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Title: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 October 2018, 20:52:58
Just got back from my trip to Serek's garage in Huntingdon.

He did everything I was hoping for, and a bit more with the replacement of a lower engine pulley and an oil seal, all for the price he quoted me!

He even took the car for a test drive with me in it to see that everything was fine; how many other garages do that?  He also pointed out that the front brakes need doing, but everything else was fine :y :y.

He had found though that the timing (last done by Vx) was out!! :o :o

Lovely guy who was keen to give me the best possible service.  Excellent, and now would highly recommend to others! :y :y :y

Ron; I passed on your good wishes! :D :D

Set off at 0430 hours (so like my professional days!!), with only real hold-up on the M20 with a lorry blocking one section of motorway after an accident. But arrived, after a Services break, at 0800. Overall though a great journey up there when I achieved 33.9 mpg, the highest I have recorded; but I was driving at a steady speed of around 50-60 mph.  Most unlike me!! :o :o ;D ;D

Had plenty of coffee in the Dunelm restaurant and read half of a book I have been meaning to read for the last 8 years; Doherty. R. Normandy 1944 The Road To Victory Spellmount (2004), after reading many others on the subject!  So a great result all round :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: STEMO on 04 October 2018, 21:00:22
How many times did you have to stop on the way back after all the coffee? Would have been about every 10 miles for me.  :(
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 October 2018, 21:21:01
He certainly is!

Done lots on my cars, infact I've got a trip to see him soon for more work on the project car.

Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Bigron on 04 October 2018, 21:35:12
Glad all went well for you, Lizzie. Did you achieve a better mpg on the return journey after Serek's magic touch?
Is there an "Omega Saint" ranking category on OOF? If not, we should make on for Serek!   :y 8)

Ron.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: tunnie on 04 October 2018, 21:49:55

He had found though that the timing (last done by Vx) was out!! :o :o


I told you a Vx dealer would likely get it wrong, they have not seen a V6 for years.

Glad you took advice and went to see him, with money saved you could probably go on a nice holiday  :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 October 2018, 09:03:48

He had found though that the timing (last done by Vx) was out!! :o :o


I told you a Vx dealer would likely get it wrong, they have not seen a V6 for years.

Glad you took advice and went to see him, with money saved you could probably go on a nice holiday  :y

They were getting them wrong even when they were seeing them daily.!
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 October 2018, 10:20:00
How many times did you have to stop on the way back after all the coffee? Would have been about every 10 miles for me.  :(

Elderly people tend to piss the same number of times each night they used to have sex.

It's a substitution of sorts. Pissing replacing shagging. :)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 October 2018, 10:22:03
Congrats, Lizzie....... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 10:45:23
How many times did you have to stop on the way back after all the coffee? Would have been about every 10 miles for me.  :(

Strangely only once STEMO, but I did try and stop drinking coffee an hour before setting off and drain myself well before I left! :D :D :D ;)

I stopped at the Welcome Break Service Centre at Birchanger Green on the M11 on the way up and going back down ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 10:48:00
He certainly is!

Done lots on my cars, infact I've got a trip to see him soon for more work on the project car.

This guy is so impressive.  He does what he says, and does it all at first class standards. Not surprised you and others use he all the time.  Cannot see the point of getting my hands dirty now, well not with the major jobs anyway!! ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 10:49:31
Glad all went well for you, Lizzie. Did you achieve a better mpg on the return journey after Serek's magic touch?
Is there an "Omega Saint" ranking category on OOF? If not, we should make on for Serek!   :y 8)

Ron.

No Ron, as I was stuck in slow moving traffic for a bit, then was not so careful with my top speed thereafter!  Still returned 31.9 mpg though! :D :D :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 10:53:15

He had found though that the timing (last done by Vx) was out!! :o :o


I told you a Vx dealer would likely get it wrong, they have not seen a V6 for years.

Glad you took advice and went to see him, with money saved you could probably go on a nice holiday  :y

Thanks tunnie, yes all the advise was spot on :-* :-* :y

As for the saved money, it will ploughed into the Omega when more works are needed, which no doubt won't be long.  The tracking and brakes are the next things, but for that I will use Protrye who have WIM facilities (as per other advice I have received!) :D :D
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 10:54:17
How many times did you have to stop on the way back after all the coffee? Would have been about every 10 miles for me.  :(

Elderly people tend to piss the same number of times each night they used to have sex.

It's a substitution of sorts. Pissing replacing shagging. :)

..........add to that diabetes............. ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 10:54:46
Congrats, Lizzie....... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Thanks Opti! :-* :-* :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Bigron on 05 October 2018, 11:30:28
"This guy is so impressive.  He does what he says, and does it all at first class standards. Not surprised you and others use he all the time."

Do you remember the historic phrase A goodwine needs no bush, Lizzie? Serek doesn't need to advertise.....

Ron.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 October 2018, 12:24:59
"This guy is so impressive.  He does what he says, and does it all at first class standards. Not surprised you and others use he all the time."

Do you remember the historic phrase A goodwine needs no bush[/i], Lizzie? Serek doesn't need to advertise.....

Ron.

No point being articulate and erudite on this forum, Ronald. 8)

Most of us can't walk and chew gum at the same time.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Bigron on 05 October 2018, 14:25:57
Ok Doctor, but Lizzie was in retail and is into history, so I thought my comment was apposite.

Ron.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: dave the builder on 05 October 2018, 15:21:09
Glad it all got sorted and you had a safe journey  :)
get a few tins of supertrol with the savings too Lizzie
not all shoes and handbags  :D
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 16:06:31
Glad it all got sorted and you had a safe journey  :)
get a few tins of supertrol with the savings too Lizzie
not all shoes and handbags  :D

Thanks Dave! :-* :y

I had a great welcome when I arrived outside SOS; not from a human but from another 2003 Omega in my colour, but a 2.6:


(https://i.postimg.cc/PqHXFM3P/WP_20181004_08_15_16_Pro.jpg)

Made me feel right at home :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: dave the builder on 05 October 2018, 17:33:05

another 2003 Omega in my colour, but a 2.6:

Made me feel right at home :D :D ;)
common as muck them red ones  :P
now Z157 Star silver 3 on the other hand ......
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Bigron on 05 October 2018, 18:08:16
Dave, we both know it's a gorgeous colour and now I know there are two that I can liberate after the sun goes down.
The DVLA will tell me where I can find them....

Ron.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2018, 18:09:23
Dave, we both know it's a gorgeous colour and now I know there are two that I can liberate after the sun goes down.
The DVLA will tell me where I can find them....

Ron.
Both in containers off on holiday :D
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: dave the builder on 05 October 2018, 18:19:00
Dave, we both know it's a gorgeous colour

reminds me of a satin red CDXi carlton i had briefly
and now I know there are two that I can liberate after the sun goes down.
The DVLA will tell me where I can find them....

Ron.

Lizzie has driven one of them back to Malta Ron  :y






Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 18:22:35
Dave, we both know it's a gorgeous colour and now I know there are two that I can liberate after the sun goes down.
The DVLA will tell me where I can find them....

Ron.
Both in containers off on holiday :D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   

Damn!  My plan has been exposed! :o :o :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 18:23:25
Dave, we both know it's a gorgeous colour

reminds me of a satin red CDXi carlton i had briefly
and now I know there are two that I can liberate after the sun goes down.
The DVLA will tell me where I can find them....

Ron.

Lizzie has driven one of them back to Malta Ron  :y

No, both of them as DG has exposed!! :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Bigron on 05 October 2018, 18:26:47
My team of International Agents will track them down.... 8) :y

Ron.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2018, 18:34:38

No, 'as DG has exposed both of them !! :D :D ;)

Shocking behaviour, but you obviously quite liked it Lizzie!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 October 2018, 18:41:10
Lovely colour.....Rubens red if memory serves. :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: dave the builder on 05 October 2018, 18:42:51
My team of International Agents will track them down.... 8) :y

Ron.
Triq Il Qroll, San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta  :y

parked next to a red facelift omega (told you the red ones are common  ;D )

Don't tell Lizzie I grassed  ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2018, 18:46:52

No, 'as DG has exposed both of them !! :D :D ;)

Shocking behaviour, but you obviously quite liked it Lizzie!  :o  ;D
I never felt a thing :-[
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2018, 18:54:46
Lovely colour.....Rubens red if memory serves. :y
Mines the same colour. Doesnt look that special in dull light, but looks really nice when the sun shines on it. Much prefer it to my previous Star silver.  :)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 18:55:48

No, 'as DG has exposed both of them !! :D :D ;)

Shocking behaviour, but you obviously quite liked it Lizzie!  :o  ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2018, 18:57:13
Lovely colour.....Rubens red if memory serves. :y
Mines the same colour. Doesnt look that special in dull light, but looks really nice when the sun shines on it. Much prefer it to my previous Star silver.  :)

You obviously have great taste! :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: jarqo1981 on 06 October 2018, 11:58:00
Glad it all got sorted and you had a safe journey  :)
get a few tins of supertrol with the savings too Lizzie
not all shoes and handbags  :D

Thanks Dave! :-* :y

I had a great welcome when I arrived outside SOS; not from a human but from another 2003 Omega in my colour, but a 2.6:


(https://i.postimg.cc/PqHXFM3P/WP_20181004_08_15_16_Pro.jpg)

Made me feel right at home :D :D ;)

Lovely...colour code please?
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: johnnydog on 06 October 2018, 12:21:01
Z594 I believe.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 06 October 2018, 19:31:08
Z594 I believe.

Yes, and I again saw a pre F/L today in Ashford in the same colour as mine.  Good condition and pulling a trailer, so it must be someone local. ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: dave the builder on 06 October 2018, 19:38:46
another 2003 Omega in my colour, but a 2.6:

common as muck them red ones  :P



Mines the same colour. Doesnt look that special in dull light, but looks really nice when the sun shines on it. Much prefer it to my previous Star silver.  :)


Yes, and I again saw a pre F/L today in Ashford in the same colour as mine.  Good condition and pulling a trailer, so it must be someone local. ;)

I rest my case  :D ;D
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 06 October 2018, 19:41:21
another 2003 Omega in my colour, but a 2.6:

common as muck them red ones  :P



Mines the same colour. Doesnt look that special in dull light, but looks really nice when the sun shines on it. Much prefer it to my previous Star silver.  :)


Yes, and I again saw a pre F/L today in Ashford in the same colour as mine.  Good condition and pulling a trailer, so it must be someone local. ;)

I rest my case  :D ;D

Yes, and I reckon there is all of.......................50 left in the country! ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: dave the builder on 06 October 2018, 19:49:04

Yes, and I reckon there is all of.......................50 left in the country! ;D ;D ;)
with rust and repairs killing them, and people exporting them to Ireland AND Malta  ::)
there won't be many left soon  :'(
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: BazaJT on 06 October 2018, 20:27:20
First Omega I had[1995 3L Elite]was a similar colour.Present Omega[2000 f/l 3L Elite]is Graphite II Mica which I think quite suits it.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: tigers_gonads on 07 October 2018, 10:32:24
Yup  :y
He is a good egg is Serek
Certainly on my list for jobs if I can't do them myself  :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Paddy Flannery on 10 October 2018, 09:24:47
Glad it all got sorted and you had a safe journey  :)
get a few tins of supertrol with the savings too Lizzie
not all shoes and handbags  :D

Thanks Dave! :-* :y

I had a great welcome when I arrived outside SOS; not from a human but from another 2003 Omega in my colour, but a 2.6:


(https://i.postimg.cc/PqHXFM3P/WP_20181004_08_15_16_Pro.jpg)

Made me feel right at home :D :D ;)




The one on the right is mine. Serek replaced the HBV for me. I'm going to part company with it soon.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: johnnydog on 10 October 2018, 14:20:02
I have a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon in this colour (Z594) with tan leather (in very good nick) which I'm breaking if anyone needs anything.....
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 10 October 2018, 17:45:56
Glad it all got sorted and you had a safe journey  :)
get a few tins of supertrol with the savings too Lizzie
not all shoes and handbags  :D

Thanks Dave! :-* :y

I had a great welcome when I arrived outside SOS; not from a human but from another 2003 Omega in my colour, but a 2.6:


(https://i.postimg.cc/PqHXFM3P/WP_20181004_08_15_16_Pro.jpg)

Made me feel right at home :D :D ;)




The one on the right is mine. Serek replaced the HBV for me. I'm going to part company with it soon.

From what I could see that is a good example of a 2.6 8) :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 10 October 2018, 17:50:59
I have a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon in this colour (Z594) with tan leather (in very good nick) which I'm breaking if anyone needs anything.....

Yes, I would like the set of across the top of the radiator plastic covers that clip together. Also the two round plastic windscreen wiper, nut covers and the set of four round plenum plastic bolt/ nut covers.  In addition how much for one 17" ELITE alloy wheel?   :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: ffcgary1 on 10 October 2018, 18:15:30
i need to get to see serek soon, my baby has been neglected far too long. :(
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: BazaJT on 10 October 2018, 18:52:46
Lizzie the 17" alloys on my Elite[unlike yours mine's a 3L]have more "slabby" spokes so look a lot different to yours.I don't know if there was a changeover date for the different styles or not-someone will know better or whether it was a case of all 3.2s having your style of alloy.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 10 October 2018, 19:34:18
Lizzie the 17" alloys on my Elite[unlike yours mine's a 3L]have more "slabby" spokes so look a lot different to yours.I don't know if there was a changeover date for the different styles or not-someone will know better or whether it was a case of all 3.2s having your style of alloy.

Ah, right thanks Baza :y

Just seeing if I could get a cheap spare alloy, but it is not essential really :D ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: BazaJT on 10 October 2018, 20:01:33
Best idea would be get in touch with him and ask if the ones he's got are the same style as yours and go from there :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2018, 22:23:19
Lizzie the 17" alloys on my Elite[unlike yours mine's a 3L]have more "slabby" spokes so look a lot different to yours.I don't know if there was a changeover date for the different styles or not-someone will know better or whether it was a case of all 3.2s having your style of alloy.
Changeover was around 2001...
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 October 2018, 22:55:53
What sort of condition does this spare alloy need to be?
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 October 2018, 00:04:17
Presumably round and free from cracks ::)

Not to mention absolutely mint lest it affects the value :D
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: johnnydog on 11 October 2018, 09:34:24
I have a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon in this colour (Z594) with tan leather (in very good nick) which I'm breaking if anyone needs anything.....

Yes, I would like the set of across the top of the radiator plastic covers that clip together. Also the two round plastic windscreen wiper, nut covers and the set of four round plenum plastic bolt/ nut covers.  In addition how much for one 17" ELITE alloy wheel?   :y
Lizzie the 17" alloys on my Elite[unlike yours mine's a 3L]have more "slabby" spokes so look a lot different to yours.I don't know if there was a changeover date for the different styles or not-someone will know better or whether it was a case of all 3.2s having your style of alloy.

I think the 'snowflake' alloy was introduced late in 2002 for the 2003 MY cars. You see some '52 Elites with them on; the majority were on '03 cars on wards.

I have all those plastic bits Lizzie. Send me a PM if you would. As regards the alloy - this car came with the older 5 spoke alloys. I do have a set of the later 'snowflake' alloys, but ideally I would want to keep them / sell them as a set of four.
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 11 October 2018, 13:44:05
I have a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon in this colour (Z594) with tan leather (in very good nick) which I'm breaking if anyone needs anything.....

Yes, I would like the set of across the top of the radiator plastic covers that clip together. Also the two round plastic windscreen wiper, nut covers and the set of four round plenum plastic bolt/ nut covers.  In addition how much for one 17" ELITE alloy wheel?   :y
Lizzie the 17" alloys on my Elite[unlike yours mine's a 3L]have more "slabby" spokes so look a lot different to yours.I don't know if there was a changeover date for the different styles or not-someone will know better or whether it was a case of all 3.2s having your style of alloy.

I think the 'snowflake' alloy was introduced late in 2002 for the 2003 MY cars. You see some '52 Elites with them on; the majority were on '03 cars on wards.

I have all those plastic bits Lizzie. Send me a PM if you would. As regards the alloy - this car came with the older 5 spoke alloys. I do have a set of the later 'snowflake' alloys, but ideally I would want to keep them / sell them as a set of four.

Thanks Jonny, I have sent you a PM :y
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2018, 21:07:39
I have a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon in this colour (Z594) with tan leather (in very good nick) which I'm breaking if anyone needs anything.....

Yes, I would like the set of across the top of the radiator plastic covers that clip together. Also the two round plastic windscreen wiper, nut covers and the set of four round plenum plastic bolt/ nut covers.  In addition how much for one 17" ELITE alloy wheel?   :y
Lizzie the 17" alloys on my Elite[unlike yours mine's a 3L]have more "slabby" spokes so look a lot different to yours.I don't know if there was a changeover date for the different styles or not-someone will know better or whether it was a case of all 3.2s having your style of alloy.

I think the 'snowflake' alloy was introduced late in 2002 for the 2003 MY cars. You see some '52 Elites with them on; the majority were on '03 cars on wards.

I have all those plastic bits Lizzie. Send me a PM if you would. As regards the alloy - this car came with the older 5 spoke alloys. I do have a set of the later 'snowflake' alloys, but ideally I would want to keep them / sell them as a set of four.
Only they look nothing like snowflake alloys ;)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 October 2018, 22:28:25
Presumably round and free from cracks ::)

Not to mention absolutely mint lest it affects the value :D

Check, Check

Check..... Although the mint set I have wont be given away :P I do have a few spares though in lesser condition!  ::)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: johnnydog on 12 October 2018, 14:24:15
I have a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon in this colour (Z594) with tan leather (in very good nick) which I'm breaking if anyone needs anything.....

Yes, I would like the set of across the top of the radiator plastic covers that clip together. Also the two round plastic windscreen wiper, nut covers and the set of four round plenum plastic bolt/ nut covers.  In addition how much for one 17" ELITE alloy wheel?   :y
Lizzie the 17" alloys on my Elite[unlike yours mine's a 3L]have more "slabby" spokes so look a lot different to yours.I don't know if there was a changeover date for the different styles or not-someone will know better or whether it was a case of all 3.2s having your style of alloy.

I think the 'snowflake' alloy was introduced late in 2002 for the 2003 MY cars. You see some '52 Elites with them on; the majority were on '03 cars on wards.

I have all those plastic bits Lizzie. Send me a PM if you would. As regards the alloy - this car came with the older 5 spoke alloys. I do have a set of the later 'snowflake' alloys, but ideally I would want to keep them / sell them as a set of four.
Only they look nothing like snowflake alloys ;)

They do!!! They look just like (or very similar to) the frost / snowflake symbol on the winter mode button next to the gear-lever on an auto.....

https://www.iconfinder.com/icons/141479/frost_snow_snowflake_icon
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2018, 18:30:08
Vauxhall Snowflake alloys...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/OP23G7-Vauxhall-ASTRA-Snowflake-8-X-18-Et39-Z7255/17021337909

 ::)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: johnnydog on 12 October 2018, 20:50:22
Later Omega rims being 'snowflake' alloys is my description of their appearance to differentiate them from the earlier Elite alloy. And looking at the above link ^, I know which look more like the snowflake symbol to me......
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Entwood on 12 October 2018, 21:14:19
Later Omega rims being 'snowflake' alloys is my description of their appearance to differentiate them from the earlier Elite alloy. And looking at the above link ^, I know which look more like the snowflake symbol to me......

ahhhh you have a major misunderstanding   :)  you appear to think that "snowflake" wheels are the same .. .. you fail to realise that ..

"Scientists estimate the chances of two snowflakes being exactly alike are about 1 in 1 million trillion (that's a 1 followed by 18 zeros). Meteorologists think that there are 1 trillion, trillion, trillion (a 1 with 36 zeros!) different types of snowflakes"

... so getting hold of a set of 4 will be just a tad difficult !!!

:)  :)
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: amba on 12 October 2018, 22:12:57
Just wait for it to snow then  ;D
Title: Re: Serek is a star
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 October 2018, 00:49:03
If you need a snowflake just trot along to your local university where you will find plenty!  ;D