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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 21 September 2015, 22:55:05 »

Got PV yesterday and smiled when I saw the article.
 
I've had several chats with Sew about brake upgrades (and of course the manual conversion).

Are you hoping to add the extra 2 cylinders like Chris?

in admiration,

Matthew

Hi Matt. I'm not planning on heading down the V8 route, but never say never...! 

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Omega General Help / Will Monaro top mounts fit an Omega?

« on: 29 August 2015, 11:41:35 »

I'm pretty sure that the Monaro top mounts are listed as suitable for Commodores, Carltons etc. I was thinking about continuing my 'fitting Monaro parts to an Omega' mission by getting hold of polyurethane front top mounts (as listed for Monaro VXR). Has anyone (Gixer?) had a bash at fitting them? I thought I'd ask before I had a go myself.

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: rear lights

« on: 27 August 2015, 07:18:53 »

Yup, I'll dig out some pics for you.

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 05 August 2015, 10:12:42 »

Apologies for the lack of recent project updates, but rest assured that work has been continuing 'behind the scenes'. Proof, if proof were needed, can be found in the new issue of Performance Vauxhall magazine (which comes loaded with the latest goings-on from the #irmscherMV6 camp). Raid the newsstands in WHSmith, Tesco etc., or grab your copy by downloading/subscribing here: http://is.gd/lLkpR5 

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 25 June 2015, 19:44:56 »

Do you have a planned completion date or is it a project for life ? 

    

Believe it or not, I was hoping to have the car back together by now in order for it to ferry me around Europe in August. Unfortunately, work and my other automotive projects (Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, classic Saab 900 Aero S Turbo, Cavalier Turbo 4x4) have been keeping me from making decent progress on the MV6, but I'm sure all will come good in the end. Anyway, what's the rush?! 

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 25 June 2015, 18:40:15 »

The new issue of Performance Vauxhall is sitting on newsstands, and with it comes the latest #irmscherMV6 project update. Grab the mag in WHSmith/Tesco, or click here to download/subscribe: http://is.gd/i0TWgl 

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 22 June 2015, 12:46:25 »

Makes fascinating reading, thanks

Thanks Phil. Apologies for the lack of update over the past couple of weeks (I've been laid up with flu-like symptoms and my 'puter blew up). Normal service will resume shortly!

BTW, I see that you're a Hitchinite. I assume that you enjoyed Riddims over the weekend?!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Auto / rain sensing wipers - worth retro-fitting?

« on: 08 June 2015, 18:41:04 »

Should be plug and play...

Go onto Ebay and acquire the following...

Vectra C autodimming rear view mirror and two piece shroud.
rain sensor from a suitably equipped, ie late Elite Omega,
Wiper relay from same Omega.

Mirror is plug and play, as is sensor, swap the wiper relay and that should be it jobbed

No additional wiring required (fitting to facelift MV6)?

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 08 June 2015, 10:43:15 »

A new Pilkington heat-reflective, rain-sensor compatible, tinted windscreen was ready to install within hours of my order being placed (there seemed little point in going through my insurer, only for me to have to stump up an excess that wasn't a million miles away from the total cost of the windscreen when bought privately (and then there's the threat of an increased premium as a result of the claim etc.). IMHO, insurance companies are often more hassle than they're worth!):



The cause of the quickly-spreading crack in the original glass was identified as delamination stemming from a hidden/broken chip. Dirt, dust and leaves had settled on the car's windscreen wipers prior to removal!:



My local windscreen fitter set to work:









Tadaa!





Rain sensor kit mounting point (the original rear-view mirror will happily sit here until I get around to sourcing the parts required for the update):

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 29 May 2015, 10:56:12 »

Recently had one replaced on my 2.6 as mine had cracked from both sides, looks like yours has suffered when clips from the scuttle have been removed judging by the position.

At least you can now get aHeat reflective, Rain sensor compatible screen fitted

Currently on backorder from Vauxhall... Waiting for one for mine... Autoglass were threatening mid to late June

Mine was supposed to be fitted this morning (windscreen fitter was able to get hold of Pilkington green-tint, blue sunstrip, rain-sensor-friendly glass at a moment's notice). It's hammering down, and my garage is currently inhabited by an engine in bits, so I've rescheduled the appointment for next Weds.

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 28 May 2015, 23:50:26 »

Looking good as usual Dan. Loving the latest progress!

Backatcha!

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 28 May 2015, 23:25:53 »

Recently had one replaced on my 2.6 as mine had cracked from both sides, looks like yours has suffered when clips from the scuttle have been removed judging by the position. At least you can now get a Heat reflective, Rain sensor compatible screen fitted 

Yeah, 'every cloud' and all that...! The 'screen fitters are supposed to be coming tomorrow. I've opted for Pilkington rain-sensor-compatible glass to give me the option of retro-fitting the system at a later date.

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 28 May 2015, 23:11:34 »

Bugger

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 28 May 2015, 23:09:47 »

spent a while and a few cups of coffee reading this project thread and to say the least i'm not only inspired but impressed with the work gone into this

I have just bought a 2001 Elite 3.2 and I intend on stripping it and replacing as many parts as needed to make it as good as it can be, thanks to this thread I've got a few tips and a lot of encouragement so thank you and keep up the good work.

Will you be making it to PVS this june or are you not quite finished? I'll be there with another club but I would love to see yours and may be get a few tips.

Thanks for the positive feedback! I was hoping to have the car ready for PVS and/or Billing, but I've spent quite a bit of time toying with my other automotive projects - as well as working seven days a week - which has resulted in slow progress on the MV6 (not helped by the fact that I'm spending a lot of time trying to do every job as thoroughly as I can). The car is supposed to be ferrying me around Europe in August, so that's my new deadline. Even so, I'm picking up yet another motor on Saturday, and I'm already resigning myself to the fact that the new arrival might be stepping in for the trip if things don't go according to plan in MV6world!

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Omega Gallery / Re: humbucker's 2004 Irmscher MV6 #irmscherMV6

« on: 28 May 2015, 23:02:34 »

so jealous   but are you fitting original plastic cam covers? they will only warp again fit some metal ones from a 2.6 vectra and then you wont have to worry about it

Whilst totally ignoring the fact that this will relocate the oil filler to an utterly inaccessible position and also blow the crank seals due to the completely different breather/air management arrangement of the Vectra lump

/panto mode

Ohh yes there is 

/panto mode

Plastic is best, with gaskets fitted right way they will easily last 100k/10 years.

While he will need to use a longer neck filler to top up oil its not a big deal as for the breathers if they are cleaned often enough (and lets face it to the effort this guy has gone to im guessing he isnt going to neglect it) there is nothing wrong in fitting them to an omega.

The car was equipped with new dealer-fit cam covers just before I bought it, so I'll rob its original engine of the 'new' cam covers and fit them to the refreshed 3.2. I did, however, fit metal cam covers to my Mk3 Cavalier CDX V6. They're a great dress-up tool for a V6 engine bay, but I don't subscribe to the idea that they should be treated as a solution for preventing cam cover leaks. That said, I agree with the suggestion that metal cam covers shouldn't cause a problem providing that your engine's breathers are regularly cleaned out (thus not causing pressure build up elsewhere). As for the oil filler location...