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Title: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2007, 21:27:32
With many of us doing a lot long trips over the holiday period, I urge all 2.5 and 3.0 v6 owners to do a paperclip test.

If a 19 is stored, get a crank sensor!

For those not in the know, a crank sensor failure is pretty much the only sensor that can cause a v6 to break down.  Trust me, I know, after mine finally gave up the ghost just outside Dijon, France, a couple of years back.

You usually get a warning of a 19 before it fails completely.  Be aware, that normally, this code being stored does NOT bring on EML.

My advice is to paperclip every couple of months regardless.
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 22 December 2007, 21:41:47
Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 December 2007, 21:46:52
Mine started having difficulty starting from hot when it died, so if you notice symptoms like this, beware.

It was code 335 on the 3.2 IIRC, although you can't paperclip it, sadly.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 December 2007, 21:47:58
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With many of us doing a lot long trips over the holiday period, I urge all 2.5 and 3.0 v6 owners to do a paperclip test.

If a 19 is stored, get a crank sensor!

For those not in the know, a crank sensor failure is pretty much the only sensor that can cause a v6 to break down.  Trust me, I know, after mine finally gave up the ghost just outside Dijon, France, a couple of years back.

You usually get a warning of a 19 before it fails completely.  Be aware, that normally, this code being stored does NOT bring on EML.

My advice is to paperclip every couple of months regardless.

Really good advice  :y
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2007, 21:48:41
Yes, 2.6 and 3.2 suffer the same issue, though not possible to paperclip. If you have access to a code reader, check for P0335 as Kevin Wood says....
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 22 December 2007, 22:39:24
Checked mine a couple of days ago. I keep a close eye, as it's done 110k on the original sensor, routed up through the cooler pipes...
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2007, 22:41:55
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Checked mine a couple of days ago. I keep a close eye, as it's done 110k on the original sensor, routed up through the cooler pipes...
mine failed at 114k...
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 22 December 2007, 22:43:10
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Checked mine a couple of days ago. I keep a close eye, as it's done 110k on the original sensor, routed up through the cooler pipes...
mine failed at 114k...

Thanks for that  ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Jay w on 22 December 2007, 23:33:04
mines done 148K so it is most likely overdue
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: amigov6 on 22 December 2007, 23:54:06
 :'(I'm frightened. 99k & all good but i'm skint, just bought a Carlton, need a new washing machine v. soon,(Ģ70=7yrs) I read posts were certain probs rear their ugly heads @ certain mileages & it's scary. In a year or so's time things will be easier but until then i'm putting my head back in the sand!!!
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: theolodian on 23 December 2007, 00:35:15
No need for me to paperclip, but I did remember to unlatch the rear seat so that I can get back in when I get home . . .  ::)

(Battery dies, key doesn't fit door, can only get in through the boot.  :-[ )
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: BazMV6 on 23 December 2007, 00:37:32
I think I know what prompted this timely warning...   :'(  Thanks for the spot Jaime, and I'll be down the the dealers first thing Monday morning!   :y

I might still play it safe and take the wife's Fiesta to Leeds on Boxing Day.   :(
Baz.
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: geoff on 23 December 2007, 07:08:09
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 December 2007, 07:12:07
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D

Long live the 4 pots :y
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 December 2007, 07:12:46
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

But you can still drive them..... ;)
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: geoff on 23 December 2007, 07:16:14
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

But you can still drive them..... ;)
suppose thats right,they just coff and fart every now and then >:( >:( >:( :y
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: geoff on 23 December 2007, 07:17:09
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D

Long live the 4 pots :y
wuupee!
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 07:58:56
Here's the sensor on fleabay for the 2.6;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=200099864324&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 23 December 2007, 08:00:29
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: geoff on 23 December 2007, 08:10:13
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 08:11:56
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

Yep seems to suit a lot of the older folk/pensioners on the Forum ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 December 2007, 08:13:04
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: geoff on 23 December 2007, 08:14:45
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

Yep seems to suit a lot of the older folk/pensioners on the Forum ;D ;D
;D ;D ;Dvery funny,i'm only 33,but the car is drawing it's pension with 161,000 miles on and nearly 13 years old ;D ;D ;D 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 08:15:17
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: geoff on 23 December 2007, 08:19:12
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 08:31:04
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 December 2007, 08:39:58
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(
Take a couple of spark plugs out or drive it around with the handbrake on ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: geoff on 23 December 2007, 08:43:44
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(
Take a couple of spark plugs out or drive it around with the handbrake on ;D ;D ;D

;D ;D ;Dweeehaaa what's a hand brake ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 08:57:21
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(


When we gonna do that swap then ;)
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Crazydad on 23 December 2007, 09:40:22
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(


When we gonna do that swap then ;)
Oi you , what the break do you think your doing with my car, there will be no swap >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 09:48:13
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(


When we gonna do that swap then ;)
Oi you , what the break do you think your doing with my car, there will be no swap >:( >:( >:(

Relax ;D ;D.was gonna swap him an OOF cap for his disused set of golf clubs ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Crazydad on 23 December 2007, 09:57:13
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(


When we gonna do that swap then ;)
Oi you , what the break do you think your doing with my car, there will be no swap >:( >:( >:(

Relax ;D ;D.was gonna swap him an OOF cap for his disused set of golf clubs ;D ;D
Ok Ok but donīt ever scare me like that again, i am getting to old for it ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: TheBoy on 23 December 2007, 09:58:44
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I think I know what prompted this timely warning...   :'(  Thanks for the spot Jaime, and I'll be down the the dealers first thing Monday morning!   :y

I might still play it safe and take the wife's Fiesta to Leeds on Boxing Day.   :(
Baz.
Not a nice journey in the Fester.  You have breakdown cover, I think I may risk it if it were me if it covered a 'relay' type service....
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 09:59:46
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(


When we gonna do that swap then ;)
Oi you , what the break do you think your doing with my car, there will be no swap >:( >:( >:(

Relax ;D ;D.was gonna swap him an OOF cap for his disused set of golf clubs ;D ;D
Ok Ok but donīt ever scare me like that again, i am getting to old for it ;D ;D

Do you have the same bus pass as AA then ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Crazydad on 23 December 2007, 10:17:55
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o
Donīt knock it there is only 4 years difference ;) ;)
As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(


When we gonna do that swap then ;)
Oi you , what the break do you think your doing with my car, there will be no swap >:( >:( >:(

Relax ;D ;D.was gonna swap him an OOF cap for his disused set of golf clubs ;D ;D
Ok Ok but donīt ever scare me like that again, i am getting to old for it ;D ;D

Do you have the same bus pass as AA then ;D ;D
Donīt knock it, there is only 4 years difference ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 December 2007, 10:21:31
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o
Donīt knock it there is only 4 years difference ;) ;)
As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor
long live the 4 potter 8-) 8-) 8-)

[size=40]THE 4 POTTER.....KING OF THE OMEGAS :y[/size]

 ;D ;D ;D...Yup, quite right, king of the Omegas... ;D ;D

I wish mine was a 4 potter  :(


When we gonna do that swap then ;)
Oi you , what the break do you think your doing with my car, there will be no swap >:( >:( >:(

Relax ;D ;D.was gonna swap him an OOF cap for his disused set of golf clubs ;D ;D
Ok Ok but donīt ever scare me like that again, i am getting to old for it ;D ;D

Do you have the same bus pass as AA then ;D ;D
Donīt knock it, there is only 4 years difference ;) ;) ;)

Ahh well.it won't be long before you have yours then ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: BazMV6 on 23 December 2007, 13:10:11
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Not a nice journey in the Fester.  You have breakdown cover, I think I may risk it if it were me if it covered a 'relay' type service....

This thread seems to have degenerated somewhat - so it took me a while to find the sensible response... ;)
(V6s are miles better anyway - it was my main reason for buying the Omega in the first place - a bit of fun with the right foot - and I'm the wrong side of 50, so firmly on the side of the Grandads)  ;D

If I can get the sensor to carry in the car with me, then I might just risk it - at worst I'll be spending Boxing Day contorting myself around the engine compartment - probably with Dad's help - and he's over 80!
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: donut82 on 23 December 2007, 13:38:44
Its a good sound piece of advice but for me any journeys have to be done in the Omega.

For a start its my only car and secondly if I wanted to worry about the car breaking down everytime I drove it I would have bought something crap and unreliable like a Merc ;D
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Post by: Golfbuddy on 23 December 2007, 13:59:23
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Its a good sound piece of advice but for me any journeys have to be done in the Omega.

For a start its my only car and secondly if I wanted to worry about the car breaking down everytime I drove it I would have bought something crap and unreliable like a Merc ;D

For a younster you talk a lot of sense. You donut.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Markjay on 23 December 2007, 14:26:47
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

But you can still drive them..... ;)


...only AFTER you manage to get the engine started  :)

Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Allenm on 23 December 2007, 15:46:46
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Not a nice journey in the Fester.  You have breakdown cover, I think I may risk it if it were me if it covered a 'relay' type service....

This thread seems to have degenerated somewhat - so it took me a while to find the sensible response... ;)
(V6s are miles better anyway - it was my main reason for buying the Omega in the first place - a bit of fun with the right foot - and I'm the wrong side of 50, so firmly on the side of the Grandads)  ;D

If I can get the sensor to carry in the car with me, then I might just risk it - at worst I'll be spending Boxing Day contorting myself around the engine compartment - probably with Dad's help - and he's over 80!

For God's sake Baz! don't drive a rather fiesta all the way to Leeds!  

Even if the CS goes, once it starts it wont normally stop, so make sure everyone has a wee before you start the drive.

Ps.  Thanks of the card - Merry Christmas to you all!
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Craig_R on 23 December 2007, 17:05:07
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Good job ive a 4 pot then  :y :y ;D
agree but us 4 potters still have the odd cam sensor fail,so i think it's swings and round abouts sorry  :o :o :o

As AA says they will still start, struggle but will  :y And not only the 2.2's it seems.......CraigR iirc told me his 2.0 will start as well with failed/disconnected cam/crank sensor

I think Its Really Good Advice TB There Seems to be alot of Crank Sensors Failling at the mo wonder if its to do with the weather ?

Yep Mine Started With the Cam Sensor Unpluged, but I Not With The Crank Sensor Unpluged but it could be knacked and it stil starts Fine

Craig
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 December 2007, 17:41:18
I carry the correct sensor and a selection of tools in the boot with me after earlier warnings!  :y

Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: TheBoy on 23 December 2007, 21:05:49
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Not a nice journey in the Fester.  You have breakdown cover, I think I may risk it if it were me if it covered a 'relay' type service....

This thread seems to have degenerated somewhat - so it took me a while to find the sensible response... ;)
(V6s are miles better anyway - it was my main reason for buying the Omega in the first place - a bit of fun with the right foot - and I'm the wrong side of 50, so firmly on the side of the Grandads)  ;D

If I can get the sensor to carry in the car with me, then I might just risk it - at worst I'll be spending Boxing Day contorting myself around the engine compartment - probably with Dad's help - and he's over 80!

For God's sake Baz! don't drive a rather fiesta all the way to Leeds!  

Even if the CS goes, once it starts it wont normally stop, so make sure everyone has a wee before you start the drive.

Ps.  Thanks of the card - Merry Christmas to you all!
Mine failed at about 85mph....
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: donut82 on 24 December 2007, 07:30:12
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Its a good sound piece of advice but for me any journeys have to be done in the Omega.

For a start its my only car and secondly if I wanted to worry about the car breaking down everytime I drove it I would have bought something crap and unreliable like a Merc ;D

For a younster you talk a lot of sense. You donut.  ;D ;D ;D

First time for everything! It'll soon pass  ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: BazMV6 on 29 December 2007, 22:46:15
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For God's sake Baz! don't drive a rather fiesta all the way to Leeds!  

Even if the CS goes, once it starts it wont normally stop, so make sure everyone has a wee before you start the drive.

Ps.  Thanks of the card - Merry Christmas to you all!

Just a quick note to say we're back safely - with no hiccups from the Meega at all.  :)  The bad news is that I've not yet been able to match up the dealer holiday opening times with my own holiday opening times... ;)

If Tunnie's reading this - does the "Winter service" extend to fitting a new cam sensor??

Cheers,
Baz.
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2007, 22:51:31
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For God's sake Baz! don't drive a rather fiesta all the way to Leeds!  

Even if the CS goes, once it starts it wont normally stop, so make sure everyone has a wee before you start the drive.

Ps.  Thanks of the card - Merry Christmas to you all!

Just a quick note to say we're back safely - with no hiccups from the Meega at all.  :)  The bad news is that I've not yet been able to match up the dealer holiday opening times with my own holiday opening times... ;)

If Tunnie's reading this - does the "Winter service" extend to fitting a new cam sensor??

Cheers,
Baz.
Its an easy job to fit new one
Title: Re: 2.5/3.0 owners - a small plea
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 December 2007, 07:23:44
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For God's sake Baz! don't drive a rather fiesta all the way to Leeds!  

Even if the CS goes, once it starts it wont normally stop, so make sure everyone has a wee before you start the drive.

Ps.  Thanks of the card - Merry Christmas to you all!

Just a quick note to say we're back safely - with no hiccups from the Meega at all.  :)  The bad news is that I've not yet been able to match up the dealer holiday opening times with my own holiday opening times... ;)

If Tunnie's reading this - does the "Winter service" extend to fitting a new cam sensor??

Cheers,
Baz.

I dont know......but snapping off bolts getting to the cam sensor is a speciality of his   ;D ;D ;D