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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: jamescropley on 27 March 2010, 04:01:06

Title: Knocking noise from front passenger wheel grrrr
Post by: jamescropley on 27 March 2010, 04:01:06

Hi guys,

I have a problem. I have this knocking noise from my front wheel (mainly passenger side but also a little on drivers side) which is very noticable at low speeds (up to 40ish) and especially over bumps or pot holes.

It also feels that the car slides when doing this if im turning both from front end and back.

Actually thinking about it, it may be happening on the back passenger side wheel or im just imagining it because of the front.

I had the anti roll bar bushes replaced but it's still happening.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

Title: Re: Knocking noise from front passenger wheel grrrr
Post by: tony2 on 27 March 2010, 07:40:57

hi sounds like the drop links sometimes called drag links are worn  these are connected on suspension legs  costs approx £20 the pair easy job hope this helps  :y

Title: Re: Knocking noise from front passenger wheel grrrr
Post by: Ghost on 27 March 2010, 11:30:50

Could be the wishbones, or a broken spring. check them to be on the safe side.

Title: Re: Knocking noise from front passenger wheel grrrr
Post by: dbug on 27 March 2010, 13:18:31

Probably drop links mate - would change these first as easy job and cheap ;)

Title: Re: Knocking noise from front passenger wheel grrrr
Post by: jamescropley on 29 March 2010, 01:01:47

Thanks for all your help. Would the drop links wobble when moved if they were faulty? How could i tell?

Will get onto this in the morning.