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Omega General Help / V6 Cambelt change procedure

« on: 19 January 2007, 14:27:22 »

Does anyone know where to find a V6 cambelt change procedure? I've tried searching this forum, to no avail. I found a Timing Cover Removal procedure over on the other side posted MarkDTM, but the link to the Cambelt procedure doesn't work (http://82.34.51.160/sytemsandsoftwar.../V6CamBelt.htm).

I've ordered the parts and locking kit from the very helpful chap at Vauxspares Autovaux. Planning to change it over in one very easy, no hitches operation next Tuesday in my colleague's garage He's pretty well kitted out with tools, but not sure if he has the correct Torx socket - anyone know the size(s) involved?

Thanks in advance.

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Omega General Help / Re: FIRE!

« on: 20 January 2007, 14:10:23 »

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what's involved in replacing the loom? Does the whole dash panel have to come out, or can it be worked out through the slots and grooves?

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Omega General Help / Re: Urgent pricing help required please

« on: 20 January 2007, 12:02:06 »

Thats a very nice looking car in your avatar, whats your plans for that one?

Yes, caught my eye too.

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Omega General Help / Re: Independent Vauxhall Service centre?

« on: 05 January 2007, 05:01:19 »

Thanks for the advice, don't think I'm going to take the job on myself, apart from not having anywhere to do it (except the roadway) all my tools were stolen along with my car back in August. Also need some Tech 2 work radio, display, cruise and an annoying airbag red light on the dash.

Working the night shift at the moment, so I'll chase up a service cente next week, might look at Markjay's suggestion of West End...

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Omega General Help / Independent Vauxhall Service centre?

« on: 02 January 2007, 04:28:33 »

Hi Guys,

I need to have some work done on my Omega, eg:cambelt etc... can anyone recommend  - or point me in the right direction - an Independent Vauxhall service centre near Battersea/Clapham? at £65+ per hour, I'm not keen to use the local Franchise dealer.

Dominic

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: my omega cd

« on: 18 January 2007, 01:07:30 »

Welcome, I like the screens!

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Newbie Welcome Area / New member in Battersea

« on: 21 December 2006, 22:53:50 »

Hi guys, just joined the forum.

I have an ex police '03 MV6 estate 3.2, which I just bought after having been the brief owner of a '98 ex police Elite.  I found this site by recommendations after advertising the old one on ebay for spares or repair (it's been repaired and now serving duty as a racing tow car). Pity I didn't know then what I know now about them, or I wouldn't have sold it. It had an oil cooler leak, but my mechanic thought it was the head gasket, and woudn't touch it.

I've got a lot of experience with GM cars in fact, having done a lot of work on the V8 Holden versions in Australia until I emigrated here 14 years ago - very different from the DOHC V6. Lots of work on older V8 models and American GM cars as well.

Sadly I don't have any serious tools here, and not only do I not have a driveway, but as I live on a Redroute (thanks Ken) I can't even park my car outside my house, which means having to do all my work on someone else's pavement (hence why I use a mechanic).

Anyway, lots of help already from people on this forum and the other one. Thanks.

Dominic

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Omega Gallery / Re: Aussie Police car

« on: 14 October 2007, 15:15:12 »

I have to make a correction, this particular one apparently doesn't have a V8. My brother in Australia who knows about this stuff sent me the following:

Model VZ (denoted by large lion in grill)

But no V8! 3.6 litre 195KW ECOTEC (not 3.8L) 4L60E trans, 3.08:1 ratio rear axle.

Police equipment for W.A. is called RPO “BT1”

And includes; FE2 (sports suspension)

            G80 (LSD)

            Premium brake package

            Fine gradients on speedometer

            Illumination for speedometer when headlamps are off

            Additional wiring for two way radio

            Noise suppression package for VHF radio

            Heavy duty steel wheels with no wheel covers (so they don't lose them in pursuit work, and additional cooling to brakes)

            100W high beam with suitable wiring to avoid volt drop

            SS Interior (seats, steering wheel etc.)

            ABS, SRS, all the safety bullshit

BUT NO V8!


A few years ago, a couple of young coppers were killed in high speed pursuits, so the police hierarchy decided no more V8's Also they realised they were a cheap source of performance for young buyers. But all other states have V8's.

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Omega Gallery / Re: Aussie Police car

« on: 13 October 2007, 19:04:43 »

Sweet! U can tell the body is the same or very similar to the omega!! I assume its an aussie V8 then!!!

Yes it is, apparently the side windows are the same part - not sure about the doors though. The main difference is just that its a few inches wider.

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Omega Gallery / Aussie Police car

« on: 13 October 2007, 09:28:39 »

Not quite an Omega, but I thought you might like to see these photographs taken in 2004 of an Aussie Pursuit Commodore.

BTW, I think it's got a little more than a V6 under the bonnet...



[size=14]This is an outback version, hence the spotlights[/size]





[size=14]Heavy duty steel rims.[/size]





[size=14]The Western Australian constabulary funds itself almost entirely from speeding fines.[/size]





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Omega Gallery / Re: Top Speed of your Omega!!!!!!!!!!

« on: 16 February 2007, 21:35:13 »

Doesn't matter where you are in the world, a blow out at these speeds will instantly kill and likely to cross the central crash barrier - potentially killing more.

I think you'll find that statistically it's a 50/50 chance of going either way and so just as likely to go into the boondocks.

As for Top Gear treats, I've had quite a few kangaroos, but then they do have have a habit of not looking where they're going - particularly at night!

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Omega Gallery / Re: Thanks for all the help

« on: 13 April 2007, 19:35:30 »

Latest update from Italy...

Sorted out two of the new tyres yesterday. One had a puncture from a plaster sheeting screw, and the other had a very slow leak from around the rim. Spent a nice hour and a half in the sun chatting to the local Gommista (tyre man) and his assistant who carefully examined and repaired my tyres - a pleasant change from London. Got a real shock with the bill - EUR20 (about £13) for the lot!!

Several drivers have nearly run off the road gawking at our car with no steering wheel on the drivers side  

Now in Tuscany, on our way back, saw some majestic mountains coming north towards Naples

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Omega Gallery / Re: Thanks for all the help

« on: 05 April 2007, 01:09:19 »

more great pics, i wonder how much the ferry is... thinking of doing that myself when in italy...

Hi Tunnie, the ferry's quite cheap, from memory EUR24 return if you come back within 4 days, there are no tolls on the motorways south of Naples until you get to Sicily, in fact most things are quite inexpensive; petrol is about EUR 1.22 - 1.25 (81 - 83p).

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Omega Gallery / Re: Thanks for all the help

« on: 03 April 2007, 14:37:14 »

Hi Guys, we took the ferry over to Sicily on Sunday, unfortunately I didn't get my photo of the Omega on the top deck with Etna in the background, nevertheless I did get an interesting one of the SatNav display with the Omega masquerading as a boat. I saw another, LHD Omega going on to the ferry before us - we're getting a lot of stares from people not used to RHD cars  

On a slightly different note, I visited the local Opel dealer who hooked up two different Tech II units (one with CANdi) and neither would talk to the Omega!

I'm missing my daily dose of the OOF, as the internet connection down here is so slow it's a bit like trying to breath through a straw

SatNav showing the location of the Omega UBoat...



Loading onto the ferry for Messina...



Passing the time on-board...

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Omega Gallery / Re: Thanks for all the help

« on: 25 March 2007, 23:15:04 »

Well 4 days, 1700 miles and £300 worth of petrol later we're finally in Southern Italy. We've had a very smooth journey - the Omega has proven to be a very comfortable car to travel in, especially when cruising at high speed for extended periods.

My mechanic changed both the engine and autotrans oil just before we left and both are running fine. The only hitch was the VX dealer who somehow managed to charge me for activating the Cruise Control and Board Computer without actually doing the work, or checking that it was done

We had a hairy section running into a snowstorm in Switzerland coming up to a 9km tunnel. The snow just suddenly started coming down, and by the time we got to the tunnel entrance the red lights were on - it did provide me an oportunity to stand in the middle of a motorway taking photographs





We also had snow as far down as the south of Italy, in the Sila region. They'd only just opened the motorway that morning.