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Chat Area => Omega Gallery => Topic started by: DrAndyB on 15 November 2023, 18:49:55
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Well, the old Girl passed the MOT again. Good for another 13 months :)
HAPPY DAYS
(https://i.imgur.com/xnjXik5h.jpg)
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Well done, and a great looking example of the PFL :y
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Congratulations , a superb looking car 👍
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Nice one. :y
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Congratulations on the MOT :)
though you are racking up the miles driving it to the MOT test centre every year ???
ask the tester if he does house calls :D
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Beautiful!! :y
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Congratulations on the MOT :)
though you are racking up the miles driving it to the MOT test centre every year ???
ask the tester if he does house calls :D
:D ;D
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A stunning looking car!
Is it still looking as good today?
I only wondered as that is the same photo that you've posted at MOT time for the last few years!! Not being critical of course, just an observation!
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Yep still looking the same - I'll take some more pics :D Just didn't want to work out how I posted them last time ???
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A stunning looking car!
Is it still looking as good today?
I only wondered as that is the same photo that you've posted at MOT time for the last few years!! Not being critical of course, just an observation!
:y Here are some pics from couple months ago :y
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Very nice - still! ;D
Being quite large car, I think Omegas suit strong darker colours, such as yours. Only my opinion, as colour is subjective, but your Omega is a real credit to you!
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Thanks :y
I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual :y) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!! I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner >:D ;D
Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months. ;D
I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate. I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.
Is there a new direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ? Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?
Interested on others experiences and thoughts,
I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,
TIA.
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Thanks :y
I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual :y) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!! I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner >:D ;D
Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months. ;D
I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate. I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.
Is there a new direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ? Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?
Interested on others experiences and thoughts,
I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,
TIA.
Have you cleaned and lubed the calliper slide pins ? and checked the pads move freely in the guides ?
refurb kits are available including new pistons ,slide pins and bushes etc (these can swell and cause binding if copper slip or other INCORRECT lubrication is used )
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Thanks :y
I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual :y) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!! I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner >:D ;D
Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months. ;D
I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate. I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.
Is there a new direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ? Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?
Interested on others experiences and thoughts,
I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,
TIA.
It's a wonder the only thing sticking is a caliper. Cars need a good run now and again.
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Thanks :y
I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual :y) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!! I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner >:D ;D
Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months. ;D
I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate. I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.
Is there a new direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ? Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?
Interested on others experiences and thoughts,
I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,
TIA.
Have you cleaned and lubed the calliper slide pins ? and checked the pads move freely in the guides ?
refurb kits are available including new pistons ,slide pins and bushes etc (these can swell and cause binding if copper slip or other INCORRECT lubrication is used )
I was going to check slide pins and pads at weekend. I did them myself, but worth a check.
What is the "Lube of Choice" for the pins ?
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Thanks :y
I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual :y) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!! I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner >:D ;D
Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months. ;D
I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate. I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.
Is there a new direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ? Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?
Interested on others experiences and thoughts,
I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,
TIA.
It's a wonder the only thing sticking is a caliper. Cars need a good run now and again.
;D She gets a run every couple of weeks :y so all things warm up and stretch her legs :D And then to the Shell Station to top her off with Shell V Power ;D
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What is the "Lube of Choice" for the pins ?
Red rubber silicone grease or similar
here's a prescription clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111501467171) :D
or treat yourself to a 500g tub (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125606092532) :y
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or treat yourself to a 500g tub (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125606092532) :y
Big tub ordered. Will treat the ole girl at the weekend, and sort Caliper pins as well :D
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Same colour as my first Omega, N reg 2.0 CD. In far, far, far, etc. better condition than mine though. Stunning car. :y
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Same colour as my first Omega, N reg 2.0 CD. In far, far, far, etc. better condition than mine though. Stunning car. :y
he won't reply any time soon
he's working his way through a 500 G tub of lube >:D
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Same colour as my first Omega, N reg 2.0 CD. In far, far, far, etc. better condition than mine though. Stunning car. :y
he won't reply any time soon
he's working his way through a 500 G tub of lube >:D
Stop his gimp suit perishing :y