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Omega General Help / Do later front wings fit the prefacelift Omegas

« on: 15 February 2020, 17:46:22 »

Can anyone tell me if the later front wings will fit a 1995 Omega? Just wandered if they are different because of the bonnet style.

Someone has decided to put a big dent in the wifes passenger wing.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Addy

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General Car Chat / Has anyone looked into 90467543 Top hat 3D printed

« on: 13 February 2020, 14:04:31 »

As the subject says. Has anyone thought about having the top hat seal 3D printed? Surely in this day and age, to make something like that should be simple to make? There must be a filament that can withstand the heat of the engine?

Just thinking aloud.

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General Discussion Area / OOF Shop will not let me order

« on: 11 February 2020, 11:15:00 »

I have been trying to order the V6 Cambelt DVD. I cannot get past the registration details, as it does not have County Durham in the drop down list of the State/Province section. Is there a way to get round it?

Thanks in advance
Addy

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General Discussion Area / Does anyone speak to Daz (Darth Loo Knee)?

« on: 05 February 2020, 14:16:58 »

I know it is a long shot but does anyone speak to Daz? He was going to come upto Scotland to do my 2.6 timing belt. I have sinced moved and the Mobile Number he gave me, to make arrangements is incorrect.  If anyone does speak to him, would it be possible for you let him know that I have been trying to get hold of him. And that I will leave him a PM on here, or if anyone could PM me I can give you my Number for him to contact me.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Addy

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Omega General Help / Can bottom hose be removed without removing bagpipes V6

« on: 29 November 2019, 17:27:39 »

As in the title. Is there a easy way to remove the bottom hose, from a 2.6 Omega without removing all the bagpipes?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Addy

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Omega General Help / what is the proper size spanner for brake line nuts

« on: 14 November 2019, 12:38:49 »

Could anyone tell me what the proper size is for the brake line nuts, on the pipe from caliper to flexi hose on rear. It is for a 1995 2ltr Omega Estate. A size 10 is just a little bit loose.

Thanks for any help.
Addy

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Omega General Help / Help needed how to undo manifold to downpipe.

« on: 29 October 2019, 13:13:43 »

Car is 1995 2lt X20XEV engine Omega. Does anyone know how to take the bolt from the manifold, that is by the bend where the two pipes cross each other on the down pipe? Cann't get from the top because of Pipe work from Manifold, cann't seem to get a socket from underneath because of the angle. Driving me mad, one bolt has snapped, the one nearest engine, threads have stripped so is spinning, so far only one has come out complete, spent two hours on this one bolt so far. Catalyst has to come off as it needs replacing for MOT.

Thanks in advance for any help. It is driving me mad, crazy place to put a bolt.

Addy

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Omega General Help / What would cause high CO emissions on a 1995 2ltr

« on: 24 October 2019, 09:01:04 »

Took the wifes car for MOT today, the CO emissions are just slightly higher than the recommended MOT one.  What could be causing it?

The tester said the Lambda is in range.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Omega General Help / sunroof leaking.

« on: 06 October 2019, 09:42:12 »

The wifes omega has started to leak on the drivers side, near the corner of the sunroof. I was looking for the how2, that I am sure was on the old site, or have seen it somewhere. It explains where the drain holes come out on a Omega. Hers is a 1995 estate model. I seem to remember something about a rubber piece on the end of the pipe. Where do they exit under the car?

I must be getting old, as I am sure there are some how2's missing on this new site

Thanks
Addy

55

Omega Electrical and Audio Help / light warning comes on but lights seem ok

« on: 28 September 2019, 19:22:12 »

Does anyone have any idea, why the tail headlight warning comes on? It is a 1995 Omega, checked the bulbs but cannot see anything obvious. It used to come on intermittently, I changed Headbulb and it hasn't done it for ages. Now it has done it twice.

Thanks for any help.

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Omega General Help / fitting control arms on 1995 omega estate.

« on: 19 September 2019, 12:38:40 »

The wifes car has wear on the inner edge of both front wheels. I am led to believe it means the bushes on the control arms are shot.  When I come to replace them, hopefully using the original arms, with new bushes either Poly if possible to get for both bushes needed, or normal lemforder ones. When refitting the arms, it says in the HOW2 that they must be tightened with the car level on the ground. The wifes car has not been lowered, so would I be able to get under to tighten bolts, with it on ground or would putting all four wheels on blocks to keep it level be better? Sorry for all the questions, want to prep everything before starting the job. Understand then a full Geometry setup is needed. Do Wheels In Motion, still have franchises over the country? If there was one near Darlington would be great.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Addy

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Omega General Help / 1995 2ltr estate EML comes on when towing catavan

« on: 06 September 2019, 13:31:42 »

I wander if anyone can suggest anything. The wife who has a 1995 2ltr 16V Vauxhall Omega Estate, has just gone to pick up a 2 berth caravan, no heavier in weight than 1045 kg, I believe it is actually lighter than that. The drive home was Ok on the flat, but on hills the car struggled. On the last hill the engine management light came on and stayed on until she turned the car off at home. The wife has towed a friends caravan before and had the same problems. The head gasket has been changed, also all hydraulic lifters cleaned out aswell, new timing belt, water pump. It only seems to happen if the car gets slightly warmer than normal.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Addy.

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Omega General Help / 1995 omega sunroof, wind noise and a slight leak.

« on: 22 August 2019, 18:55:58 »

Hi can anybody help? The wifes car's sunroof is closed according to the switch. Pushed the button in to reset it. Can hear wind noise on drivers side, and it is leaking slightly. The wife has never used the sunroof, living in Scotland for a few years meant the windows were all closed more than open. Where would be the best place to start please?  Does the old sunroofs have the manual overide the same as later models?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Addy

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Omega General Help / How to remove and clean Gear Selector Switch

« on: 13 August 2019, 13:40:13 »

I was wandering if anyone, can point me in the right direction, for removing and cleaning the switch on the Omega AR25autobox? I am sure there used to be one in maintenance on the old site? The one in maintenance explains reffiting it only.

Thanks in advance
Addy

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Omega General Help / cambelt cover removal 1995/96 2ltr X20/XEV

« on: 06 August 2019, 15:52:38 »

Can anyone tell me if the front Cambelt cover on a 1995/96 2ltr 16V, can be removed without having to remove the Crankshaft pulley first? If the pulley does have to be removed, is there anyway a 2.2ltr front cover can be used, so access to cambelt and camshaft sensor, is easier?

I am replacing the camshaft sensor, but the how2 is for a 2.2ltr.

Thanks for any help.
Addy