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Title: Servicing
Post by: garbage456 on 05 November 2007, 20:03:23
Just bought a second hand Omega anyone got any ideas tips for servicing, is it better to go to vauxhall than an independent and what are the differences in tests/tasks done and costs please?
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2007, 20:06:30
Do it yourself ;)
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: Jim on 05 November 2007, 20:06:43
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Just bought a second hand Omega anyone got any ideas tips for servicing, is it better to go to vauxhall than an independent and what are the differences in tests/tasks done and costs please?
Thanks in advance.
Go to vauxhall and buy genuine parts to service it, and have a go youself, there's plenty of guides in the maintence section to help you along :y
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: Markie on 05 November 2007, 20:08:56
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Just bought a second hand Omega anyone got any ideas tips for servicing, is it better to go to vauxhall than an independent and what are the differences in tests/tasks done and costs please?
Thanks in advance.
Go to vauxhall and buy genuine parts to service it, and have a go youself, there's plenty of guides in the maintence section to help you along :y


and even better by getting or accessing a trade card for discounts.... :y
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: garbage456 on 05 November 2007, 20:29:52
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Do it yourself ;)

It was more a case of I want someone else to check it to see if everything is ok.
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: Dave-C on 05 November 2007, 20:51:59
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Just bought a second hand Omega anyone got any ideas tips for servicing, is it better to go to vauxhall than an independent and what are the differences in tests/tasks done and costs please?
Thanks in advance.


Where are you??
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2007, 21:06:23
Main thing is to check when the cam belt was last changed bearing in mind it needs doing at 40k/4yrs and that both the belt and tensioner pulleys must be changed. If there's any doubt get this done ASAP.

Other common issues are to clean out the crankcase breathers, keep an eye out for coolant leaks and check the coolant is not contaminated with oil. Do any routine servicing that needs doing (we would recommend changing the oil more regularly than the dealer service intervals. every 3-4k is ideal). Coolant needs changing regularly as it can corrode the oil cooler if it is allowed to get old. It's worth changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter if there's no recent history of this having been done (it's not a service task according to VX but worth doing if the car has covered a fair mileage).

Have a read through the FAQ and maintenance guides as they cover all the common issues.

Kevin
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: garbage456 on 06 November 2007, 13:13:22
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Main thing is to check when the cam belt was last changed bearing in mind it needs doing at 40k/4yrs and that both the belt and tensioner pulleys must be changed. If there's any doubt get this done ASAP.

Other common issues are to clean out the crankcase breathers, keep an eye out for coolant leaks and check the coolant is not contaminated with oil. Do any routine servicing that needs doing (we would recommend changing the oil more regularly than the dealer service intervals. every 3-4k is ideal). Coolant needs changing regularly as it can corrode the oil cooler if it is allowed to get old. It's worth changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter if there's no recent history of this having been done (it's not a service task according to VX but worth doing if the car has covered a fair mileage).

Have a read through the FAQ and maintenance guides as they cover all the common issues.

Kevin

thanks

Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: garbage456 on 06 November 2007, 13:56:43
Just got a quote for a service around £300 for the standard service and £440 for the cambelt change service, argghhhh, i need to re mortgage my house.
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 November 2007, 13:59:46
So, subtract 300 from 440, that's 140 quid for a cam belt, which is a bargain. Do the rest yourself :y

Kevin
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: ians on 06 November 2007, 14:02:31
I don't think the 440 includes the regular service.. ::)

Are these main dealer prices?
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 November 2007, 14:04:37
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I don't think the 440 includes the regular service.. ::)

Are these main dealer prices?

I think you're probably right  ;)

Sounds like we need a cambelt party again sometime.

Whereabouts are you located, garbage456?

Kevin
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: garbage456 on 06 November 2007, 14:35:50
carshalton surrey
Title: Re: Servicing
Post by: garbage456 on 06 November 2007, 14:37:23
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I don't think the 440 includes the regular service.. ::)

Are these main dealer prices?
main dealer yes

the way it was worded was 300 for the standard service and 440 for the both including cam belt change