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Omega General Help / Coolant Leak Issue.

« on: 18 July 2010, 22:26:48 »

I wonder if anyone would be able to help with an issue that has appeared on my 2001 dTi saloon.

When I got back from work last night, I noticed that where my car is parked at home there was a black mark on the tarmac under where the engine would be. It was 3am, so I parked in a different position and put it on the Sunday job list!

When I went out and had a look, I could see nothing obvious. However after a quick warm up drive I found that coolant was leaking from the front of the engine. I jacked the car up to have a good look, and this is where the leak seemed to be coming from: (Photo shows it after cleaning)

Whilst it was jacked up, I was unable to reproduce the leak but once I had dropped the car down a quick spin round the block had it dripping again.

Any ideas what is causing the leak?

Thanks in advance.

Ian...

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Omega General Help / Omega 2.2 DTI heater plugs

« on: 18 April 2010, 15:22:08 »

Hi. Can anyone explain why on my 2.2 Dti the cold start heater plugs come on when you first go to start the car from cold and the engine fires up OK. If you stop it before it is warmed up and go to restart it the heater plug light does not light up and the car needs to be wound over considerably to start. Obviously on the 2nd attempt the heater plugs are not working. Go back to the car after it has been standing for a while they work OK. Is there some sort of timer that is causing this?

Any help would as always be appreciated. Ian

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Omega General Help / 2.2 diesel (Y22 DTH) Fuel filter change/bleeding

« on: 26 March 2010, 06:25:02 »

Are there any special procedures to be followed for bleeding the fuel system on my 2.2 HDI following a fuel filter change. The hand book suggests there is a 'complicated procedure' if you run out of diesel. Does this apply to a filter change and if so is it a DIY job or are special tools reqd? Thanks Ian.

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Omega General Help / Sum plug stripped thread

« on: 27 March 2010, 17:37:17 »

I have just gone to change the oil and the sump plug was loose!! I have dropped the oil but the plug will not tighten in the sump. The thread on the plug does not look too great but not bad enough to stop it tightening. I think?? Obviously I will get a new plug from VX on Monday but not convinced it will be secure enough. Has anyone a solution to repairing the sump thread, Helecoil etc or can it be tapped out a size up etc. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Ian

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Omega General Help / Omega face lift keys

« on: 24 February 2010, 12:14:42 »

I only have one key with my car. It is the 3 button type and that is a bit iffy sometimes. I note there are repair services on e Bay for about £10 does anyone have any advise?
Also how can I obtain a second complete key. Thanks in anticipation. IAN

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Omega General Help / Engine oil, filter and fuel filter changing. 2.

« on: 24 March 2010, 18:11:36 »

Can anyone please help me regarding the changing of the engine oil, filter and fuel filter on my 2.2 diesel Omega B. Also can someone please advise the correct oil spec. Is Semi Synthetic 10/40 OK? Thanks. Ian

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Omega General Help / Power steering. Model Omega B facelift 2.2 diesel

« on: 22 February 2010, 22:52:23 »

I have just bought this car with the power steering not working. The previous owner says that it was working fine until he parked the car up around Christmas time. When he tried to move it in February the power steering was not working (I only have his word for this) The reservoir is full and there are no leaks. The drive belt is in place and the pump turning. There is no power assistance at all. I have turned the steering from lock to lock as suggested by another Omega user to no avail. Can anyone please help with the possible cause of this fault? I have checked the 30A fuse which is OK.

Thanks in advance

Ian...

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Omega General Help / Omega B power steering control module

« on: 03 March 2010, 17:24:57 »

Can anyone please explain what the power steering control module does and what is its purpose. Also the Haynes manual (pre face lift) wiring diagram only shows one solenoid and mine seems to have two? Lastly does anyone know how to test the system? Thanks

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