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As title really...

I'm about to do an engine swap on my MVElite6.  Going from 3L V6 Auto to 3L V6 manual.

Any of you guys got any tips for removal and re-fitting of the lump?  Not worried about the connections as such, just the physical aspect of getting the lump out and back in.

I've removed several Carlton/Senator/Omega engines before but the shells were being crushed and I just dropped the front clip out.  This time an engine needs to go back and I don't want to disturb the sub-frame or damage the bonnet slam panel.

Will be with box attached and I have an engine crane.  Pedal box and clutch master cylinder will be fitted with engine out because access will probably be easier.

As always, advice greatly appreciated!

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Anyone know what is different between these?

 90571262  8 47 153 CABLE, ASSY., ACCELERATOR (IDENT JY) (USED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION)

 90571263  8 47 154 CABLE, ASSY., ACCELERATOR (IDENT JZ) (USED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)

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Omega General Help / How do you cure noisy tappets on 3L V6?
« on: 10 March 2013, 08:43:23 »
Hi guys

The engine I'm about to drop into my MV6 is a belter but has one annoying characteristic - it has one, maybe two, noisy hydraulic tappets.

According to the previous owner, it was perfect before the heads were removed (by main dealer) for inspection after it was suspected the timing belt had jumped a few teeth.  When they'd put it back together it had the dredded "tap, tap, tap.." and apparently many different things were done to try to stop it - all except strip it down and replace the tappets.

So my question is: how do I fix it?

The engine is sitting on my garage floor so I can't run it to determine which one/pair/cylinder it is but I know which bank it is and the cam cover gaskets need doing anyway (so does the timing kit for that matter) so whipping the cams off is no big deal.

Can the tappets be re-furbed?  To buy new from VX they're about £30 each so I ain't going down that road.

Advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
SJC

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For my upcoming engine & box swap, I'm looking for a nice quiet alternator and aux belt tensioner - the 2 I've got both have noisy bearings (alt & tensioner  :( ).

I'm in Central Scotland so postage is probably going to be required.

Cheers.

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Hi guys

For about 2 years now I've been threatening to replace the engine in my 3L MV6 Auto with the "good" one from my old (and now crushed) 3L Elite/MV6 hybrid manual.

Now my hand has been forced - one of the head gaskets has let go big time.  Well, it has done 180k so guess I can't complain.

I have a moderately lightened flywheel to put on so I'll be doing the rear crank seal while I'm in there, just need to work out best way to lock the flywheel to remove the bolts.

I have on my list:
  • Rear crank seal
  • 3.2 Exhaust manifolds
  • Cam cover gaskets
  • Timing kit and water pump
  • Thermostat
  • Lambda sensors

Anything else worth changing?  Engine mounts, etc.?

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As title.  Need pair of very good driver's side doors for my 99 MFL MV6 saloon.

Thanks.

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As title.  I have the front bumper already, just need the rest to complete the kit.

Thanks

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MV6 Door Cards, Speaker Covers and Carbon Trims from a '99 mini-facelift.

£30 + P&P

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Omega General Help / Elite driver's seat into MV6 not working
« on: 28 June 2012, 18:48:29 »
Hi guys

I've fitted a full Elite interior into my MV6 and all is good except that the driver's seat won't move.

I've followed TheBoy's guide on supplying power to the memory ECU and check that the necessary voltage is present at the correct pins on the connector but no joy.  The big power wires are red and black on my seat, not red and brown like in TBs photo.

Can't see that it would make any odds, but the seat is still tipped back so I can get to the wiring.

Are the memory ECUs guilty of packing in?  Anything else I can check?

TIA

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Hi guys

I have for sale a genuine and extremely rare Steinmetz rear spoiler with integral brakelight in A1 condition.  Would fit all except facelift models, currently painted in Polar Sea blue.

I've never seen another Omega with this spoiler fitted and I reckon you are unlikely to see another one of these for sale in future.

£75 plus postage to get it out from under my feet!  Sensible offers considered.






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My '95 Elite will be uplifted in the next week or two, anybody need and silly bits n bobs from it?

Only decent body panel left is the boot lid.
All running gear gone
Most interior parts still there - light grey leather seats and door cards

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Hi guys

I have for sale a genuine and extremely rare Steinmetz rear spoiler with integral brakelight in A1 condition.  Would fit all except facelift models, currently painted in Polar Sea blue.

I've never seen another Omega with this spoiler fitted and I reckon you are unlikely to see another one of these for sale in future.

£100 plus postage to get it out from under my feet!






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As title.  Taxed to end of April 2012, MOT'd to Nov 2012.

Genuine 95k on the clock, cambelt and water pump just done, engine and gearbox sweet as a nut, all tyres good.

Reg is now S48JSC as I've transferred the plate to my other Omega.

See here for details...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=46228.0

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wtd: broken Bose amp
« on: 22 November 2011, 21:37:30 »
Looking for a broken Bose amp to strip the wiring socket from it (for an experiment).

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Anyone got a PFL/MFL Steinmetz front grille for sale?

My one met an unfortunate end due to a low-flying bird - the bird met an unfortunate end too!

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