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Omega General Help / Re: Another oil pressure and lifter/tappets question

« on: 05 September 2012, 17:22:57 »

Usually change oil every 6 months, and have done since car was new - have only done 500 miles since the last change about a month ago, so i'll give it a few more miles before changing again.

It's more of a clattering sound than a "futting or tocking tick"

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Omega General Help / Re: Another oil pressure and lifter/tappets question

« on: 04 September 2012, 08:40:04 »

but by staying open, could this valve be allowing the oil to drain from the lifters?

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Omega General Help / Re: Another oil pressure and lifter/tappets question

« on: 04 September 2012, 00:09:03 »

Already done 1 oil change, along with wynns lifter treatment, and injector cleaner in with the fuel.
the oil pressure light goes out as normal when the engine is started- when either cold or warm.
It's just the noise (and it's cause) which is the problem.
just to satisfy my mechanics curiosity, anyone know where the pressure valve is on this engine?

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Omega General Help / Another oil pressure and lifter/tappets question

« on: 03 September 2012, 17:08:27 »

I have a 2.2 2004 Omega - z22xe to be exact and when the engine is cold, it makes quite a noise, tapping, which i'm assuming is the hydraulic lifters.
after about 10-20 secs this noise stops and the engine runs normally.

I have been told that this is because the oil is draining down away from the top of the engine when it's left for a period of time, which could possibly be caused by the oil pressure relief valve sticking.

Does anyone have any opinions on this theory, and if in agreement, could anyone tell me where this said valve is located and if it's an easy/awkward job to replace.

Many thanks in anticipation

Steve

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Variable Wiper Upgrade

« on: 09 November 2011, 21:28:16 »

No wiring changes for me - just replaced the relay with a VW "99" relay and it works like a dream in my 2.2 CD

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Variable Wiper Upgrade

« on: 09 November 2011, 21:20:16 »

Change the relay - that's what I did :-)

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Snow Mode - Light on dash? Air vent illumination

« on: 22 October 2010, 17:55:50 »

1. As the snow button increases brightness  - which I must say I haven't noticed despite fiddling tonight in dark with engine running - is this due to another bulb being activated or some clever voltage malarkey with a rheostat or similar?

I was led to believe that the snow mode would only  kick in by pressing the button if the temperature dropped to 3 or below, ie when the ice symbol appeared with the temp.

Don't quote me though :-)

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Wiper Delay Function Problem

« on: 06 October 2010, 16:24:01 »

Get one of these off ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/no-99-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-POLO-WIPER-RELAY-357-955-531-/220640021113?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335f2b8a79

worked a treat for me.

Hi UKTigger,

Q: If it worked for you, is your Miggy the Facelift with NO variable resistor [wipe delay adjustment] ?

 

Ding A Ling.

Yes, I have a 2003 2.2 facelift and my partner has a 2004 2.2 facelift, both had intermittant wipe, which was non adjustable.

I replaced the big yellow relay with the VW one on both cars and both are working perfectly. 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Wiper Delay Function Problem

« on: 05 October 2010, 17:52:59 »

Get one of these off ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/no-99-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-POLO-WIPER-RELAY-357-955-531-/220640021113?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335f2b8a79

worked a treat for me.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: facelift saloon: how do you open boot without key

« on: 20 September 2010, 11:02:17 »

My other arf's was registered on 11 03 2004 on an "04" plate  .

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Variable Speed Wipers

« on: 16 September 2010, 16:34:24 »

i would say th "99" VW relay is the best option for ease of fitting.

(got it off ebay for £12.50)

Works a treat for me.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: wiper relay?

« on: 08 September 2010, 14:25:10 »

Done - Thanks for the hint.

However, I don't think "stiff" quite does it justice :-)

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: wiper relay?

« on: 08 September 2010, 13:38:36 »

Probably a silly question, but how do you remove the said tall yellow relay?

is it just a matter or give it a yank, or are there any clips to remove?

Got my 99 relay from ebay for £12.50, so obviously would like to make use of it, but don't want to bugger my electrics in the process :-)

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Failed door lock

« on: 05 May 2009, 10:43:36 »

I had that problem where the locking button wouldn't come up, therefore the door wouldn't unlock.

I got round that by prising up the plastic trim around the button to remove it and sqirting some WD40 down the hole to the solenoid. After about 30 seconds the button came up and the door opened.

Hope this helps.

Steve

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Another Facelift Climate Control Question

« on: 27 April 2009, 08:04:09 »

Thx vey much.
I shall give this a go :-)

Steve