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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Alex64 on 30 October 2008, 22:49:32

Title: V6 Omegas
Post by: Alex64 on 30 October 2008, 22:49:32

Hi, I am not yet an Omega owner, am seriously considering purchase of 2.5 or 3.0 V6 as present vehicle not up to task of pulling our caravan. Have noticed that many for sale on E-bay seem to be suffering from head gasket or oil leak problems, is this common for these vehicles ?
Which is best choice between manual or auto ? Any other info/opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks & regards,
Alex

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Entwood on 30 October 2008, 22:51:35

"Hello" and Welcome :)

I think all your questions already have answers on the forum ... you just need to do a little reading to find them ..  :y :y :y

And the 2.5 or 3.2 miggy makes an excellent tow-car ... used both for towing a 1600 Kg 'van for the last 5 years  :y :y :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 30 October 2008, 22:51:45

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

I suggest you put your general questions under "Omega General Help" for a better response. ;)

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 30 October 2008, 22:58:25

Hi, welcome to the forum.  :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: bob.dent on 30 October 2008, 23:18:29

Hi Alex and welcome to OOF. :)

Head gaskets aren't a particularly common failure but they are prone to oil leaks from rocker cover seals which is a relatively easy fix if you do it yourself but not an expensive job if an independent garage does it. These often fail due to blocked crankcase breathers which causes pressure build up if they aren't cleaned out regularly. Plenty of good help, advice, FAQ's and How To's on here. :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Kate on 30 October 2008, 23:42:00

Hello and welcome to the oof.  Yes the Omega is a very good choice of car! :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: dbug on 31 October 2008, 08:32:24

Welcome to OOF  :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Welung666 on 31 October 2008, 08:43:55

Welcome to OOF Alex :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: HolyCount on 31 October 2008, 08:45:20

Hello and welcome -- HG failure is a common mis-diagnosis and the leaks can easily be fixed (stopped from occuring in the first place too) very easily.  :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: waspy on 31 October 2008, 08:52:32

Good morning Alex. Welcome along :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: The Red Baron on 31 October 2008, 09:29:58

Welcome to the forum Alex.  :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: craig on 31 October 2008, 10:32:18

welcome to the oof  :y :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Jimbob on 31 October 2008, 11:44:46

Hello & Welcome  :y

Cars can be niggley if not maintained.

As for Auto / Manual, thats a huge debate!  and one people will never agree on.

I have an auto, my wife has the manual, depends on the day as to which I prefer, but all things being equal would pick a manual (I Think)

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: GazS14 on 31 October 2008, 13:18:09

Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: RobG on 31 October 2008, 14:01:37

Welcome to the forum Alex :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Elite Pete on 31 October 2008, 15:26:11

Hi Alex and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Vmax on 31 October 2008, 15:58:51

Hellooo  :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Kieran on 31 October 2008, 18:47:00

The Omega is one of the best tow cars around. I have a 2.6 estate which tows a caravan and the car is fully loaded with two kids and all the dogs plus kit,never misses a beat :y. Welcome to the site :)

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: achoo81 on 31 October 2008, 19:52:10

Hi Alex, welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: dieseldean on 31 October 2008, 22:35:17

welcome :y
best choice 2.5td manual

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Varche on 01 November 2008, 08:41:02

Welcome to the forum.

I love automatics and they would be my choice, go for a 3.0 litre as they are stronger gearboxes.

varche

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: mars on 01 November 2008, 11:52:59

Hi Alex and welcome :y

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: Albatross on 02 November 2008, 19:25:52

Hello and welcome :y

Quote

Hello and welcome -- HG failure is a common mis-diagnosis and the leaks can easily be fixed (stopped from occuring in the first place too) very easily.  :y

This is dead right!

Head gaskets are extremely rare.

Title: Re: V6 Omegas
Post by: less on 11 November 2008, 20:53:56

Hello Alex and welcome to the forum :y