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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: windscreen wiper relay
« on: 20 April 2017, 08:33:36 »
If you don't get one I'm sure I have one from the 2.6 I'm breaking, happy to post it you.
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: Clocks wanted
« on: 27 March 2017, 23:33:28 »
I have a fully working set in my 2001 I'm breaking of your interested.
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Omega General Help / 2.6 ManifoldBolts
« on: 26 March 2017, 17:00:04 »
Anyone got any idea what size the downpipe to manifold nuts are??
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General Car Chat / Re: End of the road
« on: 27 January 2017, 21:47:09 »
Oh I've already replaced her as my brother has his own garage and had a low mileage mondeo in, plus there's only me and my daughter so I decided to downsize. To top it off it has full service history and is in mint condition.
I was considering a signum but as I got family rates it was a steal so I had it. It's not as quiet, not as comfy and not as fast but I don't do the mileage I used to and with it being diesel I will get better economy which will be good on my dwindling bank balance.
Saying all this if I come a good 3.2 I may be tempted back in the future lol
I was considering a signum but as I got family rates it was a steal so I had it. It's not as quiet, not as comfy and not as fast but I don't do the mileage I used to and with it being diesel I will get better economy which will be good on my dwindling bank balance.
Saying all this if I come a good 3.2 I may be tempted back in the future lol
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General Car Chat / Re: End of the road
« on: 27 January 2017, 13:54:10 »
lol I'd agree with that statement if I didn't do regular maintenance, however as my local vx dealer has a go at me every time I walk in the door for throwing money at the old girl I will disagree with you on this occasion.
It's just that a load of repairs have all fallen at the same time but it's getting more and more all the time and I'm putting it down to age. Plus she's rusting up on wheel arches, tailgate and underneath. Just can't see the point in throwing more money at her.
It's just that a load of repairs have all fallen at the same time but it's getting more and more all the time and I'm putting it down to age. Plus she's rusting up on wheel arches, tailgate and underneath. Just can't see the point in throwing more money at her.
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General Car Chat / End of the road
« on: 27 January 2017, 13:08:33 »
Well I've finally given in with my old girl and she is now sadly sat at the side of the house awaiting my decision on what to do with her.
2001 2.6 estate
Question is should I try to sell her on or break her down. It's got to the point where I'm repairing something every other month and know the attendant at the fuel stations Birthday.
I know for a fact she needs two new tyres, new coil packs, new cam covers and seals, tracking, possible steering rack, gearbox fluid/filter change, new brakes and two new centre boxs. Plus rust is starting to take hold and I can't see the point in throwing money at her.
She was Cat c so I know she's not worth much whole so I'm thinking break her down 😞
2001 2.6 estate
Question is should I try to sell her on or break her down. It's got to the point where I'm repairing something every other month and know the attendant at the fuel stations Birthday.
I know for a fact she needs two new tyres, new coil packs, new cam covers and seals, tracking, possible steering rack, gearbox fluid/filter change, new brakes and two new centre boxs. Plus rust is starting to take hold and I can't see the point in throwing money at her.
She was Cat c so I know she's not worth much whole so I'm thinking break her down 😞
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Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 fuel pump
« on: 15 December 2016, 18:02:31 »
Yes the crank sensor has been replaced when the problem started but did not cure the no fuel to the engine, the only way it got girl was after I removed the pump and put a direct feed to it, once refitted the car would run first turn of the key. Stop the car and let it cool then same fault would return. Carry out same procedure and car would start.
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Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 fuel pump
« on: 15 December 2016, 10:54:01 »
Well I've used my last holiday day to fit the new pump (which meant going to work as it was parked in the workshops) but unfortunately this pump does not fit the 2.6 it's way to small. It shorter and narrower so it just flops about in the cradle.
I ran the original directly from the battery and cleared it of any possible blockage, rebuilt and it fired straight away so the fault is definatley with the pump. As it was running I chucked all my tools back in the car and took the risk to drive her home so I can spend longer working on her if I need too. She did the 11 miles without skipping a beat. Parked her on drive, turned off gave her a minute and fired straight back up. I'm now going to let her go completely cold and try her again, I'm thinking the pump can't handle being under pressure when cold.
I ran the original directly from the battery and cleared it of any possible blockage, rebuilt and it fired straight away so the fault is definatley with the pump. As it was running I chucked all my tools back in the car and took the risk to drive her home so I can spend longer working on her if I need too. She did the 11 miles without skipping a beat. Parked her on drive, turned off gave her a minute and fired straight back up. I'm now going to let her go completely cold and try her again, I'm thinking the pump can't handle being under pressure when cold.
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Omega General Help / 2.6 fuel pump
« on: 14 December 2016, 23:26:35 »
I've just bought the fuel pump in the attached link for my 2.6 estate, I didn't read the listing properly as was recommended to me and was being lazy but it doesn't say it's for a 2.6.
Will this still be ok, only thing that appears different from what I remember is the wiring connector. The new pump has a proper connector that would need splicing into the old wiring but it looks the same. Can anyone verify that this will do the job before I go and change it tomorrow??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-ASTRA-CORSA-ZAFIRA-OMEGA-VECTRA-FUEL-PUMP-NEW-9120218-/310232312823?hash=item483b496bf7:g:FG0AAOxydB1SlKPK
Will this still be ok, only thing that appears different from what I remember is the wiring connector. The new pump has a proper connector that would need splicing into the old wiring but it looks the same. Can anyone verify that this will do the job before I go and change it tomorrow??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-ASTRA-CORSA-ZAFIRA-OMEGA-VECTRA-FUEL-PUMP-NEW-9120218-/310232312823?hash=item483b496bf7:g:FG0AAOxydB1SlKPK
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: Wanted - 2.6 2001 estate fuel pump
« on: 14 December 2016, 18:13:20 »
Well my replacement fuel pump arrived today, I ordered the one listed above without doing much checking (my own fault for being in a hurry).
On arrival I've opened it and the new pump looks different at the top and has different connections to it. Have I ordered the wrong pump for the 2.6 or is it that I just need to put connectors on the wires and join them to the originals ??
On arrival I've opened it and the new pump looks different at the top and has different connections to it. Have I ordered the wrong pump for the 2.6 or is it that I just need to put connectors on the wires and join them to the originals ??
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Omega General Help / Re: mv6 just cut out??
« on: 13 December 2016, 16:32:27 »
Your original fault sounds exactly like my 2.6 did/is. I stripped mine down, replaced the crank sensor only to find the fuel pump is faulty. When I removed the pump, cleaned and powered from the battery it worked and on refitting it worked only for it to go again after leaving it to rest for half an hour.
However all my dash lights work ok, so it could just be a coincidence??
However all my dash lights work ok, so it could just be a coincidence??
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Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 Broken Down Again
« on: 10 December 2016, 14:32:02 »
Update - she doesn't live lol
I let her go cool while I put everything back together and cleaned all my tools, then when I went to turn her over she gives a quick fire then turns off again. Looks like the pump is shot so a new one is now in order and awaiting delivery.
I let her go cool while I put everything back together and cleaned all my tools, then when I went to turn her over she gives a quick fire then turns off again. Looks like the pump is shot so a new one is now in order and awaiting delivery.
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Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 Broken Down Again
« on: 10 December 2016, 13:53:43 »
Well after a week of pulling my hair out she lives !!!
I came in this morning and tried the slap test as recommended to no avail, removed crank sensor again and refitted, had one of the electricians test me the relays, removed everything to get to heck the timing belt and all ok.
So thought sod it and removed the fuel pump, that was a pain in the arse. Stripped it down and drained, wiped it down then connected it directly to the battery, their was a hum but nothing. I'd only put in in for a couple of seconds with the help of a friend, I wanted to blow him up as well, so we put it back on and held it on. Their was a hum but nothing then all of a sudden it spat fuel everywhere that made up take connection off. Pissed myself layghting as it covered Pete then reconnected it, more fuel came out and air then started humming smoothly. Cleaned it all up and reassembled making sure everything was clean and connected properly. Crossed my fingers, turned the key and she sprang straight to life and has been running 30 minutes. I've now turned her off to leave her to cool and I will try her again later hoping she will start again.
It just looks like their was a blockage in the fuel pump, I'm going to order a new one anyway as recommended but I'm hoping that this may have cured it. I did notice some rust on the top cover but can't imagine this caused it as it's not all the way through.
Anyways thanks for everyone's help, it's been long winded but she lives and the that's the main thing, hopefully many more years motoring to come from the old girl.
I came in this morning and tried the slap test as recommended to no avail, removed crank sensor again and refitted, had one of the electricians test me the relays, removed everything to get to heck the timing belt and all ok.
So thought sod it and removed the fuel pump, that was a pain in the arse. Stripped it down and drained, wiped it down then connected it directly to the battery, their was a hum but nothing. I'd only put in in for a couple of seconds with the help of a friend, I wanted to blow him up as well, so we put it back on and held it on. Their was a hum but nothing then all of a sudden it spat fuel everywhere that made up take connection off. Pissed myself layghting as it covered Pete then reconnected it, more fuel came out and air then started humming smoothly. Cleaned it all up and reassembled making sure everything was clean and connected properly. Crossed my fingers, turned the key and she sprang straight to life and has been running 30 minutes. I've now turned her off to leave her to cool and I will try her again later hoping she will start again.
It just looks like their was a blockage in the fuel pump, I'm going to order a new one anyway as recommended but I'm hoping that this may have cured it. I did notice some rust on the top cover but can't imagine this caused it as it's not all the way through.
Anyways thanks for everyone's help, it's been long winded but she lives and the that's the main thing, hopefully many more years motoring to come from the old girl.
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Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 Broken Down Again
« on: 09 December 2016, 13:55:39 »
Yes, I've checked every fuse and there all ok.
No I've not done the slap test as I've been working on it at night in the factory when everyone else has gone home.
No I've not done the slap test as I've been working on it at night in the factory when everyone else has gone home.
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Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 Broken Down Again
« on: 09 December 2016, 13:47:58 »
Hiya, yes this is the same car.
I've replaced the crank sensor and I've swapped the purple relays. There's 3/4 tank of fuel in the tank so I removed the fuel hoses off the manifold and cranked her over and not one drop came out, due to this my gut feeling is fuel pump.
I've also removed the cowling from the steering column and checked the connector to ignition module as suggested But no joy.
I've had someone stand and listen/look at the engine turning over as it doesn't sound fast but I don't know if this is because of being short of fuel so I'm going to remove the timing cover and check that all the pulleys and belt are ok.
Anymore suggestions would be appreciated
I've replaced the crank sensor and I've swapped the purple relays. There's 3/4 tank of fuel in the tank so I removed the fuel hoses off the manifold and cranked her over and not one drop came out, due to this my gut feeling is fuel pump.
I've also removed the cowling from the steering column and checked the connector to ignition module as suggested But no joy.
I've had someone stand and listen/look at the engine turning over as it doesn't sound fast but I don't know if this is because of being short of fuel so I'm going to remove the timing cover and check that all the pulleys and belt are ok.
Anymore suggestions would be appreciated