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[Loch View]

Hello  

I have just purchased my first Omega and have a few issues. I was wondering if anyone could help.
The problem is, the car is pulling quite strongly to the left and there is also a noise coming from the passenger side front.
I'm not really sure whether this is the bearing on it's way out or something else. I'm also feeling like a sort of 'scraping' at the steering wheel.
When looking at the front wheel (not very clear on pic) it looks as if the camber is way out.

Any thoughts ?

[Loch View]

I also just noticed that (especially the passenger side) the front wheels wear unevenly, more wear on the inside.

[Welung666]

[Welung666]

Use the IMG tags on photobucket

[unlucky alf]

definately check the bearings first, also depending on what wheels & tyres combo you have they can rub on the strut itself if its that bad, could explain the noise, have a look at the tyre inner wall for scuffs

[Loch View]

lol..thanks Welung666, will do from now on

I have checked the tyres on the inside, no scuffs or anything.
I wonder what causes the camber to be off though.. :-/.could it be the wishbone bushes?

[Lazydocker]

Only guessing here as can't be sure but I think he's got standard tyres on 16" Elite rims so that should all be ok...

Firstly check wishbones and drop links... I reckon you'll find them knackered!

Then get yourself to Wheels In Motion in Chesham for a full geometry setup

Oh... And welcome

[Lazydocker]

Oops... Just noticed you're in Scotland! I think Tony at WIM has recommended somewhere nearer to you :-/ :-/

[Lazydocker]

lol..thanks Welung666, will do from now on

I have checked the tyres on the inside, no scuffs or anything.
I wonder what causes the camber to be off though.. :-/.could it be the wishbone bushes?

Probably... Very common failure on the Omega as there's a lot of weight on a poor design of suspension

There's a good how to guide in the maintenance section

[Loch View]

thanks for the help sofar...
I'll have a good look tomorrow. Car up in the air, wheels off..much better view

Will let you know how it goes

[Lazydocker]

Get a good lever bar or heavy screwdriver in around those bushes... I bet there's loads of play

[Loch View]

will do

[Loch View]

Before I forget..

Are the wheel bearings A DIY job? I've done them before on a Porsche 924.

[RobG]

Before I forget..

Are the wheel bearings A DIY job? I've done them before on a Porsche 924.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1175890350

[Loch View]

Muchos gracias