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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Terbs on 10 November 2014, 11:41:51
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Hi all...
I do wonder about our sanity at times being Omega owners. Those who read my post on 'Heater woes' will get the gist. After putting £70 worth of petrol in the tank to fill it up, swmbo moaning its cold. I spent over two hours trying to bleed the system, the water board must have wondered where there water was going in great quantities. Plus dew drops from the end of my nose adding to the fill ups. After all his time, still at square one, but on the verge of hypothermia.
I wanted to give the 2.5 a long run, as we were going to Sir Tigger Land for three weeks. So the 2.5 plan was abandoned. The decision was made...swmbo needed heat, so we have to use the 2.6.
Yesterday morning I loaded the car, petrol gauge low....so up to Hazlemere to fill this one up....another £70!!!! Paid for petrol, jumped in the car, key in ignition....OH NO...it won't unlock. Waggled and waggled the wheel, tried to twist the key...nothing. Tried holding the front wheel and seeing if I could make it move. Impossible. :( Told the garage bloke I could not get off the pumps....just shrugged !!! Have to get RAC....phone battery flat :-[ Half hour gone by now. Gave one last waggle and pressure on key...BINGO, it unlocked.
Got home to usual greeting...'Where the hell you been...why didn't you ring'. I explained the situation, and all was well. I left the key in the ignition whilst swmbo got the last bits sorted. All ready to go when...'You had better double lock the front door'.
So out I jump, do the deed, back in the car...NO, NO, NO...ignition won't unlock. :'( :'(
Lets just say, the passenger side air turned blue, the birthright of my cars was in question. My sanity was in question. Looked like Omega ownership was going to be at an end.
Now I don't know if this is pucker or not....but I shot into the garage, as a gamble, got the tin of WD40, squirted it in the ignition key slot, and the lock unlocked.
We got away and the car drove like a dream all the way to Dorset.
After lots of sweet talk, swmbo is now agreeing that my Omega's are nice cars in general.
Just please, please, please, please don't go wrong for three weeks ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Well that's jinxed that then ::)
Enjoy your break though :y
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.. and there was me expecting you to explain that you had been pressing the wrong button on the climate panel. :-X
On a serious note, it would be worth taking the lock barrel out and sorting it out while you can still turn the key. It'll only get worse!
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90600.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90600.0)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90590.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90590.0)
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Why is it some things never get forgotten, Mr Wood ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now I am sat in the tin tent nice and snug, repairs to the Omega will have to wait. Fingers crossed for 3 weeks.
Mind you, sanity must come into question as to why I am in the tin tent for 3 weeks. ::) ::) Torrential rain , overhead thunder last night. Couple of caravans and a few mobiles on site.
We always come down here at this time, as swmbo does all her Christmas shopping in Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth. Its the only places I will go to the shops ;D
She wraps all the presents, does all the Christmas cards, so when we get back, christmas is done, except for a few small bits, and I have avoided the crowds but done my duty :y
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Enjoy your break Tony! :y :y :y and the Christmas shopping! :( ;D
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Expect things to go wrong. They're old cars, but cost a lot more than the maintanance to replace.
Keep a crank sensor and HBV in the boot, along with tools to change them. Can of Wd 40 with lid firmly on, wrapped in a rag. Etc etc...
As the very irritating saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. (Wince)
....you did bring those things with you, especially in holiday.... Didn't you? ;D
Have a nice break, H says Hi. :y
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As the very irritating saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. (Wince)
You've been listening to managers again, haven't you?
Here, saved you the bother: ;)
http://www.cipsum.com/ (http://www.cipsum.com/)
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As the very irritating saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. (Wince)
You've been listening to managers again, haven't you?
Here, saved you the bother: ;)
http://www.cipsum.com/ (http://www.cipsum.com/)
How very dare you! ;D
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Enjoy your hols mate. If it goes again at least you'll be stuck in Weymouth! ;)
We dont have a pikey van but we stayed in a static this summer in Heacham. Bloody loved it!
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Why is it some things never get forgotten, Mr Wood ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now I am sat in the tin tent nice and snug, repairs to the Omega will have to wait. Fingers crossed for 3 weeks.
Mind you, sanity must come into question as to why I am in the tin tent for 3 weeks. ::) ::) Torrential rain , overhead thunder last night. Couple of caravans and a few mobiles on site.
We always come down here at this time, as swmbo does all her Christmas shopping in Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth. Its the only places I will go to the shops ;D
She wraps all the presents, does all the Christmas cards, so when we get back, christmas is done, except for a few small bits, and I have avoided the crowds but done my duty :y
Thats the best bit :y Enjoy :)
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Ah, WD40! The best tool in anyone's box!! 8) 8) :y :y ;D ;D ;D
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Ah, WD40! The best tool in anyone's box!! 8) 8) :y :y ;D ;D ;D
....any mans. :-* :-* :-*
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Ah, WD40! The best tool in anyone's box!! 8) 8) :y :y ;D ;D ;D
Nah.... PlusGas much better :y :)
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fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
That's the first hit of the evening on my wankwordbingo card
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Ah, WD40! The best tool in anyone's box!! 8) 8) :y :y ;D ;D ;D
Nah.... PlusGas much better :y :)
Not for driving out water...
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Ah, WD40! The best tool in anyone's box!! 8) 8) :y :y ;D ;D ;D
Nah.... PlusGas much better :y :)
Not for driving out water...
After water comes rust.... ;D
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I've found that, when the key jams, pulling the remote part off ( and chip ) a bit of sideways keyturny pressure and a tap with a panelpin hammer or suchlike, on the middle of the horseshoe, gets it to turn so at least you can get home
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Ignition system............WD40 flammable..........................just saying like. :-X ;) ;D
Have a good break Tony. :y
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Ignition system............WD40 flammable..........................just saying like. :-X ;) ;D
Have a good break Tony. :y
Where is your sense of adventure!
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Ignition system............WD40 flammable..........................just saying like. :-X ;) ;D
Have a good break Tony. :y
Where is your sense of adventure!
Says he with the rocket propelled garage. ;) ;D :y
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Wd has kept my ignition lock working for many a summer.
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And despite my light-hearted comment, I have used it on mine as well. :y