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General Discussion Area / Jap import mov

« on: 25 May 2020, 13:39:21 »

Do any members also have a jap import I have a Toyota Granvia 3 ltr mpv I bought as a project but looking for some help with a couple things.
Firstly a manual for it and secondly a step by step plans on dismantling the fan and taking compressor off
The engine is a 1KZ-TE same as landcruiser and Toyota hilux forunner I believe .
Any help with this would be appreciated
Thanks bigbrian

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General Car Chat / Help finding oil filter zafira tourer

« on: 22 April 2017, 21:15:35 »

Hi all had to call rac out today for my mobility car and while,checking one thing he found that my oil filter was leaking a bit but he has tried every where to find another but today we have tried dealers etc for miles around but seems a back order on them. We are leaving in morning at 7am to go from Milton Keynes to Lake District then Edinburgh on Monday does,anyone have a spare or know where I can get one en route please not sure of part number but it's 15 reg 2. Cities but apparently different engine thing dth whatever that is but hope someone can advise many thanks

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Omega General Help / astra 1.8 2009 can anyone help about emission light please

« on: 04 February 2016, 09:06:35 »

so wifes car she says light came on last night while out working, not sure how to check codes got a couple ways off internet so going to try just now see if i can get fault codes but just incase has anyone got tech2 around milton keynes? she needs car for work as home carer so need asap thanks

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Omega General Help / wifes astra broke down any ideas please

« on: 24 November 2015, 16:59:07 »

hi to all just got call says car won't start has ignition lights but just clicks, could this be battery or starter? as some of you know i am not mechanically bright, thanks 1.8 estate 09 reg thanks

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Cars for Sale & wanted / MV6 2.6 Sallon nocturno blue 2001 for sale

« on: 07 March 2015, 18:53:30 »

so, this omega although a few chips,odd wee ding and a spot of rust on normal rear arches is I reckon in very good condition. The car has had a few quid spent on to make sure it runs as should. Recent work includes thermostat replacement by taxi al , crank sensor, exhaust, new front wishbones now with poly bushes,brake pads, and a omega owners member well respected  marks dtm ,stripped engine down fixed stem cells and rebuilt engine as it should be. the engine runs great the auto gearbox is fine and overall the car is very nippy. the inside could do with a clean but now getting picky, the car has original radio system but also now fitted with after market dvd and parrot phone system which is great. the car has almost full service history it has mot till start 2016 its is in nocturne blue and does come up very nice. the mileage is just over 104,000 but still getting used the tyres are all good nick, just to mention only needed a gaitor for mot no advisories . I cannot offer warranty etc on car due to age but I can say this is a very good car for the money.if you wish I'm sure mark or taxi al will say hopefully something nice about it now I don't know how to put photos on so maybe I can email them to someone to help I have tried! oh price I would take 600 no less as need towards estate its worth that thanks 

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Omega General Help / air con leak 2.6 v6

« on: 27 February 2015, 09:51:26 »

so windows steaming up etc  and air con not working so went to kwik fit to get check done, they filled etc with dye and seemed to work ok told to run for a few days then bring back to get re check which I did this morning. after getting shown and chap saying now empty again he cannot 100% state where leak from although he does reckon from a pipe connection at front engine between bumper and radiator on left side looking at engine, there are 2 pipes running along from near side under battery to drivers side then a joint before heading to other side radiator, one of these joins/bends has a jubilee clip which obviously should not have being pressurised so he reckons leaking from there. is there a way of getting this part replaced/sorted? if any easier description of where it is directly underneath the air intake funnel. in front of radiator thanks

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Omega General Help / new battery headlights seem dimmer

« on: 17 February 2015, 16:52:10 »

hi all, can I ask about car batteries, so I bought a new one after car failing to start and members suggested battery change. I did and put in a lion 100 which is 70ah 620 cca .
since then I thought it was just me but wife says headlights somewhat dimmer as is dashboard lights. the battery that was in was lucas classic lc075  55ah and 510 cca. should change make the difference thanks

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General Car Chat / thanks to taxi al

« on: 16 February 2015, 21:03:47 »

thanks for working on my mv6 today good job nice and toasty all way back and thermostat sat fraction over 85 all the way, obviously windows still steaming up but cleared a fare bit, guess need to get air con checked as you said, but thanks for today it's much appreciated even if traffic was nightmare

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Omega General Help / left side bagpipe coated in oil?

« on: 06 February 2015, 10:48:06 »

hi just been out and noticed that left side bagpipe believe air intake from plenum coated in what looks like oil any ideas folks?

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Omega General Help / Quick mot question getting done just now

« on: 26 January 2015, 11:18:14 »

Well getting mot done just now but been told a failed on gator near side front wishbone so gonna cost 60 to fix does this seem about right me being useless thanks

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Omega General Help / not sure if hg problems now

« on: 16 January 2015, 09:40:24 »

so a few bits happening not sure if related and could do with some help, ok so today had look around car which is 2.6 mv6 fl. I have been having problems with temp guage sitting around the 80-85 when running then rising when sitting then fans on back to where should be 85-90 then after driving for a bit lowers to 80-85.
after school run this morning which is only about 3 miles I look under bonnet and noticed expansion tank level higher it was about 1/2 inch above line, anyway I checked oil dipstick and sitting about 1/2 way I then checked oil cap and it has a bit gunge not a huge amount but some , I then loosened expansion tank and it bubbled a fair bit and rose to almost pouring out , so put cap back on, I also noticed got oil leak right side under the wiring tray so maybe rocker cover but unsure and marks dtm who was kind enough to work on car is tied up at present so is there any members with mechanical knowledge around Milton Keynes please that can give this a look. would appreciate any help provided.

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General Car Chat / mot milton keynes area

« on: 12 January 2015, 11:31:12 »

hi don't know if should be in here but forgive me if not, anyway looking for place for mot in milton keynes, i know there are many but i also know there are a few omega owners around these parts so can anyone suggest a place to go? thanks in advance

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Omega General Help / urgent help required if poss

« on: 08 December 2014, 08:22:54 »

was going to say good morning but it ain't, anyway went out to start my omega mv6 2.6 and won't turn over,there are lights but no kick over.
have called green flag but could it be crank sensor again? replaced a few months back with genuine one?
mark if you on can you get in touch please
are any mechanicky guys around milton keynes?
would appreciate any help fellow members

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General Discussion Area / so how many pcv drivers in the club?

« on: 08 September 2014, 09:09:37 »

hi to all,noticed a couple posts recently so thought i'd ask how many members have pcv and where they are etc.
so start with me i guess, i hold pcv been driving 24 years done i bit of everything and worked with many of the big tour firms etc now freelance in milton keynes area.

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Omega General Help / my mv6 temp gauge question

« on: 20 August 2014, 22:44:37 »

so earlier i asked about the temp gauge dropping under where it normally sat. before usually about 85/90 it has done for yonks. anyway it started dropping down to just over 80. i have replaced hbv valve and coolant change and had aircon recharge but still doing it. i came back from a 800 mile trip to ayr yesterday and there and back with aircon on it sat about 80/85 only going up slightly to 90/95 when sat in traffic. the fuel consumption too was better going up as filled with shell and got 33/34 mpg but coming back filled at morrisons and got 30/31 maybe nothing but anyway temp gauge still same coming back,no overheating no puddles etc any ideas as temp gauge maybe lazy?