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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Multi CD player

« on: 03 April 2019, 18:23:22 »

On the MV6 I have just bought has a Siemens NCDC 2013 fitted, which appears to need a cartridge to load CDs into the big slot in  the front.  In the service records there is mention of this cartridge not ejecting properly and it was recommended not to use it so it doesn't get jammed. There doesn't seem to be a multi CD cartridge in there, so I am wondering if it is possible to load a CD without this cartridge or if I got one (from somewhere?) can it be fixed so it doesn't jam, or is it a known fault. I also wonder how difficult it is to connect an MP3 player or similar to this sort of unit? without going to a new aftermarket stereo, which I'd rather not have to do, because I'd like to keep the dash all looking original. Thanks.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 02 April 2019, 18:13:53 »

That's poor cambelt advice... "if your rollers are OK" it's the rollers that fail. And being dealer maintained, they probably only changed the belt

I made that statement because I expect Mr 456lbft has good mechanical knowledge having owned prepped and raced LCs and appears to be in the motor trade , the car has done only 12k in 6 years , a trained mechanic/engineer  can "feel" a bearing  for condition.

If you're not sure, change the lot. 
I'd like to think the mechanics made a good job of looking after their boss's car, but you never know, and there's nothing like doing it yourself to know it's done right, even though I usually end up doing everything twice before I'm happy with it!

Likewise the spark plug on number 6, as they tend to ignore that one

that I 100% agree on DG
My 2,4,6 plugs got missed , despite the tick and stamp in the book 

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 02 April 2019, 11:04:26 »

Thanks a lot for all the advice. Belt kit was invoiced in 2013 at 65,000m, now on 71,000. I have done chains and guides on Lotus Carlton, there was a dvd fit that too, but it glossed over a lot of the tricky things that we generally encounter as cars get older. I do have the facilities, but never much time. I don't like starting a job that can't be finished in the available time, because something else always crops up, and it turns into a "project", which I don't need at the moment. I am well aware of what does and doesn't go on in the trade, and I will be happy to listen to recommendations as to any trusted independants to work on it when the time comes for specialist work. I look forward to meeting you at VBOA, which is on my list of events to go to.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 01 April 2019, 22:05:22 »

Very nice
a rare colour 
(obviously not ultra rare Z157 star silver  )
will you be rust proofing it 
(supertrol  in doors etc,wax-oil chassis legs etc)

I do like the grill 
pro-drive front bumper 

Yes I will be doing my best to preserve it, and I've seen how Lotus Carlton's end up so rustproofing is on the list of things to do. First up is to establish whether the AC is working or not before the really hot weather is upon us again. It could also do with brake discs and pads, as it has obviously not been used much so they are quite rusty. I have to be careful with the budget, because that was blown on the purchase price, so it'll be step by step. Cam belts were done not many miles ago, but should I do them again as they deteriorate with age as well as mileage? It was serviced before the auction and has got 12 months MOT, so mainly i just want to drive it.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 01 April 2019, 17:35:46 »

Hopefully this works for you now?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 01 April 2019, 17:28:49 »

Sorry about the pictures, they previewed on my home pc fine, (after a lot of mucking about with file sizes and so on) and also now appear at work too on this thread on my work PC, that's probably because it's my Dropbox I suppose, although they are in a public folder. Maybe I should host them somewhere else.
Yes it is the classic car auctions car formerly owned by a Vauxhall Dealership in Pontypridd.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 31 March 2019, 22:34:21 »

You can see why I'm pleased with my purchase (despite the cost!)

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 31 March 2019, 21:51:40 »

here it is. 

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie MV6 owner

« on: 28 March 2019, 22:38:50 »

Finally got to drive my MV6 home after sorting all the paperwork/insurance etc.  After much trepidation over the past few days, I was relieved to find that despite a couple of little niggles (the main one being no A/C on nearly the hottest day of the year so far) I am not disappointed at all. In fact I shouldn't have worried because it drives just like an underpowered and underbraked Lotus Carlton, which I am quite familiar with.  Being an auto too, it is much less physical, and I'm looking forward to a longer drive where I can learn more about it. Pictures will follow at the weekend once I get time to get to grips with the process of posting them.

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Omega General Help / Re: Self leveling rear shocks

« on: 25 March 2019, 22:37:24 »

I did get one from USA to make sure it was right, as we use them on the Lotus Carltons too. Same part number as Cadillac Catera. It was exactly the same as Omega B Elite saloon.  Not the same for the estate, which has a different length.
Works out quite expensive, but maybe better for a bigger quantity.  Let me know if anyone is interested. 

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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Confirmation Brackey Meet

« on: 25 March 2019, 22:28:29 »

Nice and local for me, it might be my first event with my new purchase.

clashes with family gathering..in Winchester. Maybe next time.

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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Confirmation Brackey Meet

« on: 24 March 2019, 22:43:53 »

Nice and local for me, it might be my first event with my new purchase.

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Newbie Welcome Area / newbie MV6 owner

« on: 24 March 2019, 17:39:49 »

Hello, i am looking forward to finding out more from you Omega chaps, having spent a long time as an Autobahnstormer and having been involved with Lotus Carltons since building and racing one in the late 1990s.  I have now finally graduated to an Omega B, having just purchased what i hope is a nicely looked after MV6 3.2 auto.  I'll post up some images once I pick it up this week.