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Omega General Help / Re: Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 07 May 2018, 08:11:40 »
Thanks all, coolant temperature sensor is now in place... :y

I will have a look at the radiator fans today and see if I can work out whats going on, when the air con is on currently, they still don't kick in.

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Omega General Help / Re: Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 06 May 2018, 13:32:57 »
the ECU coolant temperature sensor (2 wire plug) brings the fans on constantly when un-plugged on most vauxhalls of the era,
very common for them to fail, read wrong , cheap £10 part
the single wire brass sensor is just for the dash temp on most vaux of the era

Thanks Dave, if I could get the connector of the coolant temperate sensor, I would be laughing...its always the small things that prove difficult...  ::)

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Omega General Help / Re: Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 06 May 2018, 12:42:51 »
In no way am i sticking up for "the mechanic"
BUT
we don't know the whole story yet , :-\
if the car has sat for a long time AFTER it had last been driven, 
then, had been turned over when frozen (yes, some people don't replace antifreeze ) or a seized tensioner etc that could take the belt out ,
but I fully agree , checking the engine number would be a very wise move  :y
also agree that, at the very least , the belt should be new ,
(not all mechanics replace tensioners unless they show signs of wear )
I'm not a fan of un-known replacement engines
I think you should strip the old one, then ,if it is u/s (major damage) think about another engine as a last resort
but as it has been replaced (to be confirmed) and running , sounds like it just needs a few jobs finishing off .

The car sat for the best part of 18 months untouched due to bigger issues at the time. When we finally sold his house, I attempted to start the car but with no success. It was then low loaded to the mechanic who informed me that the valves were bent and based on the value of the car, it would be cheaper to buy a used engine rather than replace all the damaged parts. I paid for the replacement engine and the car was returned to me around a month ago. In retrospect I probably shouldn't have agreed to the engine swap but he assured me it would cost ££££s to replace the valves etc and a replacement engine was the way to go.  :-\ Im in no way blaming the mechanic, I just don't have enough knowledge to know what the next steps are to getting her finished.

I am also interested to see if this is the same engine or otherwise?!

The car is running, and this morning I have taken the plenum off, trying to find the coolant temperature sensor(s) to see if these have been connected properly as I think this is the cause of the EML and perhaps the reason the radiator fans aren't kicking in?

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Omega General Help / Re: Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 06 May 2018, 12:21:35 »
Thanks zirk, I am pretty confident all belts looked intact and the last time the car was driven was by me as a funeral car. The car then sat un-driven until going to the mechanic. Therefore based on your comment I am guessing I was probably misled, lesson learnt on that one.
As zirk said above, if the camshaft timing belt had snapped resulting in bent valves then you'd know about it.
Might be worth checking the engine number to see was it really changed?

And if it was my replacement engine, I would want to see that a new timing belt, guides, tensioner and coolant pump had been fitted. And ideally also the cam cover seals replaced and the oil breathers decrudded before installation.

Where is the engine number located on the engine? I assume to check this, the engine number will also be on the V5?

Many Thanks

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Omega General Help / Re: Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 06 May 2018, 08:29:46 »
I can stick my diagnostic laptop on it , read the modules, look at live data (if the engine does run)
plus having the same car ,side to side , see what's amiss  :y

Dave I have PM'd you.  :)

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Omega General Help / Re: Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 06 May 2018, 08:28:33 »
My apologies, with regard to the scenario, the engine was replaced and the car returned. The engine does start however I have noticed the following issues with my untrained eye:

- Vacuum hoses not all connected, not sure where some of them should go? Particularly the thinnest hoses.
- Engine warning light, code relates to engine coolant temperature sensor. I have got a genuine GM replacement ready to fit.
- Radiator fans don't seem to kick in, so I don't leave the car running long in case it overheats.
- Temperature gauge on the dash doesn't seem to function anymore either.

Thank you all, for your supportive comments around this, hopefully I can get her right again.  :)

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Omega General Help / Re: Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 05 May 2018, 17:56:14 »
Thanks zirk, I am pretty confident all belts looked intact and the last time the car was driven was by me as a funeral car. The car then sat un-driven until going to the mechanic. Therefore based on your comment I am guessing I was probably misled, lesson learnt on that one.

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Omega General Help / Looking for mechanic for 2.6 v6
« on: 05 May 2018, 17:19:28 »
Hi all,

As you will see my posts on here have been few and far between, however I am now looking for someone who is knowledgeable with the 2.6 V6 engine in the Omega.

Long story short, I lost my father 2 years ago and his Omega was left standing at the time (other priories got in the way). Since then the car was low loaded to my late fathers mechanic as she wouldn't start. The mechanic said all the valves were bent in the engine and he suggested replacing the engine which was agreed to at the time. (not sure how true this was, as I am not a mechanic, but took him at face value, my first mistake in hindsight)

The car is now back with me, but the are various bits that are blatantly still not right, vacuum hoses not connected etc.

I fully appreciate that from a cost point of view there is probably no point working on this, however this car has great sentimental value to me and I am looking for someone who can help me get her road worthy again. I would be willing to pay for your time and travel, as I want to see her restored to her former glory.

If anyone is willing to have a look at her with me, or knows someone who can be trusted to take this on, I would very much appreciate you contacting me.

Thanks in advance,

Dan.

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Omega General Help / Re: P0340 - Advice appreciated.
« on: 11 May 2017, 22:04:31 »
Thanks all, I will check your suggestions and go from there.  :)

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Omega General Help / Re: P0340 - Advice appreciated.
« on: 08 May 2017, 21:30:54 »
Hi Andy,

I did change the battery in the key, however I have just checked this and the transponder is still in the key.

Thank you for the suggestion though, it's much appreciated.

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Omega General Help / Re: P0340 - Advice appreciated.
« on: 08 May 2017, 20:42:23 »
Thanks for the advice, I have now changed my location. As I say, any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Omega General Help / Re: P0340 - Advice appreciated.
« on: 07 May 2017, 22:02:02 »
Hi both,

Thank you for your suggestions. As I say I am just about at the limit of my knowledge with this. Can you please advise how to check the cam timing and also fuel pressure.

Thanks.

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Omega General Help / P0340 - Advice appreciated.
« on: 06 May 2017, 18:15:55 »
Hi all,

Firstly may I apologise as this is the first time I have been on the forum, and I am already asking for advice.

I lost my father 12 months ago, and I have recently been trying to resurrect his 2001 2.6 v6 Omega. The car was working fine, and there were no issues, it had been left to stand as there were other priorities at the time.

I have tried to start the car recently, and tried the following, but to no avail.

- New battery (Previous battery was dead), car wouldn't start.
- Fresh Fuel, car wouldn't start.
- Replaced spark plugs, car wouldn't start.
- Removed one coil pack, with spark plugs in situ, turned car over and no spark at plug.
- Borrowed a friends diagnostic reader, this reported P0340.
- Cleared error code.
- Replaced crankshaft sensor with genuine GM part, car still wouldn't start.
- Replaced camshaft sensor, passenger side of car (short cable) (Is there another one drivers side, being a v6?)
- Code P0340 has reappeared.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I have gone as far as I can with my own limited knowledge, but would like to see this car running again. I would equally be willing to pay someone to take a look with more knowledge than myself.

Many thanks in advance.

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