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Newbie rattle question
« on: 09 June 2010, 09:20:36 »
Hi All,

This is my first post! :)

I have a W reg omega estate and have noticed a metal type rattle going over bumps at the front, is there anything i should or can check myself or common problems on these?

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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #1 on: 09 June 2010, 09:21:24 »
Rattle or knocking :question
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #2 on: 09 June 2010, 09:25:02 »
could be front roll bar drop links
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #3 on: 09 June 2010, 09:37:18 »
Definate rattle, sounds almost worrying like somethings loose?
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #4 on: 09 June 2010, 09:41:01 »
drop links :y
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #5 on: 09 June 2010, 09:41:34 »
If it`s only happening going over bumps, as Henry says, probably droplinks. Easy to do, small bar, balljoint either end secured by one nut. Black bar left of centre in this pic
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1219190177
About £20 a pair. You could remove them, test car over short distance, then refit/replace as necessary.
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #6 on: 09 June 2010, 09:42:08 »
really? Its so loud, almost embaressing going past people lol. Are they easy to replace on these?
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #7 on: 09 June 2010, 09:43:47 »
Excellent, thanks guys i will check them out when i get chance.  ;D
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #8 on: 09 June 2010, 09:44:10 »
Are you sure it`s at the front. Check all exhaust heatshields underneath as well.
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #9 on: 09 June 2010, 09:45:23 »
Yes its definately the front rob, sounds more heavier than a heatshield if that makes sense?
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #10 on: 09 June 2010, 09:50:48 »
Go the droplinks route first. Known problem withh Omega`s and cheap easy fix
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« Reply #11 on: 09 June 2010, 09:52:23 »
Ok so if i remove 1 and take it on a short journey, will this be ok? i will know if it is the droplink because going down my road it is really loud due to the road surface. Will it b safe to drive without one?
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #12 on: 09 June 2010, 09:57:14 »
Whip `em both off. OK to drive a short distance, just no wheel spins :D :D
Got mine from here and they were still OK 2 years later £15 pr. posted
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #13 on: 09 June 2010, 10:03:41 »
Ok will do that, cheers for the help rob.  :)
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Re: Newbie rattle question
« Reply #14 on: 09 June 2010, 22:43:50 »
Took the car to garage today to get noise checked out and its actually the caliper rattling, the part that houses the brake pads!! had a look earlier and i cant see why its making it?? anyway its going back monday to be fixed.
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