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Omega General Help / Re: Track Rod Ends - Prices
« on: 24 February 2007, 09:04:38 »
I replaced one yesterday for the MOT.
£15.50 including VAT for one.
Local factors.
£15.50 including VAT for one.
Local factors.
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Omega General Help / Re: possible purchase
« on: 23 February 2007, 07:38:01 »
Mijfife was having a similar lumpy idle problem when on petrol, at the last Jockular meeting.
I am not sure if he ever got to the bottom of it either.
It may be worth a PM to see.
I am not sure if he ever got to the bottom of it either.
It may be worth a PM to see.
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Omega General Help / Re: 3,000 RPM change up
« on: 23 February 2007, 07:31:50 »Quote
FWIW, when cold outside (only really winter) mine only does this when left outside. If (as usual) it is garaged by the time its out, sat on the drive long enough to get out and shut the garage door (I know, primitive) the first shift is usually when I expect. If its been left out, then the first shift up does come later than I'd like.If I have to scrape the sheet ice from the windscreen in the morning, then by the time I drive off the gear change is exactly as expected, smooth. I think this has more to do with the fact that by this time there by some heat starting to build up in the CAT’s, and so a 3000rpm gear change is not necessary. Your getting the car out of the garage, closing the door and all that will, probably be enough time for some heat to build up.
So, maybe let it warm a smidge (only a minute perhaps).
Mine is the orginal firmware (at the moment!).
HTH
Ross
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Omega General Help / Re: 3,000 RPM change up
« on: 22 February 2007, 10:23:34 »Quote
Does anyone know how to stop this changing up @3,000 rpm when cold , I no the reason why it does i.e getting the Cat' warmed up as quickly as possible etc, it but find it damn embarrassing and also don't feel it's doing the car much good either as it sounds like it's being thrashed when cold ; so is it ecu related or can something be disconnected?Use the snow button, once going, its a bit of an art, but I use it every morning when leaving my road, mind you I do leave for work at 05:30 in the morning.
Cheers Pete
I don't think the neighbours would be pleased with me otherwise.
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Omega General Help / Re: Alarm
« on: 13 February 2007, 07:11:42 »Quote
Cheers for the replys guys.it sounded like the power sounder alarm, but it was so confusing and embarassing as people i drove past must have thought i nicked the car, i look illegal in it as im 18 anyway, lol. I mite have to have a look at the power sounder see if it needs replacing. Any other reasons as to why it mite go off?
Had you just been through a down pour?
It seems there may be a potential weakness there to getting a good soaking.
Happened to me at the weekend!
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Omega General Help / Re: Alarm
« on: 11 February 2007, 15:04:18 »
Rain .......hmmmmm....... it may be time for a poll.
Mo, I am interested to hear which alarm it was, and after whether the weather played apart.
Mo, I am interested to hear which alarm it was, and after whether the weather played apart.
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Omega General Help / Re: Chirpy alarm problem!
« on: 11 February 2007, 15:09:08 »Quote
The reason I know it happens in very wet conditions is because mine does itJust as a wee side note ...... we had left the last of the blizaard conditions about an hour before the damn thing started playing up, and ground conditions were bone dry.
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Omega General Help / Re: Chirpy alam problem!
« on: 11 February 2007, 14:27:59 »
Cheers for the response.
I could keep it drier by wrenching it out and leaving it on the garage floor. Would that suffice?
I could keep it drier by wrenching it out and leaving it on the garage floor. Would that suffice?
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Omega General Help / Chirpy alam problem!
« on: 11 February 2007, 14:20:25 »
Right chaps, I think this is the first time I’ve written an essay in this section of the forum, so here goes.
Travelled back up North from Edinburgh last night through some of the worst conditions I have travelled in for a long time. The barge was fine. We just followed the snow plough in convoy. Some heavy rain down in Perthshire and then blizzard conditions about half way home.
Came back down the hill into Inverness and the friggin loud chirpy alarm starts going off. So pulled over stopped the engine, removed key, then replaced key started the engine again and drove off fine. Travelled around 15 miles through country to next town, all still well. Started to decelerate into 40 limit and the alarm starts going off again. So stopped – started all over again and it drive fine again till I reach my home town (around 10 miles this time), started to decelerate and off it goes again. WTF.
Whilst all this was going on it was driving fine with no dash lights or anything else apart from the high pitched chirpy alarm noise.
Please bear in mind that it had been a long day and it was nearly midnight when all this was happening, so Sammy the sledge would have been used if necessary.
If you want my thoughts, something has gotten wet under the bonnet somewhere, and it doesn’t like it.
If so what could it be?
If not then what do you think might be cause this?
Any ideas gratefully received!
Travelled back up North from Edinburgh last night through some of the worst conditions I have travelled in for a long time. The barge was fine. We just followed the snow plough in convoy. Some heavy rain down in Perthshire and then blizzard conditions about half way home.
Came back down the hill into Inverness and the friggin loud chirpy alarm starts going off. So pulled over stopped the engine, removed key, then replaced key started the engine again and drove off fine. Travelled around 15 miles through country to next town, all still well. Started to decelerate into 40 limit and the alarm starts going off again. So stopped – started all over again and it drive fine again till I reach my home town (around 10 miles this time), started to decelerate and off it goes again. WTF.
Whilst all this was going on it was driving fine with no dash lights or anything else apart from the high pitched chirpy alarm noise.
Please bear in mind that it had been a long day and it was nearly midnight when all this was happening, so Sammy the sledge would have been used if necessary.
If you want my thoughts, something has gotten wet under the bonnet somewhere, and it doesn’t like it.
If so what could it be?
If not then what do you think might be cause this?
Any ideas gratefully received!
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Omega General Help / Re: Omega rear end stability
« on: 15 January 2007, 10:50:08 »
I also live in the wet country, and have no issues with the backend twichting.
I have only managed to get the back end sliding a couple of times but the TC manages to bring it back under control before I can enjoy it, even in the snow.
I have only managed to get the back end sliding a couple of times but the TC manages to bring it back under control before I can enjoy it, even in the snow.
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Omega General Help / Re: Automatic Gear Selector not lighting up!!!
« on: 16 October 2006, 15:14:40 »
Gents,
I check mine out as I was travelling back up the road last night, after our discussions yesterday.
The brightness is controlled by the same roller that dims the dash cluster, just below the lights switch.
Not sure if this helps any but you never know.
I check mine out as I was travelling back up the road last night, after our discussions yesterday.
The brightness is controlled by the same roller that dims the dash cluster, just below the lights switch.
Not sure if this helps any but you never know.
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Omega General Help / Re: Rear wheel bearing
« on: 20 November 2006, 12:38:28 »
The rear wheel bearings are a real pain in the thingy to change, although probably slightly easier with the correct presses etc.
It took us around 5 hours to change 1 on mine earlier this year, and ended up having to 'fabricate' some tools for the job.
If you do get the shaft out I would store it in the freezer as soon as you can. It makes it a whole lot easier to get back into the bearing.
HTH
It took us around 5 hours to change 1 on mine earlier this year, and ended up having to 'fabricate' some tools for the job.
If you do get the shaft out I would store it in the freezer as soon as you can. It makes it a whole lot easier to get back into the bearing.
HTH
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Omega General Help / Re: new headlights wanted advice please
« on: 16 November 2006, 11:38:49 »
Didn't Mr McBurger do a how-to on a site far, far away, on how to fix up broken adjusters.
Drop him a Pm and see.
Drop him a Pm and see.
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Omega General Help / Re: Alloy wheel stuck!! Help?
« on: 01 November 2006, 15:23:34 »
Give it a good kickin ........ honestly.
But be careful you don't damage yourself or more importantly .....the alloy.
But be careful you don't damage yourself or more importantly .....the alloy.
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Omega General Help / Re: Noob question about pressure test.
« on: 18 October 2006, 07:13:37 »Quote
Another noob question. I want to change fuel filter. Its my understanding that each fuel injector has a filter connected to it? Or is it that there is one fuel filter (inline) which then goes to the injectors? For the 3.0 at rockauto.com all im seeing is the inline variety...In line fuel filter is just in front of the fuel tank. Take rear wheel off and you should see it just sitting there.