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Title: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: Varche on 02 June 2008, 12:48:01
I got to wondering who on OOF had the oldest Omega that was still original in terms of factory spec. I wouldn't include consumables like Tyres, brake discs/pads, exhaust and batteries and perhaps accident repair.

Mine was totally original until about four years ago when I needed a new steering pump. Since then it has been a steady stream of bits and pieces. Windscreen washer jets, passenger mirror, ABS ECU, aux drive belt, plug leads,cam cover gaskets, exhaust and so on.

I had a ten year old Golf and even the battery and exhaust were original fitting.

varche
Title: Re: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: mantahatch on 02 June 2008, 14:04:52
My 96 I have known about since virtually new, and has 101000 miles and engine/gearbox/axle is original. It has had no work on any engine parts except timing belts and oil/filters etc. it has had one battery and last year original exhaust finally gave up at 11 years old. Not bad for our wet climate.
I would imagine in Spain things like exhausts would last much longer than normal, but would also imagine thing like bearing will dry up quicker.

Mike
Title: Re: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: Danny on 02 June 2008, 15:03:33
i know there's a couple of 94s on here, but one for certain isnt standard, he's facelifted the front end completely, and the door mouldings
Title: Re: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: omegaman2 on 02 June 2008, 15:47:13
im at the other end on a03 plate april
it might be one of the youngest :question
Title: Re: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: tmx on 02 June 2008, 16:04:37
my car still has the wonderful AC Delco batery fitted its 9 years old and still going strong

myns a 1999 mini facelift mv6 and doesnt have many original parts left infact i think just the catalytic converters and the bottom end of the engine are original and thats it Belt snapped at 98k previous owner had to have an engine rebuild £££££

the interior is original and the leather looks virtually brand new for a car with 116 thou on the clock the interior condition is hardly worn!!
Title: Re: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: FRE07962128 on 02 June 2008, 16:12:33
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my car still has the wonderful AC Delco batery fitted its 9 years old and still going strong

myns a 1999 mini facelift mv6 and doesnt have many original parts left infact i think just the catalytic converters and the bottom end of the engine are original and thats it Belt snapped at 98k previous owner had to have an engine rebuild £££££

the interior is original and the leather looks virtually brand new for a car with 116 thou on the clock the interior condition is hardly worn!!

They are great batteries! :y  I had one on a Carlton, from new, that lasted 12 years and 195K miles. :y
Title: Re: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: Auto Addict on 02 June 2008, 18:48:24
Can't remember his name, but someone turned up at Shifnal with an 8 valver.
Title: Re: Who has the oldest original Omega?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 02 June 2008, 19:08:50
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im at the other end on a03 plate april
it might be one of the youngest :question

Sorry mate, got you beat  ;D

Mines May 03  :y :D