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Omega General Help / Re: Head gaskets - I guess
« on: 03 April 2017, 00:32:37 »
And if still on original radiator it could be running hot due to clogging..
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Omega General Help / Re: Tyre question
« on: 11 March 2017, 16:13:10 »
Have efficent grips on an 3.2 omega and a volvo s80 2.5t. Both 16" w rated tyres. Good all round tyre for grip and wear.
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Omega General Help / Re: Plug sticks don't fail. do they?
« on: 26 December 2016, 08:03:23 »
gm plugs preferable. my view is focus on the bank with the fault,change plugs and replace the coil pack with new or known good s/h
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Omega General Help / Re: When braking - car pulls to the right, steering wheel to the left
« on: 12 September 2016, 02:59:19 »
usually a worn rear front wishbone bush
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Omega General Help / 3.2 aux belt length
« on: 10 July 2016, 08:16:28 »
Been sent 2 belts by ecp which are 1910 long - are these correct as my last one was 2020 long?
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Omega General Help / Re: Cambelt request
« on: 10 July 2016, 08:14:45 »
Its the pulleys that are first failure. If you replaced the entire Cambelt Kit 4 years ago and are nowhere near 40k I would not even change the belt - 40k/8 yrs is well within the life of as belt.
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Omega General Help / Re: rear diff on a 2.6 manual estate
« on: 06 July 2016, 20:35:10 »
On the subject of 3.2 manual gearboxes they were fitted with an r30 box with longer ratios that the r28 fitted to 3.0 manual.
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Omega General Help / Re: Eternalcar exhaust system - not good
« on: 18 June 2016, 14:02:12 »
Have fitted many of these since 2009. First one fitted May 09 to my daily driver, 6 years and 50,000 later all good,no corrision and as good as the original gm clamshell and twin pipe original. Only 1 cock up re. Delivery which they resolved quickly.
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Omega General Help / Re: AC Leak FL Elite
« on: 29 May 2016, 21:02:12 »
There is an ac pipe which runs from condenser under battery tray,along chassis rail to the bulkhead. They are poorly fitted and rub thru on the rail .good news is they are available new from gm approx £60
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Omega General Help / Re: Elite rear springs
« on: 12 May 2016, 16:44:14 »
They are fine although a little softer than the std non sl gm springs. Assume you got them from euro car parts.
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Omega General Help / Re: exhaust v6
« on: 08 May 2016, 22:57:00 »
Laney, top tip for more power is to use tesco momentum which is 99/100 octane. The knock sensors advance the ignition . 3.2 engines are not unduly restricted by the exhaust and cat. On a dyno you will see 230 - 235 on momentum.
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Omega General Help / Spring 9193196
« on: 27 March 2016, 20:14:57 »
Anybody know if this is correct spring for 03 mv6?
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Omega General Help / Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« on: 25 March 2016, 07:32:35 »
Key to free moving pads is to
1. Clean the pad carriers with emery paper and then test fit the pads(sanding down the pad locator tabs of any excess paint if required) then lube up all contact points (carrier and pads)with ceratech brake lube ensuring that no excess comes in contact with disc.
2. Check that slider pins move freely and dismantle,clean and lube if req. never had to replace the rubber boots.
3. Check piston moving freely and rubber boot in place and undamaged. Use g lamp or piston retraction tool and often good to push back and pump out a couple of times.
Binding often due to build up of crud and rust in the area of carrier and pad tabs.
1. Clean the pad carriers with emery paper and then test fit the pads(sanding down the pad locator tabs of any excess paint if required) then lube up all contact points (carrier and pads)with ceratech brake lube ensuring that no excess comes in contact with disc.
2. Check that slider pins move freely and dismantle,clean and lube if req. never had to replace the rubber boots.
3. Check piston moving freely and rubber boot in place and undamaged. Use g lamp or piston retraction tool and often good to push back and pump out a couple of times.
Binding often due to build up of crud and rust in the area of carrier and pad tabs.
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Omega General Help / Re: estate central rear seat belt will not pull out
« on: 04 March 2016, 18:59:45 »
Make sure rear seat is fully locked in position......