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General Discussion Area / Re: Drink driving penalties

« on: 25 January 2016, 22:52:28 »

And don't believe the rubbish about 2 1/2 pints of beer putting you over the limit

Really???

I've had males & females who I've stopped who have only had 1 pint of lager  or a large glass of wine and failed the breathalyser. Even when I got them to custody and went on the intoxi-meter they still blew enough to put them over the 40mg threshold.

I would say the amount offenders have had to drink relative to the amount they SAY they had to drink is grossly different. Jasonm - you're not telling me that you have not had offenders saying, "I've only only had two pints / a glass of wine Officer", and then blown over the limit. Surely you don't accept that someone has only had two pints or a glass of wine on their say so with a reading over 35mg (or over 40mg to be on the way to be prosecuted)? It's human nature, I would say, in a situation when faced with being breathalysed to be slightly shy of the truth about how much you had to drink, especially if you believe you may be over.....

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Omega General Help / Re: V6 catalytic converters - difference between 2.6 and 3.2

« on: 25 January 2016, 12:45:13 »

I don't know where the Police cats come into this saga!!!!!!
The standard VX cats for auto 2.6 and auto 3.2 are different part numbers; the lambda sensors are the same for both; however Police spec VX cats are a different part number again.
Forget Police spec cats as that is not what I am asking!!!!!
I am asking if anyone actually knows (rather than educated guesses, which I appreciate, but...not what I need to know) the actual difference between the VX 2.6 auto and 3.2 auto cats - not interested in the Police spec ones!!!!

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Omega General Help / Re: V6 catalytic converters - difference between 2.6 and 3.2

« on: 25 January 2016, 10:16:28 »

2.6 and 3.2 downpipes full interchangeable.

In that case, why is the VX part number different for the two auto (non Police) 2.6 and 3.2 models?

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.2 Petrol Stat Change

« on: 25 January 2016, 10:12:52 »

What is the heater temperature like? On hot is it pumping out very hot or just warm?
I have a 2.6 that has hot air from the heater, but the actual temperature gauge barely gets to the first mark on the gauge. I am thinking that maybe the sender unit that isn't registering the correct temp to the gauge.
On an old VW Golf GTi MkIV that we had years ago, the sender unit also sent the temperature readings to the ecu regarding the air fuel mixture, so a dodgy sensor gave the wrong info resulting in incorrect fuelling. Don't know whether this aspect applies to an Omega....

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Omega General Help / Re: V6 catalytic converters - difference between 2.6 and 3.2

« on: 25 January 2016, 08:59:24 »

The Police spec cats were a different VX part number again from the standard 2.6 auto and 3.2 auto. I think the Police aspect has thrown a spanner the issue - I really wanted know the difference between a 2.6 auto and 3.2 auto cat for a standard (not Police) car because VX list different part numbers.
I also wanted to know therefore if anyone had successfully fitted genuine VX cats from a 2.6 onto a 3.2 without any issue, or if anyone knows whether it may trigger lambda faults as a result if the difference is the composition of the precious metal internally. As you know, the lambda sensor part numbers are the same for 2.6 autos and 3.2 autos........

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Omega General Help / Re: V6 catalytic converters - difference between 2.6 and 3.2

« on: 24 January 2016, 23:51:26 »

VX gave me the relevant part numbers from my registration numbers; both of which are autos.....

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General Discussion Area / Re: Drink driving penalties

« on: 24 January 2016, 23:30:13 »

Going back to the subject of penalties, with that exceptionally high reading, and being her second offence with a 2 year ban on her first offence indicating she must have had a very high reading the first time, she could well be looking a 5 year ban. 3 years would be imposed on anyone with even just a 'marginally over' second offence within 10 years. I don't think the 'fairy story' of her boyfriend driving will be punished in its own right; perverting is for far more serious offences, and as her boyfriend wasn't actually put at jeopardy by her actions, it will be taken into account with the sentence for the main offence. Only saving grace is that it appears no one was injured as a result of her actions. All this just my opinion, of course.....

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General Discussion Area / Re: Drink driving penalties

« on: 24 January 2016, 22:52:01 »

At 195, being over 5 1/2 times over the limit, then I'm very surprised she managed to drive as far as she did without incident.
And don't believe the rubbish about 2 1/2 pints of beer putting you over the limit - in reality, it takes quite a bit more to put you over. That also includes typical 'female' drinks.
So in this totally irresponsible girls case, she must have been absolutely paralytic, so a prison sentence and throwing way the key wouldn't be punishment enough.
I've seen the horrific results of serious drink driving for more years than I wish to remember.....

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Omega General Help / V6 catalytic converters - difference between 2.6 and 3.2

« on: 24 January 2016, 22:30:11 »

Although I recently asked this in conjunction with a relevant but different topic, no one come up with any answer, so I thought I'd put in a topic of its own.....
I know they are not available new anymore, but Vauxhall list 2.6 and 3.2 cats with different part numbers, although aftermarket such as those made by cats2u and BM cats list them with the same part number.
I know the after market list some parts as 'one fits all' for all models, whereas VX may have various part numbers, but does anyone know the actual difference between the VX 2.6 and 3.2, and has anyone had experience of fitting 2.6 cats to a 3.2 without issues?
TIA

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General Discussion Area / Re: uniroyal

« on: 16 January 2016, 20:17:58 »

My Tyres can supply the Rain Sport 3 Uniroyal in 235 45 17 at £61, or £67 for XL (extra load). The only observation I have is that they appear to be directional, and I'm not a great fan of directional tyres.
I don't know what size you need, but I have also used Hankook tyres, which I think are quite good in the medium price segment - not the longest wearing, as they have good grip because of their softer compound, but as Audi fitted them to certain models (the A3 etc) as original fitment, they can't be all that bad.

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General Discussion Area / Re: uniroyal

« on: 16 January 2016, 19:42:37 »

I've got a set of Uniroyal 380 (The Rain Tyre) on a classic Triumph. I think they are good, have good grip and have stood the of time, and don't break the bank. Mind you I dont drive it quite the same as the Omega, but even so, I would recommend them.

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Omega General Help / Re: Catalytic converters

« on: 13 January 2016, 11:42:39 »

Fair enough. It also could depend on whether that type of clamp is a available in the right size / diameter. They are self sealing but obviously need to be a good tight fit when tighened up. I will ask the question at TPS......

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Omega General Help / Re: Catalytic converters

« on: 13 January 2016, 06:37:16 »

What are your thoughts on using one the 'Audi style' clamps to join an Omega V6 front to centre pipe section of exhaust Andy? Do you think it would be too rigid compared the original flange type joint, or from your experience do you think that it would be a satisfactory solution?

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Omega General Help / Re: Catalytic converters

« on: 12 January 2016, 21:00:16 »

There's actually no problem with the cats themselves on my 3.2 estate, its just that the ends were cut off and the stainless exhaust sections welded to them. I want to replace the stainless and go back to steel. I have thought about cutting the pipes, and then using a jointing piece similar to those seen on Audi's, but would mean cutting the ends off the new steel centre pipes to use the clamped jointing piece. It's basically a clamped sleeve to join two sections of exhaust that butt up to each other. The only issue I can see is whether there would be a need to have a degree of flexibity in a joint to allow for a slight amount of engine movement? Audi's have a braided flexible joint at the bottom of the front pipe for this purpose. As it is at the moment, being totally rigid, I am getting a blow on the manifold which maybe down to there not being the correct  amount of flexibility in the front/centre pipes? Keeping the original down pipes and cats with new steel centres pipes is the cheaper option, but new cats and centre pipes would hopefully prevent future problems. Decisions, decisions - any thoughts out there?

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Omega General Help / Re: Catalytic converters

« on: 12 January 2016, 19:04:10 »

One problem I can see with the info you have posted - the centre pipes are originally flared at the end with an oval loose flange that bolts to the end of the front pipe. If your stainless section has been welded to the front pipe, you will probably have lost this flared joint and flange. Post how you get on Andy - I, for one, would be interested to know.