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Title: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 15 September 2010, 09:40:31
Quick scan through E-Gay and saw this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-52-REG-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-CD-DTI-TURBO-DIESEL-LOOK-/250695059234?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a5e970722

 :o
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Varche on 15 September 2010, 10:27:56
"not your usual taxi." Liked that bit. ;D ;D ;D ;D


But why not?  You can change mechanicals, wishbones etc easy enough.

Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 15 September 2010, 10:34:45
Previous owner-Captain Kirk  ;D with that mileage
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Post by: feeutfo on 15 September 2010, 10:40:31
Thought taxis had to be no more than 5 years old?
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: M20LSY on 15 September 2010, 10:58:51
I seen that myself, it's a bit crazy!

Do you think it would be good for another 100 thousand? How strong are the DTi engines?  ::)
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Brikhead on 15 September 2010, 11:15:13
They are good engines, just let down by dodgy fuel pump electronics.

They still use 10 year old Vectra b's around this neck of the woods, I guess the 'taxis under 5 years old rule' is only in certain parts of the country?

I have purchased an ex taxi in the past (Cavalier 1.7 TD CDX) it was fine once all the suspension and interior were changed...
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: M20LSY on 15 September 2010, 11:22:03
I was put off the DTi's because I was told they are a lot softer and more likely to go wrong than the TD (which I ended up buying). I needed an oil burner for work and was lucky enough to find a facelift TD but now I've changed jobs, I don't need her.

I've never had a problem with mine and she's in her late 130's! I love the turbine sound off the 2.5TD! :D
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Post by: PhilRich on 15 September 2010, 12:48:50
It looks really tidy! Those seats have stood up to the task well too :o
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 September 2010, 13:04:51
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They are good engines, just let down by dodgy fuel pump electronics.

They still use 10 year old Vectra b's around this neck of the woods, I guess the 'taxis under 5 years old rule' is only in certain parts of the country?

I have purchased an ex taxi in the past (Cavalier 1.7 TD CDX) it was fine once all the suspension and interior were changed...

You must be thinking of the 1.7

Not on the 2.2Dti.

It can suffer pump internal seals and diagphram issues but most of these can be avoided if the fuel filter is changed regularly nad the water drained from it.

Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 September 2010, 13:05:41
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I was put off the DTi's because I was told they are a lot softer and more likely to go wrong than the TD (which I ended up buying). I needed an oil burner for work and was lucky enough to find a facelift TD but now I've changed jobs, I don't need her.

I've never had a problem with mine and she's in her late 130's! I love the turbine sound off the 2.5TD! :D

You cna get that off a lawnmower if you fit a viscous fan to it  :y
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: zirk on 15 September 2010, 13:09:31
I had a BM 325 TDSE (same 6 pot for Mig 2.5TD) that was up to 390K, currently running one of my FL 3.0 MV6 thats well over 210K, FSH and still runs sweet.
 :y
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: M20LSY on 15 September 2010, 13:14:56
390k is some mileage!! It's a testiment to the quality of the german engines. I think they would run forever with plenty of servicing & a loving driver.  :P
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Post by: hoofing it on 15 September 2010, 13:45:26
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Thought taxis had to be no more than 5 years old?
up here in Falkirk 8-10yrs is enough for a car to be a taxi and they must be mot every 6 months
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Brikhead on 15 September 2010, 14:18:00
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They are good engines, just let down by dodgy fuel pump electronics.
You must be thinking of the 1.7

Not on the 2.2Dti.

It can suffer pump internal seals and diagphram issues but most of these can be avoided if the fuel filter is changed regularly nad the water drained from it.


Is it not the same 2.2 diesel eco-tec lump (y22dth) as found in Vectra b's and c's?
They have an electronic control board mounted to the side of the pump, which itself is bolted to the block. The electronics suffer due to heat and vibration. It is a known issue on 2.0 and 2.2 diesel Vectra's...
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Brikhead on 15 September 2010, 14:19:18
The older 1.7 Isuzu lump is a good engine, the 1.7 G.M. unit, out around the same time, is not so good...
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 September 2010, 14:21:23
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They are good engines, just let down by dodgy fuel pump electronics.
You must be thinking of the 1.7

Not on the 2.2Dti.

It can suffer pump internal seals and diagphram issues but most of these can be avoided if the fuel filter is changed regularly nad the water drained from it.


Is it not the same 2.2 diesel eco-tec lump (y22dth) as found in Vectra b's and c's?
They have an electronic control board mounted to the side of the pump, which itself is bolted to the block. The electronics suffer due to heat and vibration. It is a known issue on 2.0 and 2.2 diesel Vectra's...

Never causes any issues on the Omega.

In fact, past experience sudgests its only a significant issue on the 1.7's and is very often WRONGLY diagnosed as the cause on the 2.0 and 2.2 as a result.

I have seen loads sent for testing with NFF  :y
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: M20LSY on 15 September 2010, 15:41:45
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The older 1.7 Isuzu lump is a good engine, the 1.7 G.M. unit, out around the same time, is not so good...

...same as most Vauxhall engines..  ::)
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Danny on 17 September 2010, 14:31:44
it only had a gearbox and clutch fitted at 270,000, so its done fantastic to get that far without them!!
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Post by: waspy on 17 September 2010, 16:24:05
It shows testament to that engine :y :y
Mine's only done 91,000, i've only done 11,000 in three years of ownership. I wonder how many years it'll take me to get to 347,000 ::) ;D
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 September 2010, 19:07:53
Seen quite a few DTi Omegas with well over 250K on them, one went on Ebay with 478K recently.

Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: unclelicklug on 17 September 2010, 19:32:39
This must be near me - tempting to go and have a look, wonder if I can find the address on Auto Trader...
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: waspy on 17 September 2010, 22:13:46
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Seen quite a few DTi Omegas with well over 250K on them, one went on Ebay with 478K recently.


Buddy L :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: tidla on 17 September 2010, 22:14:24
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They are good engines, just let down by dodgy fuel pump electronics.
You must be thinking of the 1.7

Not on the 2.2Dti.

It can suffer pump internal seals and diagphram issues but most of these can be avoided if the fuel filter is changed regularly nad the water drained from it.


Is it not the same 2.2 diesel eco-tec lump (y22dth) as found in Vectra b's and c's?
They have an electronic control board mounted to the side of the pump, which itself is bolted to the block. The electronics suffer due to heat and vibration. It is a known issue on 2.0 and 2.2 diesel Vectra's...

Never causes any issues on the Omega.

In fact, past experience sudgests its only a significant issue on the 1.7's and is very often WRONGLY diagnosed as the cause on the 2.0 and 2.2 as a result.

I have seen loads sent for testing with NFF  :y

filters full of that wont help. ::)
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: Elite Pete on 17 September 2010, 22:19:51
It was on Ebay the same time as my Desmond ::)
Title: Re: Have you seen the mileage on this !
Post by: dervdoc on 18 September 2010, 15:40:37
iv a 89 w124 300d merc. 3.0 straight diesel, auto box, serviced every 3k miles from new, 1 owner from new, i got it off my uncle, we hyave added up theres roughly over 700k on this engine, has had 3 dash units so just adding up miles on them, engine had never been touched nor the auto box, although im stripping engine down now as signs of wear and tear have begun to show.