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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 July 2013, 21:39:15
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While driving (enthusiastically) the battery light came on and when i got home on idle the engine wasnt running level.. Will upload a video of the engine at idle.. :'(
Any ideas what could be the cause of this problem :-\
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Video Engine at idle. :(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46JByaC-GZs&feature=em-upload_owner
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Probably the alternator. Will have to take things apart tomorrow.
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That sounds like a bucket of bolts.
But not sue what you mean by "level". Misfiring?
Battery light points to Alternator in my hopeless electrical experience.
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That sounds like a bucket of bolts.
But not sue what you mean by "level". Misfiring?
Battery light points to Alternator in my hopeless electrical experience.
As in up and down in revs. 1st time this has happened :-\
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Any codes?
Is the aux belt in tact still?
Suspect, given 3.2 alternators, its that that has failed, and is probably being upset by too much or too little lectricity.
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I'd agree with duff alternator.
Just listened to the vid - jeez that engine sounds really rough - like a bag of nails ???
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If sourcing a new alternator( via the vx exchange service on trade club,in my case )make sure they are aware there has been a batch of 3.0 alternators wrongly boxed and labeled as 3.2 ones.
So they need to physically check what's in the box.
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Any codes?
Is the aux belt in tact still?
Suspect, given 3.2 alternators, its that that has failed, and is probably being upset by too much or too little lectricity.
Don't have a code reader any more unfortunately,
Had a new belt and tensioner around a month a go, Still intact.
Probably the alternator or lose wires maybe even. Will try and eliminate things tomorrow.
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Pedal trick?
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Pedal trick Pike. Pedal trick. ;)
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Seriously you think it sounds like a bag of nails ??? :-\
EDIT: Should Probably Add: Engine has done 190k
Will try pedal trick and upload the video here if someone could read the codes. :)
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Seriously you think it sounds like a bag of nails ??? :-\
EDIT: Should Probably Add: Engine has done 190k
Will try pedal trick and upload the video here if someone could read the codes. :)
Sorry Jay, but yes ???
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Seriously you think it sounds like a bag of nails ??? :-\
EDIT: Should Probably Add: Engine has done 190k
Will try pedal trick and upload the video here if someone could read the codes. :)
Sorry Jay, but yes ???
Doing this probably blew the bloody thing up causing these problems, That's mate's for you wasn't going to go out tonight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsq2kKICdBI&feature=em-upload_owner
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Christ I wouldn't rev the tats off it :o
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Might be the microphone being overpowered by the noise mind.
Now that pedal trick?
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Might be the microphone being overpowered by the noise mind.
Now that pedal trick?
Uploading, I cant read/ understand it.
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Might be the microphone being overpowered by the noise mind.
Now that pedal trick?
Pretty sure I Didn't hit the rev limiter. Could be the stainless exhaust being louder.
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Might be the microphone being overpowered by the noise mind.
Now that pedal trick?
Pretty sure I Didn't hit the rev limiter. Could be the stainless exhaust being louder.
But we don't know what's wrong with it yet?
Re speakers I meant he first video.
Anyway. Codes man. Codes. :)
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Someone tell me the codes. Can't do gaytube, does my bloody head in.
Mileage isn't an issue with these engines if looked after properly. My 3.0l will flick over 206k next time I use it, sweet as a nut.
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Might be the microphone being overpowered by the noise mind.
Now that pedal trick?
Pretty sure I Didn't hit the rev limiter. Could be the stainless exhaust being louder.
But we don't know what's wrong with it yet?
Re speakers I meant he first video.
Anyway. Codes man. Codes. :)
Hope someone can read these codes :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_ksVH_nIpY
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Someone tell me the codes. Can't do gaytube, does my bloody head in.
Mileage isn't an issue with these engines if looked after properly. My 3.0l will flick over 206k next time I use it, sweet as a nut.
I'll try and upload to photobucket as well.
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I make that
0660 that's not right
0430 pre cat
0420 pre cat
0130 O2 related
0150 02 related
0170 fuel trim
Checking
Re counting first code
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Someone tell me the codes. Can't do gaytube, does my bloody head in.
Mileage isn't an issue with these engines if looked after properly. My 3.0l will flick over 206k next time I use it, sweet as a nut.
Here's the 1st video engine at idle after the problem when at home..
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/th_F010A0AF-D528-401F-AE2F-7DDFD2E5AB58-3913-0000025DC4EAECD9_zpse5e687d7.jpg) (http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/F010A0AF-D528-401F-AE2F-7DDFD2E5AB58-3913-0000025DC4EAECD9_zpse5e687d7.mp4)
Before the issues (but i think this probably caused it)..
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/th_6DC726D0-AB68-4AA4-A15E-C28B24E8006B-3913-0000025CBDA59E12_zps0fa6bc9d.jpg) (http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/6DC726D0-AB68-4AA4-A15E-C28B24E8006B-3913-0000025CBDA59E12_zps0fa6bc9d.mp4)
Wont bother with engine codes video, Chris has very kindly done them :)
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I make that
0660 that's not right
0430 pre cat
0420 pre cat
0130 O2 related
0150 02 related
0170 fuel trim
Checking
Re counting first code
Correction. First one 0650
Going bog eyed here ;D
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0650 someone's removed the mil bulb to hide pre cat issue.
Sounds like its struggling for electric to me. See what Groomer says. :)
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I make that
0660 that's not right
0430 pre cat
0420 pre cat
0130 O2 related
0150 02 related
0170 fuel trim
Checking
Re counting first code
Correction. First one 0650
Going bog eyed here ;D
The two hi-lighted seem to be new ones the other four codes came up when i got it just haven't got round to sorting them yet.
EDIT: One sec i'll check old thread i made some months ago...
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Trims are concerning, and may be responsible for it running poor. But there are so many lamda codes, difficult to see wood for trees.
Next step is get a meter on the battery, and see whats happening there.
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Correction these are the codes i had last time.
P0650
P0420
P0430
P0130
so this is the new one 0170 fuel trim ..
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Trims are concerning, and may be responsible for it running poor. But there are so many lamda codes, difficult to see wood for trees.
Next step is get a meter on the battery, and see whats happening there.
Will check that tomorrow :y
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Mileage isn't an issue with these engines if properly ragged. My 3.2l will flick over 249k next time I use it, sweet as a bitter lemon.
fixed ::)
Didn't know VX made a 3.2 diesel :-X
Even on five cylinders, mine wasn't that rough :-\
When was the exhaust fitted? What work has it had done recently :-\
Surprised that is all the codes though, it does sound like it's missing...
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Mileage isn't an issue with these engines if properly ragged. My 3.2l will flick over 249k next time I use it, sweet as a bitter lemon.
fixed ::)
Didn't know VX made a 3.2 diesel :-X
Even on five cylinders, mine wasn't that rough :-\
When was the exhaust fitted? What work has it had done recently :-\
Surprised that is all the codes though, it does sound like it's missing...
When you say rough do you mean the tappety sounds ? As apart from that it sounds like any Omega V6 I've come accross tbh although listening back on the video it doesn't sound the same as in person with your own ears not exactly anyway, It's been like that since I got it although since I serviced it several weeks ago its been getting better, better when hot also. When revved it sounds level to me (nothing to do with the videos this was after them) sounds like normal when not ideling and on the way home there was no difference in power felt the same till i got home and noticed the unusual idle manner, just when at idle its erratic up and down sort of thing the video didn't pick that up very well, also the interior lights, MID etc, go brighter and dimmer along with the revs which I presume is something to do with that battery light.
Will update on my finding tomorrow afternoon/evening. And I hope it's nothing too serious.
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What oil did you use?
I found 5W30 to be a touch on the thin side the first and only time I used it, even with lifter treatment. 10W40 seems to agree with it more :-\
Are the plugs still tight?
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What oil did you use?
I found 5W30 to be a touch on the thin side the first and only time I used it, even with lifter treatment. 10W40 seems to agree with it more :-\
Are the plugs still tight?
All Genuine correct GM parts, 10W40 oil and filter. Spark plugs, air filter...
Haven't checked spark plugs are slack or not since fitting though.
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Worth double checking from the noise, given a lack of misfire codes :-\ mine sounded a bit like that before it lunched one of the plugs :o Also, are the plugs twin electrode or quads? Might be coincidence, but the plug mine chewed up was a twin one, had no issues with quads :y
The battery light is a different issue altogether...
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Worth double checking from the noise, given a lack of misfire codes :-\ mine sounded a bit like that before it lunched one of the plugs :o
The battery light is a different issue altogether...
Will do :y bet that was a sight :o :(
Well the battery I bought myself last year a Bosch S5 battery new so can't be that or very unlikely at least.
Wonder if using the AirCon frequently recently has put the final nail in the coffin for the alternator so to speak :-\
EDIT: Yep got GM quads also.
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... as Al says, Just a thought,plugs do work loose. 25nm torque setting. Then go over them again as master says, after the crush washers have relaxed.
But primarily, see what the battery is doing via Kevs guide on battery charging. This will tell you what the alternator is doing, via the battery readings.
Hopefully the charging system is all to cock and spark plugs and possibly 02 sensors(?) are being affected. But the fuel trim code and the lack of a working eml due to pre cat codes, with bulb or otherwise, is quite concerning IMO. Lets hope its not run lean too long.
Runs off to look at the exhaust video again. See if its black or ash grey.
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... as Al says, Just a thought,plugs do work loose. 25nm torque setting. Then go over them again as master says, after the crush washers have relaxed.
But primarily, see what the battery is doing via Kevs guide on battery charging. This will tell you what the alternator is doing, via the battery readings.
Hopefully the charging system is all to cock and spark plugs and possibly 02 sensors(?) are being affected. But the fuel trim code and the lack of a working eml due to pre cat codes, with bulb or otherwise, is quite concerning IMO. Lets hope its not run lean too long.
Runs off to look at the exhaust video again. See if its black or ash grey.
I've got the full rear view of the car video unedited and I can't see any type of smoke I presume that's some good news at least, But does sound more of a whooshing sound in the video than in real time with your own ears. Compared to other V6 Omega exhaust videos on YouTube mine sounds different most likely the stainless exhaust and being in an open area and the wind was picking up also :-\
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... as Al says, Just a thought,plugs do work loose. 25nm torque setting. Then go over them again as master says, after the crush washers have relaxed.
But primarily, see what the battery is doing via Kevs guide on battery charging. This will tell you what the alternator is doing, via the battery readings.
Hopefully the charging system is all to cock and spark plugs and possibly 02 sensors(?) are being affected. But the fuel trim code and the lack of a working eml due to pre cat codes, with bulb or otherwise, is quite concerning IMO. Lets hope its not run lean too long.
Runs off to look at the exhaust video again. See if its black or ash grey.
I've got the full rear view of the car video unedited and I can't see any type of smoke I presume that's some good news at least, But does sound more of a whooshing sound in the video than in real time with your own ears. Compared to other V6 Omega exhaust videos on YouTube mine sounds different most likely the stainless exhaust and being in an open area and the wind was picking up also :-\
Yes I thought I heard a whooshing, jet type noise. Blocked exhaust? Inner tail pipe looks black so rich if anything, going by that.
But first things first. Battery readings. (Or are we on the second thing now? ;) )
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... as Al says, Just a thought,plugs do work loose. 25nm torque setting. Then go over them again as master says, after the crush washers have relaxed.
But primarily, see what the battery is doing via Kevs guide on battery charging. This will tell you what the alternator is doing, via the battery readings.
Hopefully the charging system is all to cock and spark plugs and possibly 02 sensors(?) are being affected. But the fuel trim code and the lack of a working eml due to pre cat codes, with bulb or otherwise, is quite concerning IMO. Lets hope its not run lean too long.
Runs off to look at the exhaust video again. See if its black or ash grey.
I've got the full rear view of the car video unedited and I can't see any type of smoke I presume that's some good news at least, But does sound more of a whooshing sound in the video than in real time with your own ears. Compared to other V6 Omega exhaust videos on YouTube mine sounds different most likely the stainless exhaust and being in an open area and the wind was picking up also :-\
Yes I thought I heard a whooshing, jet type noise. Blocked exhaust? Inner tail pipe looks black so rich if anything, going by that.
But first things first. Battery readings. (Or are we on the second thing now? ;) )
The pressure or force of the exhaust gasses seems free flowing think i'll leave that for now though ;)
Aye I better get off here or i'll never get anything done ;D
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Yes, alternator most likely.
I don't like the sound of it, I cannot gauge how loud it is. If it has suddenly got much louder, it is like I heard once when the cam belt had jumped two teeth.
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Checked the battery first with 2 different types of meters and both pointed to a iffy alternator and drained battery (tried 2 different used known good batteries same issue) But suddenly corrected its self for around 10 minutes battery light went out and engine back to normal till i turned pretty much every electric draining feature on the Omega to put a strain on it and the battery light came back on again and ran rough up and down in revs again.
Once the alternator was removed there is a noise present when spinning it.
Going to get a quote tomorrow to get it reconditioned and get a quote for a replacement from OSP.
Was going to get this but not the same part number and looks different ??? :-\.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380452340584?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Here's some pictures from today... Hell of a job to get it off was pretty stuck in there.
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/9D9809D5-10CD-49C3-BA7C-516D92EE3A45-5144-00000314502534D8_zpsba348af9.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/9D9809D5-10CD-49C3-BA7C-516D92EE3A45-5144-00000314502534D8_zpsba348af9.jpg.html)
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/2E847164-8CAC-4C58-B1B8-8D2F6701499D-5144-000003142C7BCA72_zps1600d19a.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/2E847164-8CAC-4C58-B1B8-8D2F6701499D-5144-000003142C7BCA72_zps1600d19a.jpg.html)
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/3714CC2D-5C80-4D57-9D7F-625CCE0A3D9F-5144-0000031423163CD8_zps2be2badb.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/3714CC2D-5C80-4D57-9D7F-625CCE0A3D9F-5144-0000031423163CD8_zps2be2badb.jpg.html)
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/698C5A39-4576-4D89-8E8C-DC78782F87B5-5144-000003140FB4F7FE_zps025f1f30.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/698C5A39-4576-4D89-8E8C-DC78782F87B5-5144-000003140FB4F7FE_zps025f1f30.jpg.html)
car's knackered and I'm knackered now :o ;D
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Could someone please confirm that the alternator in the picture is the correct type for the 3.2 Just encase. Thanks :)
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They vary car to car depending on build date and original purpose :-\
If the connections match your one then it should be suitable :y
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Looks correct, but can't confirm the one I took office is the same, as I only took pics if the new one vx eventually sent me as correct. Which was visually the same but 140amp
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/D930F5BB-B858-44EC-B9D3-692EC2603D39-35971-00000F3BFF771CBA_zps795ba5e2.jpg)
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Looks correct, but can't confirm the one I took office is the same, as I only took pics if the new one vx eventually sent me as correct. Which was visually the same but 140amp
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/D930F5BB-B858-44EC-B9D3-692EC2603D39-35971-00000F3BFF771CBA_zps795ba5e2.jpg)
That looks the same apart from being 140a, Pretty sure I read somewhere on OOF that the 120a tend to be more reliable ::) like hell they are ;D
Oh btw I checked the rear end of the exhaust with a strong torch nothing blocking it on the rear straight part anyway and it's pretty dry with the odd black marks less than the 2.2 if I'm honest :-X
Also if anyone has a known good alternator please PM me i might be interested :y
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Er, not sure on the reliability comparing the ones fitted to dbw engines.
They say the 2.5 and 3.0 ones are more reliable generally though, but then, my 2.5 alt failed early doors in my ownership anyway. All sorts of gremilns running round the wires that day. :o (assuming 2.5 and 3.0 alternators are the same? :-\ )
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Well I've taken it to get refurbished someone I've known for many years been doing these type of repairs for 30 odd years, Should be ready tomorrow :)
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Also checked the spark plugs all tight as they should be none lose no oil nice and dry :) and while i was at it cleaned the breathers which weren't that bad anyway's but seen as many things are off the front of the engine access is much better and just did some general cleaning around the engine and checking everything is all there and in its place :y.. Hopefully I'll get the alternator tomorrow and she'll fire up with a fully functional alternator :)
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\
Looking at the receipts it was done at a VX garage 2011 :-\
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Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)
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Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)
Looking on eBay GM/VX stuff is red yes ? :-\
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Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)
Looking on eBay GM/VX stuff is red yes ? :-\
:y
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Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)
Looking on eBay GM/VX stuff is red yes ? :-\
:y
I'll add it on the list of the things to do then :P :(
Thought it would be okay seen as its clean. Didn't VX do blue antifreeze though ?
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Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
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Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous. I suppose i couldn't just add some red stuff :-\ I already know the answer just cba at the moment with everything else.
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Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous. ....
how is changing coolant dangerous? ??? ;D ;D
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Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous. ....
how is changing coolant dangerous? ??? ;D ;D
Might accidental get it mixed up with squash and drink some?????? ::)
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Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous. ....
how is changing coolant dangerous? ??? ;D ;D
Poisonousness ain't it ??? I'll do it when i change the expansion tank.. i know its a 50/50 mix but how much does it hold 6L ?
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Robinson's barley water perhaps! ;D ;D ;D
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\
Not quite correct - blue and green anti-frezes are compatible but are not long life - needing changing every 1 - 2 years max. Red a/fs usually give a minimum of 5 years protection.
Look here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=58120.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=58120.0)
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Bucket under radiator drain, refill with distilled water. Run engine up to temp. Repeat until bucket is clear, then add 5 litres of red VX coolant, topping with 50/50.
Old coolant can be flushed down the toilet, not down street drains :y
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Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous. ....
how is changing coolant dangerous? ??? ;D ;D
Poisonousness ain't it ??? I'll do it when i change the expansion tank.. i know its a 50/50 mix but how much does it hold 6L ?
Have you tasted the pink coolant? you wouldn't drink very much of it!! It's vile! ;D ;D ;D
Capacity is around 10 litres, so drain it all from the rad tap, top it up with fresh water. Repeat till clear ie all the old coolant is out. Drop the coolant via the rad tap, pour in 5 litres of pink, top up with fresh water .... that's it! .... ish
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\
Not quite correct - blue and green anti-frezes are compatible but are not long life - needing changing every 1 - 2 years max. Red a/fs usually give a minimum of 5 years protection.
So it was done late 2011 so its due then :-\
Bucket under radiator drain, refill with distilled water. Run engine up to temp. Repeat until bucket is clear, then add 5 litres of red VX coolant, topping with 50/50.
Old coolant can be flushed down the toilet, not down street drains :y
Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous. ....
how is changing coolant dangerous? ??? ;D ;D
Poisonousness ain't it ??? I'll do it when i change the expansion tank.. i know its a 50/50 mix but how much does it hold 6L ?
Have you tasted the pink coolant? you wouldn't drink very much of it!! It's vile! ;D ;D ;D
Capacity is around 10 litres, so drain it all from the rad tap, top it up with fresh water. Repeat till clear ie all the old coolant is out. Drop the coolant via the rad tap, pour in 5 litres of pink, top up with fresh water .... that's it! .... ish
Thanks very handy..
Na i got some out the expansion tank to check it then put it back it.
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Hell of an echo in here ::)
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One thing at a time mind got to get the car running first, Currently its just a paperweight ;D ;D ;D
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Hell of an echo in here ::)
say again ....... ::) ;)
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Hell of an echo in here ::)
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Hell of an echo in here ::)
;D ;D ;D ;D
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\
Looking at the receipts it was done at a VX garage 2011 :-\
So overdue anyway then.
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looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\
Looking at the receipts it was done at a VX garage 2011 :-\
So overdue anyway then.
No point doing it really till i get hold of a new or used clear expansion tank, It's hard to see the level with this one just look at these pictures :o
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=114643.msg1455049#msg1455049
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No point doing it really till i get hold of a new or used clear expansion tank, .....
Buy a new 'un :y :y :y
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No point doing it really till i get hold of a new or used clear expansion tank, .....
Buy a new 'un :y :y :y
Aye will most likely, Just look at this who in their sane mind would buy this :o ???
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-PETROL-OVERFLOW-EXPANSION-TANK-BOTTLE-CAP-GM-90500223-/380681484514?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOmega&hash=item58a26278e2
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No point doing it really till i get hold of a new or used clear expansion tank, .....
Buy a new 'un :y :y :y
Aye will most likely, Just look at this who in their sane mind would buy this :o ???
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-PETROL-OVERFLOW-EXPANSION-TANK-BOTTLE-CAP-GM-90500223-/380681484514?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOmega&hash=item58a26278e2
Indeed ???
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Someone who really needs one asap and who doesn't want to spend £50 at Vauxhall ::)
If you need summat yesterday, then Steve is the person to go to :y Gives a discount to Oofers as well, so that would be more like £25 :y
Those bottles can crack around the cap, leading to mysterious coolant loss...
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Someone who really needs one asap and who doesn't want to spend £50 at Vauxhall ::)
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Aren't they around £30 from Vx :-\
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Someone who really needs one asap and who doesn't want to spend £50 at Vauxhall ::)
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Aren't they around £30 from Vx :-\
If £50 i might stick with my lovely yellow one :o ;D
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Paid £45ish for my last one after Vat ::)
Besides, VX aren't open on Saturday afternoons/Sundays :y
As said, discolouration is only one reason to change them :y
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Is that £50 with cap and sensor... Na forget it that's probably just for the bottle :o :(
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It was one with the sensor :y Cap is separate and costs another £5 or so :y
Again, the caps can also fail as they contain a pressure valve :y
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It was one with the sensor :y Cap is separate and costs another £5 or so :y
Again, the caps can also fail as they contain a pressure valve :y
That's not so bad then, don't really fancy puting the old sensor out of what most likely Is the original from new in the current bottle. And AndyC will be cheaper still I'd imagine :y
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It was one with the sensor :y Cap is separate and costs another £5 or so :y
Again, the caps can also fail as they contain a pressure valve :y
That's not so bad then, don't really fancy puting the old sensor out of what most likely Is the original from new in the current bottle. And AndyC will be cheaper still I'd imagine :y
The level sensor is integral to the header tank and isn't designed to come out in one piece. ;)
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It was one with the sensor :y Cap is separate and costs another £5 or so :y
Again, the caps can also fail as they contain a pressure valve :y
That's not so bad then, don't really fancy puting the old sensor out of what most likely Is the original from new in the current bottle. And AndyC will be cheaper still I'd imagine :y
The level sensor is integral to the header tank and isn't designed to come out in one piece. ;)
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So does the new tank come with the sensor in place just needs plugging in I take it, Just the cap is an optional extra ? :)
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Yes to both :y
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Yes to both :y
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Bought my bottle about 3 weeks ago new bottle without cap was £39.57 inc vat :y
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Someone who really needs one asap and who doesn't want to spend £50 at Vauxhall ::)
If you need summat yesterday, then Steve is the person to go to :y Gives a discount to Oofers as well, so that would be more like £25 :y
Those bottles can crack around the cap, leading to mysterious coolant loss...
I would be embarrassed to ask for more than a fiver for that tbh. ;)
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Bought my bottle about 3 weeks ago new bottle without cap was £39.57 inc vat :y
From local VX with or without TC or from AndyC ? :)
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Quick update: The alternator should be ready tomorrow :y
Apparently the regulator was the problem.
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Bought my bottle about 3 weeks ago new bottle without cap was £39.57 inc vat :y
From local VX with or without TC or from AndyC ? :)
local vx with tc
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Bought my bottle about 3 weeks ago new bottle without cap was £39.57 inc vat :y
From local VX with or without TC or from AndyC ? :)
local vx with tc
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... as Al says, Just a thought,plugs do work loose. 25nm torque setting. Then go over them again as master says, after the crush washers have relaxed.
But primarily, see what the battery is doing via Kevs guide on battery charging. This will tell you what the alternator is doing, via the battery readings.
Hopefully the charging system is all to cock and spark plugs and possibly 02 sensors(?) are being affected. But the fuel trim code and the lack of a working eml due to pre cat codes, with bulb or otherwise, is quite concerning IMO. Lets hope its not run lean too long.
Runs off to look at the exhaust video again. See if its black or ash grey.
Regarding the other things that came up with the pedal trick codes..
Did put a cod reader with live data capability on the car some time ago but seen as I couldn't read them I just sent it back, apparently I did manage to delete the EML light out but as said the bulb is missing so for all I know it's back on again.. Anyways here are the 2 videos again from the live data results also O2 live date presuming I did it correctly ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7w4f41EmBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIsLRJ3gAQU
And the same videos on Photobucket...
http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/35B0F092-8F0A-41AB-B5BB-56F1E1D9CF9D-7986-0000030D0F1D3F3A_zps03483f4f.mp4
http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/49118E85-82F3-40AC-A909-CC0FEF4A965A-7986-00000310C520C2CB_zps9f2851cb.mp4
Probably worth doing another pedal trick once I've sorted the alternator problem after a run see what codes are still left ? ???
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Quick Update:
Got the alternator back today all fixed up and its now back on the car and it's running better than ever it seems than before very nice and level and quiet.. Around 14.5v are going into the battery even with everything on no more battery light as well... Will take her for a run this evening see how things go :)
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Always seems to be a failed regulator. all those extra volts do some interesting things when their let loose around various ECU's!
Often the first thing to go pop will be the red battery lamp on the dash.
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Always seems to be a failed regulator. all those extra volts do some interesting things when their let loose around various ECU's!
Often the first thing to go pop will be the red battery lamp on the dash.
Yep that was replaced and a thrush something can't remember. £60 all in safer bet than buying a used one imo although better buying new if you can probably.
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Been for a short run say 10 miles no problems at all if anything feels more lively if that's possible.. Will see how she fares on Sunday's run.. :)
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Quick Update:
Been some 145 miles today in all kinds of weather, sunny, heavy rain, hot/warm around 22c... and no problems since the refurbished alternator was fitted so far (Touch Wood), Also the car seems more happy in itself :-X ;D
Happy Days
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...Oh some pictures from today's run below
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=114643.msg1477855#msg1477855