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by NordSteve
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Rear Axle beam has snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 761

Re: Rear Axle beam has snapped

Yes, your probably correct to source a cleaner one, rear brake type version would be easiest. Maybe do a bit of homework across the Skoda Fabia, SEAT Ibiza and VW Polo cars using this online parts cat:- https://ifinterface.com/page/page3.php?langid=2 It is free to use and seems to hand over good pa...
by NordSteve
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Rear Axle beam has snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 761

Re: Rear Axle beam has snapped

RUM4MO wrote: Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:29 pm I would have thought that a proper blacksmith/metal fabricator could sort that out quite easily.
That would be ideal, of course, but with the amount of corrosion and the fact it will have a giant spring under compression to support, I’m not sure. I wonder if it would even pass an MOT afterwards?
by NordSteve
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Rear Axle beam has snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 761

Rear Axle beam has snapped

Donated my old 2009 9n3 to my sister last year and the rear coil cup has snapped off! Shame really as the car has only done 40k. Spring is now off the car so I’ll have to tackle it on the driveway. https://i.postimg.cc/QMBPLbXb/IMG-3739.jpg I’m assuming a used beam will have to be sourced, and I’m w...