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Omega General Help / DIS Pack
« on: 20 November 2017, 23:19:48 »
I'm getting an intermittent misfire under load while on LPG and it seems like the general consensus from previous posts point to the DIS pack.

So I'm going to try changing that first.

Looking at the ones for sale, they seem to have different shaped input plugs. Rectangular, rounded etc.

I don't want to be mucking about getting to it twice to check if I can help it, so are there any hints as to what plug it will be without actually looking at it? Is it a year thing, or just random?

It's a 3.0 2000 Elite Estate FL.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Tim

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Omega General Help / Autobox acting strangely at speed.
« on: 02 May 2017, 20:55:58 »
2 weeks ago I changed my camcover gaskets, cleaned the breathers and put in a new thermostat.

(You lot aren't mucking about when you called it the b-bolt were you!)

After managing to turn the pile of parts on my garage floor back into something resembling a V6, I'm happy to report it works still, and I had no bits left over.

Except I've noticed at speed, say 50mph plus, and when the car is hot, when I press the throttle to either accelerate, or maintain speed up a hill, the throttle pedal goes all 'bouncy' and stiffens, like I'm trying to push it past an obstacle. It almost kicks back against my foot. It's odd.

When that happens, the gearbox kicks down a gear.

And it shouldn't do that, before it would just accelerate and only kick down with a spirited press of the pedal.

What have I done? Or not done.

I've checked the vacuum pipes.

The throttle cable is not loose. It has cracking to the plastic 'skin' on the cable and I was worried this was catching on the cable outer at a certain point, so I put some tape over it to assist it into the outer. This didn't fix it.

Obviously I had the throttle and linkage off to do the work, so I must have disturbed something, but for the life of me I can't see what.

The car is a FL V6 3.0 estate with an AR35 box. I replaced the box last October so it has new fluid and filter.

Just seems a coincidence that I've noticed it after doing the work. Must be linked somehow.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Tim





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General Car Chat / This made me chuckle...
« on: 16 October 2016, 12:05:42 »
Went in to pay for my LPG at the Shell just off the A33 in Reading. The lad at the counter was early-mid 20s, Asian and quite cool looking.

'Is that an Omega?' he says as I pay.

I said that it was, he went on to say that you don't see them around much anymore, and the police used to have V6 ones and how much of a nice car they were. I said my one was a V6, and he was suitably impressed. I told him it was a lovely car to drive, and it was the second one I'd owned, after regretting the sale of the first one.

I was a bit taken aback, as I've never had any 'Omega appreciation' comments before (mainly because my car is a bit tatty). But it did remind me that it actually IS a nice car to drive and there are still a few people out there (apart from us lot) who like them. The lad must've been about 12 when they stopped making Omegas.

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Omega General Help / AR35 from 3.2 into a 3.0
« on: 10 July 2016, 08:30:14 »
Will this work?

Any things I need to be aware of? I'm assuming a 3.2 ecu might be different, if it is, will the box work with my 3.0 ecu or will that need to be changed too?

Tigers_gonads may have a box, but I won't find out for a few days so looking at my options.

Tim


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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / AR35 Wanted.
« on: 09 July 2016, 16:33:00 »
I've not got a high enough post could to post in the 'Items wanted' part of the forum. I know rules is rules, but I'm a bit desperate. I've scoured the interwebs and can't find one.

I use the car for work and will have to borrow the wife's, which will please her immensely.

If you can't move this for me, is there any chance of an admin posting for one on my behalf?

My AR35 gearbox is knackered, I need a used known good unit. It's for a 3.0 FL estate.

Thanks,
Tim


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Omega General Help / AR35 Autobox woes...
« on: 09 July 2016, 16:17:22 »
Hello all,

I've realised I've not got enough posts to post in the items wanted, and this does include an item wanted. But first, I'll check I've not missed anything daft:

Gearbox was playing up 2/3 change, slipping a bit, not seeming to engage. So I replaced the solenoid. Changed filter.

Took it for a spin, seemed ok. But couldn't really test it properly under the conditions it would slip (hard acceleration in a 60/70 limit)

Went out last night, gave it a bit of a caning, changed from 2/3, slips like buggery. From then on, I have only 1st pulling correctly, 2 and 3 slip, can even get to 4th.

So I put it up on the ramp. Check the fluid. Bit low. Top it up, off the ramp, test drive. Still slips.

So I get it back on the ramp, drop the trans fluid out, change the filter and solenoid BACK to the originals in case it's them at fault, fluid back in, text drive. Still knackered.

I now think the box was already on it's way out and I've just finished it off. There was a lot of metallic paste on the sump magnet when I first drained it, then today there was more, so I suspect something has just worn away. I suspect brake bands. But not being an expert I dunno.

So, has anyone got a known to be good AR35 box I can buy off them? I really want to keep this car, it has LPG and gets me to work and back.

I saw Shackeng was asking about one, but may have got one from Sarek, and tigers_gonads said he had one. I'm hoping he might still have it and be willing to sell it to me!

Any advice and help will be gratefully received.

TIA

Tim

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General Car Chat / Overheating. Or not.
« on: 20 October 2015, 23:14:35 »
Ever come across this before?

Usually when sitting in traffic, but also sometimes after a fast run, followed by some driving at 30mph, my temp gauge creeps up until it pegs out and the red light comes on.

First few times it happened I'd pull over, heart pounding and switch off.

I wasn't convinced it was actually overheating, as the fans don't come on.

So I wondered if it was the fans, but the fans do work, they often kick in and I see the needle drop as it should.

I started carrying an infrared thermometer and when it happens, I'll pop the bonnet and take the temp of the top hose. Which will be 90-95. Not far off what it is 'normally'.

But upon experimenting, I've found that when the needle pegs out at max, all I have to do is stop (I'm usually in traffic) pop it in neutral (it's auto) turn the engine off, then start her up straight away and the needle will instantly go back to the 'normal' temp position, and stay there. The fans stay off.

Makes me wonder if it's not actually getting too hot, but an ECU is getting confused and turning off resets it.

The needle literally drops 10 degrees in a few seconds. No way it would cool that quick if it was overheating.

Cooling system is in good order, all fluid levels as they should be.

Anyone ever experienced this? Any ideas?

Cheers,
Tim

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General Car Chat / Was it you? Silver MV6 Bracknell KFC
« on: 12 March 2013, 20:43:10 »
Was parked next to a nice MV6 tonight (Tuesday) Part index 'OPP' in the rear carpark of KFC when I went to fill my face with a Tower Burger™

Anyone here?

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Omega General Help / Crackling and not the pork kind!
« on: 08 February 2013, 14:25:59 »
Noticed a funny 'Crackling' noise coming from the right side of the car this morning. No, unfortunately it's not on fire.  ;D

It's linked to the rotation of the wheels, not the engine. It is very audible at 1-10mph then either disappears or is drowned out at faster speeds.

It sounds like one wheel has been wrapped in crisp packets.

I came out of a carpark next to a wall and it was a lot louder as the sound bounced back.

I'll jack it up tonight and give the wheels a spin.

Be nice if it was a stone rattling round somewhere, but knowing this POS Omega it will be something ELSE, more expensive.

Anyone ever heard an Omega crackling?

Any ideas what it COULD be? Wheel bearing? Brakes? CV Joint?


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Omega General Help / Strange Heater Problem.
« on: 23 January 2013, 11:02:48 »
Ok, so my matrix was blocked a couple of months back, flushed, all sorted. Was blowing nice and hot.

Until Tuesday last week.

On the way back from Bracknell to Reading after my sprog's swimming lesson, the heater suddenly started blowing cooler and cooler until it was freezing. Cue moaning from the wife, who hates my car anyway.

Got home, checked the matrix hoses, both hot. Reset the climate panel 3 or 4 times. Few starts and stops of the engine and quite a lot of naughty words.

Then it starts blowing hot again.

Been fine all week.

Then, last night on the way back from Bracknell again IN EXACTLY THE SAME POINT IN THE JOURNEY it starts to blow cold again. Cue more moaning from the wife.

I had replaced the HBV 3 weeks ago with a used part which I 'assumed/hoped' was ok. Came of a scrapper I had for parts. Mine was leaking, this one doesn't.

Strikes me as odd that it went cold in the same place on the same day. It's not the longest journey I've done since, and the heater hasn't gone cold at the same driving time into any other journey I've done, including the way THERE.

So, any ideas? Does this sound like my used HBV could also be faulty?

It never did this BEFORE I replaced it. Law of coincidences suggests it may be related to the HBV.

Anyone suggest anything else, of should my first job be to fit a brand spanking new HBV?

Cheers.

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General Car Chat / LPG Conversion Still Worthwhile?
« on: 07 September 2012, 20:15:48 »
Ok, so I've read loads of threads about how much cheaper LPG is for Omegas. Some are quite old threads though.

I'm taking my 3.0 elite to a guy tomorrow to have it converted during the next week.

I'm starting to get last minute nerves though, I don't do a massive mileage (12k a year) but I do intend to keep the car 5 years at least, all being well. I'm fortunate to have my main client fairly close to home, but that may change.

The wife is giving me a hard time saying maybe I should have bought a newer diesel for the same amount I am spending on the Omega, and I concede she is probably correct, but I love driving a big, powerful, comfy motor. The Omega is this.

I'm paying a fair bit for the conversion, but I've done a lot of research and he seems to know his stuff. I can't be bothered to do it myself, I have 3 cars too look after and I'm sick of working on them at times!

One of my main concerns is LPG price rising, cancelling savings, it does seem to be more expensive now to petrol comparatively speaking. Is this gap going to keep closing I wonder?

It's a bit late for me to back out now really as I have the Omega and the guy is expecting me tomorrow, so I'm kind of hoping most people will agree the conversion is still a good idea. We'll see.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Tim

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Hi there,

I'm looking to buy my second Omega. I had a 3.0 Elite Saloon 8 years ago and regretted selling it, but my job situation changed and I ended crawling up the M4 everyday costing a bomb in fuel.

At the moment I have a 1999 V6 Vectra CDX Estate. Nice car but it's hit 171,000 and although has a few miles left in it, it's getting tired and I want a change.

I want to stay with an estate and want to find an Elite 2000 onwards. Either 3.0 or 3.2 is fine.

I want something with all the toys and leather. I'm also a tightwad, so I want it for as little as possible! I'm hoping to spend up to £1400.

My plan is then to convert the car to LPG and keep it for a few years. I'm never going to be able to afford a newer 'posh' motor, so I'm aiming to buy what I consider the best I CAN afford and hang on to it for a while. I'm a competent amateur mechanic, with a brother as a professional mechanic so I'll be able to keep whatever I buy in good nick.

So, although I've been looking more at 3.2s which are slightly newer, a 2000 3.0 has come up which I went to see. It's a bit older than I envisaged at 12 years (only 1 year newer than my Veccy) but it's got a lower mileage than many of the newer cars I've seen advertised.

So, I'm hoping you can help me out. I checked it out last week and its a nice car, but needs some work to get it back up to standard. It had one lady owner and has 90k on the clock. It sat in an underground garage after she died (not in it  :D) before going to the current owner. It has all the right service stamps including a 'toothed belt change' at 80k.

When I looked at this car, I was ultra critical. I don't want to buy a dog. Bodywork was sound. Paint good except NSR door which was rusty at the bottom and has had a poor respray in the past. My dad however didn't notice that. Arches all good, tailgate good. Few dinks and scrapes, but to be honest it's a 12 year old car.

What concerned me more was leaking valve covers both sides, cracked screen, yellowed headlights, oily sump, rattle from exhaust on tickover (cat? although seemed to come from in front of rear axle. Straps clunking on both front doors, climate controls worn to white on the buttons, aircon not blowing cold, driver's heated seat not working, plastic on interior trim looked like there was a bit of wear, like the top layer was rubbing away (could have been dirt)

What I did like was the seats were all good, carpets ok, quite a clean car. It also has the cassette slot too, which suits me as I use an adapter for my ipod. It's also cheaper on tax then a post 2001 model.

It doesn't have satnav, rain sensor or reverse parking sensors like a newer model, but I can fit sensors. I have a tomtom and I've been driving for 20 years with intermittent wipe! Do I really need these?

The owner told me what he wanted for the car, which was 1k. I thought that fair, but after I checked it out it felt a bit much. Especially as there was a few bits to fix.

He called me today and said he would consider less. I have a figure of £800 in my head. I'm tempted. I can do all the work myself.

So, do I go for the older model, less toys but no major rust and a low mileage, or wait for a more newer expensive model with 110,000 on the clock, considering I want to do the LPG?

Whatever I get I'll probably need to budget for a new Cambelt and tensioner as I don't trust a stamp in a service book.Who knows if they did the tensioner too!

Apologies for the long post, I welcome your thoughts an comments.

Tim


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Newbie Welcome Area / New fella from Berkshire
« on: 13 July 2012, 13:02:48 »
Good afternoon,

My name's Tim and I'm from Reading. I'm looking to buy and Omega Elite Estate.

I had a 3.0 Elite on an N plate about 8 years ago and it was the best car I've driven by far. Few little niggles, but as far as I'm concerned Omegas can't be beat. At the moment I drive a 1999 2.5 Vectra CDX, which is also a nice motor but has 171k on the clock now and is starting to need a bit of work.

I'm planning to go the LPG route when I find an Omega. I plan on keeping it for a few years, so it's vital I buy the right one. I looked at one last week, but I'm not sure about it. I'll have a go at asking for some advice on that in another post.

Nice to meet you all!

Tim

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