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Omega General Help / Re: safe mode
« on: 07 January 2011, 06:05:32 »
thanks for info and advice fellas. Thought not driving
no matter how short distance wasn't advisable.
no matter how short distance wasn't advisable.
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Omega General Help / Re: safe mode
« on: 06 January 2011, 23:20:08 »
Thanks guys.
It was being used in context with blown cylinder head gasket.
What is the final upshot with this problem and how far can it be driven in this state?
It was being used in context with blown cylinder head gasket.
What is the final upshot with this problem and how far can it be driven in this state?
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Omega General Help / safe mode
« on: 06 January 2011, 19:52:18 »
Can anyone shed light on what is safe mode (not computer related) :-? :-? :-? As I saw as part of discription to mig. 
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Omega General Help / Re: changing cam belts on v6
« on: 30 December 2010, 20:46:27 »
Thanks for putting me straight on this one . I will put my hands up to being inexperienced. Saw my mechanic do it when first purchased meg and thought I would be able to do it. I have the usual manual, which I have been consuming, but will get video from site as well. 
. I will put my hands up to being inexperienced. Saw my mechanic do it when first purchased meg and thought I would be able to do it. I have the usual manual, which I have been consuming, but will get video from site as well.
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Omega General Help / Re: changing cam belts on v6
« on: 30 December 2010, 14:33:17 »
sorry fellas. was at work and had very little time to explain. However, I was considering my meg (2.0) and could not be detailed about tools.
I was hoping once site accessed it could then be searched.
I have tried to contact manuafacturer of the tool I referred to (laser) but no answer via phone looked at site (laser.co.uk). Still did not show what i saw. Machine mart do the following for V6: 1. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-2835-engine-timing-tool-set-for-v-eng?da=1&TC=RV-040812835 2. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-2835-engine-timing-tool-set-for-v-eng?da=1&TC=RV-040812835.
Hope this helps :-?
I was hoping once site accessed it could then be searched.
I have tried to contact manuafacturer of the tool I referred to (laser) but no answer via phone looked at site (laser.co.uk). Still did not show what i saw. Machine mart do the following for V6: 1. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-2835-engine-timing-tool-set-for-v-eng?da=1&TC=RV-040812835 2. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-2835-engine-timing-tool-set-for-v-eng?da=1&TC=RV-040812835.
Hope this helps :-?
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Omega General Help / Re: changing cam belts on v6
« on: 30 December 2010, 09:43:18 »
was souring some kit for myself as I may be doing this job on my meg and was looking at machinemart.co.uk . The link shows an inexpensive locking and timing kit which I believe can be used. Does anyone have an opinion on how appropriate it is (quality etc). They do an alternative kit which is far more expensive appx £200 - £340. 
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-3111-petrol-engine-locking-tool-set/path/automotive-tools
They are located nationwide and one should be relatively near to you.
Trust this helps
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-3111-petrol-engine-locking-tool-set/path/automotive-tools
They are located nationwide and one should be relatively near to you.
Trust this helps
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Omega General Help / Re: water pump
« on: 04 January 2011, 23:00:18 »
eurocarparts.co.uk
Circoli £33
kwp £51
What do anyone thinks on these
Circoli £33
kwp £51
What do anyone thinks on these
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Omega General Help / Re: I don't know what to make of my Vaux dealer.....
« on: 04 January 2011, 23:10:40 »
I agree with mr Green. :)d Had same prob with rev counter and my mech said it was that. He trained & worked at vauxhall before setting up on his own. placed hiscode reader and eh presto.
From what I've read someone on here has a reader who should be able to help. 8-)
From what I've read someone on here has a reader who should be able to help. 8-)
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Omega General Help / Re: MV6 Est - Running problems when hot.
« on: 04 January 2011, 23:51:51 »
definitely the way tgo. Get right kit on it together with people who know how to use it
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Omega General Help / Re: drop valve
« on: 03 January 2011, 18:42:31 »
great. Thanks for that Either way its a very horirble situation. Engine will sound like a bag of nails:(
Either way its a very horirble situation. Engine will sound like a bag of nails:(
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Omega General Help / drop valve
« on: 03 January 2011, 13:19:53 »
Can anyone shed light on what is a drop valve (unless taken literally) is please.
How caused & end result. Never heard of this before.
The nearest thing I can think of is cambelt coming off and pistons hitting said valve and ending in tears and lighter wallet.
(. Sounds a totally different thing all together.
How caused & end result. Never heard of this before.
The nearest thing I can think of is cambelt coming off and pistons hitting said valve and ending in tears and lighter wallet.
(. Sounds a totally different thing all together.
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Omega General Help / Re: Fan belt and auto tensioner replacement
« on: 31 December 2010, 12:53:09 »
Now this is another fine example of why I joined forum. I wished I was aware of it when I bought my first and present meg.
I purchased repair manual and thought thats all I needed together with willingness to learn and my tools. That was only the start.
If anyone is interested in motor vehicle engineering, I purchased several years ago the following: " Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology" by VAW Hillier, which I use as a referrence to learn in depth about various topics than what Haynes provides.
There is an up to date edition, which should be on amazon.
I purchased repair manual and thought thats all I needed together with willingness to learn and my tools. That was only the start.
If anyone is interested in motor vehicle engineering, I purchased several years ago the following: " Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology" by VAW Hillier, which I use as a referrence to learn in depth about various topics than what Haynes provides.
There is an up to date edition, which should be on amazon.
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Omega General Help / Re: head gasket
« on: 28 December 2010, 22:12:41 »
yep, price is just to recon its head.
when I last visited Halfords, they did a gasket headset for appx £54. Vauxparts £30 - £40
Although, I have never tackled a job this big, i am looking to do that to obviously keep cost down. I have been quoted a price to do job privately which is far cheaper than a garage price but I still would want to avoid that if possible although I'm not avderse to remunerate.
I have been sourcing price for correct tools to do job (machine mart for crank and cam locking tools etc).
There are other jobs and parts needing changing which is pushing up price, but as it is said it's good to get to know your engine, and thats the kind of thing I like but if it is not feasible then will go the scrapping route although painful.
when I last visited Halfords, they did a gasket headset for appx £54. Vauxparts £30 - £40
Although, I have never tackled a job this big, i am looking to do that to obviously keep cost down. I have been quoted a price to do job privately which is far cheaper than a garage price but I still would want to avoid that if possible although I'm not avderse to remunerate.
I have been sourcing price for correct tools to do job (machine mart for crank and cam locking tools etc).
There are other jobs and parts needing changing which is pushing up price, but as it is said it's good to get to know your engine, and thats the kind of thing I like but if it is not feasible then will go the scrapping route although painful.
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Omega General Help / Re: head gasket
« on: 28 December 2010, 21:35:49 »
can't agree more with skyblue.
I have been looking at getting another meg (seen 2 possibilities) as I have had the same problem (loads of white smoke but was told by my mechanic head needed recon not just simple gasket change). I have sourced engineer to do do recon for £160 (can anyone give opinion as to reasonableness) and I will do job myself (dismantle and reassembly etc) plus some other bits and bobs
All this is proviso I am unsuccesfull in obtaining either of the two seen which are cheaper than carrying out job on current.
My current meg is fairly old (R reg 2.0 )
I have been looking at getting another meg (seen 2 possibilities) as I have had the same problem (loads of white smoke but was told by my mechanic head needed recon not just simple gasket change). I have sourced engineer to do do recon for £160 (can anyone give opinion as to reasonableness) and I will do job myself (dismantle and reassembly etc) plus some other bits and bobs
All this is proviso I am unsuccesfull in obtaining either of the two seen which are cheaper than carrying out job on current.
My current meg is fairly old (R reg 2.0 )
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Omega General Help / Re: x2 Cat Efficiency codes & a Misc one - Help please
« on: 31 December 2010, 13:59:58 »
Sorry not sure if for your meg but when sourcing in ebay vauxhall omega, came across a few lambda sensors. Can't remeber if any seen for yours, but it cost nothing to have look see. 