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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: GT on 09 February 2012, 07:48:16
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Hi Folks,
I live in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and i was wondering if there is anyone around here that i can trust to carry out servicing on my Omega.
Regards
GT
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Have a go yourself my friend. I've done more on my Omega these past couple of years than I'd done on ALL the previous 30 yrs.
Fairly easy to do PLUS you can get all the assistance you need on the OOF.....Great fun..well most of the time anyways.
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Hi Duggs,
Yep, ;D i will, i just had a caht with a mate, and he said that i should too, and the selfsatisfaction will be great aswell.
So i have contacted ANDYC, and have requested a full service kit for the old girl, and i will be attempting the service myself..
Regards
GT
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2.2 is sooo easy to work on, bags room, have a go yourself :y
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Indeed, DIY it.
Nice easy engine to work on, you'll save a packet, and the jobs will get done properly.
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Indeed, DIY it.
Nice easy engine to work on, you'll save a packet, and the jobs will get done properly.
+1
and if you do manage to get stuck jump on the forum, and you should see through! :y
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Today, whilst at the fire station, and between bits and bobs, i managed to replace the both front discs and pads, the air filter and purrifyer filter, but when it came to repacing the plugs, i found that the sparking plug tubes were half full of oil, :omanage to suck out all the oil and dried it off.
It appears that i have a camcover gasket failure, nevertheless, i have ordered a new gasket...
But what or how has this become like this.. and what do i need to do now :-\
GT
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Today, whilst at the fire station, and between bits and bobs, i managed to replace the both front discs and pads, the air filter and purrifyer filter, but when it came to repacing the plugs, i found that the sparking plug tubes were half full of oil, :omanage to suck out all the oil and dried it off.
It appears that i have a camcover gasket failure, nevertheless, i have ordered a new gasket... + "O" rings & black sealant?
But what or how has this become like this.. and what do i need to do now :-\
GT
Clean the throttle body and breathers
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90528.0
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I had exactly the same problem on my current 2.2 and the 2.0 I had previously. The gasket eventually fails due to age, heat, differential expansion between plastic and alumium plus blocked breathers. Use genuine Vauxhall gaskets and after a good clean all should be well again.
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will report back when complete or have a problem
GT
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What size trolly jack do i need to put my omega estate on axle stands... whould i 2 tonne jack do it
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What size trolly jack do i need to put my omega estate on axle stands... whould i 2 tonne jack do it
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Have a go yourself my friend. I've done more on my Omega these past couple of years than I'd done on ALL the previous 30 yrs.
Fairly easy to do PLUS you can get all the assistance you need on the OOF.....Great fun..well most of the time anyways.
Ditto owned my Omega 2.2 now for two years and all though i have dabbled with bits and pieces on previous cars since having the Omega and using the wealth of info on this site i have done so much more my self. Saves also on huge garage bills and the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth its weight. :y :y
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Owning an Omega and being a member here can turn us all into mechanics.
Gives us oldies ANOTHER hobby ??
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Good on ya Duggs :y
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So here is an up date on my efforts in carrying out servicing on the old Omega 2.2 Auto Estate.
>Front Discs and Pads renewed
>Rear pads renewed, cannot get the rear discs off, so any help on that would be good
>Changed and flushed out the coolant
>Changed Oil, Plugs & Filter
>Changed air filter and pollon filter
>Changed the Cam belt, tensioner, water pump and Drive belt
>Changed the cam cover gasket and 0 Rings need to clean out breather pipes next weekend, no oil was leaking, it just had a mess of sealing compound around the cam cover so i thought i would renew it anyway.
>Tracking and balanceing done, after four new tyres fitted, however still got a slight wobble when brakeing (just slight) problem before was bulge in tyre, but still got a few funny noise, so any body fancy giving my car a test drive with me please let me know, i live in Dunstable, Beds
Things still need to do, and will need advice.
>Auto Gearbox oil check
>Rear disc replaced
>complete blow over to make her look the dog gonads
Anyway, thanks for all your advice, and i lookforward to your replies and help in the future, BIG WELL DONE OOF :y
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Youve done really well. :y
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Yes well done ;) Keep up the good work :y
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atleast you know what you have done and has been replaced unlike leaving it at a garage and taking a gamble on what they have done :y
its all experiance and next time it will be easier :y
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Regarding the rear discs, without wishing to insult your intelligence, you have released the handbrake before attempting to remove, right?
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;D oh yes, and removed the little locking bolt... disc spins ok, but just could not get it off.. :(
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The slight wobble on braking is likely be down to worn steering or suspension components, usually either play in the wishbone bushes or the track rod ends.
Getting the rear drum off can be tricky, sometimes helps to slacken off the handbrake either at the cable or through holes in the rear backing plate (if fitted). I often still have to resort to a 'slight tap' from the hammer...
Maximum respect on your choice of career, you do a good job and perform a valuable service to our society. :y
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I will try gee it a tap with an ommer, and see if i con get the buggers off.
With regards to the play in the track rod ends and wishbone, i have pulled them and seem tight, may be i need someone in the local area to have a look.
With regards to being a Fire fighter, its just a job, but a dam goodun at that :) :y
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atleast you know what you have done and has been replaced unlike leaving it at a garage and taking a gamble on what they have done :y
its all experiance and next time it will be easier :y
Couldn't agree more :y
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I am sure there is a Guide somewhere to help with the rear disc. But there is a hole you can get a screw driver through, to enable you to turn a wheel to slacken & tighten the brake shoes in the hub. If you can slacken the shoes by turning this wheel then use a big screw driver, pribar or something to lever the disc/hub one side then hit with your hammer the opposite side where the shoes will rub not the disc they usually come off. Some can be rather stubborn though, clear off the lip of rust when its off, with a file the some emery cloth or sand paper.
Hope that helps and well on what you have achieved so far :y
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Hi All,
When i last had the rear wheels off, i looked through every hole with a flash light, but still could not see this star/wheel/rachet.. its a 2001 modle, do you think it would have one ?
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Sounds like you will have members knocking on your door for advice .Well done in such a short time.
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Hi All,
When i last had the rear wheels off, i looked through every hole with a flash light, but still could not see this star/wheel/rachet.. its a 2001 modle, do you think it would have one ?
#15 in this pic
(http://opeloem.com/imgs/illustrations/VX/V94/J/VX_V94_J_8_1.png)
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Great photo, :y but which bit do i have to un-screw to allow the brakes to take pressure off disc Rob ? :-\
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#15, it`s a "starwheel" adjuster. Need to put a screwdriver through the hole to turn it
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:-[ oooooh what i plonker , Cheers Rob :y