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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: retrojim on 16 October 2008, 20:51:14

Title: Another Newbie
Post by: retrojim on 16 October 2008, 20:51:14

Hi Chaps

Another Newbie - a fresh owner of a not so fresh 1999 Omega 2.0 CDX Dual Fuel auto - a cheap buy that needs a bit of work.

The main problems are:-
Runs too cold
Oil leak
Oily looking crankcase ventilation system
Exhaust blow
Brakes don't inspire confidence :(
Rust patches on door, and the usual wheel arch rust

The LPG works though (I think!), and if I can keep her running for 4 months she's paid for herself in fuel savings. The MOT is in 3 months though, so it all depends how much I have to spend to get her through as to when break even point is.

I'll get her up on axle stands and start poking around this weekend to see what I've let my self in for. No doubt it will rain again. :)

Jim

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: stowboy on 16 October 2008, 20:54:47

 hi mate-and welcome! :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: Jimbob on 16 October 2008, 20:56:57

Hello & Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: RobG on 16 October 2008, 20:57:01

Hi Jim and welcome. Any questions post `em in "General Help"  :y :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 16 October 2008, 21:01:56

Hello Jim and a very warm welcome to you! :y

You have come to the right site for any future advice and guidance you may need. :D ;)

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: Entwood on 16 October 2008, 21:03:31

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: willyboy on 16 October 2008, 21:14:45

Welcome Retrojim  :y
How can you be so sure the Omegas a she ?  :D

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 16 October 2008, 21:18:48

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: HolyCount on 16 October 2008, 21:32:48

Hello and welcome  :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: retrojim on 16 October 2008, 21:34:50

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Welcome Retrojim  :y
How can you be so sure the Omegas a she ?  :D

All cars are she's!

Thanks for the hello's.

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: The Red Baron on 16 October 2008, 21:51:21

welcome to the forum jim. :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: GazS14 on 16 October 2008, 22:32:16

Welcome mate.  They seem like a friendly bunch on here  :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: JueV6 on 16 October 2008, 23:09:13

Welcome to OOF, Jim :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 October 2008, 23:22:43

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Welcome Retrojim  :y
How can you be so sure the Omegas a she ?  :D

hello and welcome to oof!
my omegas an old man that wears a puffer jacket :P lmao!

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: dbug on 17 October 2008, 08:23:09

Welcome to OOF  :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: waspy on 17 October 2008, 09:16:58

Morning Jim. Welcome along :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: bob.dent on 17 October 2008, 11:37:07

Hi Jim and welcome aboard. :)

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: achoo81 on 17 October 2008, 20:09:20

Hi Jim, welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: MikeDundee on 18 October 2008, 05:58:50

Welcome to the Forum Jim :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: Dusty on 18 October 2008, 19:30:35

Welcome to OOF Jim. :-*

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: less on 19 October 2008, 17:00:07

Hi Jim, welcome aboard mate  :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: SheWhoMustNotBeOUTBID on 19 October 2008, 17:11:36

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Welcome Retrojim  :y
How can you be so sure the Omegas a she ?  :D

Omega's are  cool, beautiful ladies.., of course they are!!!!!

Welcome, lovely to see u on the forum.., I have learned a lot from being on here, sure the same will be true for you.

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: dieseldean on 20 October 2008, 22:31:54

welcome :y

Title: Re: Another Newbie
Post by: razzo on 21 October 2008, 21:07:12

Hi Jim & welcome  :y