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Omega General Help / omega 2.6 auto

« on: 04 August 2020, 15:50:22 »

Hi, The time has come for me to part with my omega, too old to tow and a bit costly to drive for fiddling little journeys,     Can anyone give me an idea how much this car is worth, It has done 133622 miles uses very little oil bodywork is getting a bit speckly, tyres reasonable ,  thanks for your help

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Omega General Help / Electric windows drivers side

« on: 23 December 2019, 14:51:02 »

I am back again, thanks for your help in the past, very much appreciated.. Now the windows refuse to open on the drivers side (both front and back) I had to have a replacement lock on the drivers door last winter the door being frozen and my brute force pulling it open damaged the shutting process, butI dont think that has anything to do with this, I consulted the handbook and managed to use the key to shut the window but they refuse to open   Checked the fuse and it look OK very thick wire, any ideas anyone? thanks for reading this     MF

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Omega General Help / omega 2.6 saloon auto door lock drivers side

« on: 28 January 2019, 10:13:41 »

Hi, Im in trouble after a frosty morning I rather forced open the drivers door, and the garage states that the lock is broken,  it shuts OK but any little bump in the road it clicks open, and its rather dangerous to drive to say the least.... I now have to find a replacement, Vauxhall dont make these any more.... Anybody got any ideas please as the car is off the road unti lI can find a replacement    thanks MF

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Omega General Help / Omega Drivers Door lock

« on: 22 January 2019, 10:42:49 »

Hi me again,  After a rather hard frost a few night ago I had difficulty opening the drivers door, after using some warm water I rather yanked the door open and Im afraid I might have done some damage to the closing mech.   It will close sometimes but if I hit a bump or dip in the road I hear a click and the door is ajar and Im in trouble. Is it possible for me to repair this? I am not a mechanic, but my local garage cant do anything until Monday next, you have helped me with various thing in the past and look forward to you help with this, thanks very much....MF

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Omega General Help / Immboilizer

« on: 23 December 2018, 11:28:11 »

Happy Christmas to all members, especially those who have helped me in the past, when all the festivit...ies have passed, could anybody shred some light on my new problem....... Yesterday I couldnt start the car, checking on book I found the immboilizer light was flashing (never happened before ) tried other key no problem I can get by if I remember to take both keys with me but was wondering if there is some way of cancelling this out. many thanks m.f.

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Omega General Help / Engine dying

« on: 09 August 2018, 19:45:36 »

 Hi, me again, This forum have been so helpful to me in the past so here I come again seeking your expert knowledge,   I have a 2.6 auto and have been finding the engine dying on me particularly on roundabouts and corners  I did note this was mainly when I was low on fuel, not on empty, no petrol symbol showing but it seems to happen when I am on the low side I seem to cure itif I go to N then re-engage.... is it a problem with the gearbox? Your advice would be much appreciated, many thanks

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Omega General Help / Exhaust

« on: 02 January 2018, 09:05:07 »

Hi, here I am again seeking your help and advice, out driving yesterday and a light flashed on the dash board, then stayed on.   The one in question was the symbol headed exhaust  emissions....... contact your dealer immediatly. can anyone tell me what exactly the problem is? many thanks, (also thanks for helping me in the past)

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Omega General Help / Radiator leak

« on: 10 April 2017, 13:50:21 »

Hi I have a 2.6 saloon auto (02) which has a leaking radiator, with help from friends on here, I have found  a retailer who can supply me with a new one, now I am no mechanic to say the least so was wondering if there is anyone close enough to me who would kindly fit it for me  My postcode is IP20 9HY (Harleston,Norfolk) I have been told on here that it is an easier  job to fit, but as i say, I am no engineer so would be prepared to journey over to have it fitted and pay a reasonable sum for it to be fitted, regards M. F.

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Omega General Help / Radiator leak

« on: 10 November 2016, 21:07:04 »

 Hi, my omega 2.6 auto have developed a slight rad leak, took it to a vauxhall dealer nearby, told me I need a new rad, cost £600, now I think this more than my car is worth, years ago (morris 1000) i bought some stuff to put into the rad to stop a leak, Is this still available and is it any good? can you buy 2nd hand radiators?

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Omega General Help / 02 Omega 2.6 petrol auto

« on: 16 August 2015, 19:59:10 »

The above passed its MOT O.K., but the mechanic made some observations, namely:-Front brake pipes corroding,Rear suspension craddlearm bushes seperating, N/sf chassis heavily corroded near subframe front mounting, one or two other remarks, are these conditions worrying and/or can these be corrected..... any advice would be welcome, thanks charlieboy....

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Omega General Help / cam belt renewal?

« on: 06 June 2015, 13:16:57 »

had cam belt etc done 4 years ago, (by Baz?) I think,although I still have 21,000 miles before Its recommended to replace belt (I know the 4 years is up)  Is this regarded as urgent as I go off on holiday in less than two weeks and i cant seem to be able to fit it in .... I went up to somewhere near Stoke to have it done last time.     I have checked the belt and it looks in very good condition, dry and cannot feel any cracks, but, I am a complete novice as regards engines.... any advice would be greatly appreciated, you have always helped me in the past......many thanks M Francis

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Omega General Help / Exhaust replacements

« on: 05 June 2013, 09:47:02 »

Hi, many thanks to all who replied and gave me advice concerning my exhaust blowing a bit I am taking "The Boys " advice and replacing the middle and rear sections,  one kind person gave me a website called External to buy the bits, could you knowledgable people pleas check that the following is what i need..... thanks in advance.    Silencer 2.5V6 one at £23/88, Middle section x2 @24/08 plus mounting kit rear @ £4/20  mounting kit middle @ £5/90 regards   
 

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Omega General Help / Exhaust blowing a bit

« on: 01 June 2013, 09:29:59 »

Hi I have a 02 2.6 saloon, and have noticed a bit more engine noise especially when accelerating, normally I can hardley hear the engine,  I took it into a vauxhall dealer not much help, quoted me a complete exhast system about £1500 using Vauxhall parts, £800 or so for others.      I have limited knowledge, to say the least, had a look behind the rear wheel and can see two pipes coming out of a quite large box, and the is a hole in one of these pipes about the size of a penny almost an inch from where it comes out of the box   can anybody say if this piece of pipe can be replaced, and if so without damaging the other? I know there would be a risk of  damaging the system after several years untouched, but cant afford £1500 for complete system.... many thanks

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / lights problem

« on: 25 May 2008, 16:03:55 »

hi all, just come up with a small problem, when I switch on lights the dash lights  go    out, I had been towing a small trailer so thought the trailer electrics were faulty, but I only bought the lights board two weeks ago, now when the trailer is disconnected from car, the dash lights still go out when I swith on the lights, Is this just a small fuse problem or something else, any advice would be most welcome, thanks :-?

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Omega General Help / Immmobilizer

« on: 29 June 2011, 13:23:34 »

Help.... been having problems with alarm going off at times, now car wont start and engine electronics immoblilizer symbol is on permantly and cannot seem to clear it ,  I can hear a clic when I turn on the ignition but cannot see where it is coming from because I have to turn the key and cannot see exactly where the clicking sound is coming from,, any help would be greatly appreciated as i have a hospital appointment this evening.   helppppp......