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Omega Gallery / Re: MOT Day Today for the Old Girl
« on: 20 February 2017, 18:17:33 »
That's a really nice example of the type, any more photos?
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General Car Chat / Re: Oil leaks
« on: 20 February 2017, 06:43:52 »
There was a lot of time spent on the clean up, the plugs on the left bank were drowning in oil so the leads needed removal and a clean.
My mate couldn't believe she was still running so as the oil leak went from drip to flood quite quickly.
All I can say is she was well looked after and it was money well spent.
My mate couldn't believe she was still running so as the oil leak went from drip to flood quite quickly.
All I can say is she was well looked after and it was money well spent.
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General Car Chat / Re: Oil leaks
« on: 19 February 2017, 22:50:43 »
Looks like I've had a lucky if expensive escape, for those who haven't seen my thread on Wilbury body shop MOT service centre Hitchin the oil cooler was leaking and I'm guessing failed not far from Wilbury.
I took her in because of a grumbling when clod and a red fluid on the outside of the sump believing the water pump was breaking down.
Two weeks later and with a new oil cooler, thermostat gasket and cam belt service all done she's home and predictably I sent today cleaning her right through for the week ahead.
Wilbury want her in Wednesday to make sure everything is in order and there are no further leaks or problems after most of the engine was removed for urgent sergary.
I took her in because of a grumbling when clod and a red fluid on the outside of the sump believing the water pump was breaking down.
Two weeks later and with a new oil cooler, thermostat gasket and cam belt service all done she's home and predictably I sent today cleaning her right through for the week ahead.
Wilbury want her in Wednesday to make sure everything is in order and there are no further leaks or problems after most of the engine was removed for urgent sergary.
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General Car Chat / Re: How rare is the omega
« on: 18 February 2017, 17:10:06 »
I've taken mine out today and as this beetle went past I noticed the fella in the passenger seat staining for ages, took a few seconds for the penny to drop, I was in the omega!
Even furling her I'm getting compliments and it's taking some getting used too
Even furling her I'm getting compliments and it's taking some getting used too
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General Car Chat / Re: Peugeot looking to buy Vauxhall and Opel!
« on: 18 February 2017, 16:59:12 »
As Vauxhall Luton seem to build all forms of vivaro will French quality go up?
Looks like hold our breath time again
Looks like hold our breath time again
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 17 February 2017, 22:58:42 »
I'm pleased to report my CD is home, a massive thanks to the staff at Wilbury of Hitchin for sourcing parts no longer avalable through the VX parts or dealer network.
The major service was clearly complicated by the failing water pump, thermostat gasket and oil cooler but the professionalism of the staff at Wilbury has shown through as usual and the offer to take her back in the coming weeks for a check over is only appreciated and I will be useing them again.
The major service was clearly complicated by the failing water pump, thermostat gasket and oil cooler but the professionalism of the staff at Wilbury has shown through as usual and the offer to take her back in the coming weeks for a check over is only appreciated and I will be useing them again.
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 17 February 2017, 22:29:31 »
When she went in for re-undersealing before Christmas a small weep was noticed from the cam cover, it was also thought that the engine rear main seal was leaking due to a small amount of oil on her bell housing, thinking back I'm wondering if that was the first sign of oil cooler trouble?
I can't say I saw any oil in the header tank but maybe I was lucky and it failed compleatly on the way to Wilbury, the oil level was at a constant level.
I can't say I saw any oil in the header tank but maybe I was lucky and it failed compleatly on the way to Wilbury, the oil level was at a constant level.
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 17 February 2017, 06:35:33 »
After seeing the photos I'd guess that if any oil was in the coolant it was a minimal amount, one plug bank was swimming according to the photos
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 16 February 2017, 23:45:57 »
No mate, just a grumble from the water pump bearing as it began to fail and sudden drop in coolant that was haistily topped up.
So while I was sharing my ideas for a VX super brand with the class there was no real hint of any issues, all I can say is that she's been taken from retirement and very reluctantly been put into regular service and maybe that's caused coolant losses through cracked gaskets etc?
So while I was sharing my ideas for a VX super brand with the class there was no real hint of any issues, all I can say is that she's been taken from retirement and very reluctantly been put into regular service and maybe that's caused coolant losses through cracked gaskets etc?
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 16 February 2017, 22:42:39 »
In its 120,000 mile life it's had two sets of cam cover gaskets and regular servicing, even being recovered to Wilbury three and a half years ago after it had spent two years in the garage and the cam belt had exceeded its service life.
There was no research into buying the omega as I adopted it for sentimental reasons from my Dad and I have spent time, money and blood bringing her back to show room condition were until recently she enjoyed a 200 miles a year existence coming out on the few sunny summer days.
Now pressed into regular use there have been mechanical issues, the unuseual robling from cold and loss of coolant lead me th believe the water pump was failing so she's been at Wilbury for two weeks.
There had been little change in the oil level and it wasn't near minimum so I'm assuming failed about the time the water pump began to break up.
There was no research into buying the omega as I adopted it for sentimental reasons from my Dad and I have spent time, money and blood bringing her back to show room condition were until recently she enjoyed a 200 miles a year existence coming out on the few sunny summer days.
Now pressed into regular use there have been mechanical issues, the unuseual robling from cold and loss of coolant lead me th believe the water pump was failing so she's been at Wilbury for two weeks.
There had been little change in the oil level and it wasn't near minimum so I'm assuming failed about the time the water pump began to break up.
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 16 February 2017, 11:17:50 »
The coolant level and quality have all been maintained to VX specification although the leaking thermostat gasket won't have helped despite taking her in promptly.
The good news is that I will have her back about Friday/ Saturday
The good news is that I will have her back about Friday/ Saturday
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 16 February 2017, 09:58:23 »
I don't think the oil cooler has a predicted service life but is known as a weak point in the engine design.
I was a bit surprised the water pump was failing given the car has enjoyed a near 200 mile a year between services but I was able to sort it with Wilbury help
I was a bit surprised the water pump was failing given the car has enjoyed a near 200 mile a year between services but I was able to sort it with Wilbury help
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 16 February 2017, 08:58:15 »
Define reaserching the subject properly and inteligance?
Inteligance suggested I booked the omega in six months ahead of its service date because it sounded like the water pump was beginning to fail and the cam cover gaskets were weeping slightly.
on further investigation the team at Wilbury found a cracked oil cooler (not un common aparantly) and failing thermostat gasket.
Neather capable of inspection as they are berried in the heart of the V.
Inteligance suggested I booked the omega in six months ahead of its service date because it sounded like the water pump was beginning to fail and the cam cover gaskets were weeping slightly.
on further investigation the team at Wilbury found a cracked oil cooler (not un common aparantly) and failing thermostat gasket.
Neather capable of inspection as they are berried in the heart of the V.
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 16 February 2017, 00:19:07 »
mantinance can be done properly or cheaply, if done cheaply it can cost far more long term.
As with any mechanical thing, the higher standard achieved in mantining the car (in most cases) the more reliable it will be.
In my CDs case it's had little use since 2008 as it's been lightly restored and was a second car for the past 8 years.
It's of an age were mechanical and electrical parts are coming to the end of there fatigue life so yes it's more costly to service than a brand new insignia and it can become frustrating when she goes in for a service and extra work is needed but if I look after her, she will look after me!
As with any mechanical thing, the higher standard achieved in mantining the car (in most cases) the more reliable it will be.
In my CDs case it's had little use since 2008 as it's been lightly restored and was a second car for the past 8 years.
It's of an age were mechanical and electrical parts are coming to the end of there fatigue life so yes it's more costly to service than a brand new insignia and it can become frustrating when she goes in for a service and extra work is needed but if I look after her, she will look after me!
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General Car Chat / Re: WBMSC
« on: 15 February 2017, 22:14:03 »
I'm useing genuine VX parts and service practices as she's always had, the good news is Wilbury are looking after my CD for sensible money