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General Car Chat / Re: New Motor

« on: 07 August 2014, 17:14:16 »

 Hi
     Haven't had motor long enough yet, but, Omega 2.2  managed around 35mpg on a long run. Due to go to Amroth in South Wales soon will fill tank brim to brim, so will see then.   Thing is, I'm getting more than that around town.  No where near the official figures though                

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General Car Chat / New Motor

« on: 06 August 2014, 09:44:02 »

 Hi
      Well I've finally sold my Omega and am now the owner of an Insignia CDTI SE. Will still keep signing in occasionally, if I may.   

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Mixed Spares for Z22XE engine

« on: 22 May 2014, 15:24:51 »

  Hi
     I have for sale:-
 * Both manifolds, apart from heat shield bolts seared in manifold, both in good condition:-    £40 each

 * fuel rail:- offers

 * Although damaged to cylinder head:- The cam shafts/sprockets, followers and valves are all in
    good condition:-                 £100

 * Throttle housing:-               £50

 * Various items:- Steering pump AC mounting bracket, cam back plate, pair lifting brackets, crank shaft pulley £5 each

 * Also have oil pump, crankshaft, pistons and cylinder block. If interested let me know, these will be going to the scrappy, soonest

        ONO please, collection if possible on larger items. Postage on smaller items if required, is extra. 


 
   

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General Discussion Area / Re: Empty oof

« on: 05 May 2014, 18:43:06 »

Oh and put 2 new clematis in as last years one has died for some reason  It grew about 10 ft and now its just all dead wood 

 Cut it right down to the ground, every bit of it and and burn it, then give it a good feed and water, may be still alive, They sometimes do this, fungus or something like.
Been working on my motor today

   

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?

« on: 05 May 2014, 18:32:23 »

     Cleaned the Auto Box selection switch, running smooth again, Just the MCL (little gearbox) to get sorted now.

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Omega General Help / Re: Gear box had a duck fit

« on: 05 May 2014, 18:09:39 »

       Job done car performing as normal, accept that the ECL (little Gearbox) is still on.   Will this go out in a short time, (that's assuming no other fault is present), or will it need to be cancelled ?   

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Omega General Help / Re: Gear box had a duck fit

« on: 03 May 2014, 17:46:16 »

  HI Ron
    You've never seen a duck in the water flapping round in circles, at speed, maybe diving under and popping up somewhere else, bumping into other birds, not knowing which way he/ she is going, maybe after a bit of ours-u-father.    Come north of Watford you'll hear a few more.   
    Even Maggy Thatcher called an PM FRIT at question time and everybody down south (MPs)  looked  gone out,  until the BBC news explain what it meant.         
     

 

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Omega General Help / Re: Gear box had a duck fit

« on: 03 May 2014, 15:52:09 »

would this switch being dirty, cause all these malfunctions?

Yep

cleaning the switch does it have to be switch cleaner

Ideally

  Tha nks again, Rob, switch cleaner it is.

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Omega General Help / Gear box had a duck fit

« on: 03 May 2014, 15:44:57 »

    Just back from Cornwall on the back of a recovery truck yesterday, first time ever. Selector lights flashing, erratic gear change and MCL coming on as well as the one with the spanner on. 
  Selector switch malfunction diagnosed,  happened last day of Holiday.
     Have read the maintenance guide on cleaning and resetting the switch, which I shall start soon, I'm aching all over after the best part of nine hours being bounced around in three different recovery trucks
     My questions are, would this switch being dirty, cause all these malfunctions?
     For cleaning the switch does it have to be switch cleaner or will a good blast of Brake and Clutch cleaner be as good?     

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General Car Chat / Re: Those that don't have access to trade club.

« on: 21 April 2014, 18:41:51 »

   I have a TC., local garage used to accept but have dropped out now.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Boom!!!

« on: 17 April 2014, 20:34:53 »

 We were holidaying in Charmouth for a week from the 15 March, walked up and down the beach most nights.       

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General Car Chat / Re: Non service items that wear out or fail as Omegas age

« on: 11 April 2014, 22:07:02 »

  Have owned my Omega 2.2 for the best part of eight years. 40k to 111k had to replace
    Rear springs once
    Rear shocks once
    Cat to back exhaust once, 
    H/G and seals.
    Coolant tank.
    Pair wishbones  February 14
    Pair Drop links   March 14
    Windscreen,  Pebble damage
    Cam cover gasket, twice.
     Small dia breather pipe (split)
    MAF Sensor.     Have original, did not need new, as above.
     HBV,  boy did that leak take some finding.
    Pair front wheel bearings (only one gone)
       Have small patches of rust at the front bottom of rear wheel arch, I must fix this summer.
 On my third Cambelt and water pump.
    ALL original:-  Cam, crank, CO2 sensors
 Must have missed something, don't think she's done to bad, though   
   
   
 

   
   

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Omega General Help / Re: Lower ball joint recommendations

« on: 10 April 2014, 18:59:12 »

      All German Parts, Good service, You will have the parts on your doorstep next day 

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Omega General Help / Re: Standard rear ride height

« on: 03 April 2014, 10:29:33 »

   Thanks Rob

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Omega General Help / Standard rear ride height

« on: 03 April 2014, 10:20:11 »

    What is the rear ride height?   Many are talking about it, but try as I may, I cannot find it written down anywhere.   Could somebody point me in the right direction please.   Tha nks