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Zac
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squeaky steering column
18. Jan 2011 at 19:02
 
I've got a 2000 X plate omega and the column squeaks when I turn the wheel, Please somebody help as it drives me nuts? Undecided Angry
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Re: squeaky steering column
Reply #1 - 18. Jan 2011 at 19:21
 
Zac wrote on 18. Jan 2011 at 19:02:
I've got a 2000 X plate omega and the column squeaks when I turn the wheel, Please somebody help as it drives me nuts? Undecided Angry


Ive a steering wheel down my trousers....that drives me nuts  Grin Grin Grin

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May be to do with your steering column, some were wrongly fitted in the factory, have a search on it, ill try and dig it out too, something to do with the tightning order
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Reply #2 - 18. Jan 2011 at 19:31
 
Zac wrote on 18. Jan 2011 at 19:02:
I've got a 2000 X plate omega and the column squeaks when I turn the wheel, Please somebody help as it drives me nuts? Undecided Angry

Both of my Omegas have squeaking columns. It stops after a few miles. I can only assume once the cabin temperature rises, expansion of the column parts stops this Thumbs Up!
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Reply #3 - 18. Jan 2011 at 19:49
 
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Reply #4 - 18. Jan 2011 at 20:19
 
Cheers Rob, should nick that for a maint guide  Thumbs Up!
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