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Omega Gallery / MOT DAY - Old Girl Flew Threw :)

« on: 15 November 2019, 19:27:32 »

MOT Day today for my V6 Manual baby 

The old girl flew through as she always does with NO advisories.  And a whooping 1200 miles in last year (65k now on clock  ) - I must take it easy on her 

20 years old in January 

I guess owning her from new, and keeping her in a heated garage pays off 

All tucked up under her duvet again in the warm now poor baby.

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Omega General Help / Fuel filter change (V6) - Any advice ?

« on: 28 March 2019, 14:21:12 »

Hi all,

Been a few years since I did the fuel filter, so though whilst I do oil and oil filter would do the fuel filter as a treat   

I have seen a few stories of broken clips/pipes, so before I tackle any advice or tips on removing and installing to save it ending in disaster 

I have ordered a GM one 'With Clips' it said 

Thanks all.
Andy.

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Omega General Help / Intermittent door mirror switch - Can contacts be cleaned ?

« on: 23 March 2019, 09:33:21 »

Hi,

I have a MFL Omega V6 (V plate) and I have noticed the door mirror adjuster is becoming somewhat 'reluctant' to operate the mirrors (regardless of which mirror).  I does eventually spark the mirrors into movement but only after pressing the control several times in a sort of weird ritual 

My dad has the facelift Desmond, and I recall removing his panel as that went funny but was able to clean contacts if I recall (small ball bearings ?).

The one on mine is of course different (this is the one by the looks https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-B-Genuine-Mirror-Control-Switch-90363307/351919361925?hash=item51f0074f85:g:knsAAMXQU6tQ-rzR

The question is:

• Can contacts on mine be cleaned ?
• I see some on sale have a small orange led ?  Mine does not, if changed, would either one fit (with or without the led?
• Would they have them at the dealer ?  I would guess not - Anybody know the Part Number ?
• Are they easy to change without damaging anything ?  I am always nervous about removing doorcards 

Many thanks all.

Andy.

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Omega General Help / Brake pad and oil capacity simple question .....

« on: 09 March 2019, 21:35:18 »

Hi all.

I Will be treating my dad's 2.2 Petrol to an oil and filter change and new pads.  Trivial question:

• What is the oil capacity on the 2.2 Petrol (I recall it was less than 5 lt, 3 and a bit springs to mind ? - I have the V6 which is annoyingly more than a standard 5ltr pack !)
• I have a new set of GM pads.  I assume the pad with metal backing plate is on the piston side (just want to check as can't guarantee previous set done right)

Also treating front lights to a spruce with the old polish and wet and dry - dab hand now at that !

Car not do that many miles.  Any simple things to check or do as routine whilst I am there on the 2.2.  (I did cam cover gasket last year as was starting to weep)

Thanks in advance.

Andy.

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General Discussion Area / Bridgestone Driveguard Tyres. Anybody used them ?

« on: 13 October 2018, 11:47:42 »

Hi all,

Apologies for a Tyre question, but I was interested if anybody has used the new Bridgestone Driveguard tyres ?

I need to put new boots on the family bus, VW Touran TDi Sport 177 DSG (15 plate)

Touran has NO spare wheel !!! and the Bridgestone Driveguards claim to be compatible with any car with the Tyre Pressure monitoring system fitted and can be driven on (at low speed of course) to enable you to get out of trouble so sounds a useful thing, even if it was to get off the motorway and somewhere safe. 

The OEM fitted tyres are Extra Load rated (XL) and the Bridgestone Driveguard tyre also comes as an XL  flavour so it would imply I could use them on the Touran as it does have the Tyre Pressure Monitoring system fitted (and works as chirped up the other day as one of tyres was low  , but not by much)

The limited reviews I have seen claim sidewalls are not as severe as the standard Fun Flats, so are OK to use and does not effect handling, stiffness, suspension etc.  This seems to be the marketing hype that they are targeting, being you can fit these "Run Flats" to any car with TPS without any problems and you get the benefits they bring.

Has anybody used the Bridgestone Driveguards ?

Thanks in advance.

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Omega Gallery / Jungle Green Clean Machine

« on: 19 August 2018, 16:23:26 »

I love a clean Omega 

Testing the new AutoGlym finish detailer between waxes.  Smells nice to 

Gotta get Cambelt done soon.

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Omega Gallery / Washed and detailed..... She cleans up well ;)

« on: 15 July 2018, 14:21:13 »

Trying out the new Snowfoam and Detail Finish spray (in between 6 monthly wax)

She not a bad looker considering 18 and a half years old.

Hope you like the pics.  I've had her from new and wouldn't part with her 

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Omega General Help / Sticky front Caliper - any advice before I have a look and free off ?

« on: 22 March 2018, 18:59:14 »

I suspect the front n/s brake Caliper is slightly sticking.

Any advice before I have a look to free it off, lube it up.

Seals I believe are ok.  May just need to be worked a bit as car not do that many miles and does sit for a week (inside  )

Orderd some high temp grease for sliding pins just to be sure.

Thanks in advance.

Andy

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Omega General Help / Ashtray Unit Removal - Pre Facelift.

« on: 04 March 2018, 13:00:24 »

Hi all,

I just want to pop the whole unit out, to run a USB wire at the back.

On looking, there are 3 black screws set back on the top of the unit (left, right and central). 

I assume if I undo these the whole thing pulls straight out ?

Thanks in advance.
Andy.

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Omega General Help / How easy it it to take off and put back the A Pillar Trim ?

« on: 10 February 2018, 18:40:09 »

I have acquired a DAB Transmitter, and instructions suggest sticking small DAB aerial to side of screen by the A Pillar, but I need to remove the trim to stick / ground one bit to the metal.

How easy does the Trim come off and go back ?

Thanks in advance.

Andy.

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Omega General Help / Paint code for Velvet Green - 46L ?

« on: 27 January 2018, 12:33:10 »

Hi.

Looking to get some touch up paint and I am convinced she is Velvet Green but want to make double sure.

Where can I confirm the right code ?  I have a pic of the engine bay plate and I do see a 46L there after a long 10 digit number on second row, which I guess is Velvet Green ?

Is this the same as Jungle Green which I believe is L359 ?   

Ta.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Replacing Keyfob battery...

« on: 17 November 2017, 10:44:25 »

HI all,

Noticed spare key was a bit sluggish to respond, so I shall pop some new batteries in both of my keys (I have not replaced them yet and I have had the car from new    )

Any tips / advice on how the  key comes apart ?  Its a MFL with the two buttons.  I believe the battery is a CR2032 ?  Is it one in each key ?

Thanks in advance.
Andy.

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Omega General Help / New Exhaust - Just want to check before I leap in !!!!!!!

« on: 27 October 2017, 15:50:15 »

Hi all,

Looking to put new exhaust on the old girl (took her for a spin today and noticed a slight blow, and MOT next month).  Also, last exhaust was 10+ years ago (or longer I think !) and was a GM one !, and somebody said I had a horse tail following me the other day at work as I cruised around the car park 

Remembering previous discussions on exhausts from this forum, I assume I am correct in assuming:

• The ETS / Eternal one on E.bay (Clamshell) is still a good buy ? - £90 for full system ?
• GM one was pretty quiet.  Assume the ETS one is similar - Not want a tinny sounding thing 
• I have the MFL 2.5V6, but fancy the twin tailpipes - I understood the 3.0V6 one will fit exactly same with the twin tailpipe back box?
• Is it a DIY job ?
• Any tips before I attempt ?
• Do I need any type of paste when making all connections on the system ?
• I have ordered 4 new bolts from the stealer - Is this a good idea ?
• Considering a Chrome tail (Nothing obscene, just a small detail finish  - Good idea or leave alone ?  any recommendations if others have used.

Thanks in advance all,

Andy.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Door Mirror switch.

« on: 10 October 2017, 18:40:07 »

Hi,

Noticed the door mirror switch a bit temperamental the other day.  Mirrors I believe are OK.  Both worked when gave switch good wiggle but Left/Right needed a work at it !

I have a V plate MFL.  The switch looks very similar (as it's one of the small separate ones, rather than the FL one which part of window module) to ones of other models eg vectra ?

Are there similar ones, or will one for the Omega MFL only work/fit ?

Thanks in advance.
Andy.
P.S  Assume simple to change ?

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Omega General Help / Pending Fault Codes P1625 and P1781 ?

« on: 09 September 2017, 16:42:54 »

Hi all,

Visited my dad last weekend so I plugged Code reader into his Facelift 2.2 Petrol Auto.

It had Pending Fault Codes P1625 and P1781 ?

No problems with the car, but he mentioned last the other day that the orange Engine light came on.  Car appeared to behave OK.

He has report today that the light is no longer on and all appears OK.

Any ideas as to what the two codes are ?

He had a new Camshaft sensor, but that was a year or so ago.

Car starts and runs fine.  Just curious as to what the codes are and if need to worry or address any impending issues now ?

Thanks in advance.

Andy.