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Omega General Help / Rust treatment
« on: 12 March 2020, 11:34:49 »
Which rust treatment do we think works best.Yes I know cut it out is preferred but for a temporary job which product does the best job.
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Omega General Help / reversing lights
« on: 01 December 2019, 17:09:04 »
My reversing lights do not work Checked bulbs and fuse all ok.I suspect the switch which I believe is on the gear box or a broken wire in the boot corner,Any idea of wire colour for this,
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Omega General Help / slow start
« on: 26 July 2019, 17:15:57 »
After sitting in this hot weather for a few days the car turned over very slowly and then built up to normal could this be vapourisation in the pipe work. Once started it has been ok.
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Omega General Help / Drivers lock saga
« on: 14 February 2019, 16:57:55 »
I am having problems with the drivers lock in that when I unlock with the remote the button stays down all others are ok.I lift the button manually and then it will operate perfectly several times with no problem.I leave the car some time and once again the button stays down. I have tried to lubricate via the latch, one bolt removed but no better.Any ideas.
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Omega General Help / lubricating spray
« on: 11 February 2019, 16:51:58 »
What is thought to be the best lubricating spray for door lock mechanisms.My replacement front lock,used, seems to be sticking. I sprayed it with PTFE spray before fitting. 
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Omega General Help / Door lock problems
« on: 25 January 2019, 14:31:37 »
Having put a new second hand lock drivers side front in a little while ago I have problems again. When I first fitted the lock when I unlocked the door with the remote the lock opened and immediately shut after a few tries it cured itself. Now it is happening again and I have to unlock with the key this time after several tries with the remote it continues to lock itself Any ideas
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Omega General Help / Doorcard adhesive
« on: 31 December 2018, 12:03:06 »
Any opinions on the best adhesive to fix the angle at the top inside of the front door card.I did read about screwing it.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / wiring at boot hinge
« on: 15 December 2018, 09:23:45 »
This is a known area for wire breakage after continual flexing mine has failed twice , soldered joints are too rigid and soon fail.Is it best to insert a long length of wire so that the joint is away from the hinge or has someone found a better cure.
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Omega General Help / ignition barrel will not turn
« on: 04 December 2018, 12:09:51 »
Ordered a new barrel yesterday as mine was sticky today key wont turn.What do I do now. Drill out the barrel if so how deep? I now have a jammed drivers lock and a jammed ignition barrel. Any body want an Omega
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Door locking mechanism
« on: 25 November 2018, 17:56:39 »
Has anybody got a drivers side front door locking unit for a 2.6 2003 for sale>
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Omega General Help / drivers side door wont open
« on: 25 November 2018, 12:00:22 »
My door will not open the locking system is working ok as is the key method of locking.I feel sure that it is a rod to the lock that has become detached .the outside handle and the inside handle do not release the lock. Any ideas before smashing the door card to access the lock etc..All help gratefully received.
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Omega General Help / pad retaining pins
« on: 04 November 2018, 08:38:01 »
where can I get rear brake pad pins for my 03 2.6 saloon vented disc.They appear to be difficult to find. Anybody know the pin length to save be taking the wheel off.
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Omega General Help / pollen filter
« on: 17 May 2018, 12:02:55 »
I have just fitted a new pollen filter made my Crossland.The Gm one I took out had an air flow direction arrow,the new one doesn't.Does it matter which way it goes in.
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Omega General Help / rust treatment
« on: 02 April 2018, 12:40:10 »
What are the recommendations on rust treatments I treated a small section on my wheel arch about 6 months ago and the rust is showing through again. I used Loctite rust remedy and cleaned as much rust off as possible.I know cut out the area and weld but this is a very small section.
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Omega General Help / spanners sockets etc.
« on: 23 January 2018, 13:16:39 »
Good deals at B&Q at the moment some half price I got 8 piece extended sockets Mac Allister £ 3.00 other sockets half price I think 10 normal sockets £5.00.