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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / TC Light

« on: 24 April 2008, 16:28:53 »

When I pulled up to a junction today, I pressed the tc button just in case i needed to pull away quickly.

I got a bit worried when the light didn't come on.

Has this happened to anyone here?

Anyone any suggestions?
:-?

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Blower direction not working.

« on: 18 February 2008, 17:12:40 »

For some reason my direction selector dial for my air blower has decided to pack in.

It seems to be stuck on demist, which is what I usually keep it on, either that or demist and footwell.

Any ideas guys?

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Omega General Help / Ideas please chaps and chapesses!

« on: 24 October 2008, 13:34:33 »

I am looking at a wee fixer-upper, and the car has a gearbox fault.

The seller states; "when the fault does show, the hydraulic light comes on, at this point it loses sport mode and over drive, as the car goes into safe mode, at this point the car drives like a old man, very slow to respond, I found switching off and resting for 5 mins she starts up and away, the car went though a lot of water it may be water damage I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A GARAGE it may be the switch but no defs;."

I am a little worried if this is a replacement gearbox job, or if it is summit fairly straightforward to take care of.

It is a 2.5 auto, so I presume AR25?

Is this a typical fault?

I fancy a winter smoker and apart from the jag I am looking at on ebay, this seems rather good.

Ideas anyone?

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Omega General Help / Intermittant power loss

« on: 19 March 2008, 03:04:48 »

Under hard acceleration, my miggy sometimes decides to react like a slug crossing the floor of a glue factory.

i.e. not very quickly

There does not seem to be any specific pattern as to when this happens.

Service, breathers, fuel filter, multiram pipes. All done.

The thing is getting on my ~~tits~~ wick!

If I can't rely on the response and the power of all 6 cylinders all the time, then why should I put up with 20mpg?

Good job I have an engine transplant in mind!

But until that happens, any ideas guys? :-?

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Omega General Help / Power Steering Pump

« on: 20 January 2008, 19:49:56 »

Hey guys, does anyone know how tricky it is to replace the pas pump on a 97 v6? Mine has all but given up.

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Omega General Help / No Idle! Aargh!

« on: 17 November 2006, 21:28:28 »

Greeting guys, just got the heater bypass valve replaced in my car. It's true, not too difficult a job just fiddly. But alas, I fear I may have done something to upset the engine.

It does'nt idle, it did perfectly before, but now nothing. what could I have done? Or what should I check for?

Plus, for some reason there is now a really loud tapping sound coming from the top of the engine.

Cam?

Hopefully.

As long as it will last a short time, as I am planning to do a timing belt, water pump, tensioners, and get the 3.0 cams fitted. Hopefully in the next couple of months.

I need to get a new locking wheel nut key, the irmscher one has siezed on a punctured wheel and now will not remove. (suspect tyre fitting garage + air gun)

Just to let you know, the pipe running into the heater matrix was leaking also, so that has been taken care of as well.

I have some pics, but cannot get them uploaded, I can send them to you if you wish.

One last thing, when I had the plenum chamber off, I noticed the 6 inlet chambers were a bit oily, not exceedinly bad but noticeable. Was thinking a dose of redex? Or have I nothing to worry about?

Hope you guys can be there for me again.

P.S. What sort of money do you thing a good condition Manual reflection can get? 92k on clock, good body and will have a years mot on it?

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Omega General Help / Technical query

« on: 04 November 2006, 00:13:37 »

A few questions chaps,

1. Mileage at 92k, when should the timing belt be done? There is a pulley in the centre of the engine which I believe the belt runs around and It has been replaced very recently (<6 months est), could this have been done then? No history to check.

2. What type of oil is best for the 2.5 V6, and how much should I be putting in?

3. Power steering is quite heavy, fluid is fine, any issues with omega pumps?

4. Any other serviceable items worth doing while I am at it?

Any info that can be supplied would be most welcome and appreciated.

Cheers

P.S.
Just got a replacement heater bypass valve to be fitted.
All vauxhall guys should try WWW.AUTOVAUX.CO.UK.
These chaps are top notch.
HBV + Next day delivery + £30 (thats including VAT)
They also told me that they only stock genuine parts, even the illusive dealer only parts.

If you already know about them, sorry for not being Mr Current Affairs.
__________________
Bi fior ruit fhein!

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Newbie Welcome Area / Yet another newbie.

« on: 03 November 2006, 23:23:34 »

Greetings you vaux folks.

I hope some of you guys can shed some light onto my recent and favourite purchase.

I am now the (kind of) proud owner of a 97/98 R-reg Omega Reflection in metallic purple. 92k on the clock with a lovely smooth v6 engine and manual box. New brakes, tyres and exhaust. MOT until January, and in really good condition.

£400 notes.

Sound good?

I have been after an omega for some time, and this one just stands out from the rest.

I have a few questions in the technical area if anyone if feeling up to answering them for me.

Cheers muchly,

Fra

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Cars for Sale & wanted / Spotted this. Suspiciously cheap methinks?

« on: 05 July 2009, 22:34:37 »

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+OMEGA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-55-63-240-4294966638-4294966947/advert.action?R=200926336723132&distance=315&postcode=G81+1AQ&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=OMEGA&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=03

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Omega Gallery / Shiny dog mobile!

« on: 10 May 2009, 19:47:01 »

I thought I would utilise the sunny sunday and give the flat paint of the Mazda a tidy up. SWMBO wasnt too happy about me spending 5 hrs on it though.

I still refuse to do her car though!

I'm particularly fond of the pic of the bonnet.

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Omega Gallery / Their new car!

« on: 30 June 2008, 17:05:56 »

Not a miggy, but it wasn't me who chose it.

My security systems

It's their car, not mine.

2 Happy, comfy puppies.

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Omega Gallery / Here's my JO6 Piccies

« on: 25 May 2008, 21:54:29 »

PAS Pump replacement

PAS Pump relacement 2

Whoops, spilled sum PAS Fluid, not the beer tho!

Spot the odd one out!

Bonnets Up!

Blah Blah Blah

Jim, this is broken.

Jim, it's still broken.

The wide shot

The front ends

The rear ends.

The other rear ends.

The other front ends.

Great day was had by myself, my breadknife and my pups.
Thanks guys.

P.S. Cheers for the good cooking Jim, and for persuading my swmbo to let me go to the lakes.

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Omega Gallery / My new puppies!

« on: 11 May 2008, 23:08:48 »

I know thse piccies are not about Miggies, but I am so damn happy with them I wanted to share my joy to you all.

http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd135/bigfra79/Doggies/

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