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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: shelby66 on 25 September 2012, 21:42:39

Title: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: shelby66 on 25 September 2012, 21:42:39

hi have managed to sort several issues with my vauxahll including how to open the bonnet when cable snapped.
however still have issue with a very loud grinding nosie when whenever i turn right.  i have taken of both front wheels and checked to make sure nothing rubbing, i have also checked both front and back of the brake discs to make sure nothing rubbing there and nothing, has anyone got any idea's, car due for MOT soon and i don't want any problems, so would like to resolve first.

let me know

thanks

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2012, 21:44:34

wheel bearing?

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: feeutfo on 25 September 2012, 22:47:10

Any rubbing marks on the shock body?

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: shelby66 on 26 September 2012, 21:19:10

Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2012, 21:44:34

wheel bearing?

this only happens when i turn right, doesn't happen at any other time, could it still be the wheel bearing

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 September 2012, 21:26:55

youve probably checked..but, the backing plate maybe rubbing on the disc. ive had the same, bloomin annoying it is.
 :y

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: Grrrrrr on 26 September 2012, 23:37:13

I second TheBoy. Have you checked the wheel bearing? Yes, likely to be when turning one direction.

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: feeutfo on 27 September 2012, 10:08:45

Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 September 2012, 22:47:10

Any rubbing marks on the shock body?

...because this would indicate excess camber, or tyre rim protection or both, and the tyre rubbing on the shock.

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2012, 10:12:04

Wheel bearing easy enough to check :y

Just jack up each front wheel and give it a good spin :y the noise the bearing makes is distictively different from the pads rubbing. A faint whirr is normal, but anything heading towards a deep rumble is not :y

HTH, Al :y

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 September 2012, 13:18:50

Also check the track rod end is fitted correctly, if its on the wrong way round it rubs on the wheel rim when on lock

Title: Re: grinding noise only when turning right
Post by: b4ndit on 27 September 2012, 13:55:55

Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 September 2012, 13:18:50

Also check the track rod end is fitted correctly, if its on the wrong way round it rubs on the wheel rim when on lock

+1 had that on mine when i first bought it :y good call Marks DTM