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Omega General Help / Re: Down pipe misthread

« on: 15 March 2011, 20:11:38 »

The thread size is M10 X 1.5.
Get a die nut this size thread it onto the stud and tighten it up hard. Then get an M10 Binx nut, which is basicaly an aircraft grade locking nut and tighten this up as hard as you dare against the die nut.
Both these nuts are readily available from your local engineers merchants

EDIT, I have just had a look at a spare manifold in the garage and there isnt enough space between the stud and the downpipe to allow a die nut and socket to clear, as they are considerably larger than a standard M10 nut.
Instead you could try cutting through one side of a standard nut, fitting it into a socket and threading that on to the stud to try and clean up the thread.

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Omega General Help / Re: Engine fail ??? please advise

« on: 06 March 2011, 22:42:19 »

I wouldnt have thought it was possible to just remove a bolt to expose the belt without riving and distorting the cover considerably

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2 tyres

« on: 15 February 2011, 20:01:17 »

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Kumho KU31's would get my vote for a well priced tyre.

Me too

Me too,theres no need to buy anything else

unless you've got too much money and need to get rid of some

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Omega General Help / Re: Dodgey Bolt discovered during cambelt change

« on: 06 March 2011, 18:48:01 »

I think I would have put a drop of locktite on that just in case

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Omega General Help / Re: Hairy Exhaust

« on: 04 March 2011, 18:25:35 »

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Cheers Entwood,
A timely peice of advice. I have ordered a full CATs back system from Eternal, and my man is going to fit it, hopefully next week.

Are you going to ask for your beer back

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Omega General Help / Re: no spark 3 and 4 suddenly

« on: 04 March 2011, 19:42:30 »

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its trhe rectangle plug and part number 0221503002 will try that link ans see if i can get one form him darth, thanks

I have a good bosch rectangle plug one here if you want it,
£15 + post

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Omega General Help / Re: a list of hopefully simple things i want to do....

« on: 01 March 2011, 20:20:56 »

Your car looks nice , but I love your hexagonal paving with the holes to let grass grow through

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Omega General Help / Re: Rear Springs

« on: 20 February 2011, 09:36:25 »

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Remember reading somebody just jacked one side..removed bottom shocker bolt and then "wedged a bar under trailling arm to create gap to remove and then replace spring".Think they also needed somebody to stand!!!on the bar to apply extra force.

Not the way I intend doing it as it sounds fraut with potential issues let alone saftey .

My concern was the ammount of lifting and supporting bits required if the entire rear was lifted..can see how this would not apply with a garage poster ramp.

I wouldnt worry about using a bar, it is common practice when working on suspension systems.
But if you dont like the idea, another member suggested that if you use a spring compressor you needn't bother with the bar.

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Omega General Help / Re: Rear Springs

« on: 20 February 2011, 09:01:40 »

Someone suggested a different method on here recently, that didnt involve dropping the diff. Im fairly sure you can raise one side at a time if you do it as was suggested.

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Omega General Help / Re: Will this fit my '97 omega estate?

« on: 26 February 2011, 19:55:34 »

Yes re -read the ad, it wont fit, so no need to worry about it looking like you have chopped up a fireguard and stuck it where the grill should be

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Omega General Help / Re: Will this fit my '97 omega estate?

« on: 26 February 2011, 19:51:22 »

It will fit but look shit

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Omega General Help / Re: Paper element/spin-on oil filters

« on: 26 February 2011, 19:49:29 »

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the issue, as far as Im aware is the 'old' style has less surface area, so can therefore support longer oil change intervals.
So providing you keep yours well below the VX intervals, then you have no problem, just easier, cheaper oil changes

How can a filter with less surface area support longer oil change intervals?

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Omega General Help / Re: MOT fail emissions update

« on: 24 February 2011, 20:31:16 »

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Replacing parts on a hunch will only cost money, and wont resolve the issue.

It will eventually, and he might get lucky and replace the right part first time

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Omega General Help / Re: First day of usage. First breakdown

« on: 22 February 2011, 21:39:20 »

It dosent sound healthy to me :-?

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Omega General Help / Re: newbie questions

« on: 22 February 2011, 22:16:03 »

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The car will sup fuel like theres no tomorrow fill it up and dont let it get less than a quarter full. if youre the type who puts a fiver in every now and again, forget it and buy a diesel fiesta
Why?

I always play the how-low-will-it-go game
So do I I only advised the OP to keep a quarter tank as he 'keeps nearly running out' and he is obviously not as relaxed about it as you and I
I'm not always relaxed - I have known to be 'fully clenched' when playing that game
I know that feeling well, but its worth it when you roll on to the forecourt on fumes, stick another fiver in and drive away safe in the knowledge that you dont have to fill up for another 14 miles
Miss Daisy!
I tend to drive like that when theres only a fiver in

Fill the bugger to the top!!

It'll only be around £80!!!!!