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Omega General Help / Re: exhaust question
« on: 21 June 2011, 20:43:27 »
hatch?
you mean saloon i take it?
and no, i dont think they are interchangeable
you mean saloon i take it?
and no, i dont think they are interchangeable
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Omega General Help / Re: Lowering an Elite Estate
« on: 20 June 2011, 19:08:56 »
yeah, i think you're self levelers (if they're working) should stop any grounding out.
As for my mig, its ok. Just seen how bad my geometry is out tho after my lowering etc.
Front tyres have completely been chewed through. Was trying to at least make it till next couple of weeks cos then i'm heading over in the general direction of WIM anyway, Gonna have to put old wheels back on for a little while i think, and chew through the fronts on them too.
Backs are fine, no uneven wear at all.
Other than that, she's been a beauty.
As for my mig, its ok. Just seen how bad my geometry is out tho after my lowering etc.
Front tyres have completely been chewed through. Was trying to at least make it till next couple of weeks cos then i'm heading over in the general direction of WIM anyway, Gonna have to put old wheels back on for a little while i think, and chew through the fronts on them too.
Backs are fine, no uneven wear at all.
Other than that, she's been a beauty.
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Omega General Help / Re: Lowering an Elite Estate
« on: 20 June 2011, 13:31:52 »
As you know
I fitted 35mm lowering springs on mine a while back and it has dropped it nicely.
But as previously mentioned, When i'm loaded up with gear, I have issues with speed bumps and steep inclines etc. The only bit that catches mind is the back of the CAT, and even that just scrapes.
The other bit that catches is the Bottom of my Witter Towbar, its a bit 3-4 inch deep plate so not surprised that catches really.
Other than that, i love it.
Looks mean too.
Tbh, i would say you wouldn't notice the LOOKS of a 15mm lower chassis much.... but you may FEEL it.
From the post though it sounds as though you'd like to be able to see it.
In which case i would say 35mm like mine might suit more.
It's not massively hard to do, but as also said before, any work you do will screw with your settings, and toe will be adjusted because of the lowering. This is not something you can set yourself along with the camber etc.
good luck tho, i can describe what you need to do in more detail in a PM if you need.
I fitted 35mm lowering springs on mine a while back and it has dropped it nicely.
But as previously mentioned, When i'm loaded up with gear, I have issues with speed bumps and steep inclines etc. The only bit that catches mind is the back of the CAT, and even that just scrapes.
The other bit that catches is the Bottom of my Witter Towbar, its a bit 3-4 inch deep plate so not surprised that catches really.
Other than that, i love it.
Looks mean too.
Tbh, i would say you wouldn't notice the LOOKS of a 15mm lower chassis much.... but you may FEEL it.
From the post though it sounds as though you'd like to be able to see it.
In which case i would say 35mm like mine might suit more.
It's not massively hard to do, but as also said before, any work you do will screw with your settings, and toe will be adjusted because of the lowering. This is not something you can set yourself along with the camber etc.
good luck tho, i can describe what you need to do in more detail in a PM if you need.
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Omega General Help / Re: Why soooo smoky?
« on: 15 June 2011, 13:00:44 »
haha. Didnt think of that. 
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Omega General Help / Re: Why soooo smoky?
« on: 15 June 2011, 12:55:15 »Quote
loads of things can contribute to this, mine does it but a good long run at high speed ussually clears it out, when i say long run I mean at least 50 miles of 80 and above, mine then dont smoke for at least a couple of weeks,
however oil an filter can make a difference as said above airfilter, but sounds like you have a slightly sticky wastegate or something, possibly a boost leak, and until the turbo can pressurise the system it will be running too much fuel, also fuel type can make a difference, try all different brands, but supermarket fuel is usually the worst for smoke, my money is on a boost leak somewhere though
I thought about it being cheap
(if that's possible) fuel, as i use tesco because of the points. As far as i can fathom, it shouldnt be any different, as Tesco buy their fuel from big refinery names.
It might be a case that bigger names add different additives? who knows.
I have yet to try a different brand recently, but i will for the next tank and report back.
That still doesnt solve the turbo "stall" i feel when driving.
I have driven a few turbo diesels, and this is the first one that feel like it almost pulls back before pushing forward....it's an odd sensation.....
I thought boost leak, and did identify one, but it seems not to have helped.
Is there somewhere i can plumb in a temporary boost gauge with a t-piece? as i have one of those hanging about somewhere.
Would be interesting to see what it's hitting (which will also help when i come to do the adjustments to the wastegate at somepoint soon.,
With regards to a sticking wastegate....should i spray some maintenance spray on it or something?
And lastly, where are the common boost leak hot spots if anyone knows?
thanks
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Omega General Help / Re: Why soooo smoky?
« on: 15 June 2011, 12:50:21 »Quote
Which chip have you fitted. This would be your first thing to look at.
Other than that is the air filter clean.
Is the full fat 160bhp ish chip.
Has a new air filter, and was oil and filter serviced about 1500miles ago.
Including new Fuel filter full of diesel magic.
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Omega General Help / Why soooo smoky?
« on: 14 June 2011, 23:43:48 »
Ok,
so i know diesels smoke....fact
I also know that chipped diesels will smoke.....
BUT, i think my smoke is excessive.
What would cause excessive BLACK smoke in general?
I notice in particular that the turbo on mine seems to "stall" if i lift my foot off the throttle at all.
For instance, if i'm cruising at 70mph and i let off the throttle a little for whatever reason (slowing down for instance, or even just as a change of pace), When i go to put my foot back, there is a pause (turbo lag i suppose), and then a big puff of black smoke that lasts till the turbo kicks back in and then woosh.
So, i like to say i'm just being paranoid, but my missus said she was choking on my diesel smoke when she followed me today lol. And if i'm honest, i feel sorry for anyone that follows me at the moment. It's literally every throttle movement after a deceleration or a maintenance of speed, results in what i would say is excessive smoke.
So am i being paranoid, or are there some things you recommend i should check.
(i am aware boost leaks and such may cause smoking, but as far as i can tell, it's not leaking and pulls well once it's on the turbo)
thanks in advance.
so i know diesels smoke....fact
I also know that chipped diesels will smoke.....
BUT, i think my smoke is excessive.
What would cause excessive BLACK smoke in general?
I notice in particular that the turbo on mine seems to "stall" if i lift my foot off the throttle at all.
For instance, if i'm cruising at 70mph and i let off the throttle a little for whatever reason (slowing down for instance, or even just as a change of pace), When i go to put my foot back, there is a pause (turbo lag i suppose), and then a big puff of black smoke that lasts till the turbo kicks back in and then woosh.
So, i like to say i'm just being paranoid, but my missus said she was choking on my diesel smoke when she followed me today lol. And if i'm honest, i feel sorry for anyone that follows me at the moment. It's literally every throttle movement after a deceleration or a maintenance of speed, results in what i would say is excessive smoke.
So am i being paranoid, or are there some things you recommend i should check.
(i am aware boost leaks and such may cause smoking, but as far as i can tell, it's not leaking and pulls well once it's on the turbo)
thanks in advance.
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Omega General Help / Re: Puddle lights?
« on: 15 June 2011, 15:18:43 »
fuse 20 present and unbroken,
no power getting to the wires according to the mutilmeter.
no power getting to the wires according to the mutilmeter.
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Omega General Help / Re: Puddle lights?
« on: 15 June 2011, 15:12:37 »thanks for that mate
will report back
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Omega General Help / Puddle lights?
« on: 15 June 2011, 13:38:19 »
Having changed my door cards, and used the taped up wires that were present to connect to the puddle lights on the elite door cards, I have found they do not work at all.....
Why would this be?
Is there a fuse missing because they were not fitted, or.....
Why would this be?
Is there a fuse missing because they were not fitted, or.....
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Omega General Help / Re: correct lowering spring for my model?
« on: 05 June 2011, 14:31:40 »
fair enough,
with that in mind i will have a feel for it.
But they're not getting changed till they dont work anymore lol.
I've done enough work to it already for now.
most i am willing to do atm is an oil change.
with that in mind i will have a feel for it.
But they're not getting changed till they dont work anymore lol.
I've done enough work to it already for now.
most i am willing to do atm is an oil change.
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Omega General Help / Re: correct lowering spring for my model?
« on: 04 June 2011, 17:08:47 »
or 35mm? PI springs...like i have just fitted
They handle great, not crashy or too stiff, give a bit less body roll.
Only "issues" i'm having are to do with ride height when loaded with my gear in the boot.
It's low enough then for the exhaust middle or cat to catch on most speed bumps.
So i just have to be careful around them.
besides that, it's a pleasure to drive with them on. And that's without changing the shocks at all.
They dont bottom out.
They handle great, not crashy or too stiff, give a bit less body roll.
Only "issues" i'm having are to do with ride height when loaded with my gear in the boot.
It's low enough then for the exhaust middle or cat to catch on most speed bumps.
So i just have to be careful around them.
besides that, it's a pleasure to drive with them on. And that's without changing the shocks at all.
They dont bottom out.
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Omega General Help / Re: Eibach Springs
« on: 01 June 2011, 01:56:04 »
i think there is some confusion here.
Andrew us refering to using EXTRA adjustment bolts, to give an even greater range of camber adjustment then is already available in the front shock bolts.
As you may not be aware andrew, the omega front suspension has camber adjustment built in, so no need for aftermarket adjusters.
There should be enough adjustment there to compensate for the 30mm drop i would say
Andrew us refering to using EXTRA adjustment bolts, to give an even greater range of camber adjustment then is already available in the front shock bolts.
As you may not be aware andrew, the omega front suspension has camber adjustment built in, so no need for aftermarket adjusters.
There should be enough adjustment there to compensate for the 30mm drop i would say
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Omega General Help / Re: Wastegate adjustment?
« on: 31 May 2011, 20:01:40 »
Yeah that all sounds about right.
Think i'll have a fiddle and just remember not to go too crazy.
My temps are all over right now anyway due to lack of viscous.
If i pull up after a run and sit for 5 mins it goes to 98 and then 2nd stage of the fans kick in and it brings it back down to 95 or less. So i might have to put viscous on again if I do it, but then again, electric fans might still bring it down i suppose.
I think a slight increase would just sure up the air/fuel mix thanks to the chip.
Think i'll have a fiddle and just remember not to go too crazy.
My temps are all over right now anyway due to lack of viscous.
If i pull up after a run and sit for 5 mins it goes to 98 and then 2nd stage of the fans kick in and it brings it back down to 95 or less. So i might have to put viscous on again if I do it, but then again, electric fans might still bring it down i suppose.
I think a slight increase would just sure up the air/fuel mix thanks to the chip.
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Omega General Help / Wastegate adjustment?
« on: 31 May 2011, 17:46:12 »
As some of you know, I've got an Omega 2.5td estate manual.
It's chipped with the "+10" type chip.
And i love it....but...
I've heard mention in previous posts and some searches about wastegate adjustment on the turbo.
I am aware of how this works, and also of how to do it on this car and others.
I used a similar wastegate adjustment to change the relative PSI on my rover 2.0td i had last from 14psi to 19psi (the maximum recommended long term safe level).
I'm just interested in what the computer does to counteract any adjustments i make on the BMW engine and to what extent i should be changing it.
I have a boost gauge available to check current and adjusted levels of boost.
Does anyone else here have any experience with doing this and the results/reliability of these engines in relation to degree of boost increase?
thanks
It's chipped with the "+10" type chip.
And i love it....but...
I've heard mention in previous posts and some searches about wastegate adjustment on the turbo.
I am aware of how this works, and also of how to do it on this car and others.
I used a similar wastegate adjustment to change the relative PSI on my rover 2.0td i had last from 14psi to 19psi (the maximum recommended long term safe level).
I'm just interested in what the computer does to counteract any adjustments i make on the BMW engine and to what extent i should be changing it.
I have a boost gauge available to check current and adjusted levels of boost.
Does anyone else here have any experience with doing this and the results/reliability of these engines in relation to degree of boost increase?
thanks