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« on: 16 October 2008, 20:51:14 »
Hi Chaps

Another Newbie - a fresh owner of a not so fresh 1999 Omega 2.0 CDX Dual Fuel auto - a cheap buy that needs a bit of work.

The main problems are:-
Runs too cold
Oil leak
Oily looking crankcase ventilation system
Exhaust blow
Brakes don't inspire confidence :(
Rust patches on door, and the usual wheel arch rust

The LPG works though (I think!), and if I can keep her running for 4 months she's paid for herself in fuel savings. The MOT is in 3 months though, so it all depends how much I have to spend to get her through as to when break even point is.

I'll get her up on axle stands and start poking around this weekend to see what I've let my self in for. No doubt it will rain again. :)

Jim
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #1 on: 16 October 2008, 20:54:47 »
 hi mate-and welcome! :y
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #2 on: 16 October 2008, 20:56:57 »
Hello & Welcome  :y
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #3 on: 16 October 2008, 20:57:01 »
Hi Jim and welcome. Any questions post `em in "General Help"  :y :y
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« Reply #4 on: 16 October 2008, 21:01:56 »
Hello Jim and a very warm welcome to you! :y

You have come to the right site for any future advice and guidance you may need. :D ;)
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #5 on: 16 October 2008, 21:03:31 »
"Hello" and Welcome :)
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #6 on: 16 October 2008, 21:14:45 »
Welcome Retrojim  :y
How can you be so sure the Omegas a she ?  :D
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #7 on: 16 October 2008, 21:18:48 »
Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #8 on: 16 October 2008, 21:32:48 »
Hello and welcome  :y
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« Reply #9 on: 16 October 2008, 21:34:50 »
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Welcome Retrojim  :y
How can you be so sure the Omegas a she ?  :D

All cars are she's!

Thanks for the hello's.
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #10 on: 16 October 2008, 21:51:21 »
welcome to the forum jim. :y
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #11 on: 16 October 2008, 22:32:16 »
Welcome mate.  They seem like a friendly bunch on here  :y
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« Reply #12 on: 16 October 2008, 23:09:13 »
Welcome to OOF, Jim :y
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« Reply #13 on: 16 October 2008, 23:22:43 »
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Welcome Retrojim  :y
How can you be so sure the Omegas a she ?  :D

hello and welcome to oof!
my omegas an old man that wears a puffer jacket :P lmao!
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« Reply #14 on: 17 October 2008, 08:23:09 »
Welcome to OOF  :y
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