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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 14 November 2007, 19:39:52
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Unfortunately I'm not joking. :'(
As I was pulling onto the drive tonight, I heard a funny noise.
Thinking it was my aux belt tensioner, I opened the window to listen more as I went along, and I then heard an absolutely horrific metallic noise from the engine, followed by it promtly dying, and then refusing to turn over (or do anything). There was no other noise around, so I heard it clearly, and it was seriously not good.
It died probably around 3k revs (uphill drive) so if this is the case, it won't be pretty.
Such a nice car too, and such a bad time. I have reciepts for the belt kit being done, and it had easily 10,000 miles to go.
I'm convinced it's cambelt failure. I'll investigate more, when I eventually get a day off. Until then - no wheels for James.
Words cannot describe how upset I am right now :'(
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How on earth did that happen....who is it reciepted too work wise ( company) as there may be comeback
Im gutted for you mate after all the effort and meticilous proactive work you have completed...
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No way.
Absolutely gutted for you
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and not that its any consolation but if anyone can rebuild it you can :y
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Bummer dude. Hope it's something simple.
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and not that its any consolation but if anyone can rebuild it you can :y
And I believe you have a 3.0 donor vehicle available?
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Sorry to hear James :( Hope it isnt cambelt failure......it could be summat on the aux belt siezed :-/
But i carnt believe you tried to start it again after the noise you describe and it stalling :o
I know its tempting but its a BIG no no......if it was cambelt ( hopefully not tho) you could have done more damage than already done.
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Shit James, gutted for you mate.
Pete
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Hope it is not too serious!
You are not having too good a run lately :(
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Oh bugger - I hope it isn't terminal
Don't you have a 3.0 you could drop in?
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James, James, James,
I cant believe this has happened to you of all people.
I'm truly sorry to reed this.
Dont worry about Monday.
My Heart goes out to you.
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Hope its not too serious James....fingers crossed :-/
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Sorry to hear this mate.... :(
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bugger :'(
Still, I'll give you £50 for it - thats what mates are for :P
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What a sickener, hope its not as bad as you think.
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that is a real sickner James :-/
I dont know if it would be of any use but a friend of mine has a pair of 2.5 heads in good nick.
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bl**dy hell!
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sh1t :(
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bugger :(
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James you have to be the most unlucky omega owner i have come across mate
I am sorry to hear whats happened and i hope its not as bad as you think fingers crossed for you mate
Craig
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Sorry to hear this James, hope its something easy to fix.
Ken
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Thats a bugger.....I think I have some 2.5 heads that need a re-build......just done a set of 3.0's which are on the shelf.
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Unfortunately I'm not joking. :'(
As I was pulling onto the drive tonight, I heard a funny noise.
Thinking it was my aux belt tensioner, I opened the window to listen more as I went along, and I then heard an absolutely horrific metallic noise from the engine, followed by it promtly dying, and then refusing to turn over (or do anything). There was no other noise around, so I heard it clearly, and it was seriously not good.
It died probably around 3k revs (uphill drive) so if this is the case, it won't be pretty.
Such a nice car too, and such a bad time. I have reciepts for the belt kit being done, and it had easily 10,000 miles to go.
I'm convinced it's cambelt failure. I'll investigate more, when I eventually get a day off. Until then - no wheels for James.
Words cannot describe how upset I am right now :'(
Was it at a Vauxhall dealer if so get on the phone.
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So sorry to hear this James. I dont know if there's anything I can do, but I will certainly try. The first thing you need to do is to find out exactly what has happened in there. Is it belt or tensioner failure. I know that the garage I used will not have used Vx parts, independents just dont do that. He will have got the bits from Andrew Page, and whether they come with any kind of warranty or not, I just couldn't say. Keep us informed.
Steve.
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sorry to hear that ..cant think of it. :(
I'm sure you will repair whatever the damage is..hope will not be big..
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ouch .. not good news :( Lets hope we are all being pessimistic and its not as bad as you fear :'( :'(
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Is there not a slight possibility that it could be something like the starter motor / starting ring mangled together? Earlier today James was talking about having clutch judder as well, this all could be pure coincidence I know.
Just keeping fingers crossed that it turns out to be something easily fixed......
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:(
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Un be rather leavable mate :(
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So sorry to hear this James. I dont know if there's anything I can do, but I will certainly try. The first thing you need to do is to find out exactly what has happened in there. Is it belt or tensioner failure. I know that the garage I used will not have used Vx parts, independents just dont do that. He will have got the bits from Andrew Page, and whether they come with any kind of warranty or not, I just couldn't say. Keep us informed.
Steve.
It's not your fault in the slightest mate. There is nothing you need to do, so please don't worry about trying to find out about warrantees etc. There won't be one - It's just bad luck!
My next step will be to get the cambelt covers off and see if I can determine exactly what's gone on, in there. I am expecting to find a top idler buggered, and a belt shaved of a few teeth, but we shall see!
Mark - fancy swapping the 2.5 heads for a set of 3.0 ones? ::)
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But i carnt believe you tried to start it again after the noise you describe and it stalling :o
To answer the Q, it can't be anything aux belt related - aux belt was off (after the clatter).
The noise I describe was a "terminal engine fubared" noise - nothing to lose situation.
I'll probably drop the 3.0 lump in, when I get some confidence back :'(
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Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
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Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
Hopefully its something gone wrong with, say, the clutch, and its not fubar'd heads...
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Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
Hopefully its something gone wrong with, say, the clutch, and its not fubar'd heads...
I'd rather change a pair of heads, than crawl about under that thing for another day :-[
Working under cars is something I don't enjoy...
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Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
Hopefully its something gone wrong with, say, the clutch, and its not fubar'd heads...
I'd rather change a pair of heads, than crawl about under that thing for another day :-[
Working under cars is something I don't enjoy...
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Agree, same here, no matter how simple a job and how good the equipment, i always get a niggle about what if....
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Bu66er! :'(
I once had a starter motor come loose on me (just as I was trying to out-drag someone off the lights ::)) and the noise sounded terminal. The fix was easy - tighten the 3 retaining bolts and carry on. It's not always as bad as it sounds. Given a little clutch judder preceded it it's possible something came apart in the clutch I guess.
Either way it's going to involve a bit of work to fix it I'm afraid. The offer still stands in a weekend or two - to help get it mobile again rather than to spectate at the LPG fitting ;)
Kevin
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Bu66er! :'(
I once had a starter motor come loose on me (just as I was trying to out-drag someone off the lights ::)) and the noise sounded terminal. The fix was easy - tighten the 3 retaining bolts and carry on. It's not always as bad as it sounds. Given a little clutch judder preceded it it's possible something came apart in the clutch I guess.
Either way it's going to involve a bit of work to fix it I'm afraid. The offer still stands in a weekend or two - to help get it mobile again rather than to spectate at the LPG fitting ;)
Kevin
I'm starting to recover from the shock of it a bit... it will be RUNNING by the time we planned to install the LPG - with a bl00dy 3.0 lump in there if needs be [smiley=evil.gif]
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Sorry to hear that James :(
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After all your work mate, that's shocking.
On the "working under cars" thing, the only concern I've had was when I was gas-axeing bits of Mini off, and set the car I was under alight... ;D
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James you have to be the most unlucky omega owner i have come across mate
Not really
Don't forget - up till now, 99.9% of my cars have been project cars, on which you expect setbacks and failures - it's all part of the fun!
This is the first real serious breakdown I've ever had, with a decent Omega :y
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Oh dear, sorry to hear this James....
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Sorry to hear the bad news hopefull not to bad. You know your thing about these cars so if any one can get it back on the road it will be you :y
All the best Steve.
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Sorry to here about this fella and hope you get it sorted out soon.
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