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General Discussion Area / Re: What has P*ssed you off today?
« on: 08 February 2024, 21:56:47 »
Have had my 3rd temp filling in the same tooth in one day, dentists are added to the list of people who have pissed me off today.  That's the 5th or 6th temp filling in that tooth since October when the 40+ year old one fell out.

You've clearly not been getting enough fluoride, but don't worry, the government is here to help you. ;) :o

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13059969/Millions-fluoride-added-tap-water-biggest-expansion-controversial-scheme-1980s.html

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General Car Chat / Re: New EU directive – no old car repairs?
« on: 08 February 2024, 16:49:28 »
Personally I have no interest in listening or watching any of this nonsense put forward by these idiots.

Yes, just sit back and wait for the sh*t to happen.  ::) ::)

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General Car Chat / New EU directive – no old car repairs?
« on: 08 February 2024, 13:18:43 »
Geoff Buys Cars reveals more WEF shenanigans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2LIe1a6U50&t=360s

Goodbye to the classic car market?

When will people wake up, FFS?  >:( >:(

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General Discussion Area / Re: Carlson Putin interview
« on: 08 February 2024, 09:46:28 »
Tonight at 11:00pm.

Will definitely watch.  :y

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General Discussion Area / Re: Not a surprise...
« on: 31 January 2024, 13:09:51 »

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General Discussion Area / Re: Not a surprise...
« on: 31 January 2024, 13:07:50 »
Another person who has no idea what they are talking about  ;D ...........more brake dust from an EV..........much less is the answer as they rarely ever use the brakes

"Yes, EVs don't use their friction brakes as much as internal combustion cars. That's thanks to regenerative braking. But as a 2020 paper rounding up previous research suggested, that might not be enough to offset the higher weight of EV battery packs.

The European Commission (the EU's governing body) announced its intention to regulate brake dust in a 2021 policy plan, saying it would address particulate emissions "from both conventional and electric vehicles alike."


Source: [url][https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135980_evs-emit-more-brake-dust-which-the-eu-is-stepping-up-to-regulate/url]

Either way, that is not the really important thrust of his video.

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General Discussion Area / Not a surprise...
« on: 31 January 2024, 12:10:56 »

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General Discussion Area / Re: New car technology .
« on: 29 January 2024, 11:30:12 »
OK you guys. You may not believe this and many of you will fall over laughing, but I have a VAUXHALL OMEGA:D

It's fast, comfortable and has enough driver aids, like mirrors, switches and analogue dials, to make driving a breeze.  :y

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General Discussion Area / January 6th pipe bomb questions
« on: 19 January 2024, 18:58:58 »
Absolutely fascinating. I'm beginning to think the US is thoroughly bent at the top.

This is not the full video (only available at Tucker's site), but is very revealing. :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-jbrLo81Bs

 

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Omega General Help / Re: Suspension issue?
« on: 30 December 2023, 14:23:54 »

Just throw the poly bushes in without removing the wishbones and save up/collect parts to rebuild the suspension front to back.

I know I keep banging on about the suspension, but I know from bitter experience just how few miles it takes to destroy brand new tyres. And it's alot less than a thousand  :-X


That's my plan!  :y

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Omega General Help / Re: Suspension issue?
« on: 30 December 2023, 12:34:53 »
And get them to set the geometry to WIM settings rather than standard Vauxhall settings.

Used to get Tony at WIM to do the settings. Is he still there?

Tony passed away about 18 months ago, WIM taken over by protyre and no longer has a reputation that makes you want to visit.  I beleive one of those he trained is bookable not far away from there, can find the details easily enough if you want.

Thanks, Jimbob.  :y

I'm hoping that someone on here can get hold of Tony's settings for the Omega.

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Omega General Help / Re: Suspension issue?
« on: 30 December 2023, 12:32:59 »
Camber bolt part numbers...

M12 bolt is 11096171 M12 x 1.5 x 55
M12 nut is 11094488

M14 bolt is 11090822 M14 x 1.75 x 56
M14 nut is 11094506

Ball joint 90512982


Cheers, DG. I was able to get hold of some hen's teeth, but those bolts are proving a tad more elusive. ;D 

I think I'll leave the camber for now. ;)

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Omega General Help / Re: Suspension issue?
« on: 29 December 2023, 20:33:07 »
Pretty sure Tony at WIM died not too long ago.

Rear tie rods are often badly seized unless they have been adjusted in the recent past. I had to replace both mine before I could get the geometry set.
WIM figures should be on here somewhere. If not, I have them written down somewhere and could hopefully dig them out.

That would be much appreciated, Albs.

Such a shame about Tony. Great chap.

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Omega General Help / Re: Suspension issue?
« on: 29 December 2023, 17:05:42 »
Going to show my ignorance here (as per usual).

IF it is the wishbone bushes that are gone (agree with TB's post, but my money is on this) are you saying that the existing bushes should be replaced with poly bushes, i.e. keep the old wishbones? Do they just hammer in, or is a special tool required? Is it worth getting the anti-roll bar bushes done too at the same time?

TIA


The easiest way to remove the bushes is with a tool. It's not the only way, as most people who have done this job don't have one.


The usual method is to butcher the outer edge of the rubber so the central sleeve falls out - this can be done with hacksaw blades, multitools, drilling around the edge(by far the least frustrating way) or whatever else you can think of. Having burnt a couple of suspension bushes out, I really wouldn't recommend it - they're not easy to set alight(a common propane burner won't do it), smell awful for ages, and the ashes are filthy. Once most of the rubber is out of the way, you need to cut a slit in the outer metal sleeve that is still in the wishbone. This is a simple hacksaw job. Then you collapse the sleeve with a hammer and drift so that the remains fall out.


The poly bushes are a different design, and are fitted by hand.


I do have a tool for both wishbone bushes, and will happily do it for you if you bring the bits(or the car!) to me in Chatham. There's no way I'd do this on the car.


Like this:




I would suggest that anyone who needs camber bolts to adjust the camber can't be trusted to do the job properly. They work well when pivoting around a fixed point, which isn't the case on the Omega.

Cheers, Nick. Useful info.  :y

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Omega General Help / Re: Suspension issue?
« on: 29 December 2023, 17:03:37 »
Incidentally, for those that aren't aware...

The wishbones aren't sided. Position is dictated by which way up the ball joint is fitted.

On a table with the horizontal bush pointing away from you and the vertical bush nearest you and to the right, balljoint up is left and down is right. Three rivets to drill/cut/grind and the ball joint can simply be slid out, turned over and refitted.  Replacement ball joints come with three appropriate bolts. Easier than Lego.

Cheers, Doc.

I've ordered a new OSF wishbone so, along with my mint NSF in the shed, they will both get done. Pretty sure my droplinks were done November 22. May leave the camber for now, but the right bolts are Monroe MC212 — a bit pricey...and out of stock!

[urlhttps://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/camber-correction-screw-15144/vauxhall/omega/omega-b/15327-2-6-v6][/url]

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