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General Discussion Area / Re: I thought Mount Everest would be pretty hard to climb

« on: 24 May 2024, 21:09:47 »

I don't know why people bother $:-\$
it's always COLD and there's no pub or cafe at the top
not even an overpriced gift shop

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General Car Chat / Re: Project anyone?

« on: 23 May 2024, 18:59:11 »

It's an AUDI
the previous owner probably parked it on it's roof when it landed

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Omega General Help / Re: Ticking sound

« on: 23 May 2024, 18:08:25 »

Quote from: countrywoman on 23 May 2024, 17:53:53

Strip down time.

bore scopes are cheap

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General Discussion Area / Re: General election, possibly 4th July

« on: 23 May 2024, 17:34:50 »

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2024, 12:24:26

1.22 million arrivals.......roughly 530,000 departed.

that is just the number of the 'on record' official count
how many snuck in while no one was counting $:-\$

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General Car Chat / Re: Project anyone?

« on: 23 May 2024, 17:24:51 »

Quote from: ronnyd on 23 May 2024, 16:04:43

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2024, 13:00:18
Some pop rivets and a tube of Tiger seal should put it right.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315373895676?
Question. As this was unrecorded, could it be repaired and returned to the road with no need to inform a potential buyer of the fact? Also i presume that it wouldn't appear on any HPI or other similar checking sites.

Indeed
also.....
it needs the log book changing from saloon to convertible

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Omega General Help / Re: Steering box leak

« on: 23 May 2024, 17:17:48 »

Quote from: Migalot on 23 May 2024, 16:01:19

Anyone know the GM part number for my 2.6 steering box?

as advised by the good gentleman LC0112G ....
you should try and match the part number fitted already

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Omega General Help / Re: Ticking sound

« on: 23 May 2024, 17:14:40 »

Quote from: danzigfan on 23 May 2024, 14:20:22

O ring from a cam cover gasket change dropped in $:-\$
spring clip $:-\$ retainer for a little end $:-\$

has the knock gone ?
was the pock up blocked ?

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General Car Chat / Re: Just saying.

« on: 22 May 2024, 22:09:40 »

Oldest of the fleet 22 years (astra G 1.4)
then the 2L diesel Zafira 21 years
53 Omega 2.6 petrol saloon
05 astra H 1.6 petrol estate
05 astra H 1.7 diesel estate
07 astra H 1.6 petrol hatch
07 astra H 1.7 diesel hatch

ALL STILL UNDER WARRANTY*

* DAVE warranty : if they break I have to fix them

I guess the in-laws Sierra Sapphire has "engine warranty" too ,as I rebuilt it

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General Car Chat / Re: Starting issue

« on: 22 May 2024, 17:41:26 »

have you checked the basics ?
known good battery ,cleaned the earth points etc
checked the voltage when cranking $:-\$

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General Car Chat / Re: Just saying.

« on: 21 May 2024, 17:24:12 »

Most vehicles have stalks either side of the steering wheel to operate various lights and indicators
these stalks almost always* are strong enough to support the weight of a magic tree air freshener

thus negating the need to block the view through the windscreen .

*hanging actual fill size trees from the stalks may cause problems and may invalidate any warranty

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Omega General Help / Re: GM Front Disc kit How much! Going for Brembo Coated - Curious any ones to avoid!

« on: 20 May 2024, 22:41:55 »

I've used coated discs of various brands on my Vauxhalls
I've used non coated too, takes seconds to wipe the surface with brake clean ,
and chances are even coated discs will need a clean ,unless you can replace discs without touching them

coated are nice as the centre doesn't rust as quick ,makes little difference to me though

clicky £46.99 the pair delivered (Express Delivery Other 24 Hour Courier
that's what i have currently without issue QH branded discs got delivered with Lucas pads

£14 delivered clicky

I await the hate comments

£61 job done ,5000.12 months miles covered ,no issues

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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance Renewal Due

« on: 14 May 2024, 18:25:38 »

I just renewed my Omega insurance
over half an hour on the phone to get my old insurer to match "like for like" comparison site covers .
I told them NOT to retain the payment card details for next year and don't bother auto renewing