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Omega General Help / colour code

« on: 23 May 2016, 20:22:48 »

Can anyone help me with the location of the colour code.

Is it Z 20M that I found on the black label inside the drivers door.

Thanks

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General Discussion Area / Sutton Coldfield

« on: 07 April 2016, 19:13:54 »

I'm working in Sutton Coldfield and there seems to be alot of Omega's around, I saw one house with two of them on the drive. Anyone on here from Sutton?

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Omega General Help / Winter tyres

« on: 25 November 2015, 16:30:38 »

Hello everyone

A friend has given me some winter tyres.

They are 215 65 16 and I'm currently running 225 55 16 on standard CDX 2002 alloy wheels.

Has anybody tried this size out on an omega, will I get away with running them for the winter? Or will the narrow but deeper tyre be a nightmare drive?
Also would I fit them on the front or the rear? I'm inclined to fit them on the front as braking and steering is more important than a bit of sideways panic on the early morning frosty commute.

Thanks
I would just buy new tyres but I'm skint

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Omega General Help / My engine cut out.

« on: 27 June 2015, 10:57:35 »

Whilst at at some lights today my engine stalled and wouldn't restart straightaway. I managed to move to the side of the road using the starter motor.
I tried battery voltage and all was normal, then I plugged my obd in and it reported no fault codes. Then I waited 10 mins and tried again, it started and drove fine till I got home and then did another short trip and all fine.

Very confused.

Two days ago I was at some lights and the car randomly reved once and went back to odle, this then made the chav in the fiesta think I wanted to race him, Sadly I had a trailer on so didn't oblige though I probably could have beaten him

I think that may be related.

The car will be due its service soon but I'm sure that's not the problem as it's not overdue.

Any thoughts? I was listening under the bonnet after it stalled and could hear a relay clicking near the air intake?

Thanks

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Omega General Help / engine/ gearbox mounts

« on: 02 June 2015, 18:17:55 »

I have some engine movement, so I'm assuming one or more of the mounts have got a little tired.

So my questions are, what's the common mount that goes or do I replace the lot whilst I'm wriggling under the car.

In one of the posts someone mentioned stabilising rams? Does the 2.6 have these fitted.

Is there or does anyone want to make a maintenance guide for the mounts? Or is it that obvious when I'm under the car.

Many thanks

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Omega General Help / confused

« on: 28 May 2015, 20:26:43 »

Right I must admit I've owned my omega for nearly 18 months but I am completely ignorant to the different models available.
My car is a 2002 2.6 v6 saloon CDX. Is this a Mv6??

The reason being is my suspension is tied, it's done 105k miles 30k done this year.
I live in speed bumb hell so stiff suspenshion isn't an option nor is a stupidly low car.
So after reading many posts on here of people saying swap for Mv6 or imerch ect I'm now completely lost.

I know omegas are no sports car and I enjoy the comfy ride when traveling from Bournemouth to Dundee on a regular basis, but I want to eliminate some body roll when I'm covering.

What's my best option on suspension, do I buy stock and hope the body roll I'm experiencing is due to tied parts or do I go for an upgrade and get slightly stiffer or lower parts.

I'm sure this is an age old debate on here but would love some advice please.

I must also say I regularly travel with a lot of weight and fitted spring bosts last year as the back end used to drop alot.

Thanks

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Omega General Help / coolant level

« on: 07 March 2015, 10:31:53 »

My car is telling me that the coolant level is low but it's fine. Is this just a sensor or a sign of something worse?

Also can't seem to find the sensor on euro's website site.

All help is much appreciated.

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Omega General Help / geo settings

« on: 16 February 2015, 21:35:40 »

Hi

I'm just about to get my car geo tracked after replacing just about everything on the front end of the car, track rod, center steering bar, wish bones polly bushed, ball joints, top suspension mounts and anti roll bar bushes polly bush.

So after chatting with Steve in what have you done to ur car thread he suggested I look at an old post of his with his current set up

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So my question is, do I show this photo to my local garage and say I want this or is there a setting that anyone can suggest.

It's for a 2002 2.6 saloon.

Any help would be gratefully

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Omega General Help / vibration under high speed braking.

« on: 02 February 2015, 14:56:27 »

Hi

When braking at over 50mph I get a vibration/wobble through the steering wheel, it can get quite violent.
Also when on full lock there is a noticeable clonk when starting to straighten the wheel.

It's very strange as it doesn't wobble every time I brake and can go days with ourt doing it.
I have changed all the brakes so don't tthink it's a warped disc. Also I have changed wish bones, drop links and removed front brake calipers and applied copper slip to eliminate sticky caliper.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should change next?

Thanks Ady

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Omega General Help / Mv6 suspension

« on: 25 October 2014, 18:37:27 »

Does anybody know the part number for mv6 suspension or a reg of an mv6 I can use to order parts.

Planing on putting Mv6 suspension on a 2002 facelift 2.6 CDX. Is it a straight swap??

Thanks guys

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Omega General Help / Clutch, pros and cons of swapping for a solid fly wheel

« on: 28 September 2014, 21:29:21 »

I've think my clutch is nearly at the end of its life and want to plan for the replacement.

I've found this one on ebay and was wondering what people's thoughts were on it?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/161000540693?nav=SEARCH

Has anyone replaced a dual mass for a solid one before and how did that go?

It's going on a 2.6v6 2002

Don't think my dual mass is going but the thought of it going after doing the clutch would be horrible.

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General Car Chat / How much is my car worth?

« on: 21 September 2014, 20:17:53 »

Hi

I've had my car for a year now and after doing lots of work to it I'm now wondering how much it could be worth.

It a 2002 omega saloon 2.6 v6 CDX it's blue but looks more green

Spec

Air con with sun roof, electric windows, electric and heated mirrors, cruise control, sterio buttons on wheel, cd and tape player, cloth seats, electric rising and heated front seats, ski hatch, exonlights, facelift model, metallic paint.

Work done on car

Exhaust mid rear boxes
Wishbone
Track rod
Cam gasket seals
Cam belt plus pullies
Front and rear brakes including handbrake
Water pump
Full service
Coil packs
Anti roll bars

Engine and hadleing is perfect.

It's got a few minor scratches and a little dent in drivers door but you don't notice it.

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Omega General Help / Water pump

« on: 20 September 2014, 11:14:37 »

Hi

Does anyone know if there is a maintenance guide to do a 2.6v6 water pump. Can't seem to find it.

My main concern is do you need to take cam belt of to change pump??

Thanks

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Omega General Help / Knocking noise

« on: 18 September 2014, 19:31:09 »

I have 2 strange noises from car.

1st one is from the engine, sounds like a bearing or pump failing and increases with engine revs, it's sounds wishy woshey with a knock to it, if that makes sense.

The 2nd knock is every time I go over a bump and sounds like it comes from the front, I've changed wish bones and track rod arms a year ago so don't think it's that plus new brakes, it also intermittently wobbles under heavy braking but don't think it's warped brake disc as it's not constant.

Hope someone has an idea as I'm pulling my hair out now lol.

2002 facelift omega, 2.6 v6 CDX, manual.

Thanks Ady.

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted new front grill

« on: 28 June 2014, 21:37:52 »

Some very charming chav has stolen my vauxhall badge from my front grill

As I now am missing a badge I think I might as well replace the grill for a better looking one.

Does anyone have a better looking one than the standard one I currently have

I don't mind if it's a copy or original part, but if I'm lucky enough to find one I'd like an elite or Irmscher one

Thanks
Ady

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