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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Any use to anyone ? Dead alternator

« on: 21 June 2020, 16:23:42 »

Ah, I didn't know 'collecting them' was a thing.

Mine will get put out for the big rubbish heap in the earth later in the week then.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Any use to anyone ? Dead alternator

« on: 19 June 2020, 17:19:48 »

Fed up of tripping over it.  Is my dead 120A alternator of any interest to anyone ?

I couldn't split the diode pack - but thinking these are actually okay.
It does *need* a rear bearing, the plastic bearing surround is intact (which is more than can be said for the bearing cage). The rings have been scored but have cleaned up nicely, brushes some life in them and all makes good contact - checked under rotation too.

I did spin it will a small battery drill but suspect far too slow, the output didn't put out my makeshift 'charge' lamp, I did gets some voltage out of it but not enough although this likely equated to an in-car speed of only 250-500rpm.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KH8Ajptshk9Su83z7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/W6mARLcRCnnpvmb37

Currently reassembled less this part:-
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NdYemE8AA4LdeJHF6

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Omega General Help / Re: Replacement alternator (I think)

« on: 03 March 2020, 15:56:20 »

Thanks for confirming that, I'll search out a 120A replacement - nothing found just yet.

40 minutes - I bet you'd have that down to less than that.  Not having done one I'll take that as an "nice to aim for figure" but that's okay as long as I don't run into trouble.

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: WTD: Alternator fully working & complete

« on: 02 March 2020, 22:31:38 »

This is beyond 'just regulator' I fear.

Seen some on the bay, but I'll leave this here is case someone has a repaired one (or a spare one) within reach of me.

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Omega General Help / Re: Replacement alternator (I think)

« on: 02 March 2020, 22:28:49 »

Taa.

Had a looksie, but can't see the label.

Also, looks tight coming out the top too !

Can anyone suggest if it is a 100A or 120A ?

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / WTD: Alternator fully working & complete

« on: 02 March 2020, 12:46:40 »

As above.
For my 2.5L 98 CD(X).
Known fully working, no issues (or competently repaired etc.), ready to install.
Could do with being fairly local as I suspect P&P is excessive (and I'd have to drive some French piece of tat to get there).

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Omega General Help / Replacement alternator (I think)

« on: 29 February 2020, 23:20:09 »

Can anyone tell from their armchair what alternator (number) I need to look out for please.  2.5L (mini/pre facelift), originally (I believe) an auto but wears a manual box.
Or where to check on it when dry and light.

Following what I can only describe as a 'dash reset' (dials) had the IGN lamp showing and (much) later TC and SRS temporarily joined the party (the charge lamp even went out once or twice).  Some rather loud noises (not good) at one point and I expect I've confirmed the source of my noise - but now failed electrically too (internal damage?). Managed a place of safety (pub with food for lunch) and exercised my recovery premium.  My battery must have been feeling very good to have got so far (a tense 15-20').  Back home and the battery voltage (it still started) dropped from 12.3v (off) to 11.something running and never increased a drop (running); so definitely no charging at all.

Is an alternator change easy on the (cold) driveway (garage in use) or, as I think for me, am I better getting hold of its replacement and tasking to somewhere with a lift ?  Any gotchas waiting for me ?

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Omega General Help / Re: Windscreen replacement - what is involved?

« on: 17 December 2019, 21:56:03 »

It does, thanks.

I asked about the above availabilty (and cost  ), except those with rain the sensor as I'm not fitting that extra, and only the two screens are available first port of call and in Germany at that.

I think I'll be farming it out directly to the insurance cover now and they'll fit what the have.  Even a local(ish) main vx dealer said they use a third party fitter for their replacements (didn't know/say they used vx glass) and gave me their number.

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Omega General Help / Re: Windscreen replacement - what is involved?

« on: 15 December 2019, 13:00:07 »

Thanks. 
Could be after Christmas now, we'll see.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/myiAYa6AQR3cJc5F9

I'll ask them for the same (if available) then there'll be no insurance arguing.
Which screen is 43R-00171, heat absorbing or reflecting ?
Mine has a very slight tinge to it (glasss marked 75% min) but it is really subtle and has a blue sun strip across the top which seems to work really well.

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Omega General Help / Windscreen replacement - what is involved?

« on: 12 December 2019, 14:19:04 »

Given that nothing here goes quite according to plan; what is the norm for a windscreen change ?

Is it all done from the 'outside', leaving scuttle in place etc. (not that mine is back on yet).
Am I right in thinking it is a bonded screen and the big seal is simply to keep the water out of the surrounding metalwork.

Do the companies change seals or not, wreck seals, charge for them if found less than perfect ?
In reality, are any of the bigger (insurance) fitters better than any others (if I could get a choice) ?

Am I in for a world of pain or will I be peasantly surprised (if lighter in the wallet under for the glass excess).

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Omega General Help / Re: Removing the aux belt tensioner

« on: 10 December 2019, 14:17:44 »

Well it wasn't notchy, but was very 'free', not with significant play.

I've opened the bearing seals.  No water, rust or anything really.  Almost void of all lube.  Filled with grease from both sides. Much firmer when rotated in the hand.

Restored and started her up. No loud whir but still some noise - the car is stone cold and not run very long (in the garage backwards).  Happier now it isn't about to seize and throw its belt into the works.

If was definately that I'd order in a pully but I'd like to know, and maybe with a little running time it'll go silent (for a while).

Project moves onwards ...

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Omega General Help / Re: Removing the aux belt tensioner

« on: 09 December 2019, 17:17:01 »

have you done it yet? you have everything you need...

  Not yet (didn't get to play) - will tackle lunchtime tomorrow.  Didn't realise it was so simps.

Okay on options, will pull it off and see.

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Omega General Help / Removing the aux belt tensioner

« on: 09 December 2019, 13:39:39 »

I think that torrential rain has washed the last of the grease from my tensioner bearing, I've a nasty whir coming from that area.  My forum mojo isn't working and the nearest I saw was the alternator change.

How does this actually come off ?  (what do I need to do)
Will the idler wheel just pull off the tensioner once the aux belt is off and the 15mm unscrewed ?
Is there a good exploded diagram of the device somewhere?

Once in my hand I'm sure I can either regrease the bearing/replace the bearing/change the whole gizzmo complete.
At the moment everything is in its place.

15mm hex and metal bar at the ready ...

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Omega General Help / Re: Confirming which 2-pin connector is which - IACV / Rear multiram

« on: 09 December 2019, 13:09:00 »

Yes, misfire sorted (by a new coil pack - having cleared water (mainly) out of #3 well).

Proof in the longer term (I need to sort out the aux tensioner and sealing/windscreen replacement before using the car.
- I did update the misfire post but the title change/s (update) don't seem to stick/be visible.

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Omega General Help / Misfire - UPDATE

« on: 08 December 2019, 14:19:57 »

... prace bets on the dis pack living and it all going back together ...

What, no takers? 

Well it went back together right (okay, I'll admit not connecting the IACV power).  The mis-fire was the same.  DC testing the coils had looked good and consistant and physically also looks good (beware buying seconds!).  So ordered a new, bosch pack (not too horrific) and set about doing it again.

New pack (took a while to arrive), all restored (one or two niggles) and today she runs (on all pots).  As it is nice and dry, took her for a spin (sans wipers, scuttle and a few oddments) to prove, and she's back to her previous self.

Many thanks all.  New posts for next work.