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Omega General Help / Creaking....

« on: 16 April 2016, 15:42:05 »

Hi all

My 2.6 2001 Elite Estate creaks like heck every time I go over speed humps, etc. I know the back shock absorbers are supposed to be self levelers, but they are non levelling on there. It creaks at the front too. Is it the shock absorbers or would it be the springs. There can't be a major problem as it passed the MOT with flying colours, and was doing it before.
IMO, it drives ok, using it regularly, its just over humps and bumps
Opinions appreciated

107

General Discussion Area / Money does strange things....

« on: 12 April 2016, 22:59:12 »

You may (or may not) remember me posting quite a while back, that swmbo's cousin died intestate, and swmbo stood to get quite a tidy sum from the estate.
If you remember, although there was no will, he did leave a 'Wish List'. However, as unsigned and undated, this was not a legal document.
Swmbo was named on the wish list, as were 5 other cousins/friends. Also four charities, including Cancer Research.
So....the inheritance is split between all cousins (10). Due to deaths, some of the cousins offspring will receive equal shares of what their dead parent would have received.
This next bit is the bit that gets right up my craw. The solicitor dealing with the case, sent a copy of the 'Wish List' and a letter asking if we would like to follow his wishes and donate some money back to his named charities.
I won't bore you with the legalities of how this is done to reclaim monies from HMRC paid as inheritance tax, But basically, we have received a document to sign, that shows all the beneficiaries, and what they have donated.
All those on the original wish list have all donated monies back, from between £1000 and £8000.
Those who will inherit by default, and did not even know of his existence, ie, children of deceased parents have donated........up to £100, some nothing at all.
Sorry to burden you with this, I need to get my feelings of anger off my chest, as we are talking large five figure sums being paid to each of these tight bastids !!!!!!!!
I am ashamed to be closely related to some (who are already rolling in it)

Rant over

108

General Discussion Area / Busy day planned !

« on: 29 March 2016, 10:27:12 »

Today is our 47th wedding anniversary. I have an exciting day planned. If it stays fine, we shall be on Weymouth beach playing sandcastles, then....the climax of the afternoon...we are going to Cineworld to see...Kung Fu Panda 3. ( We have our 6 yr old Grandaughter staying with us until Thursday )
I am welled up with excitement...not!!!
However, at 6pm we have friends coming to our caravan to babysit, whilst we go to the local pub, The Silent Woman, and have a couple of pints of Stowford Press, and a Fillet Steak. That I am looking forward to

109

General Car Chat / Nice 3.2 Estate Facebook

« on: 27 March 2016, 15:18:54 »

Nice 3.2 Irmscher Estate just flagged up on Vauxhall and Opel Omega appreciation Society on Facebook, seems £1600 will get her.
Does look and read as a really good car

110

Omega Gallery / Scrubbed up

« on: 23 March 2016, 16:30:58 »

Scrubbed up the old gal today. Thought it deserved it. After two weeks in Dorset, it will be back to square one
Looks nice now, though, to impress the locals when we get there.....

111

General Discussion Area / Timber question

« on: 16 March 2016, 14:54:45 »

If you buy treated timber, how far into the wood does the treatment penetrate.
I have bought Wickes 4x4 fence posts, gravel boards, arris rails and featheredge boards. They have to be cut down, so have exposed edges. Will the weather get in where timber has been cut. In the case of the posts, is it best to put cut end in the ground or the non cut end. Same with feather edge, cut end against the gravel board, or the other way up.
TIA 

112

General Car Chat / Number two through !!

« on: 14 March 2016, 19:40:11 »

Happy days.....that's Omega number two through the MOT, no advisories.
One more to go but that is not until April.

Look after the car, and it will look after you

113

Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / High Wycombe May Day 2016

« on: 09 March 2016, 16:02:56 »

Hi all

The High Wycombe May Day meet will take place on Monday May 2nd Bank Holiday.

The venue is as usual... Community Centre, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP15 7UB

Usual format...there will be hot and cold rolls, salads rolls, etc. Tea and coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer lager etc.
chocolate, crisps, etc. Charges for food and tea and coffee, by donation. Bar prices for soft and alcoholic drinks.
Usual use of the lounge, etc.
Everybody welcome......even if you no longer have an Omega, but you will be screened off
Hopefully one or two Tech 2's will be available. Work can be carried out, but no oil spills, please. Probably be ramps, trolley jacks, axle stands sockets, spanners, etc, available as usual. And a wealth of knowledge !
Now pray for fine weather, although if it is wet, seating inside for chatting
Watch this space for any further updates.

114

General Car Chat / Another pass

« on: 08 March 2016, 19:54:45 »

Well, that's the gold estate passed its MOT, no advisories.
Just had the tax through...£290 What happens if I tax it today online and idiot features puts the price up next week in his budget. Will I get a bill for more money
Green saloon goes in for MOT Monday or Tuesday next week. Then the blue estate next month

115

General Discussion Area / Wriggle and squirm...

« on: 08 March 2016, 16:30:42 »

I don't know if any of you have listened to this recording of Nick Ferrari interviewing Peter Blake from Transport for London. Its about the regulation of cabs cock up, you will get the gist.....
There is more wriggling and squirming from Mr Blake than you will find in a nest of 1000 snakes.....

https://audioboom.com/boos/4255449-nick-ferrari-s-interview-with-peter-blake-director-of-service-operations-at-tfl

116

General Discussion Area / Watch what you write..lol

« on: 27 February 2016, 10:23:25 »

If this is true, it shows how you can get into trouble with social media...

http://news.sky.com/story/1649344/brothers-jailed-for-mocking-judge-on-facebook

117

Omega General Help / Fault codes..

« on: 24 February 2016, 16:34:03 »

Hi all, swmbo just come back and said the  car... 2.6 auto saloon.. not running right, and the spanner light was on, so came home slow. Said gears did not seem right. Also the other day, she said, the gear lever 'jumped'. I took it out, no light, and all seems well.
Done pedal trick and got 1 7 10 10 which collates to.. P1700 Service Vehicle Soon Request from Transmission Control Module.
  Please tell me that means it only needs oil !!!!

Just out of interest, I also did the other 2.6 auto, and got 10 1 3 5 (P0135) and also 10 1 5 5 (P0155).
I have checked the lists, but do not understand the diagnosis. The car seems to run well. Could someone put those two results into plain English for me. Would be much appreciated. Sorry to be a PIA

118

General Discussion Area / Back to childhood...

« on: 20 February 2016, 12:03:26 »

A friend has given us a scalextric set, A Formula 0ne X3. Said I would use it for when the grandchildren visited. It a fair sized track with crossovers and bridge. Unfortunately, the nosecone of the red car is missing. I obtained a cheap car from the net, a Bentley Continental. Goes like the clappers. Grandson came over and brought his Escort Mexico, and a gold and black Lancia that I bought him last year.
Basically, having never had a Scalextric...boyhood has kicked in. Seriously thinking of getting more track and scenery bits and making it 'more regular'

119

Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted..Cruise Control Stalk

« on: 13 February 2016, 17:53:19 »

I need a cruise control stalk please. It is to update a 2003, 2.6 CD. I am assuming this can be done, with Tech 2 programming after.

120

Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted..Expansion tank

« on: 28 January 2016, 17:02:14 »

I need a new expansion tank. Does not have to be brilliant white, but so I can at least see the water levels through it. with a working sensor.
Cheers