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RonaldMcBurger

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Back from death
« on: 07 September 2006, 16:55:37 »

Project 12, my penultimate Omega. This is the Silver 2.5CDX Auto Estate I bought from Wales.

Already did front wishbones, drop links and steering idler two weeks ago. Then tracking.

Yesterday did the engine stuff. New cambelt and tensioners (genuine vx ones) also new water pump (again vx one). Then moved on to breathers. Totally blocked, and I do mean BLOCKED. took several hours to get most of the crud out. the plenum black box was finally free flowing on the two smaller pipes and one big one. The other remains blocked solid, so a replacement box is being arranged. It will do for now as the two bigger pipes are interflowing, so there will be no problem as such.

Cambelt was a tooth out on cams 2 and 4.

Also replaced scuttle. I had the newer type with blanks for the windscreen jets, as fitted to facelifts. The base is different to the old ones and has the absornat nappy material in. It had perished and was letting water fall directly onto the DIS pack. I think I disturbed it when getting at the plenum back parts. So I swapped it for an older one, problem solved.

Took the car to Enfield today on a 270 mile round trip. Car returned 34mpg average and drove faultlessly.

Aircon works well now, thanks Matchless.

I should say a huge thanks to Mark once again for his invaluable help with the idler. how does he do that? ;D

All I need now is a replacement tailgate (in the pipeline) and a couple of tyres.

So, a £400 banger is returned to its former glory. 157k on the clock now, but it drives like a new car. Quite pleased, although this car is a pressie for Mrs mcBurger.
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Re: Back from death
« Reply #1 on: 07 September 2006, 17:09:59 »

Yet again, well done sir!
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Re: Back from death
« Reply #2 on: 07 September 2006, 17:54:02 »

I love this RMB success stories, well done finlay, i'm sure Mrs McB will appreciate it.
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Re: Back from death
« Reply #3 on: 07 September 2006, 17:54:33 »

Well done Finlay, yet again, I just wish I had your energy and know how.
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Re: Back from death
« Reply #4 on: 07 September 2006, 18:48:46 »

It really is a pleasure reading about your projects, and is something I will miss now you have said you won't be doing many more projects  :'(

But at least this one is anothe RMB success story :D
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« Reply #5 on: 07 September 2006, 19:04:25 »

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It really is a pleasure reading about your projects, and is something I will miss now you have said you won't be doing many more projects  :'(

But at least this one is anothe RMB success story :D
I think we'll all second that!
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Re: Back from death
« Reply #6 on: 07 September 2006, 19:14:09 »

What was to be project 13 is sort of shelved. It is the 2000 W-reg 2.5v6 CD. I am basically going to sort out the engine so it at leats runs on 6 by the weekend, then it will be on Ebay for a quick sale as-is.

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Re: Back from death
« Reply #7 on: 07 September 2006, 20:03:48 »

Well done m8 sad to hear that you are doing no more aswell  :'(
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« Reply #8 on: 07 September 2006, 21:25:22 »

Always a pleasure to read what is going with McB!
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« Reply #9 on: 07 September 2006, 21:32:23 »

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What was to be project 13 is sort of shelved. It is the 2000 W-reg 2.5v6 CD. I am basically going to sort out the engine so it at leats runs on 6 by the weekend, then it will be on Ebay for a quick sale as-is.

You can't stop on 13, it's unlucky!
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Re: Back from death
« Reply #10 on: 07 September 2006, 21:48:25 »

12 sounds like a good job!
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Re: Back from death
« Reply #11 on: 07 September 2006, 22:30:02 »

That's 12 omegas back on the road for many more miles to come!

Nice one Fin!
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« Reply #12 on: 08 September 2006, 08:38:10 »

Well done Finlay :) on all of your projects you have completed so far. :)
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