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Omega General Help / Replacing rear springs on estate .
« on: 20 April 2008, 09:45:28 »
I'm about to change the rear springs on my facelift estate . Is the Haynes manual the best and only way to go about it or is there any other short cuts or tips from you guys who have done it.
Thanks
Don

152
Omega General Help / Silver wheel paint.
« on: 04 April 2008, 15:41:40 »
Has anybody got the paint code for the silver paint used on Vauxhall alloys. I've just got a set of 17"Elite wheels and there is only one small area that needs a light repair .This could easily be done with an aerosol some 1500/2000 grit prod. paper and some some lacquer.
Don

153
Omega General Help / Urgent Part No. for Expansion Tank
« on: 03 April 2008, 20:26:03 »
Can anyone with TIS get me the part no. for the expansion tank. The number I've been given is 1304203 but I'm not too sure if this includes the low level sensor. My dealer will order tomorrow but if it's wrong they will insist that I pay irrespective because it's a special order.
Thanks
Don

154
Omega General Help / Coolent level sensor
« on: 02 April 2008, 23:56:02 »
"Coolent level" has come up on my display today although level OK and steady. My main dealer says that the sensor on the base of the expansion tank cannot be renewed and the whole tank has to be replaced quoting some ludicrous price off the top of his head.
Is this so ?
Should be able to check out the sensor tomorrow evening .
Don

155
Omega General Help / Elite wheels centre cap
« on: 25 March 2008, 13:27:56 »
Can anybody give me the part no. for the centre caps fitted to early facelift Elite wheels as per photo below.
I need to order 4 but as Vauxhalls were never sold over here  in Ireland I have a feeling the only the Opel version will be available.
It would make it so easier if I could give them a part no. up front.
Thanks
Don


156
Omega General Help / Rear centre seat belt
« on: 26 March 2008, 12:38:24 »
I've been trying to get a rear centre seat belt for my estate to get it through its NCT ( MOT) over here. I'm just going to fit a lap belt temporarily to get it through but the hunt goes on as I want to keep the spec. correct. I've looked at photos of the saloons on 'trader but cannot see the top of the seat on any of the photos to see if the belt passes down through the rear parcel shelf or is, as I hope, situated inside the rear seat frame as per the estate . Can anybody help me in identifying the position of the seat belt reel on a facelift saloon ? Inside the seat carcase or down on the boot floor area.
Don " I'm the ooonleee Omega owner in the villaaaage " :y

157
Omega General Help / Metal relief on floor.
« on: 20 March 2008, 09:50:51 »
I have searched through the old posts for the info that was posted re relieving the metal around the floor area adjacent to the inner wheel arch to stop creaking . Can Mark DTM or anyone else post it up again.
I find that when I'm turning slowly onto my drive there is a gentle creak at the back as if the shell is distorting  :o I've adjusted the rear estate door rubber stops and sprayed 3 in 1 all around the trim pieces but it's still there.
Sounds a bit OCD  perhaps but I hate creaks or rattles in the car. >:(
Don

158
Omega General Help / Seat Belt orientation
« on: 18 March 2008, 18:54:38 »
Is the inertia operation on seat belts related to the axis that the seat belt coil is mounted ?
Let me explain my plight.
My car failed its NCT ( MOT ) today due to centre seat belt on rear of the estate not being able to be pulled out.
Now after examining the belt mechanism I see the problem. Inside the rear seat upright there are several bowden cables that run from the catch release button. About a year ago the button on my 40% seat seized down preventing the seat being able to be locked .After looking at it and being amazed at the complexity of it I removed the cables from the catch and replaced it with a steel pin .Unfortunatly I now discover that the seat belt is also connected into this "system " and cannot be released . I thought about replacing the original ( which is now in bits on the garage floor  >:() with one I can get from a Vectra but I am now wondering if the vectra rear belt which  sits in line with car will work as the original obviousy sits across the axis of the car.
Warning , if your catch seizes on an estate persevere until you free it.  :'(

159
Omega General Help / Front camber adjusting bolts.
« on: 03 March 2008, 13:27:19 »
Reading all the problems with front camber I thought i'd give some feedback on these bolts.
After fitting new wishbones I had the first of three full alignment checks. After the first I noticed that the pulling to N/S was gone and the car drove  much ,much better ,however the camber on the front was way too much ,so bad that the N/S tyre was scuffing on the strut  !
I took it back and asked for it to be checked and a copy of the print out that I never got first time round. I never got the print out ,possibly a break down in the tranlation between Scottish and Eastern European  :-?. Anyway camber was still a mile too positive but he assured me it was " cooreect foor carrrr ". I don't know if he understood what 'dangle berries' meant but he didn't respond.
I ran it for a week and took it back again and asked for another person to check it but it seems he is the only person of high enough intellect to operate the "complicated digital thingy... "Managers words.
So after compiling some info re the camber from this site and others  I bought a couple of adjuster bolts from LMF. 2 days delivery to Ireland ,brilliant... :y
Now I know everyone rates WIM in Watford and Tony is I believe the GURU re alignment but I'm in SW Ireland, a bit too far to Watford methinks.
Anyway, going on info on this site and others ,most cars will happily drive on zero camber ie verticle, indeed both my vans , my Manta and my wifes freelander all are or near zero ie verticle.
Using a good quality straight edge cut to sit on the outside rim of the wheel but not touching the tyre , a good triangulated builders tri square and an accurate spirit level I found that the adjustment of the bolts was very easy after they were fitted ( 20 mins each side )
I couldn't set the camber to any accurate figure but I did it so that the spirit level was just off the horizontal and equal on both sides.
The adjustments HAVE to be made on a level surface ,my garage floor was laid using a laser level and is spot on.
I've driven about 300 miles now and all is well .No pulling, self centering OK and visually it looks much much better.I've fitted two new tyres on front so will monitor carefully over next few thousand miles.
All in all I'm more than happy with the results and would reccomend these bolts to anyone who has accurate alignment but incorrect camber.
Incidently Frost tools sell a camber gauge for about £30 and this gauge is shown in several video instructions in fitting these bolts.
If anyone wants more info please PM or e mail me and I'll be happy to tell all.
Cheers
Don
Oh and yes I am a Scotsman living in Ireland   ;)

160
Omega General Help / MV6 Estate ride height.
« on: 27 January 2008, 12:37:40 »
I know the ride height topic has been covered a few times lately but after seeing the replies it has made me aware how high my 2.0 cd estate sits.
I have a new set of 17" wheels and 235 tyres to fit and want to lower the rear by about 25 to 30mm from the current 420 mm (wheel centre to arch ) .
I believe MV6 rear estate springs are lower than the standard model items by about that figure.
Can I ask if some of you with a MV6 estate can measure the distance from wheel centre to arch ( car unladen ) to make sure that they are what I am looking for.
I've just fitted new standard gas shocks on the rear so it will settle but the car has always been high .
Thanks
Don :y

161
Omega General Help / Steering
« on: 29 December 2007, 18:37:51 »
Just replaced the two front wishbones and had full alignment and camber done. Car steers much better with no wandering or pulling at all now,however it doesn't feel "linear" in it's movement.
Turn in is normal then there is a very slight grab which tends to "gently" throw the passenger. No complaints from them but I see it, more an irritation than a problem really.
I'm wondering if it's toe in (or out) or alternativly what's the symptoms of a worn drop link?
Too early to say if tyres are still feathering on the edges.
Cars got to go back in for alignment check after 1K miles so I can have it checked again if needs be .
What's your thoughts  ?

Don

162
Omega General Help / Wheel offset
« on: 18 December 2007, 15:47:11 »
Most alloy wheel fitting guides spec the offset (ET) of the omega between 35-38.
I have a set of ET45 17's which I want to fit 15mm hubcentric spacers to which will bring it down to ET30 .
Anybody running wheels with a lower offset like this and if so any problems ?

Thanks
Don

163
Omega General Help / 17 " tyre size.
« on: 04 November 2007, 22:45:02 »
About to fit 17" rims .Whilst doing a check on aspect ratio I find that the closest to the 225 55 16 tyres currently fitted is 225 50 17 . I believe the standard fitted tyre size to MV6 and Elite was 225-45 17 .
Anybody running 50 profile 17's ?
50's would be much better  due to the tracks , sorry roads we have down here in SW Ireland.
Don

164
Omega General Help / Torque settings
« on: 03 November 2007, 13:19:52 »
Urgent help needed.
Just went to start changing the front wishbones and found pages 10-1 and 10-2 missing from Haynes manual ( Bought off E bay some time ago ) .
Need the settings for both lower wishbone bolts ,pinch bolt for lower ball joint and knuckle to strut bolts.Also caliper to knuckle bolts.
I'll gert on and change the wishbone and with a little luck by the time no. one is done one of you guys will be able to come back to me.
Thanks in advance .

Don

165
Omega General Help / Wheel Spacers
« on: 27 October 2007, 11:51:27 »
Hi all
I've bought a set of 17 "BK racing alloys perfect condition but wrong offset.
They are +50 and the Omega is +35  to +38 according to all sites.
Now after checking some photos I've collected of the wheels on several different cars they all seem to be the same design ie the  lip depth and frontal appearance and "look " of the wheel is identical whether they be on FWD or RWD cars.
I'm of a mind that the way the manufacturer achieves the two offsets offered for vauxhall cars is in the thickness of the hub and longer studs.
So I think by using 12mm spacers and suitably longer studs I could achieve the same effect.
My question is whats the experience of the forum on spacers I guess by the number of mod'd cars here they have been used .Any issues with balancing ,etc. ? and where is the best source for GOOD items.
Bear in mind they would only be 12 mm ( 1/2 inch )
Tried calling the manufactures this AM but no answer.
Thanks in advance
Don

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