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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Markjay on 26 October 2006, 21:26:22

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: Markjay on 26 October 2006, 21:26:22

Then clean the breather - clogged ones result in leaky cam cover gaskets.

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: Markjay on 26 October 2006, 21:27:52

What year is the Elite? What mileage?

Also, change engine oil and all the filters (oil, air, fuel) - unless you know when it was last done.

And if the auto gearbox is not as smooth as it should be, get the ATF replaced.

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: chris b on 26 October 2006, 21:30:23

hi m8.av got a bill 4 the cam bellt  and it has a sticker when and milage it was dun under the bonit. but how do i no the rollers were dun with out takin the cover off?

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: chris b on 26 October 2006, 21:35:21

hi. its a 1998 with a high 142.000 on the clock. but the good thing is i am only the 2`nd owner. it has a full s,h an runs very smoth. even the gear change is smoth. :) :)

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: Timbuk on 26 October 2006, 21:44:50

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hi m8.av got a bill 4 the cam bellt  and it has a sticker when and milage it was dun under the bonit. but how do i no the rollers were dun with out takin the cover off?

Should be on the bill, how much were the parts?

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: chris b on 26 October 2006, 22:03:18

the bill just states cam belt and the cost was £207. :-/

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: Timbuk on 26 October 2006, 22:06:10

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the bill just states cam belt and the cost was £207. :-/

Trouble is , its the tensioners that fail, if it is only the belt that has been changed i wouldn't risk it :-/ can you contact the garage that did it?

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: Markjay on 26 October 2006, 22:12:47

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hi. its a 1998 with a high 142.000 on the clock. but the good thing is i am only the 2`nd owner. it has a full s,h an runs very smoth. even the gear change is smoth. :) :)

142k ain't high for a 'meega...  ;)

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: chris b on 26 October 2006, 22:19:25

all have a go 2 moz. thanks 4 ya help. :y

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: Markjay on 26 October 2006, 22:19:39

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the bill just states cam belt and the cost was £207. :-/

Trouble is , its the tensioners that fail, if it is only the belt that has been changed i wouldn't risk it :-/ can you contact the garage that did it?

Agreed, if you can't confirm with the garage that the tensioner has been changed then change both the tnesioner and the belt anyway - and do the water pump as well while you'r at it. How long/mileage ago was the cambelt change anyway?

Also, the spark plugs are good for 40k/4y, but if you are not sure when they were last replaced then get them done - they are only around £3 each from a Vx dealer.

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: chris b on 26 October 2006, 22:22:56

got 2 admit it doesn`t drive and go`s like 142k m8. they don`t hang about do they? :y

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: chris b on 26 October 2006, 22:36:12

it was 10.000 ago acordin 2 the book. and a full service 4000 ago. :y

Title: Re: what 2 look 4 when buyin a elite?
Post by: Markjay on 26 October 2006, 22:42:22

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it was 10.000 ago acordin 2 the book. and a full service 4000 ago. :y

have a look at:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152655082