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So, I bought a 1991 Peugeot 205 Trio S about a month ago. She is absolutely perfect and in amazing condition given her age; however in the last couple of days it has become noticeable that she leans to one side. My partner and neighbour thinks it's the suspension, but front and rear, at the same time. I was wondering if you guys could help me, advice me and point me in the right direction to correcting this problem  |
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Hi, it is probably a front spring broken, the weight of the engine and transmission makes it lean and the rigidity of the body shell makes the whole car lean. If it is a rear spring it is less noticeable if at all.
Colin
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they don't have rear "springs" in the common sense, but torsion bars.
snapping springs is common on the newer heavier pugs, but not the old ones, however it is an easy check so don't discount it.
one thing that is a common fault is a seized rear beam bearing on the trailing arm, which would make one side sit lower, typically the drivers side before the passenger side.
also typical symptoms are the rear wheels sitting like | \ or even worse / \ instead of | | in which case its beyond saving and needs a replacement beam tube not just bearings.
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Hi, I bow to your better knowledge of the car. But I was trying to explain that the weight of the engine and box can have a bigger effect on the whole car, obviously not very well.
Colin
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