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Title: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: toller on 27 October 2009, 16:35:12
Finally got round to changing my wishbones today and all went smoothly apart from dropping one of the bolts down a gap between the bulkhead, it'll never see the light of day again.

Put everything back together, lowered the car first to settle everything in before tightening it all up, basically as per the guide on this site.

Upon taking the car for a drive it still has a noticeable rattle at the front, not as bad as it was before I changed the wishbones but it's definately still there.  Whilst I was under the car I had a good look at everything else and it all seems solid so I can't think what else it could be.

I did used to own an escort and the bushes on the anti roll bar went and that produced a similar wishbone type knocking sound but looking on the omega I can't seem to see any similar looking bush on the anti roll bar.  >:(

Any ideas?
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: batista on 27 October 2009, 16:37:16
its probably the drop link :y
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: toller on 27 October 2009, 16:38:09
I had a look but they seem fairly solid,  i'll have to have another look tomorrow.
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: Turk on 27 October 2009, 20:10:22
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Finally got round to changing my wishbones today and all went smoothly apart from dropping one of the bolts down a gap between the bulkhead, it'll never see the light of day again.

Put everything back together, lowered the car first to settle everything in before tightening it all up, basically as per the guide on this site.

Upon taking the car for a drive it still has a noticeable rattle at the front, not as bad as it was before I changed the wishbones but it's definately still there.  Whilst I was under the car I had a good look at everything else and it all seems solid so I can't think what else it could be.

I did used to own an escort and the bushes on the anti roll bar went and that produced a similar wishbone type knocking sound but looking on the omega I can't seem to see any similar looking bush on the anti roll bar.  >:(

Any ideas?
Yep,  2 x "D" shaped bushes. Pop a wheel off and have a look where the anti-roll bar starts to cross over to other side of car, one each side.
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: dbug on 27 October 2009, 22:38:03
It'll be drop links mate - you can't always see they are knackered unless really bad.  Change as a pair - only around £15 a pair off ebay!
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: Turk on 28 October 2009, 02:25:16
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It'll be drop links mate - you can't always see they are knackered unless really bad.  Change as a pair - only around £15 a pair off ebay!
:y Yes, the anti-roll bar keeps them feeling solid when wiggled. They can feel fine when wiggled, yet still be worn enough to cause a clonking sound over bumps and even slight ridges, and is more noticable at low speeds.
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: toller on 28 October 2009, 10:25:25
It'll be just my luck that the wishbones were infact fine and not in need of changing  >:(

Suppose at least they're done though and won;t need doing for a while to come.
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: Seth on 28 October 2009, 13:27:09
As sad, just change the drop-links.
Many motor factors stock them at around £15-ish a pair. You'll probably notice that the originals have very sloppy ball-joints when taken off - that's probably you're noise.
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: des.allen on 28 October 2009, 21:01:17
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Finally got round to changing my wishbones today and all went smoothly apart from dropping one of the bolts down a gap between the bulkhead, it'll never see the light of day again.

Put everything back together, lowered the car first to settle everything in before tightening it all up, basically as per the guide on this site.

Upon taking the car for a drive it still has a noticeable rattle at the front, not as bad as it was before I changed the wishbones but it's definately still there.  Whilst I was under the car I had a good look at everything else and it all seems solid so I can't think what else it could be.

I did used to own an escort and the bushes on the anti roll bar went and that produced a similar wishbone type knocking sound but looking on the omega I can't seem to see any similar looking bush on the anti roll bar.  >:(

Any ideas?
   That will be your rattle  lol (Sorry couldnt resist)
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: barney_678 on 14 November 2009, 20:17:55
could be a peace ov broken spring
it sounds like a ball bearing rattle
it happend to me lol
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: ians on 14 November 2009, 20:28:39
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could be a peace ov broken spring
it sounds like a ball bearing rattle
it happend to me lol

and me too. a piece 4 inches long broke off the bottom and was sitting unseen in the cup at the bottom - rattled over every bump, but completely invisible looking from underneath.
Title: Re: Changed wishbones but still have a rattle
Post by: Richard A on 14 November 2009, 20:28:51
Had the same problem, only way to check the 'drop links' is to take them off, therefore buy a replacement pair for £20, job done, no rattle, except for 'that' bolt !!!!!!
regards
richard a