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[Omegatoy]

the box isnt actualy that heavy? i lift mine in and out on me own
never had a problem, worst job is the top nut and bolt on the starter motor!!! bitch to get to to put it back in and do it up,
I use super glue gel and glue the nut to the starter motor in the correct place, then when you under you csn gently put the bolt in and do it up!!

[tidla]

depends how strong you are. soon get tired on your own if it dont go in first time.

(i use this for 4x4 gearboxes)

[Vulpine]

hi
i am typing this from the boot of the omega!
Just bout done all but undo gearbox bolts and clutch pipe:

4) Hydraulics disconnect from the clutch master cylinder on the bulkhead, small bladed screwdriver to pull the small metal retaining clip out but careful you don't lose it! Also a hose clip on the bulkhead holding the pipe firm.

How does one disconnect pipe from this 'hoseclip'?
Don't want to force it and space is tight.

BTW please ask if there are any pics required etc whilst i am under here.

[Welung666]

From the ribbed part go down underneath and feel for the small step in it. Get a finger nail in the step down and pull gently and it'll pop Have you managed to get the small clip out of the master cylinder yet?

[Vulpine]

thanks for that. will do in the morning.
No, can see that small clip. It looks like it will disappear on removal!!!

[Welung666]

thanks for that. will do in the morning.
No, can see that small clip. It looks like it will disappear on removal!!!

Easiest way I've found is to get a sewing needle in a pair of needle nose pliers from the eye end. Heat over a gas ring on the stove and bend it with another pair of pliers to about 30º past 90º so it's sort of 'j' shape. Then magnatise it using an old speaker or magnet. Use the needle nose pliers to hold it and 'hook' the clip out it will also then stick to the inside of your toolbax (assuming it's metal) for then next time you change your clutch (or someone elses)

[Vulpine]

well magnetised a very small screwdriver, got the little out but dropped it. Can't find it!!! Stupid design!!! Stupid me!!!! And yes it has totally disappeared. grrrrrrrrr 

[Psychoca]

well magnetised a very small screwdriver, got the little out but dropped it. Can't find it!!! Stupid design!!! Stupid me!!!! And yes it has totally disappeared. grrrrrrrrr 

Mine pinged away when I was trying to put it back in, but, I iirc the pipe I took mine off was straight across the back of the engine...  I was able to clamp it closed with a length of wire, which has held it suitable since...  It is a clip I know I need to replace at some time though...  From what I can make out though, you will only get a replacement from a scrapyard (my Vx dealer told me they couldn't get me a replacement, although I didn't investigate further at the time)...

[Welung666]

well magnetised a very small screwdriver, got the little out but dropped it. Can't find it!!! Stupid design!!! Stupid me!!!! And yes it has totally disappeared. grrrrrrrrr 

GUTTED!!!  Try one of the breakers cutting up a manual. As Psy says Vx don't do them

[Vulpine]

hi
ok she going back together now
found clip behind heatshield!!! yay
knocking sound was the clutch housing had come apart - pics later. done damage to fly wheel so swapped that too
more laters.....

[Welung666]

Excellent news on the clip

I don't know why but 99% of the clutches I do now are due to the pressure plate dismantling itself! Glad you're beating it

[Vulpine]

All done yay!!

3 good results of todays work:
1) No knocking sounds!!!  but expected
2) Fault code 19 gone!!!  but not expected. Just cleaned all the iron filings of the end of the sensor
3) Really light clutch pedal now. Amazing 

So just the faulty injector to sort out now. see the other thread http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1282420519

BTW the clip is made from 1.2mm wire incase someone needs to make one up in the future. And my crank sensor had 0.42mm air gap.

[Welung666]

All done yay!!

3 good results of todays work:
1) No knocking sounds!!!  but expected
2) Fault code 19 gone!!!  but not expected. Just cleaned all the iron filings of the end of the sensor
3) Really light clutch pedal now. Amazing 

So just the faulty injector to sort out now. see the other thread http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1282420519

BTW the clip is made from 1.2mm wire incase someone needs to make one up in the future. And my crank sensor had 0.42mm air gap.

Brilliant Not so bad a job really was it?

[Vulpine]

Wasnt too bad, the problem i have is that I am too old!!
So here is the cause:

These bits should be one bit!! 

[Welung666]

Yep, all too common now, I've recently weighed 5 or 6 in like that.