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Thankfully. 

The ones I'm seeing tying into the part number 90295666 are the Sachs 996696, which is no longer available it seems, and TRW JCS681 link below.

https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermarket-portal/our-catalog/search-by-vehicle/#/article/JCS681?languageID=4&brandID=14,22,32,35,68,126,161,294,8888&countryID=GB

I originally ordered KYB RJ6226, which the equivalent TRW is JCS625, which the size comparisons are below:

TRW JCS681: (Cross matches to 90295666 / Sachs 996696)

Diameter 1 [mm] : 10,25
Diameter 2 [mm] : 15,95
Diameter 3 [mm] : 10,3
Length [mm] : 269
Outer Diameter 1 [mm] : 152
Weight [kg] : 3,2

TRW JCS625 (The one I originally ordered)

Diameter 1 [mm] : 10,25
Diameter 2 [mm] : 16,1
Diameter 3 [mm] : 10,25
Length [mm] : 262
Outer Diameter 1 [mm] : 158
Weight [kg] : 3,2

Even if my SL isn't working, or is partially working I'd prefer to get the right springs anyway. Looked everywhere and the sachs and TRW ones are all out of stock or have a notify when available button.

Hmmm - LA is VX90295666, and it's listed in my 2000 EPC as being for Senators with engines 25NE, 30NE, C30LE, C30NE, C30SE WITHOUT self levelling.

It's also listed as OmegaB Saloon (except Police and Armoured Body) WITH self levelling, from chassis number W1081185 onwards. However my EPC is from year 2000, so doesn't cover much on facelift Omega B's or 3.2's.

That part no. with the LA ident is 100% / definately / without any doubt for a 2.6 / 3.2 Elite saloon with self levelling. I've fitted several pairs over the years to different facelift 2.6 / 3.2 Elite saloons, and the ride height is perfect.
Just be aware - genuine GM springs with this part no are like gold dust. A quick Google reveals listings from aftermarket suppliers that state their products are OEM equivalent - I've tried different aftermarket springs that were supposedly suitable for self levelling, but the ride height wasn't correct and was too 'jacked up' at the rear. In the absence of genuine springs, then the recommendation of others experiences with OEM equivalents maybe your only option.

Omega was £415 to tax so that's gone up £20 
Still .... at least the council will have that cash to fix all the bloody pot holes 
car insurance renewal £100 too much (compared to other sites) so I'll have to waste my time arguing them down again 

C'mon Dave you know that's not how it works. 

Your twenty quid is more likely to go towards Mohammed's nice hotel than a pothole. 

Mohammed and his mates will soon turn that nice hotel into a pot hole. 

Can't be many of these left?   

Omega was £415 to tax so that's gone up £20 
Still .... at least the council will have that cash to fix all the bloody pot holes 
car insurance renewal £100 too much (compared to other sites) so I'll have to waste my time arguing them down again 

C'mon Dave you know that's not how it works. 

Your twenty quid is more likely to go towards Mohammed's nice hotel than a pothole. 

Because the British Govt are utterly spineless and don't want to upset the French. 

Rishi should tell Micron that if they don't stop the boats from launching off the beaches, we will! 

Because him and the rest of the c£nuts are full of shit

Nobel

Managed to get the bonnet open

It has taken a week of periodically pulling the release lever and pushing/pulling on the bonnet.

Need to fit a good battery and see if it starts now.

What can possibly go wrong

New battery I ordered from Tayna yesterday (standard delivery) arrived today.

Need to get of my arse and fit it now.

Fitted the new battery yesterday - wouldn't start.

Gave the battery a good charge overnight, refitted it today and finally got it started - (for the first time in 5 years).

There is something not quite right with the starter motor. Cranking was slower than it should be and my helper said that they saw sparks and some magic smoke - almost as if the starter wasn't bolted tightly to the engine.  Something to investigate before the MOT.

Once the engine was running I had to shunt it back & forth a few times before the rear brakes would let go. Brake discs look surprisingly good but tomorrow I will get the wheels off and have a closer look.

Spent the day cleaning & checking the thing (MK2 Ford Galaxy Diesel auto).
5 years under a tree had resulted in a mouldy interior. The cheap seat covers fitted by the last owner had grown a layer of fur, I tried cleaning them with a carpet cleaner and the vinyl surface peeled off. 7 seat covers are now in the bin. Seats look OK underneath.
All the seat belts were a bit surprised that I wanted to extend them  couldn't get one to extend at all so will have to pull the trim off to inspect it.
Undid all the wheel nuts half a turn, will get the wheels of tomorrow to check the brakes........