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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 14:43:34

Title: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 14:43:34
After saying I would let the Vx breaker engineers do their stuff and fit the replacement DIS, I am now going to do it myself when the part arrives by post for £32 all in.

I spent last night worrying about driving my car the 6 miles to the breakers when a) It's MOT ran out this morning and b) severe damage could be done to the engine/exhaust system when 'chugging' like a wounded tractor all that way.

I have read the excellent Maintenance Advice piece by Jimbob on DIS pack replacement. However, apart from it being a very awkward job, which I intend to approach from the top of the engine (as JB states correctly, how on earth can you approach it from underneath when so much is in the way I know from my time spent under the car!!), is there any other advice you all can give me to assist this process please??

Thank you in advance.
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Radar on 13 November 2012, 14:46:14
I dont know how you could do it from underneath - having done mine recently i removed the wiper motor and linkage for ease of access. Just don't bang the linkage against the body of the car when pulling it out :y
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 14:53:05
I dont know how you could do it from underneath - having done mine recently i removed the wiper motor and linkage for ease of access. Just don't bang the linkage against the body of the car when pulling it out :y

Thanks :y

I have now had the wipers and scuttle off so many times, along with all the other top engine parts, I have lost count! ;D ;D

Looking at mine though  I have never considered taking the wiper motor out as you, and Jimbob, suggests.  When unconnecting and connecting the plugs from the top of the DIS pack I have never noticed it in the way ::)  I will now review that. ;)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Radar on 13 November 2012, 14:55:17
I have clumsy hands - thats probably what it is!
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 14:59:40
I have clumsy hands - thats probably what it is!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Believe me mine are not exactly dainty as it is in our genes thanks to my great grandmother who was nicknamed "Battling Annie", a big built East End London washer woman who according to legend took on all comers, men and woman, fighting them in the street!  What a legend :y
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: amba on 13 November 2012, 15:12:37
Lizzie.

You will find it easier if you remove the windscreen scuttle panel as that allows you to see what you are doing..Plenum removed and inlets blocked with rags.I then removed the HBV and associated plumbing as it then gives more than adequate space to remove and refit the dispack.

HBV can be left connected to pipes just undo the quick release fittings at the bulk head and move it all out the way.

Make VERY sure you get the plug leads back on the correct way and in the right order as you don,t want to end up doing it twice.Number 6 is the worst as its the shortest lead and requires patience.
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 15:33:45
Thanks Amba :y

All your points are very valid ;)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: omega3000 on 13 November 2012, 15:50:19
+ have a box of plaster's to hand  :P ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Radar on 13 November 2012, 15:52:14
Sounds like you would not want to be on the wrong side of Annie!
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 16:12:17
Sounds like you would not want to be on the wrong side of Annie!

No ;D ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 16:13:17
+ have a box of plaster's to hand  :P ;D

You should see my arms and hands already after three days of working on the beast trying to resolve the issue! ::) ::)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: omega3000 on 13 November 2012, 16:39:22
+ have a box of plaster's to hand  :P ;D

You should see my arms and hands already after three days of working on the beast trying to resolve the issue! ::) ::)

The first time i attempted the job i went about it with the mistake of having a short sleeve T shirt on  ::) second attempt was with a thick sleeved coat on but that dont stop the sore knee syndrome kneeling up on the engine . It helps if you have pipe cleaner arms but looking back it was a doddle of a job  :-X ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 November 2012, 17:47:35
It's a 45 minute job by removing the plenum and inlet manifold ;)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 17:48:33
+ have a box of plaster's to hand  :P ;D

You should see my arms and hands already after three days of working on the beast trying to resolve the issue! ::) ::)

The first time i attempted the job i went about it with the mistake of having a short sleeve T shirt on  ::) second attempt was with a thick sleeved coat on but that dont stop the sore knee syndrome kneeling up on the engine . It helps if you have pipe cleaner arms but looking back it was a doddle of a job  :-X ;D


Ah, for that I use an ex settee cushion. 8)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: omega3000 on 13 November 2012, 18:06:18
+ have a box of plaster's to hand  :P ;D

You should see my arms and hands already after three days of working on the beast trying to resolve the issue! ::) ::)

The first time i attempted the job i went about it with the mistake of having a short sleeve T shirt on  ::) second attempt was with a thick sleeved coat on but that dont stop the sore knee syndrome kneeling up on the engine . It helps if you have pipe cleaner arms but looking back it was a doddle of a job  :-X ;D


Ah, for that I use an ex settee cushion. 8)

Good thinking  ;D Wish i thought of that  ::)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2012, 18:20:24
I have a special "tool" for DIS packs...   ...its called a "Tunnie"

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Project%20TB1/IMG_1512.jpg)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: omega3000 on 13 November 2012, 18:27:14
I have a special "tool" for DIS packs...   ...its called a "Tunnie"

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Project%20TB1/IMG_1512.jpg)

I tried that and broke the plastic guards at the front , i should have took them off  :-[

They look like loft boards  :)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 13 November 2012, 18:37:51
Can you get "Tunnie's" from Halfrauds??? ;-)
I only removed my wipers and lower scuttle, took about an hour in all....
And I did it without a "Tunnie"!!! Lol....
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 13 November 2012, 18:38:38
Although, I did rip my arms up good! Ouch!!!
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 18:44:21
I have a special "tool" for DIS packs...   ...its called a "Tunnie"

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Project%20TB1/IMG_1512.jpg)


Now that IS what I need Jamie! 8) 8)

Two hunky men who I can just watch as they replace my DIS pack, and I admire the view :D :D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 November 2012, 20:25:45
I have a special "tool" for DIS packs...   ...its called a "Tunnie"

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Project%20TB1/IMG_1512.jpg)


Now that IS what I need Jamie! 8) 8)

Two hunky men who I can just watch as they replace my DIS pack, and I admire the view :D :D ;D ;D ;D

You forgot to add a new pair of spectacles Lizzie ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 November 2012, 20:36:04
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: phill osey on 13 November 2012, 21:46:06
can I admire the view too? lol

Lee
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: aaronjb on 14 November 2012, 08:57:02
Hunky? I see chunky and beanpole..  :P

*runs away from the banhammer*
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Elite Pete on 14 November 2012, 10:12:28
can I admire the view too? lol

Lee

Have Specsavers still got the BOGOF offer ;D ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 14 November 2012, 10:57:59
can I admire the view too? lol

Lee

Have Specsavers still got the BOGOF offer ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 November 2012, 12:26:19
The trouble with 'Tunnie's' are that they are cheap flimsy things which dont like exposure to alcohol.  ;D
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2012, 12:30:39
The trouble with 'Tunnie's' are that they are cheap flimsy things which dont like exposure to alcohol.  ;D

I'm waiting for Halfrauds to launch the Tunnie "Professional" range, myself. ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 November 2012, 12:33:41
The trouble with 'Tunnie's' are that they are cheap flimsy things which dont like exposure to alcohol.  ;D

I'm waiting for Halfrauds to launch the Tunnie "Professional" range, myself. ::)

 ;)

Life time guarantee.....never raced or rallyed...
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Entwood on 14 November 2012, 12:35:30
The trouble with 'Tunnie's' are that they are cheap flimsy things which dont like exposure to alcohol.  ;D

I'm waiting for Halfrauds to launch the Tunnie "Professional" range, myself. ::)

 ;)

Life time guarantee.....never raced or rallyed...

Only downside is a tendency to argue ....   :) otherwise running costs quite cheap .. :)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2012, 12:39:59
The trouble with 'Tunnie's' are that they are cheap flimsy things which dont like exposure to alcohol.  ;D

I'm waiting for Halfrauds to launch the Tunnie "Professional" range, myself. ::)

 ;)

Life time guarantee.....never raced or rallyed...

Never previously employed to do anything other than watch telly and play with mobile phones, in fact. ;)
Title: Re: Confusing Issue - Part2
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 14 November 2012, 17:39:21
Thanks for all the advice. :-* :-*  Job now done. :y  (see "I Did It - DIS Pack" topic in general car chat)