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General Discussion Area / Re: Sensor . .  its done

« on: 07 January 2007, 12:53:43 »

Ah I've got it..

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General Discussion Area / Re: Sensor . .  its done

« on: 07 January 2007, 12:53:01 »

Where's the Pic Tina?

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General Discussion Area / Re: Pete's project

« on: 07 January 2007, 11:43:50 »

good luck Pete, looking forward to some pics.

Btw did you get it towed home as it 'broke down'  

Morning Tunnie
No I hired a van and trailer.

Well looks like headgasket failure as there is mayo in the oil filler and on the dipstick but no oil in the water Any advice?

For what it's worth, my ametuer Advice...

Oil on dipstick is pointing to HeadG failure. If the car runs, it may be worth confirming this by either use of an exhaust sniffer in the header tank, or sticking your nose in there to see if you can smell exhaust fumes.

Any other symptoms? Steam/white smoke from exhaust?

If you do have to strip the heads off (which I think you will) then don't panic, it's NOT a bad job. The key is to be methodical, work in a tidy environment, and take your time.

Bagpipes off, timing cover/belt/etc off, Plenum off, trumpets/inlet off, secondary air injection off, rocker covers off, coolant bridge and stat off... basically strip down everything in the way of the heads! Then off with the camshafts, (remove the bolts on the caps equally) .. and then off with the head bolts, and the head. There will be the DIS and connectors on the passenger side head.

You'll probably have to remove the passenger head FIRST, so you can access the solid coolant pipe at the back of the engine.. which will enable to remove the driver side head.

While it's apart - things to watch for.

1) Follow MARK DTM guide for checking the followers.
2) refit with new water pump and timing belt kit.
3) If the oil cooler is ok, re-seal the plate while it's accessible, and also renew all the coolant bridge sealing washers x4.
4) If leads are less than perfect, how is a good time to change them, along with new plugs.

Can't remember the head bolt torques, but I think the camshaft caps have to be done up to 8nm, and they have to be equally tightened, that's v important.

Only final point, is while heads are off, is your prime opportunity to get the manifolds on to them PERFECTLY! Remove all studs, make sure surfaces are flat on the head and the manifold, and refit with new studs. If you want them not to work loose, you'll have to torque in stages I believe GeffD said once.

While the heads are also off, if funds permit, get them pressure tested etc, do the valve stem seals, and make sure the mating surfaces are within limits.

Most of all, remember it's a project car, so don't sweat if it doesn't go to plan, and most of all HAVE FUN!!!

There's a lot to be learned from doing jobs like this.....

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General Discussion Area / Re: air injection pipe

« on: 06 January 2007, 15:27:57 »

That's well and good mate, but it will fail it's next MOT on emissions if you do....

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General Discussion Area / Re: Dirt cheap exhausts for V6

« on: 05 January 2007, 14:08:47 »

CHECK OUT THESE PRICES!!!

Bosal stuff too, so not bad quality....

https://www.leisureshack.co.uk/osb/showitem.cfm/Category/Omega%2D2%2E5i%2D%2DV6%2DSaloon%2D94%2D09%2D00_15436

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General Discussion Area / Dirt cheap exhausts for V6

« on: 05 January 2007, 13:39:22 »

As per title = best place to get one? Does NOT have to be original VX.. the car isn't worth the money if there's significant savings to be made.

I need at least the right hand mid section.

Pissed off with patching it up in the wet.

Cheers

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General Discussion Area / Re: Got my car running again!

« on: 05 January 2007, 01:59:38 »

my 2.0 omega GLS, although obviously not neck snapping, still seemed to have a lot of "guts" in it.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Some advice please

« on: 04 January 2007, 22:05:49 »

I had a Rangie 3.9 HSE on LPG, it was a beautiful thing. Failed it's MOT on rot though.

I have got away with calling green flag to tow me large distances bringing project cars home, with absolutely no problem. Lincoln to cheltenham last time, about 200+ miles. Gotta be careful though.

Tell the wife not to fear. If it's a long distance, the drivers prefer the extra pay for taking you home!! And most of them don't care to be honest even if you're lying...

The key, is to get the car on cover a week or so before the "breakdown" if you can.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Worlds dirtiest throttle body?

« on: 04 January 2007, 22:10:47 »

Jaime, I did my auto gear oil mate, it was a HELLISH Messy job, but dead easy

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General Discussion Area / Re: Staples to Naples 2007

« on: 03 January 2007, 20:44:48 »

Again Jaime, I totally agree that everyone should be aware of keeping a safe distance....

But you and I and everyone else here... knows that 80% or motorists are tailgaiting bastards that aren't aware of the nose on the front of their face

So unfortunately we need to make allowances for them, in order to increase our own safety...

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General Discussion Area / Re: Staples to Naples 2007

« on: 03 January 2007, 20:36:29 »

I can KIND OF see the point. I'd rather change the Omega's front pads than an autobox...

Although on the other side of the argument, brake lights being constantly on, mean that if for any reason you suddenly have to brake hard, the tailgaiting twit behind won't see any lights "come on" as a warning, and will plough straight into your rear end

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General Discussion Area / Re: Staples to Naples 2007

« on: 03 January 2007, 20:01:51 »

I always use the gears to slow down in a manual, force of habit.

I may be interested - what is the approx cost per head?

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General Discussion Area / Re: Blanking EGR valve

« on: 04 January 2007, 21:41:28 »

I know this has been answered before, but I can't find it. Can someone explain what the benefits of blanking the EGR valve are, apart from to resolve any issues.

EG, is there a power/takeup increase? I remember reading there was - how significant is this??

Also, any change in fuel economy, either way? By how much?

If my EML is coming on with an EGR code stored, will blanking it off cure this?

Cheers

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General Discussion Area / Re: leather interior for velour peasants!!

« on: 03 January 2007, 12:56:48 »

I'm gonna have a bid, gotta be worth  £25 and a bit of cleaning up to put them in the CDX....

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General Discussion Area / Re: Tesco's Flour...

« on: 04 January 2007, 13:59:26 »

I'd threaten them with environmental health.

Bit Harsh. Not their fault is it, they just get it in and put in on the shelf. I would just ask for a new bag and leave it at that.

can't even be arsed with that to be honest, just wondered what these creepy crawlies were