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laurie

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front wheel judder
« on: 22 October 2008, 12:48:55 »
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.

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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #1 on: 22 October 2008, 12:55:58 »
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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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #2 on: 22 October 2008, 13:58:44 »
how are you getting the front wheels to spin, when there is no power going to them?
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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #3 on: 22 October 2008, 14:07:46 »
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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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #4 on: 22 October 2008, 14:09:32 »
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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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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #5 on: 22 October 2008, 14:10:20 »
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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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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #6 on: 22 October 2008, 14:29:42 »
okay guys thanks alot. It maybe thouse crappy wanli tyres that were on it when i bought it in august.
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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #7 on: 22 October 2008, 14:49:16 »
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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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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #8 on: 22 October 2008, 14:53:09 »
maybe a sticking caliper, could be just not moving when pulling away  :-/
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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #9 on: 22 October 2008, 15:21:54 »
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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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #10 on: 22 October 2008, 15:25:34 »
ball joints, wheel bearing or disc's?
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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #11 on: 22 October 2008, 15:28:10 »
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.  :-/

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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #12 on: 22 October 2008, 15:31:49 »
wheel bearings replaced.
i will get it booked it and let you know
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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #13 on: 22 October 2008, 16:11:30 »
If you'd like a second set of eyes over it I'd be happy to have a look.

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Re: front wheel judder
« Reply #14 on: 23 October 2008, 08:01:51 »
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.

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