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Omega General Help / Re: How Do You Remove Super Glue From Paint Work

« on: 31 July 2007, 09:42:42 »

Found this:-

http://www.tellmehowto.net/howto/remove_superglue_702

....not that I have super glue fixed to my pants!!!! but the site looks interesting. Tell us how you get on with the problem Jim.

DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: broken steering column

« on: 30 July 2007, 18:01:30 »

I think from memory that the cancelling mechanism is behind the steering wheel.

Don't worry too much about the airbag, but follow the proceedure in Haynes carefully.   Getting the wheel off requires a bit of perserverence,  but Haynes covers it pretty well I think.

You'll probably find that the plastic cancelling mechanism has broken - not sure how easily replaceable it is.  Hopefully straightforward with a bit from a scrappy.

...and of course if yours has not got cruise control then you could always think about getting a stalk with it on. Then going the whole hog and up grading.

Then again do not all MV6's have cruise.?

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Omega General Help / Re: broken steering column

« on: 30 July 2007, 13:55:26 »

Hi Guys,

Got a big problem with my steering column.

Last night whilst turning right, i held the indicator stalk up to stop it cancelling. Loud crunch noise, rather then the click i was expecting, and now when moving the wheel i get loud crunch/click noises. To make matters worse this can be felt through the wheel to the point where it actually prevents the wheel being turned, it will turn if i apply more pressure accompanied by yet more crunching. but clearly highly dangerous!

Now. I took of the plastic column housing to have a look which was easy enough, but once removed there is no obvious way of getting in to the indicator mechanism/steering lock etc. both stalks and the accompanying units can presumably be removed, but cant see how without doing more damage.

do i need to take off the wheel? is this easy? (im thinking air bag!)

Help!!  

Thanks all

Rich

....should not need too. Seem to think mine was held on with clips but cannot be certain Memory goes after a certain age.

Good luck, it is a simple enough job.
 8-)
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: damp patch

« on: 28 July 2007, 20:26:08 »

Sorry I have not been around to catch results from your investigation.

Are the rust spots under neath the rubber seal or starting from the roof going to the seal?

 It could be a stone chip that has not been treated.

I know my window screen is bonded into place and the rubber is only a kind of trim that fits into some clips. If you go down If you are going down the route of windscreen replacement you will
have to ask the window screen fitter to wait awhile as the screen is bonded into place. They may not be willing to wait. But you never know until you ask. Once the sealant is on the glass there is only a certain time to fit it.

As Miggy said you could try the leak seal treatment. Could also look at the inner seal around the sun roof. Pleased that the drains are clear.

DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: damp patch

« on: 27 July 2007, 08:26:30 »

Hi lj707,
First of all does your Omega have a sun roof, if so, it is more than likely that the drains from the roof are blocked and need cleaning out. If I remember they run from the front corners of the roof down the window screen frame. Straighten a good old wire coat hanger. Push this down from the top to the bottom of this drain and the crud should then be cleared.

If on the other hand you do not have a sun roof then it is more than likely that the seal around the top of the window screen has gone. You will probably get a better idea by getting some water along the screen seal and checking inside.

If this is the case you can some times get a good seal again by using a reseal product from Halfrauds.

hth.
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: it aint starting.

« on: 27 July 2007, 08:35:40 »

hmm.. the battery, was guilty. today i tried starting it, and it started with 1st try

...was just about to say try the battery as a similar problem was seen on a previous Omega that I had.

Hope it stays fixed mate.
 8-)
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: Loss of oil pressure

« on: 26 July 2007, 08:32:19 »

What model and year Omega are you talking about ?

Where abouts are you?
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 v6 won't idle

« on: 23 July 2007, 11:24:46 »

do you think thats all it is? if so i would be seriously chuffed!

Funnier things have happened, going by the fact it runs, not at the correct speed at the moment, I would hazard at a guess that it is not all that broke. But that is only my opinion while sitting in sun shine in Scotland. Without seeing it for myself that is what I would think. Take the air filter out for the time being though. Try to dry the thing out or better still get another one.

Keeping every thing crossed.
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 v6 won't idle

« on: 23 July 2007, 11:12:18 »

O.K. is it possible for you to run the car for a time until it gets up to normal temperature?

 I am saying this as I think you may still have some areas that have not dried out yet and the heat will help.
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 v6 won't idle

« on: 23 July 2007, 10:53:39 »

First of all you need to check to see if any water got through the air filter into the engine. Was the air filter wet or dry when you took it out?

Next how deep was the puddle, did the water go over the engine and swamp the plugs/leads. You may find that the plugs are still under water if water got in. So dry out using some kitchen paper towel down each of the plug holes. Take off the connectors to the dis pack and check they are dry. Also check and dry the connector to the air intake.

Let us know how you get on.
hth
DaveL

air filter was sodden- doesnt appear to be any water round the plugs

Try taking the various connectors off the dis and air flow meter, dry them out and then,after putting them back on, try to start the motor. Are there any light coming on when you try to start the car?

DaveL

Could be a little water got by the filter. If it has then again try starting without the filter in. When you said that the motor was running with a little throttle, was it smooth or lumpy?
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 v6 won't idle

« on: 23 July 2007, 10:50:32 »

First of all you need to check to see if any water got through the air filter into the engine. Was the air filter wet or dry when you took it out?

Next how deep was the puddle, did the water go over the engine and swamp the plugs/leads. You may find that the plugs are still under water if water got in. So dry out using some kitchen paper towel down each of the plug holes. Take off the connectors to the dis pack and check they are dry. Also check and dry the connector to the air intake.

Let us know how you get on.
hth
DaveL

air filter was sodden- doesnt appear to be any water round the plugs

Try taking the various connectors off the dis and air flow meter, dry them out and then,after putting them back on, try to start the motor. Are there any light coming on when you try to start the car?

DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.5 v6 won't idle

« on: 23 July 2007, 10:44:55 »

First of all you need to check to see if any water got through the air filter into the engine. Was the air filter wet or dry when you took it out?

Next how deep was the puddle, did the water go over the engine and swamp the plugs/leads. You may find that the plugs are still under water if water got in. So dry out using some kitchen paper towel down each of the plug holes. Take off the connectors to the dis pack and check they are dry. Also check and dry the connector to the air intake.

Let us know how you get on.
hth
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: No lights on..is someone home?

« on: 19 July 2007, 09:13:39 »

We are right at the start of another Summers day up here in Scotland, the rain pelting down on the pavements.
But I am not down hearted, fitted replacement alternator and every thing is working. Battery charging at 13.75v with every electrical item switched on in the car.

So who cares what the weather brings I am now going out for a cruse around Fife.

So thanks again every one for the support.
 8-)
DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: No lights on..is someone home?

« on: 18 July 2007, 12:47:43 »

Thanks everyone for your input.  

Removed cream crackered alternator and stripped down using Marks excellent How too. Found that the slip rings were nearly gone. Have tried to get a local auto leccy to repair mine but got all the same response 'can only do an exchange'. Not worth our while to refurbish just send away.

Quoted some fantastic prices locally for another alternator, I have bought complete cars for less.

Investigated what Kevin suggested with a blown fuse. Found that Fuse 15 (20 amp) blown. Contacted local motor factors and managed to get an exchange alt for £70. That is with a full 12 month warranty. So have bitten the bullet and ordered one. Saga looks to its end though. Hope it stops the gremlins that have plagued my motor for the last 2 months.

DaveL

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Omega General Help / Re: No lights on..is someone home?

« on: 17 July 2007, 23:13:20 »

Thanks for that will see if any of the fuses are blown in the morning.  

Will let you all know how I get on.

DaveL