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Omega General Help / Re: sparkplugs

« on: 05 September 2012, 19:06:29 »

can anyone tell me which sparkplugs to use on my 2000 2.5 v6 to increase power and speed

thanks
pug

Fairy dust.

Whatever bullshit you may have read, bugger difference will a magic-sooper-dooper-just-released-nobody-knows-about-it-yet-iridium-go-faster-stripe-stripe plug make.

You will only notice an improvement if your old plugs are past their best.

GM's own twins is what I use, as they are around £3 each from the dealer if you have Tradeclub access. I change them every 20-30k, and I use LPG (LPG requires a stronger spark than petrol)

pml 

Yup made me chuckle as well .... got to get some of those plugs 

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Omega General Help / Re: Starting Issues

« on: 05 September 2012, 18:59:08 »

Car and Spanner light flashing is the imobiliser ... strange the chip is in place though ... are there any codes stored or is the car and spanner light on permenantly or flashing on starting ?

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Omega General Help / Re: Oil Leak advice

« on: 05 September 2012, 15:42:16 »

Theres something quite pleasing about fumbling around in a dark area to find a hole but worrying if theres something leaking from it covering the fingers 

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Omega General Help / Re: Oil Leak advice

« on: 05 September 2012, 13:51:32 »

There is a small cut out on the back of the cam cover on the passenger side .... if you put a finger or two under the coil pack plug and slightly to the right youll feel it.
I had the same and couldnt figure out where it was from. Mine was leaking from there running down onto gearbox at passenger side .
I believe its to let excess oil drain out if the cam cover gaskets gone and filling the plug wells.
It became clear to me when i had mine off to do the cam cover what the little notch out was for .
I'll try and get a picture of mine if i can get the camera down .

Edit ... Ive put a more accurate location of the cut out ... couldnt get the camera to picture it.

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Omega General Help / Re: Cycle Carrier for F/L Saloon ?

« on: 03 September 2012, 20:32:12 »

Thanks all ... i never noticed Tunnies thread 
Think the roof method may be the way ahead 

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Omega General Help / Re: Cycle Carrier for F/L Saloon ?

« on: 03 September 2012, 11:37:04 »

No many cyclists on here then 
Was just incase anyone had had a good cycle carrier and had any recommendations.
I see there are a few that go on a tow bar so maybe I'll have to fit one of these 

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Omega General Help / Cycle Carrier for F/L Saloon ?

« on: 02 September 2012, 21:44:52 »

Hi peoples
So as above now that me and swtsmbo have the cycling bug can anyone recommend a good carrier for 2 bikes .
Mine was a tad expensive so preferably something that isnt going to scratch my new Boardman baby 

TIA

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General Discussion Area / Re: Jets in Wales - NB. ''LARGE FILES''

« on: 01 September 2012, 20:50:31 »

Stunning pictures 

I see these Typhoon's in the flesh every day at work.
But the F15 considering its age is still a beautifull aircraft 

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Omega General Help / Re: engine management light

« on: 01 September 2012, 15:52:41 »

The "Engine" looking light is for emissions .
The "Car and Spanner" light is for engine or gearbox electronics or if its flashing its for the immobiliser.
You need to get the codes read properly to find out whats going on as it not happy electronically and emission wise 

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Omega General Help / Re: Fitting Prodrive spoiler

« on: 30 August 2012, 17:24:08 »

Any tips on how to do this, just bought one of of ebay (maybe someone on here?), and I was wondering what to use to stick it to the boot.

Here's how i attatched mine using the mentioned Sikaflex and tape and eventually straps / string to hold it in place till set .

Mmmm my pics have gone .... stupid photobucket 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Any keen cyclists out there?

« on: 29 August 2012, 12:08:01 »

Very nice, I almost went road with an Allez Sport Road. But my cycle commute takes in some rough parts, I cut across parks. Also do a lot of the Thames Path if cycling to Kingston, it's no place for a road bike 

I contemplated the Specialized Allez Sport myself but every review i read about the Boardman just couldnt praise it high enough .
Plus the deals you can get on Halfords convinced me.
Halfords is nice and close and anything goes wrong it goes back easily 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Any keen cyclists out there?

« on: 29 August 2012, 11:54:43 »

Im a bit late for this party but I'm trying to get back into cycling after lots of years of fags kebabs and beer 
Just been out for my first ride on this puppy i bought yesterday. Only done 5 miles but dont want to get too sore too quickly and sicken myself 
Was working last night so didnt have time yesterday . Need to get myself some of the padded shorts though 
Still got some adjusting to do like the seat , i think needs up and slightly further back for me and possibly handle bars down slightly.
Nice and comfortable though . Think i could get back into this quite quickly .
Better go clean it all now 

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Omega General Help / Re: Fitting Prodrive spoiler

« on: 26 August 2012, 23:29:09 »

Are they easy to line up?

Mine appeared to be slightly twisted as it had been lying about with things on top of it but yes its just straight forward line up ..... i ran a bead of Sikaflex all round the spoiler , positioned it and taped up to keep it still ... I had to use string / cord on the ends to keep them in as the tape wasnt strong enough .
Also remember once your happy with the position to wipe off any excess Sikaflex straight away cause once dried i believe its a nightmare to remove .

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Omega General Help / Re: Fitting Prodrive spoiler

« on: 26 August 2012, 23:20:06 »

Any tips on how to do this, just bought one of of ebay (maybe someone on here?), and I was wondering what to use to stick it to the boot.

Here's how i attatched mine using the mentioned Sikaflex and tape and eventually straps / string to hold it in place till set .

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General Discussion Area / Re: Garages and Locking Wheel Nuts

« on: 25 August 2012, 19:35:35 »

Or don't use locking wheelnuts (change them when you get home if you really think anyone wants your Omega wheels )

I was just looking online for some standard normal wheel bolts and getting rid of the locking bolts.
As you say no one will want these wheels but still doesnt solve the issue of getting them loose to get rid of them .
Im sure the fronts will be stupidly tight as well.

As for garages , sometimes there is no choice unfortunatly.
Im not as confident as some at doing jobs  .... I've had a timing belt kit in the boot for 3 months now but can't summon up the courage to attempt it for fear of disaster and been stuck without a car 

Have you not still got the original four spare in the locking kit box. 
As said, you could always swap them back when you get back from the garage. I've got one of those extending socket bars and that makes life a bit easier. 

No i was never given any spare bolts with the car ....I had an extending bar on it as well as a long bar and the thing wouldnt budge ... two of us had a go but no joy .