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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mrhoots on 17 July 2010, 15:59:59

Title: Head Gasket Change
Post by: mrhoots on 17 July 2010, 15:59:59

I need to change my head gaskets on my 1999 Elite 2.5 V6, can any one give me full instructions and what I will need to do the job. Thanks in advance.  :-/

Title: Re: Head Gasket Change
Post by: coastie123 on 17 July 2010, 16:46:54

check in the maintenance section on how to..

heres the link
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1187928695

theres no pics but a full description.

whats exactly wrong?? i kjnow it sounds like a dumb sort of question but reading through alot of posts the head gaskets rarely fail on v6's...

heres the quote from the guide.....

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I will start by saying that Head Gasket failure is extremely rare on the V6 models due to the robust design of the engine. The symptoms often associated with head gasket failure on most engines, can be generated on the Omega’s by a range of other causes.

For example, over pressurising of the cooling system can be caused by blockages, or faulty Heater Bypass Valves, and oil in the coolant can be caused by failed Oil coolers.

I would recommend posting in the general help section with a comprehensive description of your cars symptoms, before condemning the head gasket(s).

Title: Re: Head Gasket Change
Post by: Elite Pete on 17 July 2010, 16:56:59

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I need to change my head gaskets on my 1999 Elite 2.5 V6, can any one give me full instructions and what I will need to do the job. Thanks in advance.  :-/

Why do they need changing, what are the symptoms?