Vauxhall Omega rattle from right front wheel arch
Variant: 2.6
Model Year: 2004
Categories:
Leaks & Noises
Rattle from front right wheel arch when engine running,sounds like pump or motor running dry.Any idea what is in front right wheel arch forward of wheel?
Posted: Jun 6, 2014 (10 years ago)
It sounds like a pulley, if it has a timing belt don't drive it much until you know what it is, more likely to be a tensioner pulley wheel or another auxiliary pulley of some kind. Try removing the auxiliary belt if your capable to and try running the car to see if it stops the noise.
Also check the bottom crank pulley, some rubber bonded wheels can come appart
Also check the bottom crank pulley, some rubber bonded wheels can come appart
Posted Jun 6, 2014 (10 years ago)
Thanks,all pulleys and belts are good but noise is from inside wheel arch.Definitely some component attached behind bumper/headlight area.
Posted Jun 7, 2014 (10 years ago)
I'm stumped mate. Would it be a washer bottle motor or something like that? If its not connected to the engine I do t know what it is sorry, maybe
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/omega-v6-air-con-rattle.56617/
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/omega-v6-air-con-rattle.56617/
Posted Jun 8, 2014 (10 years ago)
Was the rattle. The link I provided mate?
Posted Jun 11, 2014 (10 years ago)
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