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[DrAndyB]

Well, the old Girl passed the MOT again.  Good for another 13 months

HAPPY DAYS

[TheBoy]

Well done, and a great looking example of the PFL

[Rangie]

Congratulations , a superb looking car 👍

[Mr Skrunts]

Nice one.   

[dave the builder]

Congratulations on the MOT 
though you are racking up the miles driving it to the MOT test centre every year 
ask the tester if he does house calls 

[Tick Tock]

Beautiful!! 

[DrAndyB]

Congratulations on the MOT 
though you are racking up the miles driving it to the MOT test centre every year 
ask the tester if he does house calls 

 

[johnnydog]

A stunning looking car!
Is it still looking as good today?
I only wondered as that is the same photo that you've posted at MOT time for the last few years!! Not being critical of course, just an observation!

[DrAndyB]

Yep still looking the same - I'll take some more pics    Just didn't want to work out how I posted them last time 

[DrAndyB]

A stunning looking car!
Is it still looking as good today?
I only wondered as that is the same photo that you've posted at MOT time for the last few years!! Not being critical of course, just an observation!

   Here are some pics from couple months ago 

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[johnnydog]

Very nice - still!
Being quite large car, I think Omegas suit strong darker colours, such as yours. Only my opinion, as colour is subjective, but your Omega is a real credit to you!

[DrAndyB]

Thanks 

I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual  ) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!!  I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner 

Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months.

I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate.  I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.   

Is there a new  direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ?  Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?   

Interested on others experiences and thoughts,

I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,

TIA. 

[dave the builder]

Thanks 

I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual  ) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!!  I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner 

Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months.

I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate.  I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.   

Is there a new  direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ?  Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?   

Interested on others experiences and thoughts,

I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,

TIA.

Have you cleaned and lubed the calliper slide pins ? and checked the pads move freely in the guides ?

refurb kits are available including new pistons ,slide pins and bushes etc (these can swell and cause binding if copper slip or other INCORRECT lubrication is used )

[STEMO]

Thanks 

I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual  ) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!!  I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner 

Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months.

I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate.  I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.   

Is there a new  direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ?  Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?   

Interested on others experiences and thoughts,

I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,

TIA.

It's a wonder the only thing sticking is a caliper. Cars need a good run now and again.

[DrAndyB]

Thanks 

I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual  ) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!!  I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner 

Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months.

I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate.  I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.   

Is there a new  direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ?  Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?   

Interested on others experiences and thoughts,

I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,

TIA.

Have you cleaned and lubed the calliper slide pins ? and checked the pads move freely in the guides ?

refurb kits are available including new pistons ,slide pins and bushes etc (these can swell and cause binding if copper slip or other INCORRECT lubrication is used )

I was going to check slide pins and pads at weekend.  I did them myself, but worth a check.

What is the "Lube of Choice" for the pins ?

[DrAndyB]

Thanks 

I've had her from 6 months old (and a manual  ) and tried to keep her all original, other than the Opel front grille which I could not resist as stumbled across it one day on Inter-web brand new in GM original parts box !!!!  I prefer the Opel grill, she looks a bit more meaner 

Rest assured, all tucked up in heated garage now for next 12 months.

I think I may have a sticky front N/S caliper (again) as I changed it a good few years ago now and noted inside edge of disk rust marks so I need to investigate.  I fitted new origial GM front Brake and Pad kit (93175466) about 7 years ago, and hardly worn as probably done 5k on them.   

Is there a new  direct replacement for new Caplier ? (as a pair of course) which can simply bolt straight on and available new ?  Probably want to keep OEM discs (but would put a new set on anyhow) , so can maintain original alloys ? or can I get a piston and seal refurbishment kit ?   

Interested on others experiences and thoughts,

I'll pop wheel off and investigate at weekend,

TIA.

It's a wonder the only thing sticking is a caliper. Cars need a good run now and again.

   She gets a run every couple of weeks  so all things warm up and stretch her legs    And then to the Shell Station to top her off with Shell V Power 

[dave the builder]

What is the "Lube of Choice" for the pins ?

Red rubber silicone  grease or similar

here's a prescription clicky  

or treat yourself to a 500g tub  

[DrAndyB]

or treat yourself to a 500g tub  

Big tub ordered.  Will treat the ole girl at the weekend, and sort Caliper pins as well 

[ronnyd]

Same colour as my first Omega, N reg 2.0 CD. In far, far, far, etc. better condition than mine though. Stunning car. 

[dave the builder]

Same colour as my first Omega, N reg 2.0 CD. In far, far, far, etc. better condition than mine though. Stunning car. 

he won't reply any time soon
he's working his way through a 500 G tub of lube 

[STEMO]

Same colour as my first Omega, N reg 2.0 CD. In far, far, far, etc. better condition than mine though. Stunning car. 

he won't reply any time soon
he's working his way through a 500 G tub of lube 

Stop his gimp suit perishing