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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Andy663 on 26 July 2014, 13:35:48

Title: Strange humming noise
Post by: Andy663 on 26 July 2014, 13:35:48

Whilst driving above 30mph I can hear a low humming/droning noise coming from the rear, it seems to disappear when I turn to the right. There's no abnormal heat being generated in the wheels, any ideas?

Title: Re: Strange humming noise
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 July 2014, 13:41:04

Does sound like the beginning of wheel bearing failure :-\

Title: Re: Strange humming noise
Post by: Andy663 on 27 July 2014, 12:36:33

I'll try packing it with grease, will a good mult-purpose Lithium based grease be okay or will I need a grease specifically for wheel bearings?

Title: Re: Strange humming noise
Post by: Nick W on 27 July 2014, 13:08:04

Rear wheel bearings are sealed and are not greasable.
Replacement is the only cure, and a lot of people make a meal out of it.

Title: Re: Strange humming noise
Post by: Andy663 on 27 July 2014, 13:12:55

Roughly how much to replace at a garage?

Title: Re: Strange humming noise
Post by: omega3000 on 27 July 2014, 15:01:56

Quote from: Andy663 on 27 July 2014, 13:12:55

Roughly how much to replace at a garage?

About £80 but you mite as well get both sides done as other wont be far away knackered , mite be someone on here that will do it though as its been done before ..