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Omega General Help / Re: Cambelt change, am I doing this right?
« on: 15 February 2011, 12:33:14 »
Thanks for swift replies, off to check my handy work 
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Omega General Help / Cambelt change, am I doing this right?
« on: 15 February 2011, 12:24:32 »
Halfway through cambelt change, need a little advice.
My belt has two sets of marks for crank White and yellow. Two sets for banks one and two again white and yellow. And one set for three and four, white only.
When I line up white crank mark, banks 1+ 2 white marks line up. Banks 3+4 white marks way off.
If I line up yellow crank marking, banks 1+2 yellow marks line up and so do banks 3+4 white marks
I'm guessing second one is right, just wanted to be sure before I go any further
Off to put kettle on while I await all your responses
Roland
My belt has two sets of marks for crank White and yellow. Two sets for banks one and two again white and yellow. And one set for three and four, white only.
When I line up white crank mark, banks 1+ 2 white marks line up. Banks 3+4 white marks way off.
If I line up yellow crank marking, banks 1+2 yellow marks line up and so do banks 3+4 white marks
I'm guessing second one is right, just wanted to be sure before I go any further
Off to put kettle on while I await all your responses
Roland
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Omega General Help / Re: Fitted Cam gaskets. Question?
« on: 14 February 2011, 19:18:59 »Quote
Roly, if you want to borrow a locking kit and the Cam belt change DVD then give me a shout as I'm only 30 minutes or so down the road from you.Good luck, take your time, don't rush.
Bag up and label all the parts that you take off. I personally struggled with the 'R' Clips, so I'd suggest buying an assortment of jubulee clips to replace them with.
Any electrical connectors, number them first before removing them. ie; a bit of masking tape on each end, then number 1 written on each piece of masking tape. next connector, label each end as number 2, etc, etc.
Take your time, don't rush, pay attention and you should be alright.good luck
Thank you for the offer, I already have them. I took my time with the cam gaskets. When working on cars I'm slow and steady, just like when I'm with a woman.
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Omega General Help / Re: Fitted Cam gaskets. Question?
« on: 14 February 2011, 19:05:12 »Quote
Well done mate - definately a "knack" to getting cam covers back on properly particularly passenger side!
Sludge around thermostat housing probably sign of a leak - is it wet? Are you loosing coolant?If oil cooler failure you will find oil (sludge) in coolant.
HTH
Passenger side was a bit harder. Must have the "Knack" as it went back on at first attempt
Yes it's wet, have been losing a little coolant, nothing drastic. Defo no sludge in coolant. Looks like I need to get a thermostat housing gasket.
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Omega General Help / Fitted Cam gaskets. Question?
« on: 14 February 2011, 18:47:31 »
Quite chuffed with myself today. I have fitted new cam gaskets (biggest engine job I have ever attempted) All is well, no leaks and no parts left over
Here's my question. While I had the Intake off I noticed a small amount of "Sludge"? around the thermostat housing, (didn't look like mayo)
I have no oil in coolant nor is there any water in the oil. could the housing have a small leak or could it be early signs of an oil cooler failure.
Tomorrow I will be doing the cambelt/kit. Wish me luck
Here's my question. While I had the Intake off I noticed a small amount of "Sludge"? around the thermostat housing, (didn't look like mayo)
I have no oil in coolant nor is there any water in the oil. could the housing have a small leak or could it be early signs of an oil cooler failure.
Tomorrow I will be doing the cambelt/kit. Wish me luck
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Omega General Help / Oil filler neck
« on: 08 February 2011, 19:43:23 »
Hi Guys n Gals, will be changing my cam cover gaskets next week and have just been going through Haynes. It says when you have taken off the oil filler neck, replace the gasket. Is this absolutely a must, as haven't seen it mentioned in the cam cover "how to", or can it be re-used if in good condition. :-/
Roland
ps If the gaqsket must be replaced does anyone have a part number for it
Roland
ps If the gaqsket must be replaced does anyone have a part number for it
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Omega General Help / Re: Cam cover gasket price
« on: 05 February 2011, 20:37:51 »
I ordered a set of cam gaskets the other day from local VX dealer they chagred me £32.15 per bank for gaskets and £3.77 for the correct sealant and 13p per O ring (all plus vat) Result
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QuoteWonder if my trade account is still valid for burnham...
From memory, all in for both banks is not far off £80 now, inc the sealent.
I paid (IIRC) £76 inc VAT a few weeks back for both cam cover gaskets, (trade card price). The little 'O' rings are extra, but only cost me a couple of quid, if that. Sealant was just under £8 I think?
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Omega General Help / Re: Drivers window problem
« on: 04 October 2010, 18:16:15 »
Update Update Update.
Finally sorted out the problem After some checking of the channels I noticed a, peg/pin (inch long) in the front channel which was not present in passenger side channel. I assume it must have broken off/come away from something in the window runner. Managed to get it out and hey presto the window now glides all the way up. So problem solved
The only issue I am left with is I had to disconnect the airbag sensor ( as per Haynes) when I was gaining access to the window lifter. I have connected it back up but I now have the Seatbelt/Airbag warning light constantly on, on the dash. How do I reset it?
Finally sorted out the problem
After some checking of the channels I noticed a, peg/pin (inch long) in the front channel which was not present in passenger side channel. I assume it must have broken off/come away from something in the window runner. Managed to get it out and hey presto the window now glides all the way up. So problem solved The only issue I am left with is I had to disconnect the airbag sensor ( as per Haynes) when I was gaining access to the window lifter. I have connected it back up but I now have the Seatbelt/Airbag warning light constantly on, on the dash. How do I reset it?
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Omega General Help / Re: Drivers window problem
« on: 01 October 2010, 20:16:25 » thanks for that, will try again tomorrow, will report back.
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Omega General Help / Re: Drivers window problem
« on: 01 October 2010, 20:01:22 »Quote
Can you assist the window to the top with your hand?
The channels may look OK, but I'd give them a going over with a silicone spray.
Have tried to assist window up but it won't go.
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Omega General Help / Re: Drivers window problem
« on: 01 October 2010, 18:13:01 »
Thanks for the reply
in order for the reset to work the window needs to be in the fully up postion, therein lies my problem, my window won't go fully up.
in order for the reset to work the window needs to be in the fully up postion, therein lies my problem, my window won't go fully up.
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Omega General Help / Drivers window problem
« on: 01 October 2010, 15:54:28 »
Greetings everybody,
I have a problem with drivers electric window
When you press the switch to lower window it goes down ok, when you press again to raise it will go all way up to top except for the last inch, so won't close fully. If you pulse the window up it also stops with an inch to go. When It stops and you press the switch you can hear a click fron the lift motor
I have checked the channels/runners and they are ok. I have even replaced the motor, thinking that was faulty, but still get the same issue. While the motor was out I checked the lifting mechanism and can see no signs of it being bent. I have even adjusted the lifting mechanism to compensate for a possible slipped cog, but still get the same issue.
I'm stumped, is it mechanical or electrical :-/
Has anyone come across a similar problem?
Any help/advice would be apprieciated
I have a problem with drivers electric window
When you press the switch to lower window it goes down ok, when you press again to raise it will go all way up to top except for the last inch, so won't close fully. If you pulse the window up it also stops with an inch to go. When It stops and you press the switch you can hear a click fron the lift motor
I have checked the channels/runners and they are ok. I have even replaced the motor, thinking that was faulty, but still get the same issue. While the motor was out I checked the lifting mechanism and can see no signs of it being bent. I have even adjusted the lifting mechanism to compensate for a possible slipped cog, but still get the same issue.
I'm stumped, is it mechanical or electrical :-/
Has anyone come across a similar problem?
Any help/advice would be apprieciated
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Omega General Help / window problem
« on: 22 August 2010, 19:33:10 »
Have a slight problem with drivers 'lectric window. Was wondering if anyone could advise. Press button and window goes down. Press button to go up and window gets halfway and goes back down again. The only way to get window fully up is to apply light pressure to the window as it goes up. Any ideas??