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Omega alignment
18. Sep 2007 at 13:12

Hello everyone

i am having an issue with the main dealer after my 4 year service and alignment problems.

Leaving aside the other issues, they have charged me for an alignment check and adjustment but apparetnly have not adjusted anyting as the car was on the limit of tolerance for pulling to the left!

I was not happy with being charged for this activity/explanation and they are now re-aligning. I have asked that the change be to drive straight ahead ie not pull to the left or right but in a neutral position. The technician has advised me that this would put the geometry to the other extreme tolerance and is not recommended.

Surely if pulling to the left is one extreme, being "neutral" is not the other extreme but mid way to puliing to the right?

They have to sort the car today so any thoughts greatfully received.

many thanks

RDS

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VXL V6 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5306 Gender:	Re: Omega alignment Reply #1 - 18. Sep 2007 at 13:52 Where are you? If your not to far try http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/ recommended by people on this site.
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rds Newbie Offline Posts: 18	Re: Omega alignment Reply #2 - 18. Sep 2007 at 13:54 hi thanks for that - i'm in south London so solihull a bit far! regards
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VXL V6 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5306 Gender:	Re: Omega alignment Reply #3 - 18. Sep 2007 at 13:57 LOL Wheels in motion is in Hertfordshire I believe, I didn't make that clear did I!!!!!
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rds Newbie Offline Posts: 18	Re: Omega alignment Reply #4 - 18. Sep 2007 at 14:00 hoho too quick off the draw i was! apologies. thing is, car is with the dealer today and i wanted to be prepared for the inevetiable "they are all like that" or what do you expect" type answers.
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iggy21uk Omega Knight Offline Omega Spotter - tats gone tanning Posts: 1148 Berkhamsted - Herts Gender: Drives: Omega 2.5 Elite 1999	Re: Omega alignment Reply #5 - 18. Sep 2007 at 14:07 Located in Hemel Hempsted well worth drive to get check, think its best to make an appointment . Also I think members of this forum get a capped price.
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Re: Omega alignment
Reply #6 - 18. Sep 2007 at 14:15

to avoid starting a new thread, can anyone tell me what the most likely cause of inner edge wear would be... on just the offside front tyre?? Undecided

all 3 others have worn evenly, my tyre pressures are correct (checked weekly) and the geometry and tracking are "allegedly" spot on according to the guy at my local tracking centre

it's been pulling to the left quite noticeably the last 3 or 4 weeks

its booked in at my local garage, i asked them to check all around the suspension and everywhere to be on the safe side...

any ideas?

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Re: Omega alignment
Reply #7 - 18. Sep 2007 at 15:36

Quote:

to avoid starting a new thread, can anyone tell me what the most likely cause of inner edge wear would be... on just the offside front tyre?? Undecided

all 3 others have worn evenly, my tyre pressures are correct (checked weekly) and the geometry and tracking are "allegedly" spot on according to the guy at my local tracking centre

it's been pulling to the left quite noticeably the last 3 or 4 weeks

its booked in at my local garage, i asked them to check all around the suspension and everywhere to be on the safe side...

any ideas?

Camber adjustment is out on that wheel. I had the same on mine, I adjusted the camber myself and all is now well Wink

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Re: Omega alignment
Reply #8 - 18. Sep 2007 at 16:18

Dazzler wrote on 18. Sep 2007 at 15:36:

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to avoid starting a new thread, can anyone tell me what the most likely cause of inner edge wear would be... on just the offside front tyre?? Undecided

all 3 others have worn evenly, my tyre pressures are correct (checked weekly) and the geometry and tracking are "allegedly" spot on according to the guy at my local tracking centre

it's been pulling to the left quite noticeably the last 3 or 4 weeks

its booked in at my local garage, i asked them to check all around the suspension and everywhere to be on the safe side...

any ideas?

Camber adjustment is out on that wheel. I had the same on mine, I adjusted the camber myself and all is now well Wink

easy to do? how would i know when its correct?

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Re: Omega alignment
Reply #9 - 18. Sep 2007 at 16:33

I cheated and i must firstly state that this does not mean it will be as good as having it done properly.
Firstly i made sure the car was on a good level surface.
I then via a metal bar that fits the wheel diameter and a spirt level, measured the vertical angle of the good front wheel and the transfered this to the bad one.
The camber on mine is adjusted by undoing the 2 large bolts where the hub assy joins the strut.
The holes are slightly elongated and allow the hub to move in and out, thus altering the camber.
Always mark up with tipex before you adjust as this will give you a refernce mark to make your adjustments from.
It took me about an hour to do, and has worked a treat, no more worn out inner edge Thumbs Up!

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Danny Omega Lord Offline BLACK 1.6 BORA SHAPED JETTA!! Posts: 7180 Wigan, Greater Manchester Gender: Drives: 99 1.6 bora, 53 2.6 MV6	Re: Omega alignment Reply #10 - 18. Sep 2007 at 16:51 i think i'll seek professional methods for the practical part then thanks
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Re: Omega alignment
Reply #11 - 18. Sep 2007 at 20:25

rds wrote on 18. Sep 2007 at 13:12:

Hello everyone

i am having an issue with the main dealer after my 4 year service and alignment problems.

Leaving aside the other issues, they have charged me for an alignment check and adjustment but apparetnly have not adjusted anyting as the car was on the limit of tolerance for pulling to the left!

I was not happy with being charged for this activity/explanation and they are now re-aligning. I have asked that the change be to drive straight ahead ie not pull to the left or right but in a neutral position. The technician has advised me that this would put the geometry to the other extreme tolerance and is not recommended.

Surely if pulling to the left is one extreme, being "neutral" is not the other extreme but mid way to puliing to the right?

They have to sort the car today so any thoughts greatfully received.

many thanks

RDS

Can you display any figures.... Namely the front camber and castor positions.

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JasonH Senior Member Offline Posts: 953 Bristol Gender:	Re: Omega alignment Reply #12 - 18. Sep 2007 at 21:04 Pulling to the left on an Omega is often a failed wishbone bush - a VERY common problem. Pattern wishbones are around £20 each (you should buy a pair and replace both sides) and they come complete with a full set of new bushes. Genuine Vx wishbones are now £180 each (they used to be around £45!).
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rds Newbie Offline Posts: 18	Re: Omega alignment Reply #13 - 19. Sep 2007 at 11:04 hi thanks for that - do you think the state of the wishbone bush would have been checked as pasr to fthe MOT or 4 year service that the dealer undertook last week? also will they have checked tire pressures to ensure that that issue is eliminated re pulling to left? regards RDS
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jonathanh Senior Member Offline Posts: 859 coventry Gender: Drives: 2.5V6 Manual Reflection	Re: Omega alignment Reply #14 - 19. Sep 2007 at 19:36 Don't think the dealer will check. 4 years ago the dealer warned me about the wishbone bushes as an advisory for the MOT. THe last three MOTs have passed without even an advisory on this despite me not doing anything at all!
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