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Omega General Help / High Pitched Whine

« on: 16 July 2008, 19:54:17 »

Any info to the following much appreciated. Upon start up from cold, I'm hearing a high pitched whine/whistle noise for about a minute or so whilst ticking over, could anyone shed any light  :question

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Omega General Help / Cambelt Tensioner Help Please

« on: 23 June 2008, 12:15:07 »

O.k. guy's, I could do with some info here please. Before I start, this is on my 2.0L - 16v X20XEV engine. I've only this morning got round to changing the cam belt kit, removal of old and install of new went o.k.(I think).
I've got it back together, and set the tensioner, and everything is tightened up as it should be. Firstly, whilst turning the engine via the crankshaft pulley centre bolt, whilst there is compression, the timing belt is taught all round, but when I turn it and reach the point where it's pretty effortless to turn, there becomes a little slack in the belt, this is at the right hand side, the left side remains tight, but at the right hand side becomes slacker, to the extent that I could finger pull the belt off the right roller, but again, when there's compression, the belt tightens up all round again.

Also, whilst again, turning the engine via the crankshaft pulley, whilst it's turning, the pointer on the tensioner moves from left to right, is this normal ? or should it remain at the new belt mark where I first set it ?

Cheers Guy's  

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Omega General Help / Torque Settings

« on: 14 June 2008, 22:29:38 »

Weather permitting, I'm doing my cam belt kit/water pump change tomorrow. I've searched this site and the web for needed torque settings, but no luck, anyone help please  :question .

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Omega General Help / Suspected Gearbox Fault ???

« on: 11 October 2007, 18:22:32 »

I'm a little unsure of this fault or cause  :-/. (My Omega........ 2.0 GLS Auto Facelift)

This afternoon I have done a round trip of about 80 motorway miles, no problems. I parked the car with no problems, then after about 10 minutes, I started her up to go back out, on start up, it revved/ticked over alot quicker than normal, and after a little rev, she seemed to tick over back to normal. Now the thing is, when I engage drive, it seems to engage with a bit of a thud, and the car nudges forward (more than normal) and when I put it back into park, it again will disengage with abit of a thud, and nudge backwards (again more than normal). It's never done this before, no warning lights are lit, and she drives normal as always, but at a junction or stopped at lights, sometimes it does the above, sometimes not. Any help or advice please.  

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Omega General Help / High level brake light

« on: 28 September 2007, 07:29:25 »

Returning home last night, I passed a parked up police car, nothing wrong with that, you see them most days.
Further along my way, I noticed in my mirror, this car rapidly getting closer, did'nt think much of it, untill they flashed the blue whirlies.
I pulled over and got out of the car, (I knew I was'nt speeding, co's thats naughty  )
They asked if I knew my high level brake light was'nt working, I said no I did'nt know, (me now thinking, is it law that because it's fitted it must work ?). So basically, they pulled me over to let me know, I said I'd get it sorted, and let me on my way.

Now, because it's a row of led's, surely they can't have all blown, I've looked in the fuse layout in the hand book to see if it's a seperate fuse  :-/  anyone know the first place to look/check before the car gets stripped down   ?

Regards.... Carper  

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Omega General Help / Fitting Cruise

« on: 27 September 2007, 13:40:18 »

I've been reading up in the Guides about Fitting Cruise (Facelift Only). Came across indicator stalk on the bay... buy it now £20.99 + £1.89 pp.

I do'nt disbelieve this in the guide...

Go to vauxhall dealer and talk very nicely to mechanic. Cruise enabled with Tech2 in five minutes. Donate to mechanic's favourite charity.

Although this statement in the sellers description wont deter wether I buy one or not, just wondered thats all

( [quote from seller )...If you have the fly-by-wire then you should only need 2 switches for under the pedals and then the ECU resetting (take battery off for approx 30 minutes) and you have cruise control..

Is the sellers above quote true

Indicator Stalk........

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-CRUISE-CONTROL-Stalk-Vectra-Omega-Indicator-CD_W0QQitemZ220154069428QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello To Everyone

« on: 05 September 2007, 16:26:30 »

Another newbie here  ,  just thought I'd say hello to everyone. I've been looking in on the forums and reading the posts over the past few months, quite a friendly bunch  .
Well, I've picked up my very first Omega today, 2:0L GLS, (2000 on an X), 75k on the clock, one previous owner, not all the onboard toy's I know, but I like it, (the Mrs can keep her Honda Civic).
Live in West Yorkshire, enjoy me carp fishing, pretty much keep meself to meself, when the Mrs lets me  
So thats about it, just thought I'd say hello.

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Omega Gallery / Some Pics Of Me Motor

« on: 18 September 2007, 17:59:22 »

Thought I'd go out and take some pics this afternoon. She's my first Omega (just testing the water), just the GLS (not too many toy's).
Only had her 2 weeks, but loving every minute I have to go out, (more trips than needed   )

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General Discussion Area / If Anyones Interested

« on: 25 September 2008, 20:15:06 »

Every now and again, I come across what I consider to be the odd Omega related bargain or two on the www. and although of no interest to me, I feel could be to other members. So whats the score on passing on the info ?, obviously I'm not the seller, neither can I post the info in the For sale/Wanted section. So what would be an acceptable way to let it be known of a bargain without breaking any forum rules ?

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General Discussion Area / And (We) Complain About Our Weather

« on: 24 September 2008, 17:12:40 »

Just been looking at some pics of the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

The guy in pic #19 has got some bottle.............

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html

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General Discussion Area / Assistant Wanted

« on: 22 September 2008, 08:04:33 »

A young man goes into the Job Centre in Middlesboro, and see's a card advertising for a Gynaecologist’s Assistant.
Interested he goes to learn more -
'Can you give me some more details about this?' he asks the guy behind the desk.
The Job Centre man sorts through his files & replies - 'Oh yes here it is:
The job entails you getting the lady patients ready for the gynaecologist.
You have to help them out of their underwear, lie them down and carefully wash their genital regions. You then apply shaving foam and gently shave off all their pubic hair, then rub in soothing oils so that they're ready for the gynaecologist’s examination.
There's an annual salary of £45,000, but you're going to have to go to Sheffield.
That's about 160 miles from here.' 'Oh why, is thats where the job's at ?'
'No sir - that's where the end of the queue is for this job application!'
_________________

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General Discussion Area / Richbrook Vauxhall Aluminium Oil Cap

« on: 22 September 2008, 15:00:47 »

Richbrook Vauxhall Aluminium Oil Cap, been looking at these today, very well made, at a fraction of the cost of this site is offering. Handbrake levers looked pretty neat too.  

https://www.ragingspeed.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1623

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General Discussion Area / Gratitude - (Adult Content)

« on: 22 September 2008, 08:19:16 »

After the birth of her sixth child, Jane decided that she should have some cosmetic surgery 'down below' to restore herself to her former youthful glory, because her bomb doors were dangling a bit too low and looked like a ripped out fireplace.

Time and children had taken its toll and she reckoned that, with six children now being the limit, she'd tidy things up, with a nip here and a tuck there so it looked more like a piggy bank slot rather than a badly packed kebab.

Following the operation she awoke from her anaesthetic to find three roses at the end of the bed.

Who are these from?' she asked the nurse, 'They're very nice but I'm a bit confused as to why I've received them.'

'Well' said the nurse, 'the first is from the surgeon – the operation went so well and you were such a model patient that he wanted to say thanks.'

'Ahhh, that's really nice' said Jane.

'The second is from your husband - he's delighted the operation was such a success that he can't wait to get you home.
Apparently it'll be the first time he's touched the sides for years and he's very excited!'

'Brilliant!' said Jane. 'And the third?'

'That's from Eric, a patient in the burns unit,' said the nurse.
'He just wanted to say thanks for his new ears.'

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General Discussion Area / Tyres

« on: 12 September 2008, 20:12:09 »

Hello peeps   just a quick one. At the moment I have 225/55/16 on my 16" rims, would 225/50/16 make much difference ?

The reason I ask is because..... I'm going to need x4 new over the next few weeks, and I have the chance of x4 new Michelin Pilot primacy tyres for £100, so is there much difference between the aspect ratio/profile of 55 and 50 ?

Cheers  

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General Discussion Area / Just seen this......

« on: 30 August 2008, 11:00:53 »

Just come across this, not far from me, may go take a look, what do you think  :question

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+OMEGA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966436-4294966969/advert.action?R=200834111204135&distance=10&postcode=hd33xs&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=OMEGA&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=