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Omega General Help / Replacement Radiator
« on: 16 June 2023, 20:17:55 »
Hi, can anyone advise a good place to buy a replacement radiator for my 2.6 please.
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / K22 Relay Wanted
« on: 04 September 2022, 12:02:14 »
Has anyone got one of these please, mines not pulling in when I put 12v on the coil.
Thanks
Thanks
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Omega General Help / Relay K22
« on: 02 September 2022, 14:41:25 »
Can anyone tell me what this relay does, and would it stop the air con compressor from working if it failed?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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General Car Chat / Astra Door Microswitch
« on: 23 May 2022, 18:29:39 »
Help please. SWMBO's 1997 Astra Mk3 has started unlocking itself randomly and sometimes not locking all the doors. I am assuming it is the microswitch. I have removed it to get a replacement, the number seems to be Burgess 29/97 but I cant find a reference for this on the Web. Can anyone give me any pointer where I might get a suitable replacement.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Omega General Help / Failure To Turn Over.
« on: 21 February 2022, 15:17:13 »
Car started easily yesterday morning, drove about half mile to in laws house and stopped normally. On leaving tried to start, the demister fan was running on full so could not hear anything from the engine but car did not start.
All the regular light on the dash were showing as they would when turning on the ignition to position 2 but on turning to position 3 nothing happens.
Nothing dims, the headlights are still bright, I can't hear any clicking from the starter, just the usual buzzing from under the bonnet as things adjust.
Looking through posts on here I have tried putting 12v on the small solenoid connection direct from the battery whilst in neutral with the ignition in position 2 but still nothing.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Thank you.
All the regular light on the dash were showing as they would when turning on the ignition to position 2 but on turning to position 3 nothing happens.
Nothing dims, the headlights are still bright, I can't hear any clicking from the starter, just the usual buzzing from under the bonnet as things adjust.
Looking through posts on here I have tried putting 12v on the small solenoid connection direct from the battery whilst in neutral with the ignition in position 2 but still nothing.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Thank you.
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Omega General Help / Air Conditioning Compressor
« on: 06 October 2021, 13:48:47 »
Hi, advice needed please.
Air conditioning not working, I have started the engine, aircon on Lo.
Relay K60 pulls in and the front two fans start.
The compressor does not start.
I am thinking that if the relay pulls in and the fans start then there must be enough pressure in the system.
If that is correct then is the only problem the connection to the compressor clutch?
Or am I missing something?
Thank you.
Air conditioning not working, I have started the engine, aircon on Lo.
Relay K60 pulls in and the front two fans start.
The compressor does not start.
I am thinking that if the relay pulls in and the fans start then there must be enough pressure in the system.
If that is correct then is the only problem the connection to the compressor clutch?
Or am I missing something?
Thank you.
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Omega General Help / Temp Gauge
« on: 29 April 2021, 14:24:21 »
Is there any way to check the connection of the spade connector on the sender for the temp gauge without removing the plenum etc?
It may or not be relevant, but I had the cam cover gaskets replaced last November but due to lack of use have only just noticed the gauge isn’t working.
What else might cause the gauge to stop working?
Thanks.
It may or not be relevant, but I had the cam cover gaskets replaced last November but due to lack of use have only just noticed the gauge isn’t working.
What else might cause the gauge to stop working?
Thanks.
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Omega General Help / Car Horn
« on: 04 February 2021, 19:18:04 »
Twice now the car horn, not the alarm has started to sound continuously. I stopped it by pulling fuse 17.
I am not using the car at the moment. Does anyone know what might be causing it?
Thanks.
I am not using the car at the moment. Does anyone know what might be causing it?
Thanks.
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Omega General Help / Display Won't Go Out
« on: 19 January 2020, 18:17:25 »
Firstly, the car isn't getting a lot of use at the moment. Started it this morning, first time since Thursday, a lot of condensation inside.
Noticed the display was blank where the date should be. Put the radio on and the station name was displayed as usual. Switched the radio off and date display blank again.
Finished with the car tonight and the display won't go out.
Still lit 2 hours later.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Thank you.
Noticed the display was blank where the date should be. Put the radio on and the station name was displayed as usual. Switched the radio off and date display blank again.
Finished with the car tonight and the display won't go out.
Still lit 2 hours later.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Thank you.
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General Car Chat / S Class as Possible Omega Replacement - Possible Pitfalls?
« on: 28 July 2019, 17:46:03 »
Omega MOT due again. If it fails badly, starting to suspect rusty sills, I am thinking of something like this.
https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/t-Used-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-S320-CDi-Coventry-ev38760_L948676#listing=136338043
Any helpful comments would be appreciated.
Hoping to keep the Omega going, but want to be prepared.
Thank You.
https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/t-Used-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-S320-CDi-Coventry-ev38760_L948676#listing=136338043
Any helpful comments would be appreciated.
Hoping to keep the Omega going, but want to be prepared.
Thank You.
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General Discussion Area / Flat Roof
« on: 27 June 2019, 11:15:21 »
I need a flat roof relaying.
I have received two quotes.
Quote 1: Strip existing felt
re-cover 1st layer with 4mm underlay torch on felt.
cover 2nd layer with 4mm polyester torch on felt.
Quote 2: Remove existing felt.
Fix to prepared surface a three layer roof pour and roll system. Base layer 180 SBS partially bonded to roof deck. Intermediate layer 180 SBS sanded fully bonded in hot bitumin. Cap sheet 350 SBS mineral fully bonded in hot bitumin & clean lap finished.
The quotes are roughly the same for price.
Does anyone know which is the best system to use or the pros and cons of each.
Thank you
I have received two quotes.
Quote 1: Strip existing felt
re-cover 1st layer with 4mm underlay torch on felt.
cover 2nd layer with 4mm polyester torch on felt.
Quote 2: Remove existing felt.
Fix to prepared surface a three layer roof pour and roll system. Base layer 180 SBS partially bonded to roof deck. Intermediate layer 180 SBS sanded fully bonded in hot bitumin. Cap sheet 350 SBS mineral fully bonded in hot bitumin & clean lap finished.
The quotes are roughly the same for price.
Does anyone know which is the best system to use or the pros and cons of each.
Thank you
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Omega General Help / Oil Leak
« on: 17 April 2019, 10:25:23 »
I have a oil leak that I can't track down.
The garage I took it to say it is very small and is coming from the head gasket. The general opinion on OOF seem to be that this is not very likely. I have posted a couple of images that I hope will show where the oil is appearing and am looking for any advice on where it might be coming from.
[img]http://The garage I took it to say it is very small and is coming from the head gasket. The general opinion on OOF seem to be that this is not very likely. I have posted a couple of images that I hope will show where the oil is appearing and am looking for any advice on where it might be coming from.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5htk6fzjwyd7hxm/Oil%20Leak%201.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/feqka20flivqkbv/Oil%20Leak%202.jpg?dl=0
Thank you.
The garage I took it to say it is very small and is coming from the head gasket. The general opinion on OOF seem to be that this is not very likely. I have posted a couple of images that I hope will show where the oil is appearing and am looking for any advice on where it might be coming from.
[img]http://The garage I took it to say it is very small and is coming from the head gasket. The general opinion on OOF seem to be that this is not very likely. I have posted a couple of images that I hope will show where the oil is appearing and am looking for any advice on where it might be coming from.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5htk6fzjwyd7hxm/Oil%20Leak%201.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/feqka20flivqkbv/Oil%20Leak%202.jpg?dl=0
Thank you.
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General Discussion Area / An Electrical Question
« on: 28 November 2018, 09:37:47 »
Hope someone can help.
I have a couple of floodlights wired together and operated through an ordinary light switch off the lighting circuit, which is not RCD protected. If I connected another feed to them via a separate pir detector coming off the ring main, which is RCD protected, would it work, or is it likely to keep tripping out?
Thanks.
I have a couple of floodlights wired together and operated through an ordinary light switch off the lighting circuit, which is not RCD protected. If I connected another feed to them via a separate pir detector coming off the ring main, which is RCD protected, would it work, or is it likely to keep tripping out?
Thanks.
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Omega General Help / Centre Steering Track Rod
« on: 28 August 2018, 21:46:36 »
As above, need one for MOT. Where is the best place to get one of reasonable quality/price fairly quickly?
I have a local place with a Delphi Brand. Any good?
Thanks.
I have a local place with a Delphi Brand. Any good?
Thanks.
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Omega General Help / Ignition lock
« on: 05 July 2018, 12:49:49 »
I have removed the lock from the barrel and have noticed that a couple of the tumblers are standing proud of the others. Is this what would stop the key from turning? If so will it require new tumblers?
Thanks
Thanks