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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Nextbase ODB port to power for Dashcam - OK for 2000 plate MFL Omega ?

« on: 17 March 2025, 21:10:22 »

Hi all,

Looking to use a Nextbase ODB Power harness adapter to provide convenient power to a Nextbase Dashcam. 

Question is, as I have a Non ODB2 Omega (V plate Mini facelift) will the ODB power adapter be ok ?  I assume the ODB pin-outs for 12V power are the same regardless of ODB type ?  Just thought would asked the daft question.

Alternative is the other piggyback fusebox adaptor, but the ODB adapter which seems to be used now to supply the range of dash cams seems neat and slim angled adapter so I assume would fit whilst still keeping fusebox cover closed.

Thanks in advance.

Andy.

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Omega Gallery / Well, the old Girl has another 13 months on the MOT stamp :y

« on: 14 November 2024, 18:11:53 »

Well, the old Girl has another 13 months on the MOT stamp 

Thought I would take a couple of new pics 

Happy motoring.

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Omega General Help / Sill Clips / push buttons.

« on: 18 October 2024, 18:52:04 »

Hi all.

Looking for some of the small black buttons which looks like they locate on a fixed peg to keep the lower sill trim on (2000 MFL CDX V6).

A quick google found this part number 9184939, but just wanted to check as an ebay listing ( https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335600838372?_skw=9184939&epid=1826299838&itmmeta=01JAGC1XXVN0FEQTCX8QQCP59Z&hash=item4e235e66e4:g:TDoAAOSwmXVm~VsC&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKl2E9jV%2B640b9zavd5kBSsdVQz2FwyQ2xi9778yRS5mayw%2FAbAWkm3JbW47Ogyc8nwKJd%2Bm91hzQnSrSDpxKGtvVZiOBGjTLT0ILp3jwtYeJPnyvYV%2FeQMasrp2yBMXWjpyeZn%2Fvw3F2vYr7n2xJZRXFX5V0JUIErtlFIWsEoldKf6sxqCrzLz7E%2Bulw73pNKvJFtNLfeGS2IeXpx%2ByDcUv7QiinaloAGT0yo4GRvK81iG2cQlafmqTbT02jrTAQ6rpyUIVgIR1uyKAF15gE8wx%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_7eh4zUZA ) has them as Corsa trim, but I assume all the same ?

Cheers,
Andy..

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Omega General Help / GM Front Disc kit How much! Going for Brembo Coated - Curious any ones to avoid!

« on: 20 May 2024, 17:47:00 »

Called Vauxhall Stealer for cost on the GM Front Brake disc kit - £225 !!!

AutoDoc has decent range and can get set of standard Coated vented Brembo and pads for about half the cost (same cost as oiled Bosch ones which was other option).

I'll probably get a set of the Brembo ones but interested to hear if anybody has any makes to avoid ? .  I believe coated ones just throw on, rather than oiled ones which need a scrub with the ole De-greaser.

Just want decent set of good quality - not looking to do a lap of the Nürburgring !, and the GM ones have always been fine.

Andy. 

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Omega Gallery / HAPPY DAYS - MOT PASS AGAIN FOR THE OLE GIRL

« on: 15 November 2023, 18:49:55 »

Well, the old Girl passed the MOT again.  Good for another 13 months

HAPPY DAYS

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Omega General Help / HBV Part number ?

« on: 24 June 2023, 19:07:06 »

Any recommended part number for the HBV for a 2000 Vplate 2.5 V6 manual ?

Mine has a weep but has lasted 23 years !!!

Can get from the Dealer ?

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Omega General Help / Rear Wheel Bearing replacement - Wirral/North West. Any advice ?

« on: 07 May 2023, 12:25:53 »

Hi,

I suspect rear O/S wheel bearing is grumbling.  Above 20 mph get a grumble, and goes if take a right hand corner.

They have never been done so probably time they were changed.

Car is a 2.5V6 manual, V Plate Mini Facelift, SALOON.

I have had look at the guide and I think best somebody who has done a few and has the right tools best I think.

Any advice or recommendations as to whom could assist in Wirral/North West ??

I would change and put new rear Discs on as well, and new handbrake shoes.

Any recommendation as to decent bearing ?  I believe Saloon has different size ?  Want to make sure I get the right one

Thanks in advance.

Andy.

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Omega Gallery / MOT PASSED :) Scrubs up well.

« on: 14 November 2022, 21:20:54 »

She passed 
69k now.  Must take it easy 
V6 Manual, had from new 
1st advisory for several year, slight play on LH Inner track rod.  Ordered a full set of both sides from Autodoc while in stock and reasonable price, so can fit at some point if needed if my 1k miles a year wears it out 

Happy days.

All tucked up back inside now poor baby 

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Omega General Help / Drivers Grab Handle cover - Part number

« on: 15 August 2022, 17:39:31 »

Hi,

I am looking for the part number for the Drivers rubber cover / molding which clips into the grab handle - Black, and/or where best to get ?  If the are available ?

I found one part number, but it was Beige  (90433810) :'( but I want black.

Are the Front and Back rear door pull handle inserts the same ? (trim differs, but not sure if the insert is the same ?

Thanks in advance. 

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Omega General Help / Manual Gearstick Reverse selector-Plastic lifter broke in 2-Still works-Replace

« on: 28 February 2022, 11:33:24 »

Hi there.

Noticed yesterday that the little black plastic thing you pull up with fingers on my Omega is broke in the middle thin bit.  Its a Manual Transmission.

It engages reverse OK, but appears it come away in the thin but under where fingers sit to engage about a fingers thickness down the shaft - This is thin but where it then widens again before on the Gaiter boot where that then sits.

Works OK.  Can the plastic lifter thing be replaced ? Is it easy ?  Can get Original Part ?  I assume would also need a new knob as well - Again can get original one ?

Looks like it may glue OK, but wanted to see if replacement was easy and doable.

Thanks in advance.

Andy.

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General Car Chat / Wooo Hoooo, Ole Girl Passes MOT - No advisories again ;)

« on: 16 November 2021, 19:01:58 »

Well the Opel (if you look at the Grille as I put a new one on  - LOL) flew trough MOT, no advisories and nothing to watch out for as had a good chat to MOT fella.

Happy days and 67k on clock now  - 1,300 miles this year in her and treated her to a tank of Shell Optimax  as I hear mixed stuff on the E10, and she does sit for a few weeks in the garage all tucked up so a tank of Optimax 99Ron should be all reet and probably runs better on it

Well chuffed.

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Omega Gallery / New Part Fitted - Front end pamper :)

« on: 29 August 2021, 17:14:44 »

Treated the ole girl to a new part.  Can you spot the change 

Always preferred the Opel grille, must be at least 20BHP more now 

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Spare Front Bumper Pre or Mini Facelift - Bin it, Sell it or anybody want free ?

« on: 27 February 2021, 11:17:47 »

Hi,

I have a Front bumper for a Pre or Mini facelift Omega (with fog light holes so NOT a GLS LOL)

Its in good condition.  Are they worth Selling ?, just Bin it ? or does anybody need one ?

I got it a few years ago as needed a fog light 

Also have the reinforcing bar with it (or Iron Girder  ).

Andy.

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Omega Gallery / The old Girl passed, NO advisories again :)

« on: 13 November 2020, 18:38:02 »

The Old girl passed MOT again, no advisories other than the MOT chap saying my word that's clean  - we all had a look at her 

13 months MOT and 66k on the clock   

All tucked up again inside now.

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Cars for Sale & wanted / 2.2 Desmond For sale - Time to hang up his boots :(

« on: 30 October 2020, 19:29:36 »

My Dads Y plate 2.2 Auto Petrol is looking for a new home.

We got her MOT'ed but needs some welding.  Not an issue to I believe (we even got a quote), but my dad is 80, health not good, so he has painfully decided to hang up (for the time being) his Omega Boots 

Some highlights:

• Cruise control fitted
• Rocker cover gasket done (Genuine GM)
• New Pads - Front and rear recently (Genuine GM)
• Stainless Steel Exhaust
• Oil and filter change recently as well
• 86k on the clock
• Towbar fitted - He had a little box trailer so no heavy Caravan
• MOT I believe is 'valid' till 16h Nov on system
• Autobox is sweet as a nut

As said, she will need some welding done.  MOT items to address were:

• welding - subframe mounting welding
• welding - near rear spring mounting
• Headlight aim - Lenses need another polish - not that bad as I did them a couple of years ago but I suspect they just need another go over
• Needs a couple new tyres
• New wiper blade !

There were some other in relation brake pipes and a bush but not a failure.

Its a shame as my dad has enjoyed the car but time get rid now unfortunately. 

I am sure somebody could get her up to scratch, but unfortunately my dad being 80 has admitted to me today that he can't see him using the car even if he had it sorted (which otherwise he would have had done).

Typically done 1,000 a year, and last couple of years only a few hundred miles in the year, just 100 this last year 

If anybody is interested, then let me know else it looks like she is destined for the great breakers in the sky

No idea what she is 'Worth', not much probably but seems a shame to terminate her just yet 

If interested, let me know.

Andy.