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Title: Omega Exhausts
Post by: Olympia5776 on 06 September 2009, 15:11:54

Anybody used this company ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXHAUST-VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-B-2-0-8V-and-16V-94-00-298_W0QQitemZ390086557015QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5ad2f87d57&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
I have read of some of you getting exhausts from Europe but haven't as yet found the thread , can anyone give me an alternative ?

Thanks
Don

EDIT 
Found it  Eternalcar , are they any good ?

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: Andyb on 06 September 2009, 17:54:42

a lot of folks on here have used them and the only fault i remember is the tail piece is a little short but that can be sorted with a chrome tail piece

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 September 2009, 22:30:42

My Eternal back box has started rattling. >:(

However, they're as good quality as any pattern exhaust, IMHO, not too loud although a little louder than OEM, and very attractively priced. Mine turned up in a couple of days from Germany.

Kevin

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: WAL on 06 September 2009, 22:53:44

Hello,
The flexible coupling is on its way out on my 1994 2.0 GLS - n' I've been discussin' options etc on another thread when I spotted this one.  It might be another option [to replacin' the coupling] since it seems a very reasonable price [the couplin' alone is £20 +vat].  However when looking at the picture on the ebay link I notice there's no flexible coupling in any of the the systems shown and I was wonderin' why.  Any advice / comment/s? - appreciated. Regards WAL  :-?

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 September 2009, 23:21:35

IIRC the flexible coupling is part of the cat section on a 2.0. You'd be far better off replacing the coupling and keeping the original cat than replacing it with a pattern part IMHO.

Kevin

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: WAL on 06 September 2009, 23:39:41

Thanks Kevin,
You do RC i.e. the coupling is between the cat and the bit that comes after [the pipe going to the back]. I'm sure you're right but why is it best to replace it than get the OEM part?
Cheers WAL  :)

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: feeutfo on 07 September 2009, 00:37:29

means buying the related part, either cat or manifold which is far more expensive than welding in or bolting on a flexijoint which is 20 sobs iirc.

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: WAL on 07 September 2009, 07:34:51

Thanks Chris!
I take it then the exhaust, shown on ebay, is only part [?half] of the system then -eh?  Amazin' really how it's possible to drive [and ride] for 40+ years and yet no know nowt about mechanickin.
Thanks again!  :) WAL
PS - mine's a ZZR 1400 n' if I'm ever that way - I'm your huckleberry! 8-)

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 September 2009, 09:29:26

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means buying the related part, either cat or manifold which is far more expensive than welding in or bolting on a flexijoint which is 20 sobs iirc.

Agreed. And, in addition, non-gen cats are often rubbish. If the cat is working OK, get a flexi section and weld / bolt it in depending on what's easiest.

Kevin

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: WAL on 07 September 2009, 09:48:11

Cheers Kevin!
Will be chasin' up hopefully later today.  [smiley=dankk2.gif] again - WAL

Title: Re: Omega Exhausts
Post by: WAL on 08 September 2009, 17:01:46

Chased up the flexible coupling repair - local silencer manufacturer will supply and do for £80 - n'since I can't weld or have much spare time this seems a good option.  One thing I didn't manage to find was anybody who knew of a clamp-on / bolt-on coupling.  This seems like it might have been an alternative for the non-welder / inexperienced mechanic - DIY-er.  Anyone know where to source em? - WAL 8-)