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Thanks Kneepad. Will a trolley jack lift the car high enough to access the oil filter and view the surrounding area for leaks? I don't have access to a pit or ramp. Chris said these filters are difficult to remove. What is the best way to grip and unscrew a tight oil filter please?

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Several possible causes to consider. Please suggest the action I should take to explore each option. Cost is a big consideration. Is there an easy way to eliminate some possible causes of the oil leak, which is not just a dribble.

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Hi Chris, I hope you're well. Thanks again for your help last year. And thanks for your input now. I still love my Omega but concerned by this oil leak.

I only drove slowly for a couple of miles coming back from hospital after the warning alert (on dashboard display, not medical alert !! ). Oil filter is a white metal canister .. tight. I have a new filter. Can it only be accessed from below to change it?

I don't know about the crank sensor seal or oil cooler unions. Is there a link to diagrams or photos please?

I always have my eye on the fuel consumption. It is a barometer of the health of the car .. honest hahaha !!

Please keep thinking and posting suggestions. Thanks.

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"Check Engine Oil" dashboard alert warning came on. Instant fuel consumption worsened but car drove apparently normally. Dip stick showed no oil .. completely off the scale .. empty? Went to local Kwik-Fit to inspect on ramps. LOTS of fresh oil had leaked and spread, blown backwards along lowest areas. Highest visible oil seemed to be on lowest part of Oil Filter. No water emulsion on oil filler cap so head gasket problem unlikely .. and oil leak is external. Filter change is long overdue .. maybe it has rotted away and leaked? Suggestions please.

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Omega General Help / Re: was it a good price
« on: 27 March 2009, 22:34:49 »
I just had mine done on my 97R 2.5 Elite .. total cost for new plugs and second hand HT leads and dis pack from breakers was £185 fitted.

And it's now purring like a pussy, smooth as velvet again.

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Omega General Help / Oil and Filter Change - DIY or Garage?
« on: 25 March 2009, 00:01:14 »
Kwik Fit offer an oil and filter change for my 97R 2.5 Petrol for about £28 using Mobil semi synthetic oil. Seems good value, but no engine flush, just drain.

Do other garages offer a competitive service?

This is not much more than the cost of materials. Is there a catch? Is there any reason to do a DIY job?

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 22 March 2009, 00:14:42 »
Success .. No more juddering .. and fuel consumption restored to normal. My car is now running as smooth as velvet again.

The primary problem was a failed coil in the Dis Pack. HT leads and spark plugs were also replaced, along with vacuum system components.

A big thank you to Chrisgixer for fitting them for me.

And another big thank you to everyone who posted guidance and opinions to help resolve these issues.

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 21 March 2009, 10:19:13 »
I am with Chrisgixer at his home now .. replacing Dis Pack and HT leads and Vacuum System components.

Trying to test Dis Pack using AVO Meter but not familiar with testing. Trying to follow earlier guidance from Beast from Polish Omega Klub on this thread.

Ohms reading between pins shows 11.6 for each of 3 coils. Is this OK? At least it is the same for each of the 3 pairs.

Not sure how to use meter for voltage tests. Can somebody please help?

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 18 March 2009, 17:23:10 »
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I would give those parts a try before worrying about anything else. The likelihood is that it's the coil pack or leads, IMHO. If that doesn't clear it we can have another think.

Kevin

I like that approach .. one step at a time .. but I accept that there may be other necessary maintenance in future.

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 18 March 2009, 17:10:54 »
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Did you manage to check any engine fault codes using code reader (not the paperclip test)?
It’s also good to check all information about the engine – MAF sensor values, O2 sensors, engine temp etc.
What about spark plugs – do they look the same or are there any different colour? – you can check old ones.

I did the Paperclip test several times .. no faults shown (just 12 repeating). Please explain what is a "code reader" and what needs to be done.

All the spark plugs were replaced last Sunday using Bosch 520 FR91X Super 4 plugs, but it made no difference. The old ones seemed mostly OK .. no black arc scorch lines on insulators .. but a small amount of oil on outside, though Chris said not deep in wells.

Does it sound like I can avoid changing the rocker cover gaskets for now? I would prefer to know that the juddering has been resolved and the fuel economy has been restored before I incur further costs.

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 18 March 2009, 16:50:34 »
from the Beast from Omega Klub Polska.


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Yes, you can check the DIS pack when it’s out of the car. It cannot be connected. You can check the resistance so this should show any irregularities like rev related (poor voltage conversion, short circuit). It might not show any problems heat related as when cold resistance can be OK.
You can use the cheapest reader http://irma.pl/photos/article/miernik_elektryczny.jpg like this one
Did you managed to check any engine fault codes using code reader (not the paperclip test)?
It’s also good to check all information about the engine – MAF sensor values, O2 sensors, engine temp etc.
What about spark plugs – do they looks the same or are there any different color? – you can check old ones.

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 18 March 2009, 16:46:39 »
Thanks to the Beast from Omega Klub Polska.

Let me make sure I understand this. Your electrical testing procedure is to test the EXISTING Dis Pack in situ to see if it is functioning properly? And if it is working within those electrical ranges then it does not need to be replaced? Will that be conclusive proof for all rev speeds? Please confirm.

Does this require any particular type of AVO meter? I know Chris has lots of tools but I will check after you confirm what is needed.

I have bought a replacement Dis Pack yesterday - but your suggestion of testing is very welcome because it might mean the replacement may not be needed.

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 18 March 2009, 16:43:48 »
from the Beast from Omega Klub Polska

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Testing procedure as follows (DIS needs to be disconnected!):
Low voltage input. Check between pins:
1-4
2-4
3-4
Resistance should be between 0.45 do 0.65 Ohm.

High voltage output. Check between pins::
1-4
2-5
3-6
Resistance between 11000-16000 Ohm
I’m afraid that you have to remove the plenum


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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 17 March 2009, 16:57:04 »
Just back from buying car parts from breaker .. Steve at OmegaSpareParts .. friendly chap. I now have ..

- HT Lead set
- Dis Pack
- Vacuum System Tank + elbows

Thanks guys for other suggestions. I will highlight those to Chrisgixer who is helping me.

I need to move forward cautiously .. circumstances mean I need to minimise costs .. so first priority is to ensure that the juddering and fuel consumption problems have been resolved before incurring further significant costs .. but other checks and maintenance also needs to be done, perhaps at the same time.

Would you agree with this approach? Order of priorities?


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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 V6 - Juddering and poor MPG
« on: 17 March 2009, 10:09:19 »
I'm not sure when the cambelt was changed. It has not been done during the last 18k miles over the 44 months of my ownership.

I heard that it should be done after 40k miles or 4 years, whichever comes first. Is that correct?

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