Omega Owners Forum
Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: laurie on 22 October 2008, 12:48:55
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Okay, a while back i posted that when pulling away i get what is described as front wheel spin in an auto.
I have since tried using the gears manually, and in 1st it doesn't happen, only in D position.
Is this a gearbox or clutch or selector problem.
Thx
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are you sure its your front wheel spinning? Omegas are RWD....
might be the gearbox, or a loose drop link, knackered suspension...
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how are you getting the front wheels to spin, when there is no power going to them?
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yes i am sure it is the front wheels. It is like a slamming effect when pulling away quickly.
The suspension is fine, i am drawn towards a gearbox issue.!???
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yes i am sure it is the front wheels. It is like a slamming effect when pulling away quickly.
The suspension is fine, i am drawn towards a gearbox issue.!???
As said, if you have problems at the front of the car it can't be realated to the drive at all. It must be a supension or steering problem.
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yes i am sure it is the front wheels. It is like a slamming effect when pulling away quickly.
The suspension is fine, i am drawn towards a gearbox issue.!???
Gear box is not connected to the front wheels in anyway shape or form.
Could be one very nackered steering idler arm, or wishbone bush.
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okay guys thanks alot. It maybe thouse crappy wanli tyres that were on it when i bought it in august.
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okay guys thanks alot. It maybe thouse crappy wanli tyres that were on it when i bought it in august.
Can't see rubber tyres causing judder. can you clairfy a few things?
1) At a 60 / 80 mph cruise, is there wheel judder?
2) Is it there under heavy braking?
3) Is it there, if you just coast from 70-50?
4) You say it judders when you pull away hard? Where is this vibration? In the steering wheel? In the seat?
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maybe a sticking caliper, could be just not moving when pulling away :-/
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1) At a 60 / 80 mph cruise, is there wheel judder? No
2) Is it there under heavy braking? A little
3) Is it there, if you just coast from 70-50? No
4) You say it judders when you pull away hard? Where is this vibration? In the steering wheel? In the seat? wheel
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ball joints, wheel bearing or disc's?
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Could possibly be knackered engine mounts causing the drivetrain to shudder a bit as you pull away. Odd that it doesn't happen in 1st though. :-/
Kevin
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wheel bearings replaced.
i will get it booked it and let you know
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If you'd like a second set of eyes over it I'd be happy to have a look.
Kevin
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Kevin, i am due to arrange to meet with you soon anyway regarding the Tech 2 we discussed.
If you give me your number we can discuss. I work in Basingstoke and go through alton on my way to headley down.
cheers
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A bad misfire under load can feel as though the transmission is coming apart. Check plugwells and leads for oil damage.
Our 2.5 really felt as though there was a major transmission problem accelerating at mid RPM. Using sport mode to increase RPM reduced the shuddering, new ht leads cured it.
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Kevin, i am due to arrange to meet with you soon anyway regarding the Tech 2 we discussed.
If you give me your number we can discuss. I work in Basingstoke and go through alton on my way to headley down.
cheers
PM Sent. Appologies for the delay. :-[
Kevin