Rear axle 306

How did they find that out . that you need a new rear axle? mybe new bushes.i think you should if you can have a look at it yourself or get some one that knows cars to have a look.never heard of a rear axle going wrong.only making a noise like its got no oil in it.so i think you should get it looked at by your self and a mate. chris addlestone.

How did they find that out . that you need a new rear axle? mybe new bushes.i think you should if you can have a look at it yourself or get some one that knows cars to have a look.never heard of a rear axle going wrong.only making a noise like its got no oil in it.so i think you should get it looked at by your self and a mate. chris addlestone.

Unfortunately it's a common failure on 306s and Citroens that use the same axle; there are radius arm bearings in the axle tube, water gets in there and ruins the bearings causing the radius arm and wheel to lean in at the top. A friend recently replaced his and was lucky enough to find a good one at a local breakers' yard. Martin

That's what the garage said, that I would be lucky to find one.,,,, I have tried the local yards and there is nothing, I wonder if findapart.com would have one and should I trust them? oh well thanks for the help......

Gordon

Yes find a part are very good and you can always ask any problem with the part you are after.always ask.

You don't say where you are but this outfit in Devon may be of help

Should you trust just one MOT tester? Take it elsewhere and don't mention anything about the axle or failure.

If you take it to another MOT station ,, you wont need to mention the defect, as it will show up on there screen, Last test date, time, what it failed on, what advisory issued etc,etc Fitzy

Is that since the new computerised MOT system was implemented? And do those details come up automatically or if requested by the Tester?

Yes, Since the computers took control, the system has tightened up considerably, when the reg of the car is entered in, this gives the tester all the relevant information held at DVLA , if it is incomplete then the tester is asked to input the missing data, also the last test date and advisory defects come on the screen, I think the failures are listed as codes,

Fitzy