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Omega General Help / Re: Omega 3.2 compression issue

« on: 04 May 2016, 01:02:44 »

Results so far are
number 1 cylinder 113 psi,
number 3 cylinder 110,
number 5 cylinder 160 psi.
Cylinder 2 120 psi
Cylinder 4 100 psi
Cylinder 6 190 psi

did you test it when warm?  for the 3.2 the compression should be in the range 161-202 psi.  If cold probably take off 15psi maybe more so that's 146-187.   max 15psi difference between cylinders.  harris can tell you all night about wet leaks and where they come from but your figures, coolant loss and the persistent mayo look like a leaking head gasket even though such a thing 'never happens on v6s' .  could be something else but those are not good figures. what mileage is it?

Bit of an understatement there - those figures are crap.  At best you have failed head gaskets (both banks), or all/any of the other culprits eg broken/worn piston rings, knackered valves, worn/damaged bores etc, on both banks.  Despite relatively "low" mileage, fraid its nackered.

Best suggestion is to bin it and fit a replacement engine.

152

Omega Gallery / Re: My Ride 2.6 CDX

« on: 30 April 2016, 16:59:27 »

Now the new rad is on and water tight thought it be best to clean it . This spray on detailing stuff is excellent for showroom shine 

 

They dont show up brake dust in this colour 

Which one did you use mate?

153

Omega General Help / Re: Estate vs Saloon

« on: 28 April 2016, 00:24:24 »

Estate vs Saloon - very much personal choice.

Had both, as said "Omega Estates are amazing load carriers"

154

Omega General Help / Re: Omega 2.5 timing belt kits

« on: 28 April 2016, 00:19:21 »

Woops, omitted reference.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321867353561?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That's about what you pay at a local motor-factor   is it me nickw

No Trev, I ask myself is sometimes, it worth giving advice?

155

Omega General Help / Re: Omega 2.5 timing belt kits

« on: 27 April 2016, 17:45:00 »

No probs - save you a wasted 20 mile journey

You're better off buying either a GM kit, or a Contitech/Gates/SKF via a factor or online, than looking for a real cheapo on ebay.

156

Omega General Help / Re: Omega 2.5 timing belt kits

« on: 27 April 2016, 17:26:47 »

I wonder why they advertised that as fitting an Omega 2.5?

Will it fit a 2.2? Jonny's 2.2 is due a cambelt change.
Returning to e-bay Vehicle Parts I found redlinecarparts offering an Omega 2.5 tining kit at £26.50. Man says it will fit my car. Furthermore he is in Somerset, in fact in Cheddar, 10 miles away. I might fit it this weekend yet.

Don't think thats a complete kit - check their web site!!  Belts on their own are around that price, kits are around £150.

157

Omega General Help / Re: What Price a mint Elite ?

« on: 25 April 2016, 16:35:12 »

This looks a good'un
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Vauxhall-Omega-3-2-Elite-V6-24v-Very-rare-specification-Lovely-car-/131789843469?hash=item1eaf496c0d:g:QeYAAOSwubRXGoKb

John.

Not sure a heated windscreen ever fitted to an Omega - but could well be proved wrong

158

Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 Cam cover gaskets

« on: 25 April 2016, 16:28:03 »

If it helps I've used a gasket set bought for a 2.5V6 on a 2.6V6 without any problems.

159

Omega Gallery / Re: My black 2.6 CDX

« on: 25 April 2016, 16:26:06 »

This is now up for sale, but I don't have nearly enough posts to put up a thread on here, so not sure on the etiquette with that...

Not etiquette, against the rules 

160

General Discussion Area / Re: Classic Cars (Which is your Favourite)

« on: 25 April 2016, 16:16:37 »

Always hankered after a TR6 and a V8 Esprit

Here's my '69 TR6, which I ran as my daily driver very early 70s - two kids forced sale unfortunately - replaced by 3Lit Mk1 Granada Ghia.  You can just see the kids seats which were bolted in the back.

161

Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Newbie

« on: 24 April 2016, 19:59:51 »

Welome to OOF 

And you also Chippy193

162

General Car Chat / Re: Got me a big old cat to play with

« on: 24 April 2016, 19:55:00 »

Probably brought a heep of trouble here . . .but you never know 

Got hold of a fair condition   2001  4.0  Jaguar Sovereign  for peanuts .  MOT until December . . no previous problems on the MOT history, only silly previous

advisories like  tyres, wipers , number plate light etc.   Autobox all seems good ,big problem with these I think.  same owner last 12 years ( he's just brought a

newer one    Has reams of history from his ownership. Would not let it go in part ex as offer was insulting he said.   EML is on with a small intermittant misfire

Biggest problem  ?   how am I going to hide this on the drive  without SWMBO seeing it   

Let you know more when it comes home next Saturday  . . .if I'm alive to tell   

Hi Al - glad to see you're coming to your senses at last!!      You know it makes sense.  Hope it goes ok for you

163

General Discussion Area / Re: These are good - Screwdriver bits, torx etc.

« on: 21 April 2016, 03:04:24 »

Likewise, but got mine a few years back.  Well used now (well some of the bits, not all), and still ok.  Think I paid around £2 for my set.

164

General Car Chat / Re: PCP finance on a new car.

« on: 21 April 2016, 03:01:06 »

Cash every time - if you can't afford it, don't buy it 

165

General Car Chat / Re: MOT Madness

« on: 21 April 2016, 02:57:15 »

Knowing what my two sold for yous have alot to learn about Omega retail prices

For sale 54 3.2 manual Ex plod Estate with Extras.

£1600.00 ovno as is

Then £1,500 ono...

Then Open to offers over £1000...


And sold for £770 on ebay incl the "police" bits

So I'm not so far off on Omega retail prices 

And as for your "practising Onanist" comment, suggest you look closer to home - I live with my partner, not my mother, and despite my advancing years, she and I have no problems in that area.  My eyesight is good, but suggest you may be in need of an eye test!!!