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Omega General Help / Re: Quick temp question

« on: 06 July 2010, 21:53:21 »

2.5 Elite, 1 plus 2 fans (total 3) fan 1 clicks in at 97 then the other 2 click in at 100.
Suggest the rad needs a clean out/replacement.
'Fan Test' maybe worth a try.
regards
richard a

Omega General Help / Re: Heater bypass valve? Any advice?

« on: 13 April 2009, 19:48:32 »

PMW Lancashire, you have just found out why they are called VAUXHALL STEALERS.
People on this site can & will help you

regards
richard

Omega General Help / Re: Rear Suspension - inner tyre wear - solution?

« on: 04 July 2010, 22:03:27 »

As already said - Tony @ WIM Wheels in Motion.
Maybe a bit of a trip but worth every penny

Give him a 'ring' with your 'readings', ask what he thinks.
regards
Richard a

Omega General Help / Re: front lamps washer

« on: 18 June 2010, 20:15:02 »

xenon beams run warmer, therefore attract dirt when 'raining', mandatory requirement in Europe, including us in the UK !
regards
richard a

Omega General Help / Re: Cam Belt Change

« on: 11 June 2010, 22:38:41 »

Thanks, so the same as a 2.5 V6 petrol !!!!

regards
Richard A

Omega General Help / Cam Belt Change

« on: 11 June 2010, 22:30:13 »

How often should the cam belt be changed on a 2.2 petrol Omega ?

Regards
Richard A

Omega General Help / Re: Elite Estate Rear Shocks

« on: 03 June 2010, 20:41:53 »

Thanks for the replies, gm seems to be the best option.
regards
richard a

Omega General Help / Elite Estate Rear Shocks

« on: 01 June 2010, 17:53:06 »

I have seen this question asked before, my car is a saloon, this is for a friend who wishes to keep the 'air ride adjust shocks',
which make/manufacturer is currently a good deal ?
regards
richard a

Omega General Help / Re: Brake Squeak !!

« on: 19 May 2010, 20:11:03 »

Thanks, but the 'springs' can be removed, just wondered if anyone was changing there 'brake pads' and could send an old one !.
Regarding the 'wear sensor' £7.00 from Vauxhall.
The pads are still in very good condition, 1/4 worn, I tend to replace 'discs & pads', £90 trade club

Omega General Help / Brake Squeak !!

« on: 19 May 2010, 19:43:12 »

Front disc's started making a very loud 'squeaking' sound, stripped them down to find that one of the f/o/s pads was missing the 'anti-squeal' spring, no idea where it's gone but the 'wear sensor' is also broken, pads are only 1/4 worn, does anyone have a 'spring' going spare, please ?
regards
richard a

Omega General Help / Re: 3.2 v6 cutting out

« on: 24 April 2010, 17:25:09 »

I wasn't sure a 3.2 was good for 'the paper clip test', only 2.5 & 3.0 litre of the V6 engines, however you have and got a result, symptom would suggest 'crank sensor'.
Regards
Richard a

Omega General Help / Re: using water!!!!!!!!!!!!!

« on: 26 April 2010, 14:53:56 »

Sounds like HBV, they tend to leak after the heater has been set at one temperture for a long period, sudden warm weather you reduce the temperture in the car, the HBV valve moves and leaks.
Just replaced mine £32.50 plus vat from GM.
regards
richard a

Omega General Help / Major Milestone !

« on: 24 April 2010, 17:17:42 »

180,000 miles clocked today, just passed it's MOT and apart from the 'starting problem' is running as good as ever.
Many thank to the members of this forum without who's help it would never of happened.
Cheers

Richard a

Omega General Help / Re: Key fobs for the clueless

« on: 23 April 2010, 21:27:18 »

The 'Key Guru' on this forum is Martin Imber, send him a PM, rebuilds returned in two days, briliant.
Regards
Richard A

Omega General Help / Re: Billowing exhaust smoke after V6 spark plug change

« on: 09 April 2010, 18:01:55 »

Turkey bastor does a good job of sucking the oil from around the plugs, please don't tell the wife.

regards
richard a