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[Doctor Gollum]

They're messing... It will invariably fail at some point regardless of whether it has previously been changed.

Only buy genuine from a genuine vx dealer that you genuinely have to walk into.

[Nick W]

Has anyone mentioned the need for a spare crank sensor yet ? 

Should I keep one in the boot just in case, or replace the existing one, just in case ?

Omegas are no worse for crank sensor failure than any other car. If you're worried about it, then buy a new, genuine one from a dealer(this is true for all marques), fit it, and forget about it.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

It's mainly because it is sat baking from the day it's fitted. Personally if it's kicked/tie-wrapped out of the way, I'd say it'll last almost indefinitely. That said, even in its original position, being nearly glued to the exhaust manifold, they still often manage to last about ten years-plus, which isn't bad going. 

[terry paget]

Sound advice, Nick.

Has anyone mentioned the need for a spare crank sensor yet ? 

Should I keep one in the boot just in case, or replace the existing one, just in case ?

Omegas are no worse for crank sensor failure than any other car. If you're worried about it, then buy a new, genuine one from a dealer(this is true for all marques), fit it, and forget about it.

Sound advice, Nick. Cars are designed to last 7 years; some have warranties this long. After that they are junk, main dealers don't want them, they have little residual value. DIYers buy them for peanuts, and get many years more life out of them. Some things will fail, most can be spotted before they bring they cause breakdown. In 10 years of running 6 Omegas I have suffered 4 crank sensor failures (1 3.2, 3 2.5s), 3 cam sensor failures (2.2s), 3 starters, 3 alternators, and 2 aux belt tensioner bearing seizures.
Apart from a spare wheel, I carry no spares. I have found crank sensors usually recover on cooling down, and get me home.

[Toledodude1973]

I'd be more worried about the half marathon

[Diamond Black Geezer]

As a comparison for the OP, I can say with about 10 years, same as you, Terry, and two Omegas the list goes...

Crank sensor (2.5 V6)
Coil Pack (2.5 V6) (down to zero breather maintenance)

'Hydraulicked' (2.5 TD) (gallon of water got poured into the air intake - don't ask how  ) but after draining ran perfectly fine
Starter Motor (2.5 TD)
Old, brittle leak off pipes required replacement (2.5 TD)
Ignition barrel seized (2.5 TD)

Drive belt snapped (2.5 V6) (less than 6 month old Genuine Vx one - odd! the cracked old one it replaced hadn't snapped, but the BN one did!)
Gearbox went into 'Limp Home' mode twice (gearbox oil & filter changed, no maladies since)

Can't recall anything else. And much of the above is really under 'maintenance' not fair to say 'the car broke' other consumables exhausts, tyres etc of course aren't mentioned.


The only genuine honest-to-good 'breakdown' was the Crank Sensor, about 8 years ago. A used one went on, and still going strong. I'm sure an alternator replacement must be in there somewhere, but not 100% 

[omegod]

Newpod , I've a spare working sensor on my breaker you are welcome to, I'm possibly down your way on Sat doing some work on a car. 

[STEMO]

Newpod , I've a spare working sensor on my breaker you are welcome to, I'm possibly down your way on Sat doing some work on a car.

Doing some work? You sure you're a scouser?

[New POD]

Newpod , I've a spare working sensor on my breaker you are welcome to, I'm possibly down your way on Sat doing some work on a car.

Ah well, Saturday (early) I'm heading to Cardiff (220 miles) with my wife and her sister, in said omega.  - Assuming that I buy it tomorrow and the buyer hasn't been bullshitting me. 

I'm actually bricking it. WCPGW ?

[New POD]

I'd be more worried about the half marathon

Given that I'm almost 50, and was 16 stone in April, when I decided to do it, I HAVE been worried, but last night I did my last training run.

On my first training run, I managed 50 yards before I had to stop.
After 4 weeks of training I couldn't actually walk and had to seek the services of a sports physio.
Until last night I'd never run more than 4 miles without having to stop, although I was doing 8 miles with a combination of walking and running in 1 hour and 20 mins.

Last night in my last training run, I managed to run 9 miles without stopping, in 1 hour 30 mins.

If anyone wants to sponsor me https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Grace-Jackson2

we are raising money for :

https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/

[omegod]

I'd be more worried about the half marathon

Given that I'm almost 50, and was 16 stone in April, when I decided to do it, I HAVE been worried, but last night I did my last training run.

On my first training run, I managed 50 yards before I had to stop.
After 4 weeks of training I couldn't actually walk and had to seek the services of a sports physio.
Until last night I'd never run more than 4 miles without having to stop, although I was doing 8 miles with a combination of walking and running in 1 hour and 20 mins.

Last night in my last training run, I managed to run 9 miles without stopping, in 1 hour 30 mins.

If anyone wants to sponsor me https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Grace-Jackson2

we are raising money for :

https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/

I'm sure the Omega will make the distance, You....meh    . Autism's a worthy cause and a close one to a few members hearts, good luck on both fronts 

[omegod]

Newpod , I've a spare working sensor on my breaker you are welcome to, I'm possibly down your way on Sat doing some work on a car.

Doing some work? You sure you're a scouser?

I genuinely work 7 days a week ya wee ballbag   

[New POD]

So, I went and did it. MV6 purchased. Only issue apart from the dented rear passenger door (anyone got a spare one in blue?) was that the brakes are grabby, and the car pulls to the left under hard breaking. But price lowered to take it into account.

Wife not seen it but not happy. Not sure why.

[omegod]

So, I went and did it. MV6 purchased. Only issue apart from the dented rear passenger door (anyone got a spare one in blue?) was that the brakes are grabby, and the car pulls to the left under hard breaking. But price lowered to take it into account.

Wife not seen it but not happy. Not sure why.

Most important question is....are you happy ? 

[Bojan]

So, I went and did it. MV6 purchased. Only issue apart from the dented rear passenger door (anyone got a spare one in blue?) was that the brakes are grabby, and the car pulls to the left under hard breaking. But price lowered to take it into account.

Wife not seen it but not happy. Not sure why.

How do you mean grabby?
As for pulling - in addition to usual suspect (front wishbone bushings), do check (or have somebody check) if brake calipers have siezed. I had a similar situation recently - car pulls right, steering wheel goes left, and it was siezed slider on left front caliper.