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Omega General Help / Re: Regular thud at 20mph - nightmare wobble at 60+!😢
« on: 04 April 2015, 23:28:37 »Will do, thanks Gary and everyone who's replied!
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Omega General Help / Re: Regular thud at 20mph - nightmare wobble at 60+!😢
« on: 04 April 2015, 23:01:29 »QH don't have a good rep on here.Does seem to be in time BUT doesn't seem to increase with acceleration however it disappears at about 30, so hard to say
So it's in time with wheel speed?
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Omega General Help / Re: Regular thud at 20mph - nightmare wobble at 60+!😢
« on: 04 April 2015, 22:50:51 »
Sometimes there's an odd but very light jerkiness through the steering wheel at the same time which you can see as half inch wobbles.
Best description is the going over freshly painted white lines down the centre of the road, seems like if you weren't feeling it, you'd almost hear it.
Will check wheel bolts and wishbones. I know the bushes are worn but didn't think the problem would show as intermittent.
Are Quinton Hazell wishbones okay, or do you recommend genuine all the way?
Best description is the going over freshly painted white lines down the centre of the road, seems like if you weren't feeling it, you'd almost hear it.
Will check wheel bolts and wishbones. I know the bushes are worn but didn't think the problem would show as intermittent.
Are Quinton Hazell wishbones okay, or do you recommend genuine all the way?
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Omega General Help / Re: Regular thud at 20mph - nightmare wobble at 60+!😢
« on: 04 April 2015, 22:29:28 »
Saloon. Will check bolts in the morning. Hope my local garage hasn't been trying to kill me! 
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Omega General Help / Re: Regular thud at 20mph - nightmare wobble at 60+!😢
« on: 04 April 2015, 22:16:40 »
I know the prop shaft is ok. Had it on a ramp last week. Will check boots. 'Box is auto - thanks
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Omega General Help / Re: Regular thud at 20mph - nightmare wobble at 60+!😢
« on: 04 April 2015, 22:14:06 »
Thanks for your quick reply - Brakes and pads (front done last August) rears done in November. Will check the fronts again tomorrow. Can't feel it thought the brake pedal - it's just usually through the footrest/ floor
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Omega General Help / Regular thud at 20mph - nightmare wobble at 60+!😢
« on: 04 April 2015, 21:57:32 »
Hi. I've tried not to bother everyone but after having had non Omega mechanics diagnose everything from control arm bushes (not convinced) to brake discs (problem is not always present) I'm convinced it can only be something peculiar to the Omega.
Usually in the morning or from cold, pulling away down the road, I can feel a regular light thud through the floor at low speeds for about a mile (like the drivers side wheels are going along the broken White lines in the road). It then goes until the next time I'm coasting at <30mph and it comes back until power is reapplied. The car happily wafts through 40mph zones without showing the fault.
Now the car has become awful to drive on the m/way as over 50mph comes the 'tyres out of balance' vibration. I can't drive through it, it just gets worse especially near 80mph. All tyres front and back have been balanced and discs and pads changed. Any advice where to start with this would really be appreciated? (52 plate 2.6 v6 with 65K miles.)
Usually in the morning or from cold, pulling away down the road, I can feel a regular light thud through the floor at low speeds for about a mile (like the drivers side wheels are going along the broken White lines in the road). It then goes until the next time I'm coasting at <30mph and it comes back until power is reapplied. The car happily wafts through 40mph zones without showing the fault.
Now the car has become awful to drive on the m/way as over 50mph comes the 'tyres out of balance' vibration. I can't drive through it, it just gets worse especially near 80mph. All tyres front and back have been balanced and discs and pads changed. Any advice where to start with this would really be appreciated? (52 plate 2.6 v6 with 65K miles.)
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Newbie Welcome Area / New everyday driver
« on: 27 August 2014, 23:56:31 »
Hi. Recently put my new acquisition into daily use - a '52 plate 2.6 CD, with 62K (genuine) miles, having recently sold my Insignia. I'd like to thank the contributors to this site for the guides and information, which enabled me to take the time to choose wisely, get the belts, water pump and oil changed and start enjoying what has been, so far, trouble-free, pleasurable motoring. Omegaowners.com is an invaluable place for anyone with an interest in these cars - thanks again!
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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello!
« on: 01 August 2014, 00:24:39 »
Hi. Just joined as have just acquired a dark blue 2.6 V6 which I will now be spending the weekend valeting and rustproofing wheel arches which are on the brink but haven't quite made the jump. This will be my every day car and will provide company for it's close cousin, a 3.0 Senator CD which is lurking in the garage having it's own wheel arch issues 
Was beyond happy to discover this forum, as it's reassuring that these cars have such a dedicated (and deserved) following. Thanks very much!
Was beyond happy to discover this forum, as it's reassuring that these cars have such a dedicated (and deserved) following. Thanks very much!
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