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[Broomies Mate]

I would like to add my thanks to BM who jumped in immediately to help a stranded OOF member. OOF at its best, well done Ron. I hope he got home alright.

Thanks Shackeng.... All in a days work! 

I was unable to help Paul to get his car 'fixed' but I did what I could to help him diagnose the true fault and hopefully get him on his way.


TB posted a link to a part which may be required @ less than 25% the cost of Vauxhall...... others have offered advice on what the problem may be and ways to fix it.....  That's the spirit of OOF and hopefully, long may it continue.

[PhilRich]

Well Done to all concerned! At its best this place really is something special

[Toledodude1973]

Totally agree Phil 

[TheBoy]

I would like to add my thanks to BM who jumped in immediately to help a stranded OOF member. OOF at its best, well done Ron. I hope he got home alright.

Thanks Shackeng.... All in a days work! 

I was unable to help Paul to get his car 'fixed' but I did what I could to help him diagnose the true fault and hopefully get him on his way.


TB posted a link to a part which may be required @ less than 25% the cost of Vauxhall...... others have offered advice on what the problem may be and ways to fix it.....  That's the spirit of OOF and hopefully, long may it continue.

I think you mean your fellow Bristolian, RobG

[takemineanywhere]

Hi all .Just got home no probs.Steady 55 up the M4.As i turned motor off there was a bit of a squeel,belt slipping i guess but the tensioners still in place doing its job.New belt to be sourced ASAP....Nice meeting youBM (Ross).True gent you are.Many many thanks to you &the others for helping me...By the way SHACKENG,ealier in the thread you said you pm,d me with your number.Or was this to BM ? cos i cant find it...Once again THANKS..Cheers Paul.

[Broomies Mate]

I think you mean your fellow Bristolian, RobG

Ah, my bad.  Well done to Rob then! 

Hi all .Just got home no probs.Steady 55 up the M4.As i turned motor off there was a bit of a squeel,belt slipping i guess but the tensioners still in place doing its job.New belt to be sourced ASAP....Nice meeting youBM (Ross).True gent you are.Many many thanks to you &the others for helping me...By the way SHACKENG,ealier in the thread you said you pm,d me with your number.Or was this to BM ? cos i cant find it...Once again THANKS..Cheers Paul.

Excellent news Paul.... Glad you got home without needing the RAC.  Get a belt and hopefully you should be sorted.

Would be interesting to know if the belt has stretched that much though, so keep us informed.   

[takemineanywhere]

got new belt today.Not gm...DRACO from GSF £13.80.Is there a how to on here?Icant find one.Think i need to call SHACKENG for some advice on the TD

[Seth]

got new belt today.Not gm...DRACO from GSF £13.80.Is there a how to on here?Icant find one.Think i need to call SHACKENG for some advice on the TD

Sure is, which includes changing the water pump (not necessary in your case):
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90622.0

And here's the route of said belt:



HTH

[takemineanywhere]

 SETH.I,ll have a go in the morning.Is there a download pdf ican get that shows diagrams & instructions for all of the TD engine? Thanks.....That,s a great how to Sacheng, if or when (probably) i,m struggling i,ll give you a call.Cheers.Let you all know how it goes.
,

[Shackeng]

got new belt today.Not gm...DRACO from GSF £13.80.Is there a how to on here?Icant find one.Think i need to call SHACKENG for some advice on the TD

Sure is, which includes changing the water pump (not necessary in your case):
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90622.0

And here's the route of said belt:



HTH

Thanks Byron, if OP reads my first post on this thread he would have found it!!!
takemineanywhere you have PM.

[takemineanywhere]

Sorted.New belt on.Measured against the old one exactly the same so i,ve a spare now.
Problem was the i dler pulley if thats the name for it, at the bottom of the tensioner which pushes against the belt.
       When Broomies Mate looked at it he notced this was sort of vibrating/running out of true &its securing bolt wouldn,t tighten up.
On removal it was obvious a PO had stripped the thread & bodged it with ptf tape!!!  New one on & its looking good.
Thanks again everyone for you time & help.

[omega3000]

Sorted.New belt on.Measured against the old one exactly the same so i,ve a spare now.
Problem was the i dler pulley if thats the name for it, at the bottom of the tensioner which pushes against the belt.
       When Broomies Mate looked at it he notced this was sort of vibrating/running out of true &its securing bolt wouldn,t tighten up.
On removal it was obvious a PO had stripped the thread & bodged it with ptf tape!!!  New one on & its looking good.
Thanks again everyone for you time & help.

Not a good idea