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Omega General Help / Tramlining

« on: 19 June 2011, 11:37:14 »

Hi guys

I have noticed recently mine has started to tramline and was told this could be one of two things

Steering idler

or

Wishbones

Either are not a problem if they need replacing as i want to keep her in tip top condition

My question is how do i go about checking the above issues ?

She went straight through the MOT in Febuary with no advisories

Also a recent EML issue where the light would come on for a few days and then go off turned out to be the Lam senses being to close to the exhaust's which i have been told can be converted as this is a common problem

Thanks

Nathan

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Omega General Help / Elite rear suspension problem

« on: 31 May 2011, 14:55:07 »

The pump has packed up on mine and now i'm thinking

1, can i just replace the rear shocks with standard uprated items

2, someone advised to remove the pipe which connects to the shock on the passenger to lower the car by releasing the air left in the pump a little as it sits quite high now (pump issue ?) but i was worried it would lower the car too much as the pump is shot i would not be able to get it back up ?

 By the way its sitting at 715mm now 

Nathan

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Omega General Help / Wanted ASAP

« on: 29 April 2011, 15:34:39 »

Locking wheel key for my Elite as pictured below

Thanks Nathan

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Omega General Help / Suspension

« on: 26 April 2011, 18:14:49 »

Right......

As most of us know Vauxhall's are not the best at going round corners 

So the question is

is it worth upgrading mine to MV6 spec or is it better to search further and use a better set up as the elite is more like a boat..... ok it's nice over the bumps and lumps but through the corners it's more like a lump of jelly which for you die hard Omega owners is fine but i like it to be more firmer for day to day use 

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Omega General Help / Elite rear suspension

« on: 14 April 2011, 17:09:19 »

Had the omega into vauxhall today do a full service an upon picking it up they said the ride height on the rear was to high they said I could book it in to be re set at a cost of £175 plus vat, is this right or are they just taking the Mick lol, I presume you can probably adjust it yourself as it's air assisted ??.... Dealers are a nightmare

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Omega General Help / Exhaust... Result in a way

« on: 08 April 2011, 11:21:18 »

ordered a backbox for mine a few days ago from Germany and then saw i ordered the estate version by mistake and cancelled the order, they refunded me in full and said order another (not had time yet)..... anyway the backbox turned up today free of charge lol Not going to attempt to try and fit it as its for an estate but theses companys must have money to burn

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Omega General Help / Elite sat nav discs

« on: 02 April 2011, 10:07:20 »

I have a 2007 disc for my elite which has been burned onto a cd and although it works fine I have been adviced these discs are no good for the drive in the sat nav ?? I think the previous owner collected them as I found another copy in the service history booklet lol

Nathan

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Omega General Help / Need one of these.......Locking wheel Nut

« on: 24 March 2011, 12:56:59 »

Due to my car missing one (snapped) if anyone has a spare one laying around let me know please

The code is 2438

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Omega General Help / Cam Cover Gaskets 3.2 V6

« on: 27 March 2011, 17:21:14 »

A Couple of questions

1, Are the gaskets from Vaux World any good and worth using

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-OMEGA-SAAB-V6-CAM-ROCKER-COVER-GASKET-SET-NEW-/370107027655?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item562c1910c7

2, What sealant is best to use

3, Can anyone recommend someone local to me to carry out the work

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Omega General Help / Any ideas (Service)

« on: 14 March 2011, 18:59:49 »

Hi Guys,

i run a 3.2 Elite Facelift and have had it serviced etc through vauxhall previously and with the car coming up for 10 years of age i'm looking for someone decent to look after her

Im in Northwood just outside Watford in Hertfordshire

List of jobs to be done July

Cambelt/tensioners + Waterpump

Rocker Gaskets

Full Service

The car is a 2001 model with 88,000 the cambelt was last changed at 68,000 in 2009

Thanks Nathan

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Omega General Help / Phone in the elite

« on: 17 March 2011, 18:13:17 »

Hi guys,

Does the phone in my elite work with any network as im on 3 and fancy getting it working

Thanks Guys

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Omega General Help / Exhaust back box

« on: 14 March 2011, 18:44:47 »

Hi Guy's

Does anyone know the truth.....

I have been told the 3.0 rear silencer will fit the 3.2 as its exactly the same ?

Mine is a 3.2 saloon Facelift

Cheers

Nathan

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Omega General Help / Locking wheel nut problem

« on: 28 February 2011, 13:54:13 »

I have the 3 three prong type on mine and this morning i went to remove a wheel and two of the prongs snapped, are they easy to get hold of or is there a way of removing the old ones so i can just buy a new set.......

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Omega General Help / Tech 2

« on: 19 February 2011, 20:51:25 »

I need my 2001 3.2 Elite's ECU updated and wondered if there were any members who had a tech 2 nearby who could help out ?? if so let me know costs and i would gladly come over at sometime

Ta Nathan

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Newbie Welcome Area / Newbie here

« on: 04 February 2011, 19:20:14 »

Hi guys, just joined and currently drive a 3.2 elite on a 53 plate