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[joshwyatt]

First of all, I'd like to thanks James, Jamie and Tunnie for their help with this vehicle...it has been much appreciated.

I've decided to now sell this vehicle, this time I haven't got fed up of it...but need the money back out of it.

The details are;
'OY02 VTL' - As seen in Road Wars

126,000 miles

2002 '02' Vauxhall Omega 3.2 V6 Special Manual.

Presented in Nocturno blue with charcoal texas cloth.

3.2 engine producing 211 BHP

5 speed manaal transmission with LSD (working)

Xenon headlights with dynamic beam levelling and headlight washers

Front fog lights

Switchable traction control

16'' CDX alloy wheels

Has cruise control stalk but not functioning, dual zone climate (as all facelifts do) TID display.

What's wroing with it?

Well, it has an idle issue...at idle it missfires on 1-3-5 but when driving it's fine...some members can confirm it goes well 

This issue is not plugs, coil pack, there's good compression...possibly a lambda issue

1 tyre is ok, the other three need replacing

The clutch works, it doesn't slip...but will need replacing as it makes a racket. When clutch is depressed there is no noise, but when at idle and clutch pedal not touched you can her a noise, but still drives fine.

This vehicle has no RFL and no MOT.

It will not pass an MOT until the idle issue is rectified, that's it's only failiure point. The lambda readings are too high after 2nd fast idle.

I will happily deliver the vehicle if needed

Bodywork condition is very good actually, mark to N/S corner of bumper.

This vehicle owes me £750 plus £24 for new coolant and air filter, thus making that £774.

Ideally, I'd like that for it but am willing to take a loss.

For reference, a '53' ex police Omega saloon in white, ex TVP sold for £670 on ebay with 162,000 miles with damage to the whole N/S of the vehicle.

I will upload better photo's ASAP.

[biggriffin]

as seen in "roadwars"
 it has provence then must add £100 to the price its a celebrity car.
 

[joshwyatt]

  that's not a bad plan...maybe I'll drive around Thames Valley and get the Road Wars crew to sign it for me...that'll add £1.50 to the price

[Welung666]

I need to win the lottery! I'd have this straight away and restore back to TVP spec as a show car!

[unlucky mark mv6]

What codes is it throwing up josh if any.

[joshwyatt]

What codes is it throwing up josh if any.

Mark,
It's throwing up p0300, 0301 and 0305.
Changed plugs, and coil pack...and good compression on those cylinders.
I'm going to get the pre cat lambda replaced on that side, that might well cure it, as most things have been ruled out...if that doesn't cure it...then I shall give up with it and dispose of it as it is.

[TheBoy]

What codes is it throwing up josh if any.

Mark,
It's throwing up p0300, 0301 and 0305.
Changed plugs, and coil pack...and good compression on those cylinders.
I'm going to get the pre cat lambda replaced on that side, that might well cure it, as most things have been ruled out...if that doesn't cure it...then I shall give up with it and dispose of it as it is.

And P0303, just to complete that bank

[joshwyatt]

What codes is it throwing up josh if any.

Mark,
It's throwing up p0300, 0301 and 0305.
Changed plugs, and coil pack...and good compression on those cylinders.
I'm going to get the pre cat lambda replaced on that side, that might well cure it, as most things have been ruled out...if that doesn't cure it...then I shall give up with it and dispose of it as it is.

And P0303, just to complete that bank

  I'd forgotten that one 

Maybe I'll try for the whole set, 0302, 0304 and 0306 aswell 
Going to get the precat lambda replaced to see if that helps...got to be worth a try...but you always suspected lambda's TB

I even went to VX today, to see what they thought...after trying to sell me a replacement Insignia they listened 
It was a new guy so he didn't recognise me, but the service manager said they'd had an identical problem 6 months ago, he took a look at it and thinks a new lambda would cure it. Be nice if it is that, only about £75 on TC from Vauxhall.
Got to say they are pretty damn good at my VX garage.

[unlucky mark mv6]

Reason i ask josh,id probably be interested in it,but having trouble with third partys insurers at the moment,as i am still waiting for a payment ,rang em today again,and they reckon its going to be another 2 weeks before they make me an offer .I have a few choices really but not sure what to do,its either keep my mv6 and repair it,have this one off you,which would save me doing a manual conversion,or buy a pug 406 coupe :-/,so spoilt for choice really,hows about a bit of help to decide.

[joshwyatt]

Reason i ask josh,id probably be interested in it,but having trouble with third partys insurers at the moment,as i am still waiting for a payment ,rang em today again,and they reckon its going to be another 2 weeks before they make me an offer .I have a few choices really but not sure what to do,its either keep my mv6 and repair it,have this one off you,which would save me doing a manual conversion,or buy a pug 406 coupe :-/,so spoilt for choice really,hows about a bit of help to decide.

You know you want it Mark 
A Peugeot or a 3.2 manual Omega? You know it makes sense to get the Omega.
(Am I doing a good enough job  )
I'm going to get the lambda replaced, to see what happens...and see if that cures the idle issue...if it does I'll get it MOT'd so it has a full 12 month ticket.

[Welung666]

I want it  Can I pay monthly?

I'm sure SWMBO would love another car on the drive we can't use

[joshwyatt]

I want it  Can I pay monthly?

I'm sure SWMBO would love another car on the drive we can't use

£5 a year? That'd work for me 

[Welung666]

I want it  Can I pay monthly?

I'm sure SWMBO would love another car on the drive we can't use

£5 a year? That'd work for me 

I was thinking a more sensible offer really.... £7.50 bi-annually

[Andy B]

I want it  Can I pay monthly?

I'm sure SWMBO would love another car on the drive we can't use

£5 a year? That'd work for me 

I'll give you £6     

[Vamps]

I want it  Can I pay monthly?

I'm sure SWMBO would love another car on the drive we can't use

£5 a year? That'd work for me 

I'll give you £6    

Have you won the lottery then, without telling us..

[Andy B]

I want it  Can I pay monthly?

I'm sure SWMBO would love another car on the drive we can't use

£5 a year? That'd work for me 

I'll give you £6    

Have you won the lottery then, without telling us..

I'd have offered another 50 pence if I had 

[unlucky mark mv6]

Any interior pics josh and engine bay,also is gearbox ok etc,not being pick bud,just that wouldent have a lot of cash to play with,but would have the parts on my mv6 to play with.

[joshwyatt]

Any interior pics josh and engine bay,also is gearbox ok etc,not being pick bud,just that wouldent have a lot of cash to play with,but would have the parts on my mv6 to play with.

Sorry for late reply Mark...I'll get some detailed photo's tomorrow of exterior, interior, wheels etc and upload them early to mid morning.

[joshwyatt]

Oh, and yes the gearbox is fine, there's something not right with the clutch...but it still drives perfectly and will get you wherever you're going, but I would advise a new clutch.

[unlucky mark mv6]

Any interior pics josh and engine bay,also is gearbox ok etc,not being pick bud,just that wouldent have a lot of cash to play with,but would have the parts on my mv6 to play with.

Sorry for late reply Mark...I'll get some detailed photo's tomorrow of exterior, interior, wheels etc and upload them early to mid morning.

cheers josh 

[joshwyatt]

I've lost my camera Mark 
I was hoping to take some pictures this morning, but couldn't find the camera. I'm sure it'll turn up, but sorry for the delay.