Omega Owners Forum
Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Tomega69 on 27 October 2017, 18:23:12
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Hello, as my title suggests I'm off to look at a 2002 petrol 2.2 Auto tomorrow.
It has fsh is well cared for and has done 86k, it is due a cambelt. General condition looks very good.
I'm after a comfortable relaxed cruiser.....hopefully this will fit the bill?
I wondered if anyone has any viewing advice? Things to look for and check etc?
Is the 2.2 unit a good one, I've read about bore wear and oil consumption on dishonest john!!!
any info and advice would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance, Tom.
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hello and welcome to OOF :y Can't advize on 2.2's as I've never owned a 4 pot.Should be a comfy[if no rocket ship]cruiser,I believe 4 pots can be easier to work on-more room in the engine bay- than the V6's.When changing the cam belt/having it changed make sure the water pump is replaced at the same time as these are driven by the cam belt.Good luck with the purchase :y
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They are a decent cruiser but won't blow your socks off, main weakness is the camshaft sensor which plays up but is not that expensive at £70 ish but must come from Vauxhall. Check for rust inner front wings and rear sills and signs of head gasket failiure
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Thanks for replies fellas.
Yes I'm not looking for performance, more comfort and reasonable economy, also being GM I'm hoping parts and maintainance to be fairly straightforward. I service all my own vehicles and would like to do as much on this car as possible, the cambelt actually looks quite easy.
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Hello and welcome to the forum :y. I have had a 2.2 CDX estate for 4 years. No problems,had cam belt done with water pump,cleaned out both front water drains at front,all as per advice on here :y. A great car and runs really well :y.
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Had a 2.2 for over 10 years, took it to over 190k before I sold it. Probably best car I've owned, the 3.2 is starting to come close though.
The V6's have just effortless performance though.