you could do with a new set of brake discs too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugbliss 0 Posted June 14, 2007 could it be welded till i get a replacment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugnut 9 1 Cars Posted June 14, 2007 could it be welded till i get a replacment you can weld the outside but it will still have a fault on the inside . it would possibly help it a bit but you must be aware that you will be knowingly driving a car that could possibly endanger you're life and lives of other road users and the general public. sorry for sounding like an old fart but tis the truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M_R_205 5 1 Cars Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) mine cracked like that after a garage replaced the wishbones for me, the clown at the garage had blatently over tightend it ad there was shards of metal where the nut had dug in, any way dont bother welding it, to get a good weld on cast is dificult to start and the heat could crack/weaken it further, i think a new one from pug is 120 quid if i remember correctly, plus a bearing, and you will need the bearing pressed in, id recomend diging your bike out till ts sorted and for the record i didnt go back to that garage Edited June 14, 2007 by M_R_205 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugbliss 0 Posted June 14, 2007 Yeh ive got one lined up so hope it should be here early next week then im gonna get the garage to put it on, along with new wishbones and a cambelt . Ive got calipers and discs+pads too but i can do them myself... just with the wather as it is i dont rearly want to go out on the bike.... yup i know im a wus lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted June 14, 2007 take the bus or borrow the missus' car? don't want to come across all lordy - but i reckon you'd be nuts to risk using it like that; it's cracked! all you need do is hit a pot hole or whatever - and then you could be in all sorts of trouble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugbliss 0 Posted June 14, 2007 oh god i totally agree with you 100% hate being with out my car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M_R_205 5 1 Cars Posted June 15, 2007 im a wuss too i only ride to work when its sunny or im desperate hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
