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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: laurie on 22 October 2008, 12:48:55

Title: front wheel judder
Post by: laurie 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.

Thx

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: Gaffers 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...

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: tunnie on 22 October 2008, 13:58:44

how are you getting the front wheels to spin, when there is no power going to them?

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: laurie 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.!???

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: Andy B 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.

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: tunnie 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.

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: laurie 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.

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: tunnie 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?

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: Gaffers on 22 October 2008, 14:53:09

maybe a sticking caliper, could be just not moving when pulling away  :-/

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: laurie 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

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: jim351 on 22 October 2008, 15:25:34

ball joints, wheel bearing or disc's?

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: Kevin Wood 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.  :-/

Kevin

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: laurie on 22 October 2008, 15:31:49

wheel bearings replaced.
i will get it booked it and let you know

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: Kevin Wood 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.

Kevin

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: laurie 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.

cheers

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: Mike Collins on 23 October 2008, 08:12:48

A bad misfire under load can feel as though the transmission is coming apart. Check plugwells and leads for oil damage.
Our 2.5 really felt as though there was a major transmission problem accelerating at mid RPM. Using sport mode to increase RPM reduced the shuddering, new ht leads cured it.

Title: Re: front wheel judder
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 October 2008, 23:29:28

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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.

cheers

PM Sent. Appologies for the delay.  :-[

Kevin