Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 27 August 2013, 12:47:37
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It's no secret I've bought Tall Paul's Omega. It's a 2.2 16v CD on a late 53 plate and overall I'm really happy with my purchase, having been away from Omega Ownership for nearly a year.
It's a very comfy ride, I was worried about it being a 2.2 and being gutless but actually, it moves along quite nicely. Won't win any races but there is sufficient power and it's a great cruising car.
Having driven from Wolverhampton to Beaconsfield, and then Cheltenham and back, it's averaged 39mpg over 300+ miles and not skipped a beat!
A couple of small niggles which I'll easily fix
- Exhaust manifold blowing from cold. New gasket, downpipe gasket, and studs.
- Cam cover leaking at the back - oil down the back and NS of engine. Have Gen gasket ready to fit. Need to look in plug wells to determine urgency.
- Keys need a bit of Martin Imber treatment
The only thing that needs looking at, which isn't an issue given the price, is the handling. She's tramlining, which I suspect is the Michelins wearing low. She also feels vague and just sort of all over the place, like she's pitching about a bit at the front. I know the steering on these is never "tight" but it does feel very sloppy. There are advisories on the previous MOT for play on both front roadwheels, so tonight I'll have her up in the air for a full going-over, and report back on what I find :)
My instincts on the culprit will be steering idler/wishbones causing the movement, as opposed to two wheel bearings failing at 90k!
I will do the timing belt, as although there is an invoice with 'replace timing belt' ticked, there's no mention that it's a complete kit.
Once that's all sorted, I'm considering LPG. Very easy engine to gas, and realistically, not at all expensive. LPG is 64p at Wycombe, so I think I'm still very likely to save. Any views?
All round, am happy to be back in something which is a pleasure to drive, and think Paul has given me a fair deal, the car was essentially £500, with some heavily discounted genuine parts for a further £50 :y
Will report back later on the suspension findings. As you know, suspension is not my strongest point, so I appreciate any further advice / comments :y
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Also when going over smaller bumps at speed, it feels like the steering wheel is rattling, but there is no movement on it - I expect I'm feeling play in some component, through the steering..
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Thought you did not want any "Nasty 4 pots"? :D
Think this is the first 2.2 you've owned out of about 510,000 Omega's now? ;D
It does have noticeable improvement on poke compared to 2.0, as you've said it's great cruiser, sits at 80mph all day long with cruise set. Won't win any races but its good enough.
They love fresh oil, you can really notice when fresh oil is in there compared to V6.
Complete joy to work on, drop exhaust manifold, dead easy, can swing a cat in there. Loads of room to LPG, my 2.2 was used in the guides :y
I get about 25/27ish mpg on gas, so at 64p to fill up its way over an effective 50/55mpg :)
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Ohh shall we open sweep stakes on how long you keep this? :P ;D
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Knew you wouldn't stay away for long ;D
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Ohh shall we open sweep stakes on how long you keep this? :P ;D
:D ;)
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Whats happened to the S type then ::)
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Ohh shall we open sweep stakes on how long you keep this? :P ;D
I'll take 13 weeks, including the time off the road for bits of work/LPG ;D
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Had to stay late at work so didn't get to jack her up. Gave the road wheels a shake at 12 o clock whilst on the ground. The halfords "slight play" is an understatement , no wonder it won't go in a straight line ;D
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Half way to a V8. :D
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Ohh shall we open sweep stakes on how long you keep this? :P ;D
I'll take 13 weeks, including the time off the road for bits of work/LPG ;D
Put me down for 12 weeks
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I had my previous Omega for 2 years? :P
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Take no notice James! ;) ;) ;)
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I had my previous Omega for 2 years? :P
How many Omegas have you owned? And how many have you had for at least a year?
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er.... ;D
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It's no secret I've bought Tall Paul's Omega. It's a 2.2 16v CD on a late 53 plate and overall I'm really happy with my purchase, having been away from Omega Ownership for nearly a year.
It's a very comfy ride, I was worried about it being a 2.2 and being gutless but actually, it moves along quite nicely. Won't win any races but there is sufficient power and it's a great cruising car.
Having driven from Wolverhampton to Beaconsfield, and then Cheltenham and back, it's averaged 39mpg over 300+ miles and not skipped a beat!
A couple of small niggles which I'll easily fix
- Exhaust manifold blowing from cold. New gasket, downpipe gasket, and studs.
- Cam cover leaking at the back - oil down the back and NS of engine. Have Gen gasket ready to fit. Need to look in plug wells to determine urgency.
- Keys need a bit of Martin Imber treatment
The only thing that needs looking at, which isn't an issue given the price, is the handling. She's tramlining, which I suspect is the Michelins wearing low. She also feels vague and just sort of all over the place, like she's pitching about a bit at the front. I know the steering on these is never "tight" but it does feel very sloppy. There are advisories on the previous MOT for play on both front roadwheels, so tonight I'll have her up in the air for a full going-over, and report back on what I find :)
My instincts on the culprit will be steering idler/wishbones causing the movement, as opposed to two wheel bearings failing at 90k!
I will do the timing belt, as although there is an invoice with 'replace timing belt' ticked, there's no mention that it's a complete kit.
Once that's all sorted, I'm considering LPG. Very easy engine to gas, and realistically, not at all expensive. LPG is 64p at Wycombe, so I think I'm still very likely to save. Any views?
All round, am happy to be back in something which is a pleasure to drive, and think Paul has given me a fair deal, the car was essentially £500, with some heavily discounted genuine parts for a further £50 :y
Will report back later on the suspension findings. As you know, suspension is not my strongest point, so I appreciate any further advice / comments :y
James, You'll also need two extra pistons and con rods. ::) ::) ::) ::) ;)
Just kidding, I'm sure she'll be just perfect when finished. :y :y
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I predict James scratching his head over why it seems to run like it's "missing" all the time......