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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: idwal on 03 January 2012, 20:41:21

Title: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: idwal on 03 January 2012, 20:41:21

firstly happy new year to all.

I have heard and felt a knocking from what appears to be steering. >:(
I took to local garage who put up on ramp and looked and listened for
10-15 mins  and only thing found was drivers side track rod needs replacing.
noise stopped when no weight was on front wheels. :-\

any suggestions

thanks
ken

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: albitz on 03 January 2012, 20:46:22

Droplinks,wishbones,trackrod,steering idler....could be a number of things. Really needs someone who is Omega competent to have a look at it imo.

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: idwal on 03 January 2012, 20:53:35

thanks for reply

I am on south coast just outside of brighton and I dont think
there are any forum mechanics in this area?  :(

ken

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: Gaffers on 03 January 2012, 20:58:25

If you can get it to NE Hampshire I can have a look but not before Sunday.

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: idwal on 03 January 2012, 21:03:38

guffer - you have a pm

ken

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: Gaffers on 08 January 2012, 16:37:38

Just had a look at this one and I am flumoxed  :-X

Nothing unusual in the steering mechanism, not the front suspension tops either.  As it only happens when there is weight on the wheels it is difficult to see and even hear/feel where it is exactly coming from.  At one point I thought it may be coming from the back but that was ruled out even though the nearside rear spring creaks.  It's defo not that though and not the wheels catching on anything either.

My thought is something in the exhaust/gearbox area, maybe the bolts are shifting under the stress of full-lock, but that seems to be where the noise is coming from.  It only happens when full lock (or near to) is engaged left.  I would need a pit or similar at the moment and I have access to neither at the moment.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help  :-[

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: idwal on 08 January 2012, 18:10:46

I can't thank you enough for your time and effort.  :y

I will take to someone with ramp over the next few days
and investigate the exhaust and report back

but again thanks for your time and effort, it is much appreciated
and hope to be able to return favour one day :)

ken

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: feeutfo on 08 January 2012, 23:12:45

So is this while the car is moving and with almost full lock on?

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: Gaffers on 08 January 2012, 23:51:48

Stationary and slow speeds, happens at different points of steering at or near full lock.

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: feeutfo on 08 January 2012, 23:56:59

Quote from: Guffer on 08 January 2012, 23:51:48

Stationary and slow speeds, happens at different points of steering at or near full lock.

So while actually turning the steering wheel...?

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: Gaffers on 09 January 2012, 09:44:21

Yes, not always at the same spot though.

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: feeutfo on 09 January 2012, 10:34:02

Pas related? Ie hydrolics, so to speak.

Or as the steering mechanism is actually turning?

Bah. I hate noises via a key board. Could be bloody anything.

Title: Re: Load knocking noise when steering
Post by: Gaffers on 09 January 2012, 10:42:03

It is as the steering is moving, not coming from the PAS, suspension, idler arm AFAICT