Omega Owners Forum

Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 20:05:11

Title: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 20:05:11
on Ljays MV6 manual estate

Took the towbar off
changed the fuel filter
Flushed the Brake fluid
Replaced the front disks and pads.

Not much to most of you, but that is really cutting my teeth, only watched those jobs done before.

I'm getting there with this mechanicing lark  :y
Was a big relief to find it both still went, and stopped when I had finished  ;D

Only problem today was finding the already dodgy looking exhaust is in fact holier than the pope  >:(
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Richie London on 24 May 2008, 20:11:53
nice one m8, my exaust seems to be a bit noisy too. any ideas,

richie
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: MikeDundee on 24 May 2008, 20:13:17
Quote
nice one m8, my exaust seems to be a bit noisy too. any ideas,

richie

yeah probably holier than the pope :y ;D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: mars on 24 May 2008, 20:19:29
Quote
Quote
nice one m8, my exaust seems to be a bit noisy too. any ideas,

richie

yeah probably holier than the pope :y ;D

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 20:21:34
Don't tell Mike, but I've a very nice stainless backbox in the garage  ;D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: CaptainZok on 24 May 2008, 20:29:06
Exhaust is a piece of cake Jimbob.
Only snag is if you snap any of the studs on the cats and need to drill them out and replace with a nut and bolt.
The rest is simple especially if you've got some air tools (windy gun and an air saw to remove the old one) Even the rubbers fit easily as they're held on the car with spring clips.
Putting the rear of the car up on ramps will give you room to work easily.
Give it a go and give Mr DTM a rest. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 24 May 2008, 20:29:39
lie in for you tomorrow then Jimbob, with breakfast in bed?

Or have you got to get up early to start Sunday lunch.   ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 20:31:28
Quote
Exhaust is a piece of cake Jimbob.
Only snag is if you snap any of the studs on the cats and need to drill them out and replace with a nut and bolt.
The rest is simple especially if you've got some air tools (windy gun and an air saw to remove the old one) Even the rubbers fit easily as they're held on the car with spring clips.
Putting the rear of the car up on ramps will give you room to work easily.
Give it a go and give Mr DTM a rest. ;D ;D

I'm in 2 minds, 'helped' him do mine just weeks ago, snapped stud time, had a bugger of a job drilling and tapping a new hole though...

As the car isnt on the road, may just have a go  :y
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 20:32:00
Quote
lie in for you tomorrow then Jimbob, with breakfast in bed?

Or have you got to get up early to start Sunday lunch.   ;D ;D :y

Off to my sisters for dinner tomorrow  :y

Monday is breather clean day  8-)
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: CaptainZok on 24 May 2008, 20:32:51
Quote
Quote
Exhaust is a piece of cake Jimbob.
Only snag is if you snap any of the studs on the cats and need to drill them out and replace with a nut and bolt.
The rest is simple especially if you've got some air tools (windy gun and an air saw to remove the old one) Even the rubbers fit easily as they're held on the car with spring clips.
Putting the rear of the car up on ramps will give you room to work easily.
Give it a go and give Mr DTM a rest. ;D ;D

I'm in 2 minds, 'helped' him do mine just weeks ago, snapped stud time, had a bugger of a job drilling and tapping a new hole though...

As the car isnt on the road, may just have a go  :y
If/when the worst happens the front pipe is only 2 nuts a bolt and the lambda plug and its off.
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: CaptainZok on 24 May 2008, 20:34:12
Drill & tap is the DTM pro approach, just drill out and replace with a nut and bolt, job done.
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 20:34:26
You may have twisted my arm  :o

Never thought a year ago I would feel I could attempt these jobs!
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: CaptainZok on 24 May 2008, 20:36:05
We did mine a couple of weeks ago, had to replace cats so saved having to drill em. Simple afternoon of a job.
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2008, 21:10:42
Quote
on Ljays MV6 manual estate

Took the towbar off
changed the fuel filter
Flushed the Brake fluid
Replaced the front disks and pads.

Not much to most of you, but that is really cutting my teeth, only watched those jobs done before.

I'm getting there with this mechanicing lark  :y
Was a big relief to find it both still went, and stopped when I had finished  ;D

Only problem today was finding the already dodgy looking exhaust is in fact holier than the pope  >:(
I am very impressed. M_DTM will be pleased no doubt, though the terrible twins may not be so chuffed - no excuse for them doing whatever the dynamic duo do when they get together ;D


Any bits reusable ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 21:48:22
Quote
Quote
on Ljays MV6 manual estate

Took the towbar off
changed the fuel filter
Flushed the Brake fluid
Replaced the front disks and pads.

Not much to most of you, but that is really cutting my teeth, only watched those jobs done before.

I'm getting there with this mechanicing lark  :y
Was a big relief to find it both still went, and stopped when I had finished  ;D

Only problem today was finding the already dodgy looking exhaust is in fact holier than the pope  >:(
I am very impressed. M_DTM will be pleased no doubt, though the terrible twins may not be so chuffed - no excuse for them doing whatever the dynamic duo do when they get together ;D


Any bits reusable ::)  ;D

Still undecided  ::)

The fuel filter is probably only 10000 miles old if you want it?

Quite a bit of meat left on those disks, pads are bin fodder though  ::)

Brake fluid, bit dirty, but sure it would do you  ;D

Can you use any broken Pad wear sensors?

Lemme know before I skip em.
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 21:49:26
The grusome twosome tend to go shopping  ;D

We is safe tonight, One is out the country, one is on the piss  :D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 21:53:24
3 Bottles of brown ale to celebrate so far.....

methinks the scotch cupboard is calling now   :D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 May 2008, 16:39:22
Quote
the already dodgy looking exhaust is in fact holier than the pope  >:(

There is more than one way of skinning a cat... ;D

Don't forget, I patented the "quality" Omega exhaust:   ::)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02756.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02764-1.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02765.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02766.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02767.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02769.jpg)


Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 May 2008, 16:40:47
As an afterthought, the tin is too thin - you need some thicker steel, and a rivet gun to secure it properly..
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: Jimbob on 25 May 2008, 18:40:22
 ;D ;D ;D

Vaguely remember that, what was the story?

Think I would have to spend more on chocolates than a new exhaust costs to get enough metal  ;D
Title: Re: Good few jobs done
Post by: dbug on 25 May 2008, 18:40:46
Quote
Quote
the already dodgy looking exhaust is in fact holier than the pope  >:(

There is more than one way of skinning a cat... ;D

Don't forget, I patented the "quality" Omega exhaust:   ::)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02756.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02764-1.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02765.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02766.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02767.jpg)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/DSC02769.jpg)


10 out of 10 for a great [size=16]BODGE[/size] ;)