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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: robbo2345 on 16 September 2009, 23:04:14

Title: suspension noise
Post by: robbo2345 on 16 September 2009, 23:04:14

hi i have a knocking sound on the front suspension occasionally also tyres get cut out on the outside edges after 3500-4000 miles, does anyone know what the problem is any help would be much appreciated ! cheers

Title: Re: suspension noise
Post by: al brown on 16 September 2009, 23:15:00

Hi and welcome. Knocking is most likely one of the drop links on the front end, 2 nuts and about £8 to buy. Inside edge wear is normally wishbone bushes from advice on the forum. Easyer to change the whole wishbone and not too expensive, I paid about £55 for the pair. There is a guide in the maint section for both jobs.
Al

Title: Re: suspension noise
Post by: robbo2345 on 16 September 2009, 23:24:07

cheers for that andy ! :y :y

Title: Re: suspension noise
Post by: Agemo on 16 September 2009, 23:27:54

Hmmm, worn bushes usually cause wear on the inside of tyres, if the outside is wearing, either your tracking or camber is out. Best check for wear anyway, & if you change wishbones and/or droplinks, have wheel alignment checked asap.

Title: Re: suspension noise
Post by: robbo2345 on 16 September 2009, 23:41:17

thanks again guys wish i had found this place before! just paid out £438 for a manifold gasket! :y