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Omega General Help / Oil cooler pipes removal

« on: 03 December 2017, 17:26:55 »

Hi folks. Started the oil cooler replacement today as per the guide. Couple of questions.
I have to remove the oil filter housing. Can I reuse the seal between it and the block. And I can't lay my hands on a crows foot socket. Is it possible to use a spanner or will I have to order a socket to get the pipes off.
With regards to the flushing. The water seems to flow slowly through and out of the drain plug and seems clear. Is ghisua good sign or is all the shit stuck inside.
Thanks in advance.

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Omega General Help / Oil leak on v6 and sludge in header

« on: 18 November 2017, 16:34:59 »

Hi folks. I had a check engine oil warning and when I did found evidence of oil around front right side on subframe and the undertray when looking from front. I can't see any oil leaks as such. On closer inspection I noticed the  header tank has the dredded sludge in it. So I will flush out the system and replace the cooler as per the guide but I need your thoughts on the oil around the front. Could they be related or what else should I check.
Also I can here a slight noise from the power steering pump as the pulley rotates. The fluid level did run low and I topped up. Is this a sign of future failure. All thoughts very greatfully received.

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Omega General Help / V6 air con stopped working again

« on: 31 October 2016, 22:01:46 »

3 years ago I had to replace the air con pipe that runs along the chassis leg due to a leak right pig of a job. Then a few weeks ago had no cool air again. Checked the compressor was running and that it stopped when Eco selected. Went for regass and all seemed well. Cool air and no leaks detected. However stopped again today so there must be a slow leak. Guess I will need to have it checked with a dye. Can anyone recommend someone in the blackpool Preston area. Many thanks.

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Omega General Help / Rear vented disc fixing pins

« on: 18 March 2016, 11:46:14 »

Sorry to raise this topic again. I have searched everywhere. My old pins have been cleaned up and reused many times and they are now truely beyond salvage. I cannot find a source of replacements. What are you guys doing. Anyone have a source or alternative solution. Thanks in advance.

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General Car Chat / Omega replacement

« on: 09 February 2016, 12:57:59 »

Well guys I have owned the Omega now for 6 years now and it is still going strong. It has had all the usual problems but with the help of this forum they have been resolved. Without doubt this forum is the best I have used. Quality info from a great community and well presented. I bought the car because it was cheap and luxurious and the drive is very good. The only real fault is the economy. So to the difficult question which can't be put off much longer. Where next? They aren't getting any younger and the prices are rock bottom. I want something with luxury that is cheap, not so old and with good forum back up. I have thought of an Elite Insignia. What do forum members plan to move on to? Your thoughts are welcomed

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Omega General Help / Camber Adjustment

« on: 30 July 2015, 20:03:49 »

Hi folks. Please help. I know there is loads of history on this but I need some simple advice urgently.
Had new wishbones on today and afterwards went to get it set up. All was fine apart from the camber which is visibly way out. The tracking guys say they can't adjust and so did the dealer who fitted the wishbones. They claim the wishbones have no effect on camber setting and say it must have been out before. I have had no tyre wear problems to date.
I have read on here that the camber is adjustable but not clear on how it is done. Please help as I have a long trip coming up and fear my tyres will be worn out.

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Omega General Help / Front wishbones

« on: 11 January 2015, 21:35:59 »

Hi folks.
I need to replace the wishbones and have sourced lemforder parts as you advise and I have read the how to guide. The thing is I would find some photos of the process really helpful if anyone has any. Maybe one of you guys might be doing the job in the near future(weather permitting) and could record the process. Many thanks.

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Omega General Help / 2.6 coi; packs

« on: 22 August 2013, 20:20:49 »

Hi all. Urgent advice needed.
Had a misfire problem and did the pedal trick. Random misfire and coil 4 came up.
Took them out today and had a good look round. 1 3 5 bank showed signs of wear and small cracks. 2 4 6 was a right mess. fell apart when I removed it. Best price I can see is on the bay £150 each side. Any suggestion for a better source of Bosch replacements would be good.
The real question though is this. The source of the problem seems to be water dropping from plenum onto coil packs. I water tested the areas and was shocked to see drops of water coming from plenum area. Has anyone had this and found a fix which sets the plenum up proper but at the same time stops water ingress.
Any pointers greatly appreciated.
Ps the how to on removing the coils is superb especially the tip of using the plenum bolts to pull them out.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Electrical Problem

« on: 13 July 2013, 23:22:15 »

Pease help.
I have a 2.6 and this week(very hot by the way) it has let me down twice as follows. After a short run I parked up and the cabattery was flat. Jumped it and all ok. Got home fully charged the battery. Went for a test run and the alternator/battery light came on followed by all the other lights(abs air bag etc) The speedo and tacho dials all went crazy. Limped home and turned off. Completely flat. Re charged and it started. Sfter a couple of minutes running the lights started to come on again and the battery was again flat.
I have recharged again and checked the voltage. I am getting around 12.5. When running it is giving close to 14v.
Before anyone points to the power sounder it has already been removed.
What could cause such a quick discharge of a fully charged battery.
Is there any way a component could be drawing excess current and how would i check.
Any pointers greatly appreciated.

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Omega General Help / Rear Brake Pads

« on: 23 May 2013, 21:52:04 »

Hi all. Need some advice please.
my rear pads need replacing and having had a look the retaining pins that hold the pads in are fairly rusty. Are these reusable or are they suposed to be replaced at same time.
Also is is best to stick with vauxhall pads or can someone recommend an alternative.
Thanks in advance.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Heater Motor Fan Condition

« on: 02 March 2013, 21:45:20 »

Hi Guys. Just spent the afternoon stripping out the heater motor and now I need the some help. Thanks to Jimbob for the t glove box removal 'how to' and also Welung666 for the motor removal 'how to'. Both invaluable. I have an intermittent fault whereby the motor stops working. It will run off a 12v supply but intermittantly when the supply comes from the speed controller( which has been replaced also) I read somewhere that if the motor is on its way out it can draw to much current and the speed controller cant cope. Having now got it on my table I am at a loss to know what to do. The fan seems to rotate freely and all looks well. The question is ?  what should I look for. Any pointers would be much appreciated. What sort of gap would you expect between the rotating bit and the magnet?
Also whilst moving the loom I came across a taped up connector with half a dozen or so wires going into it and running alongside the main loom and goes behind the switches. Anyone know what its for. The car is a 2002 v6cdx by the way.
Thanks in advance.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / problems with my speed controller

« on: 19 January 2013, 18:16:44 »

I recently replaced the speed controller from VX after a scuttle drain blockage did for it. All was well but after a few days the fan stopped working. I have removed the glove box and tested the fan. it is ok. Strange thing though is when I reconnect speed controller it all works again. Leave it for a few days and it stops working. Has anyone had an intermittent problem with the speed controller. I am told the only way to check the thing is with the appropriate vx diagnostics?
 Any help much appreciated.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Heater fan no action

« on: 09 January 2013, 14:54:42 »

Hi guys. Please help. I have had the dreaded scuttle drain blockage and water got in to the speed controller causing the heater to stay on permanantely. Had it replaced with a new one and normal service was resumed. A week later when I got in there was no heat. The facia lights up but no action from the fan.
So far I have checked all fuses, done the 20 second reset and had the glove box out looking for obvious loose wires. Where should I go next. Are there any simple tests I can do to check the fan motor in situ?
Please help as its getting cold !
Many thanks.

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Omega General Help / Air Conditioning not cold

« on: 12 August 2011, 22:38:07 »

Hi Guys. I had my air con regassed by vauxhall last october and it was very cold afterwards. The car has been standing for 5 weeks recently whilst I was away and on return the temp wont pull down. The fan speed is high trying to pull down. When I select ECO there is a change in the idle speed so I guess the thing is working. Any suggestions please?

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Omega General Help / Air Con not working

« on: 05 September 2010, 00:10:23 »

Guys I have searched the site and cannot find an answer. My aircon is not providing cold . I have tried turning to ECO at tickover and back to AUTO. The rev gauge moves slightly but there is no significant drop in revs as you would expect when the condenser trips in. When I reduce the fan speed to minimal and do the same test there is a noise from behind the facia panel like it is trying to work-a bit like water in a pipe. Before the hot spell it worked fine. Before I try a regas is there any checks I can do to id the problem. Thanks.