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Omega General Help / Waxing after painting

« on: 19 January 2009, 17:18:34 »

Just painted my new headlamp washer nozzles with 3 coats of manufacturers paint. results are quite reasonable, but I prefer the primed colour on the white background. Anyway is there any need to wax or polish the new paint finish?  It is quite a small item so might not be worth it.

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Omega General Help / Power steering leak

« on: 19 January 2009, 17:15:00 »

Just noticed that my power steering has a leak around the reservour area. Is this a fairly common problem? I guess it's probably the hoses that have failed and need replacing. Also is there a fluid level indicator on the reservour? I couldn't see one.

108

Omega General Help / Check Oil Level

« on: 13 January 2009, 16:40:00 »

Recently had the car serviced, changed the oil and cleaned the breather box, changed the cam cover gaskets, the oil level covers all the teeth on the dipstick - but it still displays CHECK OIL LEVEL on the infotainment display. Is there a oil level sensor to be changed now?

Thanks.

109

Omega General Help / price of headlamp washer / nozzles jets

« on: 15 December 2008, 16:54:31 »

How come the washer nozzle jets are so expensive? Its just a piece of plastic, I thought they would have been something a bit more special. You do not get much for your money!

110

Omega General Help / Painting question - glacier white

« on: 13 December 2008, 15:34:47 »

For the vauxhall standard solid colours, e.g glacier white, is it necessary to apply a lacquer coat on top of the standard paint colour?

Many thanks.

111

Omega General Help / Fitting headlamp washers

« on: 10 December 2008, 17:49:49 »

How easy is to fit a pair of headlamp washers to the bumper? Do you have to tkae the bumper off or can you get access by jacking the car. Just ordered a new set from vauxhall. Also assume it is best to paint them first.

Thanks.

112

Omega General Help / Oil level sensor

« on: 20 November 2008, 17:01:47 »

Had the car serviced recently, including oil change. A couple of weeks ago the 'check oil level' message came up for a few mintues and then went off. It came on again today and went off. I think this sensor needs changing, could anyone advise where it is located please?

113

Omega General Help / A/C has gone flat again

« on: 09 November 2008, 03:53:15 »

I had my A/C regassed in February earlier this year. However, on Thursday I noticed it wasn't blowing cold anymore. Is that normal, or likely that it has leaked?

I has the timing belt changed earlier last month, would/nt have something to do with that?

Maybe it was cheap gas?

Thanks

114

Omega General Help / Pollen filter

« on: 05 November 2008, 06:24:50 »

Where is the pollen filter located on the mig, 3.2 V6? Complete novice question I know.  

But having asked that you dont get much pollen out here! I suppose it's best to have it changed anyway.

115

Omega General Help / Rear blind question

« on: 31 October 2008, 18:30:22 »

The rear blind has stopped working. All I get is a clicking sound, does that mean the motor is knackered?

Thanks

116

Omega General Help / Question on cleaning breather pipes

« on: 30 October 2008, 18:00:27 »

I am considering cleaning the breather system as there is a bit of oil on the cam cover gaskets. (Major job for me)

There is a guide on this website last page which detials how to undertake it. On the last two pictures of the guide, whereabouts are these last two pipes being cleaned, the one with the small hole in it?

I have to locate everything first before attempting it  

117

Omega General Help / idling

« on: 25 October 2008, 18:28:06 »

When starting up the car from cold, I notice that the revs go up and down from 500rpm to about 800rpm and then settles at 500. Is it normal for the revs to go up and down?

Is there anything that can be cleaned out?

118

Omega General Help / rear curtain blind

« on: 23 October 2008, 07:26:25 »

Well, still trying to get through this wretched MOT thing here. Got my fire extinguisher so OK on that front.

I may have to have the rear blind removed. Apparantly I don't have authorisation for it.    This is how the car would have been imported, so it begs the question didn't it have authorisation then? Looks like I have to clear up the crap. The whole thing is a circus.

I know there is a guide on here but that goes into having to partially remove the rear seat sides and parcel shelf. Is there any quick way the blind can be removed temporarily?

Also where is the fuse for the rear blind.

119

Omega General Help / Fire extinguisher

« on: 20 October 2008, 16:07:36 »

It is a requirement in Qatar to have a fire extinguisher mounted in your vehicle. Has anyone come across this and know where the fire extinguisher is supposed to be mounted in the mig?

Unfortunately can't pass the MOT here without a mounted fire extinguisher in the car.  

Does anyone have a fire extinguisher in their car?  :-/

120

Omega General Help / Parts codes

« on: 09 October 2008, 17:49:33 »

Got my car back from the garage after the brakes seized up last week. I got them to carry out a service and change the timing belt as well. These are the part codes they used. I asked them to change the cam cover gaskets as well but it doesn't look like this has been done. Could anyone confirm please?

CT1 - 500259G Havol formula 3
CT1 - 500259L
GM1 - 9192426 Filter oil
GM1 - 93181720 Belt gen a/c ps
OP1 - 93172354 kit tensioner t /belt

Thanks