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Omega General Help / Crankshaft centre pully bolt size needed
« on: 08 May 2014, 07:39:05 »
Does anyone know the width size of the centre pulley bolt that holds the pulley to the crankshaft?
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Omega General Help / Fuel filter question
« on: 04 May 2014, 08:40:14 »
When I got the car there was a new Fram G5540 fuel filter in the box in the boot. On one end it says out.
I have looked on the old fuel filter for an arrow or an out mark but there isn't one.
How can I tell what pipe the new filters out connects to?
Also are these filters OK or should I put a VX one in?
Thanks
I have looked on the old fuel filter for an arrow or an out mark but there isn't one.
How can I tell what pipe the new filters out connects to?
Also are these filters OK or should I put a VX one in?
Thanks
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Omega General Help / Axle stand placement on the rear?
« on: 02 May 2014, 19:47:18 »
I under stand from what I have read that the best place to trolley jack the rear of the Omega 2003 is just behind the rear scissor jack cover, on the bolt that's in the centre of the triangle shaped sub frame. Is this correct?
Where is the safest place to put the axle stands to support the rear of the car?
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Where is the safest place to put the axle stands to support the rear of the car?
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Headlight switch illumination problem
« on: 29 April 2014, 11:17:49 »
The top of my main headlight switch will not light up. I have replaced the gray bulb holder with a new bulb that lights up the bottom half but the top of the switch is still not lit up.
I have read that there maybe a soldered wheat type bulb in there.
How do I take the switch apart to gain access to the dead bulb and what wattage of bulb will I need to solder back in as a replacement?
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I have read that there maybe a soldered wheat type bulb in there.
How do I take the switch apart to gain access to the dead bulb and what wattage of bulb will I need to solder back in as a replacement?
Thanks
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Omega General Help / Connecting a battery charger question
« on: 26 April 2014, 09:23:37 »
The battery has run almost flat. Over the past few weeks of me needing the doors to be open when working on the car.
My question. Is it OK (safe) to connect a battery charger to the battery when the battery is still connected to the car?
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My question. Is it OK (safe) to connect a battery charger to the battery when the battery is still connected to the car?
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Omega General Help / Omega 2.2 CD petrol 2003 sump
« on: 21 April 2014, 06:45:00 »
Can I easily take the sump off my 2.2 petrol 2003 Omega without lifting the engine up Etc to enable me to clean the strainer?
Do I have to take the strainer off or can I do a reasonable cleaning job with it left on?
If the strainer does have to come off to be cleaned what parts would I need when I put it back on?
What are the torque settings for the bolts on the strainer and the sump bolts?
Will I need to get a sump gasket or is it just gasket sealer on mine and will any sealer do or should I use VX sealer?
Do I have to take the strainer off or can I do a reasonable cleaning job with it left on?
If the strainer does have to come off to be cleaned what parts would I need when I put it back on?
What are the torque settings for the bolts on the strainer and the sump bolts?
Will I need to get a sump gasket or is it just gasket sealer on mine and will any sealer do or should I use VX sealer?
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Omega General Help / Dry oil cap question
« on: 18 April 2014, 13:44:06 »
A friend looked at the oil cap on my Omega when I was checking the oil level this morning and he said I might have a head gasket problem because my oil filler cap was bone dry. The oil level was fine.
Is this true about a dry oil cap and could I have a head gasket blown or is this normal?
Is this true about a dry oil cap and could I have a head gasket blown or is this normal?
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Omega General Help / Torque wrench questions.
« on: 16 April 2014, 08:36:47 »
What are the lowest Torque wrench settings on the Omega?
I have an old 20 - 140Nm wrench 1/2 drive. I was thinking I should buy a smaller one for the bolts that are below 20Nm. Any recommendations on what one to get? The cheaper the better.
I have an old 20 - 140Nm wrench 1/2 drive. I was thinking I should buy a smaller one for the bolts that are below 20Nm. Any recommendations on what one to get? The cheaper the better.
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Omega General Help / Engine oil question
« on: 15 April 2014, 14:10:29 »
Should I use semi synthetic or fully synthetic 10w 40 engine oil?
Was the original oil in the engine from new, semi synthetic or fully synthetic?
Was the original oil in the engine from new, semi synthetic or fully synthetic?
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Omega General Help / Water pump help needed
« on: 15 April 2014, 10:24:26 »
What water pump out of these 2 is the right one for my Omega 2.2 CD 2003 petrol manual and why?
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/VAUXHALL/OMEGA/2.2/2003/__/70/cooling-heating/cooling-heating/water-pumps-hoses/
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/VAUXHALL/OMEGA/2.2/2003/__/70/cooling-heating/cooling-heating/water-pumps-hoses/
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Omega General Help / Manual gearbox oil
« on: 13 April 2014, 19:56:01 »
What gearbox oil should I use in my Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 petrol manual?
Should I just top up or should I do a full oil change?
The gear shift is a bit stiff.
Should I just top up or should I do a full oil change?
The gear shift is a bit stiff.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Fault code help needed please
« on: 12 April 2014, 17:24:59 »
Anyone know what, where and how to fix this fault, P0650 Malfunction Indicator (MI) Control Circuit Open?
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Clutch pedal switch?
« on: 12 April 2014, 08:50:40 »
I have just done the cruise control retrofit and it's been enabled but I then realised I also needed a clutch pedal switch. Anyone know what the switch part number is for my Omega 2.2 CD petrol manual 2003?
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Omega General Help / Threadlock question
« on: 11 April 2014, 17:03:36 »
Will this be ok for the water pump bolts etc when I finally do my cam belt change and will it also be ok to use on the prop shaft nuts and bolts when I do the diff pinion oil seal?
Its called Bond-It A43 Threadlock - Blue medium strength anaerobic oil tolerant threadlocker - seals out moisture & prevents corrosion
They also do a red one called A70 full strength but I think it will be too much for the pump bolts. Or shell I get both, blue for the water pump etc and red for the prop shaft. What do you think?
Its called Bond-It A43 Threadlock - Blue medium strength anaerobic oil tolerant threadlocker - seals out moisture & prevents corrosion
They also do a red one called A70 full strength but I think it will be too much for the pump bolts. Or shell I get both, blue for the water pump etc and red for the prop shaft. What do you think?
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Omega General Help / Vauxhall Omega 2.2 diff oil seal replacement advice needed
« on: 11 April 2014, 10:06:05 »
My car is a Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD petrol, manual 2003. I have read the how to here, http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90523.0 but I still have some questions.
Is it better to get the oil seal from VX or can I use one from any retailer? Is one better than the other?
What is the smallest 3 leg puller that I can use to take the prop flange off?
VX recommend white silicon grease when putting the new oil seal in. Do I need to use this and where do I get it from?
Do I need to loctite the outer part of the new oil seal when fitting? I've seen some videos and they used loctite. But it was on different makes of car to the Omega.
How can I tell what type of diff is in my car?
What make and type of oil do I need to put in the diff?
Thanks
Is it better to get the oil seal from VX or can I use one from any retailer? Is one better than the other?
What is the smallest 3 leg puller that I can use to take the prop flange off?
VX recommend white silicon grease when putting the new oil seal in. Do I need to use this and where do I get it from?
Do I need to loctite the outer part of the new oil seal when fitting? I've seen some videos and they used loctite. But it was on different makes of car to the Omega.
How can I tell what type of diff is in my car?
What make and type of oil do I need to put in the diff?
Thanks