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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: 1960darrenh on 05 October 2007, 22:01:08

Title: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: 1960darrenh on 05 October 2007, 22:01:08

Hi everyone.

My name is Darren and I have tonight purchased my first Omega. :y

1998/S Reg 2.5 V6 CD

I currently also own a Rover 820i which I have up for sale. The Omega is to replace it.

After test driving the car, I love it. It feels so much more solid and well built compared to the Rover. The cost of this car was £750 which I think is great. It was advertised on Ebay but did a deal behind the scenes with the owner and he took it off Ebay.

As a newbie with this type of car, I would be grateful for any advice about this particular model and engine. I will now have a browse around the forum to get the feel of how things work on here.

Thanks everyone ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: hotel21 on 05 October 2007, 22:04:55

Howdoo Darren and welcome to the forum.  Loads of good info here, freely given.  

Check out the guides, loads of good stuff there....   :y

First and most importantly, whats the service history like, in particular cambelt and tensioner change?  4 years or 40k miles the absolute max.  If you do not have a receipt for work done, then would suggest a change asap as, if it fails (and it will) then its a shed load more cash and time torepair than simply doing the belt kit.....   :y

Take time to browse around, as said....   ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: 1960darrenh on 05 October 2007, 22:09:54

Hello Moderator.

Thanks for your reply.

The service history of the car is FULL! Cambelt was done about 5000mls ago. Loads of receipts. Air Con re-gassed in the summer. Two new wishbones for last MOT. Full 12mths Mot and 6 mths Tax. I do not collect the car until tomorrow afternoon but I will take some pics and post them on the site.

Cheers. ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: hotel21 on 05 October 2007, 22:18:04

Sounds like you may well have got a fair deal.  Depending on handy you are with the spanners, you can certainly save a few quid here.  lots of friendly folks and an active chat area.  Don't be shy to join in.  We were all new once upon a time!   ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Baron Von Spongebob on 05 October 2007, 22:40:00

Welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: A380 Elite on 05 October 2007, 23:28:00

 :) Hiya 1960darrenh, Omega's are the best.

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: ffcgary1 on 06 October 2007, 01:30:47

Hi darren welcome to the forum mate, when you say the timing belt was done was it the full kit with the rollers as well, as it is these that fail before the belts. good luck and if you have any probs  just ask in the gen help sec and we will help where we can.

 GARY. :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Auto Addict on 06 October 2007, 07:16:24

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: geoff on 06 October 2007, 07:18:28

hello and welcome 8-) 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 October 2007, 07:58:44

Hi Darren and welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Cav9_4 on 06 October 2007, 08:34:53

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Golfbuddy on 06 October 2007, 12:11:09

Welcome to the forum.  :)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: TheBoy on 07 October 2007, 13:51:02

Welcome to the site :)

Another Northants member :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Crazydad on 07 October 2007, 15:53:29

Hello and welcome to the Best Omega Forum on the Net :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: MikeDundee on 07 October 2007, 19:57:02

Welcome to the Forum Darren :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: amigov6 on 07 October 2007, 21:11:34

Cracking choice of car if i say so myself!!! As Broocie & Gary already said ensure the full kit was done not just the belt, it really is that important. Otherwise welcome aboard & happy Migging!
    Look forward to the pics. :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: maria on 07 October 2007, 21:24:11

Hello and welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Bo Bo on 08 October 2007, 07:36:20

Hello & welcome  :)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: bob.dent on 08 October 2007, 12:43:32

Hi Darren and welcome to the forum and Omega ownership :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Markie on 08 October 2007, 13:00:07

Hello and welcome to the forum  :)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 08 October 2007, 18:06:53

Hi Mate, welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: DaveL on 09 October 2007, 12:36:31

Hi and welcome to the forum  :y
 8-)
DaveL

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 October 2007, 16:34:02

Hello & Welcome :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by: omegalord on 11 October 2007, 21:42:04

Welcome  :)