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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Dodged a bullet..
« on: 06 January 2013, 21:01:37 »
I have already found a later type one from an 02 Vectra, but it looks like I'll need to go back and get the plug - I forgot that bit! 
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General Car Chat / Re: Irmscher Recaro's anyone?
« on: 06 January 2013, 18:09:13 »
They are very rare seats - originally fitted to a very few Irmscher Senators and the also rare Irmscher C40e.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Dodged a bullet..
« on: 06 January 2013, 17:52:01 »
Oh right, nice one!
I'll get right on that then...
I'll get right on that then...
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Omega General Help / Re: Another coolant leak question.
« on: 06 January 2013, 17:50:38 »
I'll check everything with a self-critical eye! 
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Omega General Help / Re: Another coolant leak question.
« on: 06 January 2013, 17:06:14 »
I had no chance to look at the mega today due to being kept busy with my mates van suspension, then another mate popping the radiator on his Carlton (we only fitted that one yesterday after he popped the last one!)
I did manage to get a loan of one of those flexible scope things to get a look down the back of the engine.
The battery is dead so I'll charge it tonight and have a play tomorrow.
I did manage to get a loan of one of those flexible scope things to get a look down the back of the engine.
The battery is dead so I'll charge it tonight and have a play tomorrow.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Dodged a bullet..
« on: 06 January 2013, 17:01:32 »
Figuratively speaking
While I was busy looking for my water leak yesterday I thought I'd better check the condition of my powersounder.
It looked OK but I removed it anyway.
The plug was very tight in it's socket so I gave it a little wiggle and out it popped.... or at least some of it did.
The rest stayed in the socket and looked very melted/burnt.
Am I right in thinking this was a time bomb about to blow?
While I was busy looking for my water leak yesterday I thought I'd better check the condition of my powersounder.
It looked OK but I removed it anyway.
The plug was very tight in it's socket so I gave it a little wiggle and out it popped.... or at least some of it did.
The rest stayed in the socket and looked very melted/burnt.
Am I right in thinking this was a time bomb about to blow?
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General Discussion Area / Re: Tablet or e reader ... Or both.
« on: 06 January 2013, 10:39:58 »
I have both and can see the benefits of E-ink displays, but the LCD display and format of Cool Reader are also quite easy on the eye.
Of course it's all down to personal preference.
Of course it's all down to personal preference.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Tablet or e reader ... Or both.
« on: 06 January 2013, 10:31:40 »
I use Cool Reader on my Galaxy S2.
I know the screen size would be an issue here but then the program can be installed on any Android tablet (my missus has it on her Motorola Xoom) and it would be ideal.
I also have a Samsung E-reader but tbh I don't use it much as I can now carry my books with me on my phone.
I know the screen size would be an issue here but then the program can be installed on any Android tablet (my missus has it on her Motorola Xoom) and it would be ideal.
I also have a Samsung E-reader but tbh I don't use it much as I can now carry my books with me on my phone.
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Omega General Help / Re: Another coolant leak question.
« on: 06 January 2013, 10:20:35 »
Will do TB.
Car is a 1998 2.5.
Car is a 1998 2.5.
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Omega General Help / Re: Another coolant leak question.
« on: 06 January 2013, 00:06:11 »
Just in case.....
How much is a head gasket set on trade?
How much is a head gasket set on trade?
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Omega General Help / Re: Another coolant leak question.
« on: 05 January 2013, 23:53:47 »
From the look of that pic (just what I needed btw) it's defo either a core plug or head gasket. 
I'll have to find a mirror methinks.
Thanks for the clarification Andy.
I'll have to find a mirror methinks.
Thanks for the clarification Andy.
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Omega General Help / Re: Another coolant leak question.
« on: 05 January 2013, 20:38:44 »
I managed to get an hour spare to have another look today, so off came the scuttle.
I had a good feel around behind the engine but couldnt find anything definite. I followed the coolant transfer pipe around the back (that's the stainless pipe that goes along the drivers side and round, right?) and that was dry all the way round and underneath where it joins the engine.
The HBV was not leaking and seems to be working, but I refitted the GM one anyway. While the pipes were off I blew into the top matrix pipe and got an easy flow from the bottom one, so the matrix seems clear.
The only place that felt wet was below the coil pack mounting plate, but I couldnt see in there so I'm still in the dark.
So... thats as far as I got before I ran out of light, but maybe one of you more knowledgeable types might have it narrowed down?
I had a good feel around behind the engine but couldnt find anything definite. I followed the coolant transfer pipe around the back (that's the stainless pipe that goes along the drivers side and round, right?) and that was dry all the way round and underneath where it joins the engine.
The HBV was not leaking and seems to be working, but I refitted the GM one anyway. While the pipes were off I blew into the top matrix pipe and got an easy flow from the bottom one, so the matrix seems clear.
The only place that felt wet was below the coil pack mounting plate, but I couldnt see in there so I'm still in the dark.
So... thats as far as I got before I ran out of light, but maybe one of you more knowledgeable types might have it narrowed down?
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General Car Chat / Re: 2.0l auto diplomat to 3.0l auto
« on: 01 January 2013, 18:39:06 »
That's been done too!
That's a BMW 5 litre V12 in a Carlton estate!
That's a BMW 5 litre V12 in a Carlton estate!
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General Car Chat / Re: 2.0l auto diplomat to 3.0l auto
« on: 01 January 2013, 18:23:54 »
It was this one.
The chap that built it goes by the name of 'Mantaray' on a few forums, and has posted a link to CRC Classics in Coventry (www.crclassics.co.uk). Apparently it was built using parts from a previous V6 Manta conversion so probably the same as the one mentioned above.
The chap that built it goes by the name of 'Mantaray' on a few forums, and has posted a link to CRC Classics in Coventry (www.crclassics.co.uk). Apparently it was built using parts from a previous V6 Manta conversion so probably the same as the one mentioned above.
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General Car Chat / Re: 2.0l auto diplomat to 3.0l auto
« on: 01 January 2013, 16:21:22 »
It's been done but it has it's difficulties.
The engine will drop onto the standard 2.0 subframe but will rub a little on the bulkhead.
The looms can be spliced in but the fuel computer will not work. It's likely though that the 2.0 loom will not have the pickup for the speedo, so you will either need to use the 2.0 box and cable speedo or use a dash loom and clocks from a six cylinder carlton.
The brakes and front struts will bolt straight in so no probs there.
The engine will drop onto the standard 2.0 subframe but will rub a little on the bulkhead.
The looms can be spliced in but the fuel computer will not work. It's likely though that the 2.0 loom will not have the pickup for the speedo, so you will either need to use the 2.0 box and cable speedo or use a dash loom and clocks from a six cylinder carlton.
The brakes and front struts will bolt straight in so no probs there.