Revla 2 Posted September 27, 2006 Hello, I've nearly finished a refurb of a 309 gti beam I aquired. I ordered in a 5179.10 rubber seal for the anti roll bar end 'bracket' as listed on the parts CD. This is too big, so should it be the 5172 24 as on the 205 beam or the lesser 309 models. The beam is from a L plate 309 goodwood, probably a '92 car I think......... Cheers Trev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revla 2 Posted September 27, 2006 Anyone had this before?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted September 27, 2006 Its the end plug that screws into the centre of the splined section on the end plate isnt it? Ive done a few beams now and never found a difference between this on any model of 205 or 309, regardless of model, so thats a little weird? The only difference from this point of view comes on the models without ARB setups on the rear, and ive only seen one of those. Anyway on the parts CD I have access to, the number is listed as 5179 07, if thats any help? Dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revla 2 Posted September 27, 2006 Its the end plug that screws into the centre of the splined section on the end plate isnt it? Ive done a few beams now and never found a difference between this on any model of 205 or 309, regardless of model, so thats a little weird? The only difference from this point of view comes on the models without ARB setups on the rear, and ive only seen one of those. Anyway on the parts CD I have access to, the number is listed as 5179 07, if thats any help? Dan. Unfortunately not that plug! Its the rubber seal which sits on the inside of the plate, on the outside of the internally splined protrusion! Cheers Trev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted September 27, 2006 Ah ok i see it now. I dont *think* ive encountered this problem before. I do know there are two or three different kinds of trailing arm shaft, maybe this has something to do with it, seeing as the shaft presses into the arm there and the bush goes into the centre of it. Maybe try to get hold of one of the 205 items and see if its any different? Ive got a few laying about from both 205 and 309 beams, il have a look and compare when im down the workshop in a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huxley309 0 Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) do you mean the rubber part that goes into the trailing arm on that l shaped bit of metal attached to the torsion bar? if so the part number is 5172.24 ive got a pair of the rubber rings right in front of me Edited September 27, 2006 by huxley309 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revla 2 Posted September 28, 2006 do you mean the rubber part that goes into the trailing arm on that l shaped bit of metal attached to the torsion bar? if so the part number is 5172.24 ive got a pair of the rubber rings right in front of me Thats the kiddies!.......... Why are larger ones listed for the 309 gti - and don't fit??! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted September 28, 2006 They could be for the 309 Gti16 - that had differences over other 309 beams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revla 2 Posted September 28, 2006 They could be for the 309 Gti16 - that had differences over other 309 beams. You could be right, just that it was listed under XU9JA so assumed 8v......... Cheers for the help fella's, ordered me a couple of 205 ones that will be in at my local dealer tomorrow......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted November 23, 2006 might be XU9J4 not A!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted November 23, 2006 I assume the 309 GTi-16 uses the larger ARB end plates found on sporty 306/ZX models, which need a larger sized rubber bush. As you correctly thought, you need the same sized one as a 205 beam for a normal 309 GTi beam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Noir 0 Posted November 24, 2006 (edited) I can only confirm this. Seal you're asking about refers to part no. 5179 10 crossmember seal DIAM 36 EP 17. This is 309 GTI16V item. Edited November 24, 2006 by MH_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
