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Omega General Help / P1700, P1701 codes?

« on: 16 September 2010, 11:41:19 »

Finally caught the codes that have been flicking my EML light on:

P1700
P1701

as well as the one for the camshaft sensor which I guess is the main culprit, can't see what these tow mean though? any ideas

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Omega General Help / 2.2 not OBD11 compliant

« on: 14 September 2010, 16:01:56 »

It seems there is some confusion over wether a 2001 2.2 petrol would be OBD11 compliant, anyone got any clue as to this being correct?

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Omega General Help / MIL but no codes?

« on: 15 September 2010, 11:54:27 »

Me again,, thanks to Wellungs advice the Code reader I was struggling with worked but is showing no codes logged or pending codes at all for engine or transmission!

So whats the score with the occasional Mil and SVS light coming on :-/ as said the car drives brilliantly! Only asking as the car will be getting sold on soon.

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Omega General Help / wheel Key FP1734 needed

« on: 14 September 2010, 09:28:51 »

Hi,

My locking nut key has gone missing  and seeing as the wheels are about as desirable( 16" Elite) as a dose of the clap I dont see the point of replacing the locking bolts.

 The Vauxhall code in the box is FP1734 and rather than fork out £35 for a new key I wondered if anyone could check to see if theirs is the same or someone has a collection of these, lol, so I can get the buggers off and put normal bolts on.

Some beer tokens available for anyone who can help!!

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Omega General Help / Code reader req NW

« on: 11 September 2010, 18:48:15 »

As expected my auction purchase 2.2 has an intermitent issue and needs the codes reading, anyone in the north west able to help??

Or reccomend a decent cheapie!!

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Omega General Help / Sloppy steering?

« on: 07 September 2010, 19:07:33 »

Seems to have gone sloppy over the last 1000 miles or so, been through all the old bills and cant see any for replacement wishbones in it's 145,000 mile life so guess they will be the main culprit( Idler was done for the last MOT ).

Will happily replace them myself with Lemforders but where is the cheapest source of these? and is there a guide to doing the wishbones?, had a quick skim but couldn't spot one

   

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Omega General Help / Engine swap help N/W

« on: 18 August 2010, 12:06:50 »

Hi,

As mentioned my cousin John R has suffered a big engine failiure due to oil issues. He has found a decent replacement 2.6 lump and needs to do a swap. Problem is neither he nor myself have tackled an engine change before  or posses a hoist to do it.

Would anyone be willing to take the job on or take the lead with willing and able help, it's in Liverpool with plenty of space i.e. not on a driveway.

Would be grateful for any offers of help or quotes by PM from suitably experienced OOfers to get this minter back on the road.....

Cheers, Jon

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Omega General Help / Barrel buggered/reinstall?

« on: 10 August 2010, 15:16:19 »

Been having problems with the barrel sticking so took it out last night and cleaned it up, despite the brass thingies appearing very worn and loose with the key in I went to refit it this morning but it wouldn't fit all the way in then bugger me the little release clip cracked and fell out.

I have a replacement barrel/key from a scrapper but am wondering if there is a particular technique to reinserting it that I am missing? 

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Omega General Help / Barrel broke num 2, HELP !!

« on: 10 August 2010, 19:18:04 »

Ok so I found my barrel was a bit knackered but went to put it back in this morning only for the little sprund tab to split, got another barrel and key today just tried to fit it and the tw*t has cracked in the same frigging place.

I cant see how this is happening as the steering lock is out of the way and tried the key in every position but it wouldn't go the last bit in.

Anyhow i'm stuffed now unless anyone nearby has a spare or a breaker....anyone???

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Omega General Help / Spring compreesors, screwfix

« on: 05 August 2010, 20:07:26 »

Hi,

Need some spring compressors and saw these which look quite cheap, anyone used them or think they will do the job? Or do you have any other reccomendations?

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/45986/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Coil-Spring-Compressor-Kit

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Omega General Help / Driving with fubar oil cooler

« on: 05 August 2010, 13:10:54 »

If a car has already been driven with a fooked oil cooler, I take it shouldnt be driven like this for much longer?

May need to shift a v6 to get the repair done about 15 miles. Is this likely to wreck summat?

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Omega General Help / Cat

« on: 30 July 2010, 16:49:32 »

Is the saloon cat the same as an estate cat?

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Omega General Help / Cold start woe

« on: 18 July 2010, 08:48:01 »

Car is starting to need a couple of attempts and just about catches.

Same symptoms as when previous crank sensor was on it's way out, changed a few months ago for a gen vx one. Clipped the car with no faults recorded!

Whats the best place to start ahunting for the prob, will be changing the plugs but am curious about the dis pack and the symptoms of that failing?

perhaps a check list of where else to look / check may be useful

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Omega General Help / ATF capacity?

« on: 10 July 2010, 17:15:51 »

Having a wonderful time changing my ATF but only got about 3-4 litres out when dropping the sumps. Was expecting a fair bit more and am wondering if I have missed something?

Fluid was absolutely rank btw

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Omega General Help / Alternator Repair/replace?

« on: 08 July 2010, 14:01:54 »

Thanks to very quick replies it qappears my alternator in on it's way out due to making a horrid whineing dental drill type noise through the stereo!

Can a v6 be Alt be repaired when this starts or its it a straight replacement jobbie?

Anyone know how much for a new one?