Peugeot Re: Rear Springs and other questions

From: Brian Holm (peugeots@vtlink.net)
Date: Fri 08 Nov 2002 - 13:17:58 EST

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    Steve,

    I have never seen bad rear springs on a 505 wagon. Have seen a few bad
    shocks, but generally they have leaked.

    The transmission mount will generally only fail if it is oil-soaked, from
    engine or transmission oil leaks. If bad, the transmission may pop out of
    gear on sharp bumps, especially on a grade, and looseness may be felt
    through the shifter.

    If the transmission freewheels instead of upshifting into second when cold,
    it is usually a sticky governor. If the car has not been driven for a long
    time when this happens, it may clear up on its own. Or the governor may be
    removed by removing the transmission tail housing, cleaned, and replaced,
    but that may be temporary if there is more of whatever debris is sticking
    it is still present in the oil, or being generated by metal to metal wear
    in the transmission or torque converter.

    Brian Holm

    At 06:06 PM 11/07/2002, Steven Klein wrote:
    >Hello to all.
    >I am preparing to have my mechanic replace my clutch and while he's at it
    >do a few other things under the car (1985 505GL wagon, gas, 5spd 132k).
    >I'd like the advice of the list on the following:
    >1 rear shocks. They seem fine but is this a good time to consider
    >replacing.
    >2 rear springs. I'm certain that they are compressed after hauling
    >recording equipment and boxes of presto logs over the last ten years. Is
    >there any way to determine if replacement is required.
    >3 transmission mounts. I've been reading posts on this lately and
    >wonder if this could be the source of the banging sound I hear when I go
    >over bumps. I know that the exhaust system is hitting the underside of the
    >car (that's why item #2 is on my list) but could the
    >transmission/drivetrain also be part of the noise.
    >4 transmission rebuild. It is difficult to go into 2nd gear when the
    >car is cold. Is it worth considering having the transmission removed and
    >repairs made?
    >
    >If there are any other suggestions that seem appropriate I'd appreciate
    >hearing them.
    >
    >Regards to one and all,
    >
    >Steven M. Klein
    >1985 505GL wagon, 132k
    >

    Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots

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