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Title: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 January 2011, 22:43:39
...... found this omega on autotrader (im really sad and look at this stuff all the time lol)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201102377341105/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/omega/make/vauxhall/postcode/nn37bl/page/2/quicksearch/true/radius/1501?logcode=p

bearing in mind i know nothing about mechanics, pure interest id like to know if the things that need doing wud be easy to fix??????

 :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 January 2011, 22:47:26
Not major work TBH, although if you have little mechanical experience the brakes may be better tackled by someone more expert ;)

This may well belong to someone on here... Sure I read a question somewhere about the in tank pump :-/ :-/ May, of course, just be a coincidence :y :y
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: RobG on 25 January 2011, 22:51:41
Worth a punt. If (and it`s a big if) fuel pump is playing up (£20 S/H) it wouldn`t lack power. Could be one of many things, not necessarily expensive. If it`s close enough to you why not have a looksee and try the pedal trick for codes.
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 January 2011, 22:52:28
hmmmm very roughly speaking how much wud it cost (if those were the only faults) to buy it, take it to a garage and have the work done? 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 January 2011, 22:53:07
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Worth a punt. If (and it`s a big if) fuel pump is playing up (£20 S/H) it wouldn`t lack power. Could be one of many things, not necessarily expensive. If it`s close enough to you why not have a looksee and try the pedal trick for codes.

Very true... More likely that the fuel filter hasn't been changed ::)
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 January 2011, 22:53:57
pedal trick for codes????? lol

 :-/ :-/

 :)
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: RobG on 25 January 2011, 22:55:36
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hmmmm very roughly speaking how much wud it cost (if those were the only faults) to buy it, take it to a garage and have the work done? 8-) 8-) 8-)
Front discs & pads about £100 trade, easy DIY job. Rears, probably pads only, about £12. Fuel pump, if needed, I got one here secondhand £20. 15 minute job under the boot carpet
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: RobG on 25 January 2011, 22:56:54
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pedal trick for codes????? lol

 :-/ :-/

 :)
Print this off & take it with you http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: tidla on 25 January 2011, 23:01:11
no mention of history and looking at the mileage its due a big spend..

also the tax on the later 2001 models is an eye watering amount.

if your paying someone...could well add up.
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Andy B on 25 January 2011, 23:03:27
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also the tax on the later 2001 models is an eye watering amount. ...

No it's not. Can't remember the details but you're confusing mega road tax with Mar 2006 onwards.  :y
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Vamps on 25 January 2011, 23:07:50
That looks a tidy car, for that money got to be worth a look.... :y I recently bought, on paper and presentation, a first class car, in August, have spent £1100 on it since and only a 2.2...... :'( :'( :'(

If viewing was OK I would buy it if near to me.... :y
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: tidla on 25 January 2011, 23:11:41
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also the tax on the later 2001 models is an eye watering amount. ...

No it's not. Can't remember the details but you're confusing mega road tax with Mar 2006 onwards.  :y

sneaky if not (avoiding the exercise) k band :y

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524

glad im not buying a brand new omega at todays robin hood tax charges :o
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 January 2011, 23:18:09
thanks robg for those code details/paperclip test etc :):)

my spark plug leads have just been replaced and the cars still not running quite right.... cud i do this to see if theres anything else up?

also silly question but does the fuse box cover.... does it come off easy/easily accessable???

cheers. :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: RobG on 25 January 2011, 23:21:09
Yours uses a paperclip. Fusebox by battery just unclips (if that`s the one you mean)
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 January 2011, 23:23:05
under the steering wheel, right?

will give me something to do over tut weekend  ;D ;D ;D

do i put it the paperclip in the same holes ( ;D ;D murhahaha) as in the photo you forwarded?
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: RobG on 25 January 2011, 23:28:31
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under the steering wheel, right?
will give me something to do over tut weekend  ;D ;D ;D

do i put it the paperclip in the same holes ( ;D ;D murhahaha) as in the photo you forwarded?
Yep & Yep :)
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 January 2011, 23:29:32
good old boy. cheers mate :)

 :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Vamps on 25 January 2011, 23:44:32
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no mention of history and looking at the mileage its due a big spend..

also the tax on the later 2001 models is an eye watering amount.

if your paying someone...could well add up.

Even allowing for a cam belt plus the rest, lets say £1k tops, if the condition is right a lot of car for the money, and tip top I would buy that car for £1600
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 January 2011, 23:58:53
yep so wud i.....

wait a sec.....

i dont have 1600 squid  ;D ;D ;D ;D

seriously though that looks a proper mint car. i noticed sum on ebay going for peeeeeeeeeeeeanuts!!!!
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Vamps on 26 January 2011, 00:08:58
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yep so wud i.....

wait a sec.....

i dont have 1600 squid  ;D ;D ;D ;D

seriously though that looks a proper mint car. i noticed sum on ebay going for peeeeeeeeeeeeanuts!!!!

I spent months looking for the right Mig, thought I had bought one, only to have my hands burned, then, since to find several others that were better for sale, a good example would be Danny and his car for sale, and there was another on here, can not remember who.... ::) ::)

Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 26 January 2011, 10:59:46
For £600 that looks a good but to me, with a good days work outside my garage to put it all right.

If it was closer to the SE I could be interested :y :y
Title: Re: would this be easy to do.....
Post by: aaronjb on 26 January 2011, 16:56:42
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Not major work TBH, although if you have little mechanical experience the brakes may be better tackled by someone more expert ;)

This may well belong to someone on here... Sure I read a question somewhere about the in tank pump :-/ :-/ May, of course, just be a coincidence :y :y

Del Boy was talking about going to look at a [petrol] Omega that 'lacked power due to a clogged fuel pump'..

(Which seems highly unlikely to me)