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[laurie]

I have a droning noise from the front passenger side wheel, i suspect it is the wheel bearing, is this the case?
Also i notice when at a stand still, if i pull away quickly the front wheels slam, almost like a front wheel car wheel spining. Is this bearing related. My old omega never did this, so i guess it must be related in some way.

Also i need a front passenger headlight washer, anyone got one?

Any help most welcome

cheers

[dbug]

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[laurie]

updated, car is omega 2.5 v6 auto, elite

[laurie]

Also, does the omega have twin horns, sounds like mine is only running on one horn the passenger side.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Best thing to do is jack the wheel up and feel for play......if there is some and its wheel bearing related then it will reduce significantly when somebody presses the foot brake.

Dont rule out the tyre though!

[dbug]

Jack it up & spin wheel - listen for noise.  Grasp wheel at 6 & 12 o'clock - see if you can rock & feel for play. If there's play you should feel the same rocking @ 3 & 9 o'clock if its wheel bearing.

Wouldn't have thought the "slamming" on pulling away to do with wheel bearing - more likely stuck on brake - could also be source of noise.  Check caliper slides free and pads free to move ok.

[dbug]

Also, does the omega have twin horns, sounds like mine is only running on one horn the passenger side.

Elite has twin horns - both sited under front bumper passenger side.

[dbug]

I have a droning noise from the front passenger side wheel, i suspect it is the wheel bearing, is this the case?
Also i notice when at a stand still, if i pull away quickly the front wheels slam, almost like a front wheel car wheel spining. Is this bearing related. My old omega never did this, so i guess it must be related in some way.

Also i need a front passenger headlight washer, anyone got one?

Any help most welcome

cheers

Can be quite difficult to find - rocking horse sh*t springs to mind!  PM Markey mark

[Andy B]

Also, does the omega have twin horns, sounds like mine is only running on one horn the passenger side.

Elite has twin horns - both sited under front bumper passenger side.

Shouldn't all Omegas have twin horns?  :-/ Even my crappy Astra has twin horns.

[laurie]

i have tried the spare and got the same noise so i suspect it is the wheel bearing. the slamming is strange, the breaks are okay and how would that affect it??

thx alot

[philhoward]

They might be sticking on a little; when you move back off, they have to break free - it can be a rather alarming noise..

Wheel bearings you can normally diagnose - does the noise ease off/get worse when you go round a corner?

[laurie]

i have noticed a little ticking noise when cornering, the droning seems to go when over 65mph. i checked the tyres as i had this on a freelander and the noise was due to flat spots on the tyres. I am pretty sure the bearings are at fault, but need to get it checked i guess.

Thanks for the info, very helpful.
Are the horns easy to locate on the passenger side??

[feeutfo]

I have a droning noise from the front passenger side wheel, i suspect it is the wheel bearing, is this the case?
Also i notice when at a stand still, if i pull away quickly the front wheels slam, almost like a front wheel car wheel spining. Is this bearing related. My old omega never did this, so i guess it must be related in some way.

Also i need a front passenger headlight washer, anyone got one?

Any help most welcome

cheers

The front wheels Slam, as if spinning?
Dont really understand the description tbh. Could do with a bit more info,  could be anything from a bald tire to a binding caliper. Jack it up and spin and wobble the wheel at 12/ 6 oclock.

[dbug]

i have noticed a little ticking noise when cornering, the droning seems to go when over 65mph. i checked the tyres as i had this on a freelander and the noise was due to flat spots on the tyres. I am pretty sure the bearings are at fault, but need to get it checked i guess.

Thanks for the info, very helpful.
Are the horns easy to locate on the passenger side??

Yeah - stick your head up under front bumper at front corner, passenger side - you can't miss them.  Held on with 1 x 13mm bolt.

[laurie]

So does anyone have an idea on cost to replace and have the front wheel bearing replaced?

cheers