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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: TheBoy on 20 July 2006, 09:25:04

Title: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2006, 09:25:04

OK, dumb ass question.

How does the spare wheel restraining strap thread through the buckle on the saloon.

Not sure if its me being stupid, or a stonking hangover, but I can't get it to hold...

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: Allenm on 20 July 2006, 09:36:25

It pushes through the front over bottom leg, then loops from the back over the top leg then pulls against the toothed leg.

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2006, 09:44:01

Still not quite sure I understand. Anyone got a piccy that shows it?

(and I must have done this a number of times, why can't I do it today)

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: RolandL on 20 July 2006, 09:59:59

Push strap through top slot from back feed through bottom slot from front, pull hard, job done. Holds on mine.

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: x25xe on 20 July 2006, 10:01:53

I am glad that you have asked this question as I cannot figure it out either!  ;D

Got the spare on at the moment and need to replace a tyre on one of the alloys owing to a bl***y builders screw on the road >:(

Should I start a thread "which tyre is best for my omega"? ;D

If anyone has a pic of the strap done up correctly, that would be great.

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2006, 10:09:48

Cheers guys, sorted!

Piccy to follow....

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2006, 10:12:19

Fed the strap behind the serated edge, up through top hole, then through hole below, then between serated edge and strap. Pull tight.

Piccy...

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/IMG_1447.jpg)

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: nixoro on 20 July 2006, 10:15:13

Smart place to keep ya haynes :)

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2006, 10:20:37

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Smart place to keep ya haynes :)

And the jump leads, and the tow rope, and the air compressor ;)

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: nixoro on 20 July 2006, 10:31:14

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Smart place to keep ya haynes :)

And the jump leads, and the tow rope, and the air compressor ;)

Blimey where does the wheel go then or does it all fit :)

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: Bernie400 on 20 July 2006, 10:50:00

ok on the other side of the boot is the compartment for the first aid kit. Now as well as the first aid kit I have about 240 other small items in their as well.

but the door never stays up, it sort of sags a bit so the two top clips do not function and then just falls open. Still does it if I empty contents of.

Anyone had the same problem and come up with a remedy?

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: x25xe on 20 July 2006, 11:00:13

It sounds to me as if the catches that hold the compartment closed are week.  Suggest obtaining another compartment door from a scrappy if possible.  Not sure how the door is attached to the boot lining though.

The Boy....

Cheers for the pic - that will be another job I can tick off the list! ;D

Title: Re: Spare wheel restraining strap
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2006, 11:07:09

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Blimey where does the wheel go then or does it all fit :)

That lot fits in the middle of wheel. Behind wheel is loads more space, I just can't think of anything to put there.

Other side, toolkit/mini socket set/bulb kit/triangle in toolkit compartment, and first aid kit/cargo net/inverter in first aid compartment....