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Omega General Help / Re: This could be the end for my Omega

« on: 15 March 2013, 18:31:01 »

Yes, although sensible precautions will be taken - I stuffed the valve chambers with tissue to stop ingress when I did the last one.

I don't think I'll get the chance to do this one yet though as time is against me now -tis a shame but I can always go back in later.
I spent today reassembling the engine ready to drop back in so it should be running this weekend, as long as my helpers turn up this time!

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Omega General Help / Re: This could be the end for my Omega

« on: 14 March 2013, 20:28:26 »

I've had better days Steve $:-\$

I've had to rest up since the weekend but will be out there tomorrow trying to make some progress. I have a friend pitching in and another coming on saturday and sunday.

What I really need is someone who's done this job on an omega before.

Any volunteers?

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General Car Chat / Re: 3.2 exhaust manifold

« on: 12 March 2013, 22:23:04 »

They are the same IIRC.

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: WTD - PFL/MFL Estate NS rear door in Z147 and Estate Bose sub

« on: 11 March 2013, 19:54:23 »

Thanks for checking anyway Zirk.
Anyone else have one?

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Omega General Help / Re: This could be the end for my Omega

« on: 11 March 2013, 11:57:56 »

It's a C20NE but no worries - we have another C20NE, a 20SE and a 20SEH to choose from.
The biggest problem I have is that my back is complaining about misuse!

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Omega General Help / Re: This could be the end for my Omega

« on: 10 March 2013, 16:55:08 »

The EGR outlet ports can be ground out and the ports matched to the 3.2 manifolds, which should improve flow.

The downpipes need to be slightly modified to fit the flanges on the 3.2 Manifolds - nothing major though, 5 mins with a frinder will see it done.

Manual conversion eh? I can't say I'm not tempted but Sterling is a bit of a way to come pick up parts, I doubt I'd end up in your neck of the woods again any time soon unfortunately.

I didnt get anything done yesterday as the Carlton turned into a nightmare of a job.... in fact it's still here and in need of a new engine.
We got the head gasket done and had it running, but while we were filling the coolant system it suffered a terminal bottom end failure which has completely locked up the engine. Luckily I have a spare engine but it wont go in til next weekend now.

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Omega General Help / Re: This could be the end for my Omega

« on: 08 March 2013, 22:40:32 »

More progress today, although not as much as I would have liked.
Here's what I started with:

..and here's where it's at now.

I was supplied the wrong cam cover gaskets so I have temporarily fitted the metal covers. I'll get the right ones and when they start to leak I will change them back to the plastics.
It's had a good clean and a coat of paint, the oil cooler has been reseated with new seals and the plate has been reseated.
3.2 Manifolds are now on and the new timing kit is on and set up.

When my mate helped me remove the engine he insisted on stripping most of it out first and I'm sure this wasn't necessary. All the wiring is still under the bonnet but I'm sure it can be fitted back onto the engine prior to fitting so I'll be looking at that tomorrow.

I have a head gasket to change on a Carlton tomorrow so I may not get as much done as I'd like.... again!

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Re: WTD - PFL/MFL Estate NS rear door in Z147 and Estate Bose sub

« on: 08 March 2013, 10:16:34 »

Thanks Zirk.
How much for the sub Herr Baron?

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / WTD - PFL/MFL Estate NS rear door in Z147 and Estate Bose sub

« on: 07 March 2013, 21:54:35 »

Does anyone have a passenger rear door in Z147 for a 1998 estate?
I'm also after a Bose sub for an estate.

Cheers.

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Omega General Help / Re: This could be the end for my Omega

« on: 04 March 2013, 22:40:02 »

There has been some progress.
The Swindon engine has been thoroughly cleaned, inspected, stripped down and painted. The old engine is out and the engine mounts have been transferred over along with the sump, starter and brackets for the aircon and power steering.

I re-used the cam pulley wheels off the old engine as the ones fitted to the new engine were a bit pitted between the teeth.
The water pump seemed ok but behind it there hid a mess!

That's all been flushed out now and the stainless steel heat exchanger has been fitted.
I fitted the water pump from the old engine as I know it's good, having fitted it myself only six months ago.

The old engine was pretty well mayo'd up.

Plans:
Finish transferring parts from old engine (knock sensors etc)
Delete the now unnecessary exhaust port restrictions with a port grinder.
Fit the 3.2 manifolds (waiting on gaskets ATM)
Modify the downpipes

Once all that is done I can get it off the stand and fit the flex plate (new bolts) ready to get it into the car.
It's slow going, mainly due to working on my own most of the time and the pain meds I'm on not working too well. Still, slow progress is still progress!

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