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Omega General Help / rear parcel shelf question

« on: 06 February 2010, 22:37:06 »

Had a car in audio shop to fit rear 6x9 speakers, and after two hours trying they said they cannot do it without cutting the metal underneath the shelf.
And they strongly advised against it cause it seems that the metal is a vital support for rear end of the car. Anybody has any advice about this???

107

Omega General Help / headlight manual adjustment

« on: 02 February 2010, 12:11:42 »

Can't remember what turn is for lowering the headlight patterns manually.
clockwise or anticlockwise?

108

Omega General Help / oli leak advice about sealant needed

« on: 02 February 2010, 13:14:40 »

I need a bit of an andvice.
Got an oil leak on the cam gasket.
The cam gasket is new, actually it is the third one in the last year (breathers are clean) so I guess the only problem is the incompetent garage.
The leak is at the edge of the halfmoon.
I just need to know one thing
Can I put a small amount of gasket sealant directly on that edge from the outside?
Will it do any harm?
I really don't want to change another gasket right now because this time will do it myself but still got no tools or parts.
Thanks

109

Omega General Help / omega bushes

« on: 21 January 2010, 14:28:37 »

Okay few simple questions.
1. How many bushes there are on migs? (not wishbones just rubber bushes)
2. What do they do?
3. How easy is to change them(some easy some hard)?
4. What are the simptoms of them fading away?
Was thinking of checking and changing them if needed.
Thanks for the help.

110

Omega General Help / check oil level, oil top up

« on: 18 January 2010, 12:57:43 »

I want to know when this message starts appearing on the info how much oil needs to be topped up to the max level? (for 2,2 petrol engines)

111

Omega General Help / radiator fan

« on: 24 December 2009, 19:54:26 »

Ok one simple question.
Should a radiator fan, the one between the rad and the engine be spining freely when yoou turn it by hand or should it stay locked?

112

Omega General Help / thermostat replacement??

« on: 20 December 2009, 19:22:03 »

Looks like the thermostat needs changing, it seems stays opened all the time.
Was looking at this item on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-VECTRA-OMEGA-SINTRA-THERMOSTAT-HOUSING-NEW_W0QQitemZ370097457985QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item562b870b41
So anybody knows is this any good?
I presume you get every part necessary to change it?
From what I've seen I need to remove the two hoses and the thermostat with housing (please someone correct me if I'm wrong)
Aslo does anyone knows what size torx do I need and how much cooling liquid?
Thanks

113

Omega General Help / front stab link bushes and droplinks

« on: 16 December 2009, 10:12:02 »

how easy or difficult are these to change on the mig?.
There is a how to on the wishbones and bushes but what abou replacing just the bushes and droplinks?

114

Omega General Help / steering and handling problems

« on: 14 December 2009, 14:07:53 »

Don't have any right now but have a proposal for any member with higher knowledge and a little will to write it down and it can be moved in maintenance or general information sections.
Maybe a small table or just two columns to identify steering and handling problems.
For instance.....
PROBLEM            PROBLEMATIC PART. PARTS
tramlining                   Steering idler

115

Omega General Help / FIL filters for mig opinion needed

« on: 09 December 2009, 12:27:46 »

Need to change the filters soon.
Was looking for them and found Fil but never heard of this manufacturer.
Are they any good? Anyone have them?

116

Omega General Help / small hose from cam cover to breathers

« on: 08 December 2009, 14:51:22 »

Can anybody tell me the diameter of the small hose (in mm preferably) which goes from cam cover to the back side of the breathers My original hose fell apart was in very bad shape and couldn't read the numbers on it. I didi put a replacement (6 mm if I recall correctly) but am afraid it is too small and can cause problems. Thanks

117

Omega General Help / idle consumption??

« on: 07 December 2009, 22:39:11 »

Well can anyone with 2.2 petrol post their idle consumption while the engine is at running temp.
I'm a bit corious.
Have some small problems with the mig, seems the car is a bit slow so I was thinking of clogged injectors.
Reading on the net it looks like clogged injectors raise consumption a little so just want to check
Also has anyone had their cleaned?
I heard all say injectors can be cleaned properly only by ultrasonic devices so was thinking of giving it a go

118

Omega General Help / cambelt change and problems

« on: 08 December 2009, 12:11:50 »

I posted something in post before but nobody responded so here I go again.
Car seems to be lacking power a bit.
Cambelt was changed a few thousand miles ago.
Can it be the "phase of the ignition" or "cambelt" timing was not setup correctly so the car lacks power now? (don't know the exact term in english). Hope somebody will understand what I'm talking about. If this is the case what can be done to correct this.
Thanks in advance

119

Omega General Help / omega running temp and thermostat problems

« on: 07 December 2009, 09:55:51 »

Looks like I have a bit of a problem but want to make sure first.
Yesterday while driving my temp gauge never got over 80 degrees. It was open road without traffic, and was pretty cold (0 to 5 degrees) but the temp gauge was too low at least I think so.
Is this pointnig to thermostat stuck open or could this running temp be ok.
Any other way to check the thermostat?

120

Omega General Help / radiator fan on 2.2 petrol

« on: 30 November 2009, 13:19:47 »

Got un ugly rattle when the fan kicks in, I guess the bearing inside the fan housing is gone.
Can this be repaired?
If not what do I need to change (just fan or the surrounding plastic)?
Would fans from any other migs be a suitable replacement?
Thanks