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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking of buying...

« on: 07 September 2006, 10:22:17 »

Have a look at the buying guide here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152602457

Also, post up details of anything you are after and someone here will offer some guidance.

HTH

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Omega General Help / Re: losing lots of water

« on: 03 September 2006, 15:12:24 »

When mine went, it was a total dump of the coolant as soon as I turned the A/C on.

If it is that much coolant loss it should be very easy to rule out.  Remove the wipers and scuttle which will give you a reasonable view of the HBV, turn the Air Con to LO and see if the coolant is coming out of the HBV.

HTH
Merv

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 15 October 2006, 16:47:26 »

All smiles does not begin to describe it !!

The car is running as sweet as a nut!  

Will pop up some pictures when I get a chance.  But what can't wait is saying a massive thanks to Mark DTM, Matchless, TheBoy, Issunaz and Robin Hood.

Mark and Pete worked magic on the car, first turn of the key and the engine fired up.  No EML and once the oil got round the engine is really quiet.

[size=20]THANKS GUYS!  [/size]

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 13 October 2006, 13:43:14 »

That is an astonishingly good job done to those heads!

Merv, just watch Mark and Pete at work, it is a real education to watch 2 experts on a job like this.

Oh, and the engine will sound beautiful when it is done....once it goes past the "guys, that really doesn't sound good!" stage where oil gets to where it should be.

I know!, can't wait to see them in action,  watching the DVD was a real eye-opener, but I'm sure this is going to be amazing.  Just wish I had a fraction of the knowledge and ability :-/

After the noise it was making, even the rattling before the oil gets round is going to sound good to me  

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 12 October 2006, 12:22:02 »

Great, Thanks Mark!

The heads look great!  I better get out and start polishing the car ready for them  

Starting to feel like a kid at christmas at the thought of getting the meega back !

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 12 October 2006, 11:56:29 »

I Started stripping down the cambelt yesterday in between the downpours!

When I did the blow/suck test of the metal air pipe, I received a lungfull of sooty air  

I guess this means that the non return valve is gone.  

Is this repairable or do I need to be getting a replacement?

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 11 October 2006, 09:28:17 »

We have got

• Two re-furbished heads with exhaust manifolds flattened and fitted along with new studs, Vx gaskets, new stem seals, cleaned and re-ground valves plus cleaned lifters.
• Headgasket kit including head bolts and cam cover seals.
• 4 off coolant bridge seals
• 4 off oil cooler banjo seals
• 1 off coolant pipe to block O ring
• 2 coolant pipe to stat housing O rings
• Grey Selaent (oil cooler plate)
• Black sealent (cam covers)
• Green sealent (front cam bearings)
• Grease
• Copper grease
• Oil can
• WD40
• Rust flash
• Solvent cleaner
• Kitchen paper
• Gloves
• Spares (bolts etc)
• Tywraps
• Spare vac pipes
• Cam lock kit
• Torque wrench settings
• 5 litres of Oil (semi synth)
• 5 litres of antifreeze
• Oil filter and sump plug seal (paper element)
• 6 spark plugs

Matchless has the bill(s)

Blimey!   :o  Glad you guys know what you are doing,  the list of bits has lost me  :-[

What time are you planning to start,  I'll make sure the gazebo etc, is ready beforehand, and get the kettle on!  :)

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 10 October 2006, 20:26:50 »

Planning to strip the car down tomorrow so that it is all ready for Saturday assuming all is still go.

Mark, can you let me know what bits you have got and are bringing and PM me a cost for it all so I can get the cash ready.

Now just need to know who is coming along so I can sort out getting the refreshments,  was thinking Bacon butties first thing, then a big pan of Chilli, chicken drumsticks etc for lunch and as much tea/coffee as can be drunk,  let me know if that don't appeal (no problem changing the menu ).

Oh yeah, is carb cleaner called that? or does it have a trade name,  can't seem to find it on any websites, I guess Motorserv will have it, just need to know what it is called  

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 07 October 2006, 09:28:05 »

Belt and tensioners off....back plate has to be removed to do the heads....seal should be fine.

Ok, No problem,  are the bolts on your shopping list, or should I nip out to VX this week and get some replacements?  

Ta
Merv

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 06 October 2006, 16:28:35 »

Merv,

If you can strip down to where you were for cambelt replacement that will save time, also drain radiator and remove water pump again to empty the block, that way we shouldnt have to lie in antifreeze on the day.
Can you provide a power feed for work lights?

Will I need to get a new seal for the pump, or is it likely to be OK (new on a couple of weeks ago).  I'm also guessing I just remove the belt, not the tensioners etc, if so these will need new bolts (according to haynes).

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 06 October 2006, 10:57:16 »

Merv,

If you can strip down to where you were for cambelt replacement that will save time, also drain radiator and remove water pump again to empty the block, that way we shouldnt have to lie in antifreeze on the day.
Can you provide a power feed for work lights?

Ok will do.  Power is no problem, I will make sure that there are at least 2 extension leads to use.

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 06 October 2006, 09:40:48 »

Aiming for around 11:00 if that is ok.  Will ring first.

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 05 October 2006, 21:04:45 »

I'm in Bletchley tomorrow, camlock and 30mm spanner in boot. I'm there from 9am until 4:30 ish, but alas cannot get out. You're welcome to come and pick up at any time, but I may be in a hurry

OK, PM the address and what is likely to be the best time.  Dont need to 30mm spanner, just the kit.

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 05 October 2006, 20:46:32 »

Yup, I'll chuck the kit in car, not sure when I can get up to you (unless you can get down to Bletchley?)

I can get to Bletchley no problem,  just need to know so I make sure I drop the wife at work and keep her car.  If you are in Bletchley tomorrow, I could pop over.  If you are near a Pub all the better [smiley=beer.gif]

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Omega General Help / Re: Oh Bugger - The END?

« on: 05 October 2006, 20:42:04 »

Sounds good!  I will sort out either a Gazebo or lash up a tarp between my house and next doors!