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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: billybob on 04 June 2007, 19:52:33

Title: Hiya Folks
Post by: billybob on 04 June 2007, 19:52:33

 ;)Hiya Folks, just got myself an s plate omega elite, and what a beauty this car is. I didnt realise what extras meant till I drove this car home. Anyway, like everyone else, Im looking for inspiration and help to keep me motor on the road. I live in Bognor Regis (well. someone has to!! hee hee) Does anyone have any ideas how I can take off my towbar? Its easy to remove, (8 bolts ) under boot carpet, but I cant shift the bolts. I presume they are torqued. Any ideas would be appreciated, as I want to 'lose it' before my hols at end of June.
Thanks

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 June 2007, 21:48:59

Welcome to the forum :y

Soak them over several days with Plus Gas, it should help to free the bolts.

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: billybob on 04 June 2007, 21:59:41

 ;)Thanks very much my friend. Much appreciated

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2007, 22:13:12

Welcome to the site :)

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: MikeDundee on 04 June 2007, 22:16:03

Hi and welcome to the Forum BillyBob :y

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Bo Bo on 05 June 2007, 02:39:24

Hello & welcome  :)

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: DaveL on 05 June 2007, 14:10:09

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 8-)
DaveL

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 05 June 2007, 17:31:00

Hi mate welcome to the forum :y

If you take your towbar off, :y there is a For sale Section

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: miggy on 05 June 2007, 19:20:39

Hiya M8, welcome and en [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [smiley=grin.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]joy the forum

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Markie on 05 June 2007, 20:07:21

Hello and welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Chopsdad on 05 June 2007, 23:13:55

Hi Billybob and welcome.  After soaking, try a ring spanner in the boot and a socket from underneath (you may need a helper unless you have gadget arms).  Undo the bolts behind the bumper first to prevent damage when the weight crashes down.  :y

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: amigov6 on 05 June 2007, 23:45:58

Quote

;)Hiya Folks, just got myself an s plate omega elite, and what a beauty this car is. I didnt realise what extras meant till I drove this car home. Anyway, like everyone else, Im looking for inspiration and help to keep me motor on the road. I live in Bognor Regis (well. someone has to!! hee hee) Does anyone have any ideas how I can take off my towbar? Its easy to remove, (8 bolts ) under boot carpet, but I cant shift the bolts. I presume they are torqued. Any ideas would be appreciated, as I want to 'lose it' before my hols at end of June.
Thanks

8-)Hi Billy bob & welcome aboard. I used to live in Worthing so know your neck of the woods. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: NML on 06 June 2007, 07:26:45

Welcome to the site

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: RossPhim on 06 June 2007, 07:46:01

A warm welcome to the site, Billybob!   8-)   :y

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: bob.dent on 06 June 2007, 10:29:50

Hi Billybob and welcome aboard :y

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 June 2007, 13:19:00

Hi Billybob and welcome to the forum ;)

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: billybob on 07 June 2007, 09:32:04

Well i'm astounded what a bunch of friendly and helpful guys you all are!! I will put the towbar in the for sale section. Its great to have some mates with Omega's. Has anyone got any tips or views on keeping my elite in tip top condition, obviously apart from the obvious cam belt and rollers and usual servicing. Any tips would be appreciated. i.e. Faults that develop etc.. Thanks in advance guys

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Big Steve on 07 June 2007, 11:47:44

Hi & welcome :)

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: ffcgary1 on 07 June 2007, 16:52:21

Hi billybob, welcome to the forum,watch out for my dad around bognor/middleton on sea area.You will know him by the fact he drives even slower than a milk float.[just joking] Gary. ;) :y

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: billybob on 08 June 2007, 08:28:54

Hiya Mate, Yeah I think ive sat behind him a few times!! Bless. Unfortunately, one of the disadvantages of living in a retirement area, is you spend your time trying to overtake the old boys in thier Beemers and mercs. But hey!! we'll all be there one day eh?

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: geoff on 08 June 2007, 16:59:54

welcome and enjoy good choice m8 lovely cars :y :y :y

Title: Re: Hiya Folks
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 June 2007, 10:21:52

Hello and welcome :y