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Title: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 May 2012, 22:28:57
....detailing each sump/component etc?  :)
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: geoffr70 on 16 May 2012, 22:39:42
There's one in Haynes iirc
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: doz on 16 May 2012, 23:25:14
I could send you one of my bottom if you like  :P
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: feeutfo on 16 May 2012, 23:31:13
Is ther not a guide with pics Webby!



Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 May 2012, 11:16:44
i've looked chris and cant find..... am i being blind?  :-[
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: omega3000 on 17 May 2012, 12:40:52
Someone posted a picture up not so long ago of a car on a 4 post ramp ....wouldnt rob have a picture  :)
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 17 May 2012, 13:43:26
Someone posted a picture up not so long ago of a car on a 4 post ramp ....wouldnt rob have a picture  :)
he allways has something  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 May 2012, 14:01:29
lol Oi Ralf, you got the name of that mechanic yet? Name n shame my son  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: omega3000 on 17 May 2012, 16:23:03
lol Oi Ralf, you got the name of that mechanic yet? Name n shame my son ;D

He might not like that  :-\

Any pics yet webmaster ....i searched all over the place an cant find any  :(
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 May 2012, 16:28:10
lol Oi Ralf, you got the name of that mechanic yet? Name n shame my son ;D

He might not like that  :-\Any pics yet webmaster ....i searched all over the place an cant find any  :(

I'm only kiddin' Steve. ;)

Yeah i have too and cant find one :(
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 17 May 2012, 17:26:34
lol Oi Ralf, you got the name of that mechanic yet? Name n shame my son ;D

He might not like that  :-\

Any pics yet webmaster ....i searched all over the place an cant find any  :(
i dont care if he dont like it just cant find his name out the so called vx trained cowboy ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: omega3000 on 17 May 2012, 17:33:22
Take your car for a free brake check at quickfix , while its up on the 4 post take some pics and tell them they are for us oofer's  :P
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: b4ndit on 17 May 2012, 17:35:15
can take some at work tomorrow if you want let me know what you require :y
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 May 2012, 20:06:23
can take some at work tomorrow if you want let me know what you require :y

That would be sweet, cheers mate! basically a shot/shots covering the whole of the bottom so we can see what sumps are where. for the hg job i've also need to get to remove the ''downpipes''.... not sure what these are although i presume their pipes from the exhaust manifolds  :-\

but anyway, yeah just some shots showing what everythiung is  :y

nice one! ;)
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: RobG on 17 May 2012, 20:07:08
can take some at work tomorrow if you want let me know what you require :y

That would be sweet, cheers mate! basically a shot/shots covering the whole of the bottom so we can see what sumps are where. for the hg job i've also need to get to remove the ''downpipes''.... not sure what these are although i presume their pipes from the exhaust manifolds   :-\

but anyway, yeah just some shots showing what everythiung is  :y

nice one! ;)
:y
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 May 2012, 21:34:18
can take some at work tomorrow if you want let me know what you require :y

That would be sweet, cheers mate! basically a shot/shots covering the whole of the bottom so we can see what sumps are where. for the hg job i've also need to get to remove the ''downpipes''.... not sure what these are although i presume their pipes from the exhaust manifolds   :-\

but anyway, yeah just some shots showing what everythiung is  :y

nice one! ;)
:y

Cheers Rob, where would we be without you?  :-* :y
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: RobG on 18 May 2012, 13:02:43
This any help to you Steve :-\
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/REARLEVELSENSORS-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 13:08:31
This any help to you Steve :-\
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/REARLEVELSENSORS-1.jpg)

FEK! I can't see pics at work lol

ill check when i get home. cheers John Rambro  :y
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 May 2012, 13:13:03
My garage is a mess, bits of tractor, car, Stihl saws, V8's, Locos the lot.

Thankfuly I have access to other larger workshops!
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 18 May 2012, 15:15:40
This any help to you Steve :-\
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/REARLEVELSENSORS-1.jpg)

FEK! I can't see pics at work lol

ill check when i get home. cheers John Rambro  :y
told you rob had one  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: omega3000 on 18 May 2012, 15:36:40
Quote
cheers John Rambro
   :-\ :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2012, 18:08:17
My garage is a mess, bits of tractor, car, Stihl saws, V8's, Locos the lot.

Thankfuly I have access to other larger workshops!
What about bodyshops  :-[

That said, I don't want it in BR blue ;D

Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 20:24:04
nice pic rob.... is there a pic for the front end to?  :-* :y
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: RobG on 18 May 2012, 20:36:57
nice pic rob.... is there a pic for the front end to?  :-* :y
You taking the pi$$ ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 20:39:36
not intentionally  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: RobG on 18 May 2012, 20:47:11
Just had a load of pics (27) :o mailed to me by b4ndit (Terry), will see what I can do Steve. Won`t be tonight though :D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 20:48:15
no worries rob, i can get the pics.... its the labelling i cant do cos i dont really know what the shizzle is  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 20:48:43
and thanks mate, really really helpful!  :y :y :y :y :y :-*
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 16:50:42
Right chaps, sorry for the HG thread that I probably won't update due to the realisation that I can't simply replace the gasket so this will be left until last....save the most difficult and time consuming best 'til last is the old expression  ::) When I start the strip down I will get to the Thermostat too as that's another job that seems worthwhile.

For now though I think springs, shock absorbers and struts is the next line of fire.

So, I've decided rear shocks 'n' springs is the first thing. I've read Mark's guide about replacing the rear springs...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90537.0

I've been trying to marry up the pics in the guide with Rob's excellent pic of the rear underside. Now obviously the first thing is to remove those ABS connectors. No probs.
Then as I'm unsure as to where the flexi brake line bracket is on the body can I simply follow the line from the brakes to where it meets the body?
Bit unsure as to where the 4 bolts are securing the subframe to the floor plan..... are these viewable on Rob's piccy?  :-\
The rear shock absorber removal looks a piece of piddle! ;)

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 17:52:04
Right chaps, sorry for the HG thread that I probably won't update due to the realisation that I can't simply replace the gasket so this will be left until last....save the most difficult and time consuming best 'til last is the old expression  ::) When I start the strip down I will get to the Thermostat too as that's another job that seems worthwhile.

For now though I think springs, shock absorbers and struts is the next line of fire.

So, I've decided rear shocks 'n' springs is the first thing. I've read Mark's guide about replacing the rear springs...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90537.0

I've been trying to marry up the pics in the guide with Rob's excellent pic of the rear underside. Now obviously the first thing is to remove those ABS connectors. No probs.
Then as I'm unsure as to where the flexi brake line bracket is on the body can I simply follow the line from the brakes to where it meets the body?
Bit unsure as to where the 4 bolts are securing the subframe to the floor plan..... are these viewable on Rob's piccy?  :-\
The rear shock absorber removal looks a piece of piddle! ;)

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Above the ABS sensors. 2 bolts to each "U" bracket
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 18:44:40
The geen circles rob?
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee402/webbybear1/suspi.png)
cheers broseph stalin ;)
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 18:50:00
Nope. The white spots ;D ;D
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/DIFFBOLTS.png)
The two lower green circles are 2 of the main diff support bolts
Title: Re: Anyone got a pic of the bottom of the car....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 18:52:10
LMAO! Cheers Roberto Carvallibro  :y