MikeHunt79 0 Posted February 5, 2007 My 205 XRDT is most likely on the original rear beam, as I have not had it from new, but now it is coming up to 90k miles, I thought it would be a good idea to refurb my rear beam... I've had a gander at the guide on this site (nice job wurzel), and a few threads, and I've got a few questions tho: 1) I know my XRDT shares many of the front suspension parts as the GTI, but I'm guessing I've got a base model rear beam. Is this right? 2) What are the differences between the GTI and base beam? Wider track? 3) Will I need any different parts, or will one of the GTI refurb kits do the job? 4) Now the car is 15 years old, and almost at 90k, what are my chances of having a good beam and arms? The first 50k was done by some old bloke who probably never took it above 30, but since then, it's seen a bit more action! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 5, 2007 the innards are the same, IIRC the diesels just run slightly smaller diameter bars and thats it. Also due to the softer t/b's itll have moved more and be less suceptible to pitting and seizing but may still show signs of wear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axnutty 10 Posted February 5, 2007 As already said all parts required will be the same. and its more likely to be in good condition. Refurb costs hang heavily on the condition of the shafts as they are £60 each. Its anyones guess what they will be like and unfortunatly only way to find out is take it to bits. Ive dismantled about 10 beams this month it seems and they can vary wildly. The 1.9 GTi beam I took to bits they were great condition. The 1.6GTi one was destroyed along with the beam tube itself so theres no way of guessing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeHunt79 0 Posted February 6, 2007 Nice, I'll go ahead and get the refurb kit and some poly mounts, and hopefully that will be all I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted February 7, 2007 make sure its genuine pug bearings+seals, its a false economy getting anything else me thinks. i will PM you this evening mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stutto 0 Posted February 9, 2007 make sure its genuine pug bearings+seals, its a false economy getting anything else me thinks. i will PM you this evening mind Does anyone know what (brand) parts are in the AB motorsport kit on ebay? Following directly on, is it good value? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 10, 2007 no, its cheaper to buy direct from peugeot, ask for them on a "stock order" this will take 3 working days rather than next day but will enable the dealer to give you 10% on the parts rather than only 5% (thats for PSOOC though, dont know about 205gtidrivers) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
