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Omega General Help / Bonnet cable

« on: 15 November 2010, 20:31:10 »

Hello, my bonnet cable wasn't right so i adjusted it according to the guide in the maintenance section, then all was fine.

Over a period of time it's gradually got worse and I nipped it up, but it just doesn't bite any more so i need another person to open the bonnet.

I've tried adjusting the bracket and using all sorts of configurations of bolts and nuts to sort it but it just won't have it.

Has anyone else got a good solution? Good guide BTW but mine is fubarred now!

107

Omega General Help / Gearbox level/drain plug

« on: 12 November 2010, 14:59:40 »

Hello, can anyone tell me where exactly the level/ drain plug is on the ar35 gearbox? Is it on the drivers side? Thanks!

108

Omega General Help / Different multirams

« on: 14 November 2010, 20:12:46 »

Hello, I'm ust wondering about multirams.

When driving the Elite (auto), the multi ram operation is very pronounced, it's fast, but then when it hits 4100 rpm that's it, it's away, especially from 20-40 mph.

I've noticed though when dricing the MV6 (manual), at the same revs when accelerating hard, there doesn't seem to be so much of a difference. Does anyone know if it is meant to be like this due to gearing etc? I know the autos are faster at ceratin speeds in certain gears due to gearing, could this have anything to do with it?

Thanks

109

Omega General Help / Straight through pipe to replace cat

« on: 14 November 2010, 18:38:41 »

Hello, can anyone see any issues if I get some straight through pipes made to replace the cats? I would replace the cat for the MOT though.

Could the cats degrade due to lack of use? How would I store them? I cannot remember if the cats are on the same section as the downpipe, does anyone know? If they aren't it'd make it so much easier! Thanks

110

Omega General Help / ATF change, do I need sealant aswell?

« on: 11 November 2010, 15:17:21 »

Hello, I'll be doing an ATF change tomorrow, providing the gaskets and filter arrive.

Do I need to use sealant aswell as the gaskets? Thanks!

111

Omega General Help / Is this dx3 oil any good?

« on: 02 November 2010, 21:38:46 »

What does anyone think of this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ATF-DIII-DEXRON-3-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-5-ltr-/250521944613?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a54458225

and this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ATF-Q3-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-Dexron-3-III-4-5Ltr-/250703077978?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5f11625a

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Omega General Help / Gearbox part numbers correct?

« on: 02 November 2010, 21:21:07 »

Hell, I read in a post recently about atf change. Can anyone please confirm if these are correct for a 2000 f/l 3.0 auto? I know it says AR25 for the filter, but I'm assuming these must be the same!

N209 27 01 FILTER, FM 4L30E, AR25, VAUXHALL 44mm @ £21.01
N209 25 02 REAR PAN GASKET, GM 4L30E, VAUXHALL ONLY @ £5.10
N209 25 01 FRONT PAN GASKET, GM 4L30E, BMW, VAUXHALL @ £3.76

Thanks all!

113

Omega General Help / Pothole damage?

« on: 02 November 2010, 19:44:20 »

Hello, I've recently replaced w/bones, d/links, disks/pads, tie-rods, had the tracking done (not near any full geometry places).

Car was driving and braking lovely and straight. I then hit a severe pothole at about 20mph whilst behind a tractor (I didn't see pothole due to mess on road).

Since then it has been pulling to the left, especially under hard breaking (it was the left wheel).

Could this pothole have bent the track rod? I haven't had  a look yet?

Thanks all.

114

Omega General Help / Rubbish washer jets

« on: 24 October 2010, 17:41:03 »

Hello,

my washer reservoir has a small leak, which due to the car being stood for a few days ended up in a completely empty reservoir.

I filled it back up today, and activated the washers. It now takes ages for any fluid to come out, and when it does it's a pathetic little squirt. It was fine before it went empty so I can't imagine it's blocked. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Thanks

115

Omega General Help / steering pulling to the left

« on: 17 October 2010, 16:09:29 »

Hello, in the last 3 months or so i have replaced front discs and pads, w/bones, d/links, tie rods and rear donut bushes. Then I had the tracking done (WIM too far away from me, not gone yet). The car was driving great, in a staright line, no wandering, no pulling on braking.

Anyway while going slow (15-20mph) behind a tractor on country road the front left wheel hit a bad pot hole (couldn't see due to manure everywere). 5 mins later had to brake hard from 50-60 ish to 15 mph due to animal in the road, and the car noticeably pulled to the left, not good.

Ever since I have to correct the car as it aims for the left if you don't adjust the steering wheel, it's not too bad, I can live with it but it's getting on my nerves as it was brilliant before.

Does any one know what the problem is please? I haven't had a look yet.

Also, may be unrelated, but the power steering seems a little heavier which is also a horrible little niggle that's annoying me now. It's got new fluid, but crappy factor stuff. Is this unrelated and should I get some proper VX stuff? Thanks!

116

Omega General Help / Coolant coloured gunk on my oil cooler

« on: 25 September 2010, 21:43:17 »

Hello, after working on my mig a few months back, I noticed a bluey green paste on top of my oil cooler, I had blue/green coolant at the time.

Yesterday, after replacing lower divider, I noticed the gunk is now red (I have changed to red coolant), and is still moist after the car being stood for a few days.

Can anyone tell me what problem i have please? Could it just be the plate on top, and not the actual oil cooler. I haven't got any other symptoms, not losing any coolant.

Thanks all.

117

Omega General Help / Rattling cat converter

« on: 20 September 2010, 20:22:54 »

Hello, my o/s cat converter is rattling. After hunting down and sorting the rest of the noises I am left with this!

Does anyone have any good (cheap) suggestions on how to stop it? I heard someone saying to crush it, but this doesn't sound right!

My car was nice and quiet after i did the o's exhaust manifold gasket, now this presents itself! Also, has anyone, considered it, or actually removed the cats, just replacing them for MOT? What pros and cons would there be? Thanks

118

Omega General Help / Braking, sometimes good, sometimes not.

« on: 20 September 2010, 13:33:27 »

Hello all, after doing quite alot to my 3.0 v6 over last few months. I have noticed that occasionally the brakes don't seem to bite very well.

It's had new discs and pads on the front and new fluid (no air), I tightened up the hand brake shoes and cable yesterday aswell.

I've had a load of vacuum pipes off and replaced some. When I put the plenum back on, I noticed that the brake servo pipe was not as free as it used to be (you couldn't move it round as much). I didn't free it up as it was late and I was tired.

So anyway, very ocassionally when i brake hard, there just doesn't seem to be as much stopping power there. It was quite worrying earlier this morning when I got caught out leaving a roundabout! Just aswell I've got strong thighs!

This happens only rarely though. What would anyone suggest please? Check vac pipes, brake vac pipe and connections in particular? Thanks!

119

Omega General Help / Senator rear brake pads

« on: 17 September 2010, 23:32:44 »

Hello, will the rear brake pads from my old senator 12v fit on my 2000 3.0? Thanks

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Omega General Help / camshaft/crankshaft sensor/dis pack

« on: 16 September 2010, 00:13:57 »

Hello, after reading some of the thread on here, and seeing that some people keep a spare crankshaft sensor in their boot, i have the following questions please:


1. What symptoms would i get from a failing

cam shaft sensor

crank shaft sensor

dis pack

on a 3.0 v6 auto?

Would it blatantly be one fault or do they have common symptoms? Just so i could know what's what and replace at roadside so i don't get stuck. Which would be best to keep as a spare in the boot, what's the best price and place to get them? And can you go pattern with these parts for cheapness? 

I know it's alot, but thanks!