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General Discussion Area / Re: Considering a return

« on: 19 July 2016, 15:21:21 »

The fact it's the BMW engine is a huge plus to me. I had the dti in mine and it was no end of problems. And 2 extra cylinders is always nice.

I've seen a few is these pop up. If I wag going to do a conversion, is probably get one that's had a harder life, then get it cheaper to account for the cost. Does anyone know what's involved? Is it as simple as drop the auto box out, remove the selector lever and gibbons, then fit a manual box straight to the engine? Would the gear cables just slot into place as if I was just replacing cables?

I had a quick search for anyone doing the conversion (on standard car) but didn't spot anything. Anyone aware of anyone doing it?

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General Discussion Area / Considering a return

« on: 19 July 2016, 12:13:15 »

Considering coming back to an omega. Had to sell mine when the need for a 7 seater reared its head again. So the omega got sold and replaced with a galaxy. Talk of what's coming after the galaxy came up (it's still going and not expecting replacement in the immediate future) but an option came up as an idea. An omega with 7 or more seats. And my mate came across.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191895503368

Yes I'm mental enough to think it's a great idea. Ok tight spots might be an issue, and I can kiss goodbye to multi storey car parks, but this genuinely peaks my interest. I'm an hgv driver so no concerns handling it. I spend every day driving something 3x the size. Already sussed where it can be parked at home, and at work i Park my car where my wagon is parked anyway.

My only issue with this is I hate automatics with a passion. (No offence, I know a lot of you drive automatics) but they're not for me.

Does anyone know if they built these with manual boxes? Or would my hunt be in vein? Or, how hard would it be to swap the auto box for a manual?

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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance - Be Carefull

« on: 26 March 2015, 17:57:30 »

Looks to me like ran out at 14:56 in 2015 and renewed policy didn't start till 1700. Which is odd as they usually end/start at midnight

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General Discussion Area / Re: Improving fuel economy

« on: 23 March 2015, 08:18:11 »

What's wrong with the manual? The gearbox is about the only thing on mine that works! And I find it quite a smooth, nice gearbox ..........

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General Discussion Area / Re: Rip off motorway services

« on: 23 March 2015, 08:10:47 »

Am I alone in never having been to a McD's,BK or KFC?

Your challenge for this week......

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General Discussion Area / Re: Is this legal...

« on: 20 March 2015, 10:17:06 »

It's not "in spirit" with the law but I'm sure Mr loophole would be more than satisfied. I'd do it

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General Discussion Area / Re: Solar Eclipse Friday Morning

« on: 20 March 2015, 10:15:48 »

Been in Birmingham this morning. That was disappointing putting holes in card and everything lol

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Omega General Help / Re: replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 12 March 2015, 14:30:18 »

Don't know the code. Not got a scanner and not paying £40 to have it scanned. I've already condemned the car to be honest. It's been good to me for the first 2 weeks of tee year I've had it. Since then it's been money pit one thing after another

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Omega General Help / Re: replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 11 March 2015, 21:22:18 »

No fueling dealt with. Had leak off pipes done, stuttering started before this too. Initial thought was fuel filter but replaced that and no different. Starts well now at least. Before the pipes it took upto 45 minutes to start it. Going to take turbo to intercooler hose off and see if there's any play in the turbo

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Omega General Help / Re: replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 11 March 2015, 18:56:33 »

It's an assumption at the moment.  Actuator feels free enough. It's down on power, when on the motorway any hills or going over 65mph the engine light comes on, and I can hear the turbo knocking off. Also when over 2.5k the engine stutters and blue smoke out the back when it does. There is a lot of soot around the turbo too. Apparently all these point to failing turbo. Car still runs enough to get me to and from work etc.

I'm not definitely doing it yet. I'm only going to have the car another few weeks until I get my galaxy fixed. Needs for a 7 seater outweigh preferring the omega.

If I do do it I'll put up pictures

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Omega General Help / Re: replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 11 March 2015, 06:11:41 »

How much (note, I'm after a bargain or won't be bothering)

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Omega General Help / Re: replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 10 March 2015, 21:40:14 »

I might just have crack at this one. Anyone selling a cheap turbo? Lol

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Omega General Help / Re: replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 10 March 2015, 20:44:04 »

Is it just a case of remove hoses and oil feed/return, unbolt from the manifold and whip out?

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Omega General Help / Re: replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 10 March 2015, 20:04:20 »

**bump**

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Omega General Help / replace turbo 2.2dti advice

« on: 09 March 2015, 19:56:54 »

Hi seems my turbo is on its way out. Not looking at spending on  car anymore as it's only my backup while my galaxy gets fixed, but I've thought with the turbo looking accessible, it's something I can do if I last my hands on a cheap ish 2nd turbo. Normally I wouldn't bother doing it as they're always tucked under and behind on most engines but this seems handy. So any pointers would be appreciated to help me decide if I'll fix it up or just sell as spares/repairs when the time comes

Thanks