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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: grain.ben on 30 October 2012, 18:28:00

Title: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: grain.ben on 30 October 2012, 18:28:00: As per above, this site has saved me an absolute fortune in repairs for my miggy and met some lovely members on the way. Ive had my miggy exactly 1 year today and i must admit, is the loveliest Vauxhall ive ever owned, not the cheapest, but the loveliest. Ive had a few ups and downs with it and i think ive just about got everything sorted on it that needs doing and is still running sweet after 11 and a half years.

To add to this, i took her for her MOT today and passed straight away which i honestly thought wouldnt happen, and no advisories either, so im one very happy chappy. :D

As per my " £28 MOT " thread, i thought id give it a go, booked it in after changing all the tyres and a pair of wipers, took it down this morning and read a magazine while i waited, i was so suprised that it had passed and they also gave me a free winter check which was fine apart from they said the anti-freeze was getting weak, so will change in due course. ::)

For any experts on emmisions, these were the figures........................

Engine speed measurement by-passed
Engine Oil temp measurement by-passed (cooling fan running)

Fast idle test
CO %vol: Max limit - 0.200 /// Actual - 0.068 PASS
HC ppm vol: Max limit - 200 /// Actual - 68 PASS
Lambda: Min limit - 0.970 /// Max limit 1.030 /// Actual - 1.001 PASS

Second idle test - not done

Natural idle test
CO %vol: Max limit - 0.300 /// Actual - 0.013 PASS

Not sure what all the figures mean, but it passed :y

So, once again, many thanks to people ive met, advice given and for members guides on the site, i cant thank you all enough.

Keep the OOF spirit alive :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 October 2012, 18:31:06: Always a nice feeling, that :y

Emissions numbers look nice and healthy :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: omega3000 on 30 October 2012, 18:37:21: Nice one :y Where did you take it in the end , Hfords :-\
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: grain.ben on 30 October 2012, 18:39:31: Quote from: EMD on 30 October 2012, 18:37:21
Nice one :y Where did you take it in the end , Hfords :-\

Nope, it was a local idependant garage celebrating their 10th birthday, hence the £28 MOT offer to customers, bargain :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: PhilRich on 30 October 2012, 18:58:36: Happy Days! :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2012, 18:59:06: Excellent news :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: jonny2112 on 30 October 2012, 19:19:02: Result :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: geoffr70 on 30 October 2012, 19:23:34: Bonus! It's not just the money saved, but the knowledge which is priceless I find! Omegas rule!
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: henryd on 30 October 2012, 20:46:27: Good result and the emissions looking good :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: feeutfo on 30 October 2012, 20:51:16: Food stuff. :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: Elite Pete on 30 October 2012, 20:51:46: It's always nice when your Omega passes first time :y :y
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: Elite Pete on 30 October 2012, 20:52:30: Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 October 2012, 20:51:16
Food stuff. :y

You not eaten yet Chris ::) ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: A big thanks to the OOF community and its members
Post by: feeutfo on 30 October 2012, 20:53:28: Quote from: Elite Pete on 30 October 2012, 20:52:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 October 2012, 20:51:16
Food stuff. :y

You not eaten yet Chris ::) ::) ;D ;D
in the process of... Poxy iPad. ;D