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Omega General Help / Re: MPG LOW
« on: 15 March 2012, 09:05:00 »Check for fault codes with the paperclip test.
No EMLIGHT on
No EML doesn't always mean lack of codes
Will check it out in abit
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Will check it out in abit
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Omega General Help / Re: MPG LOW
« on: 15 March 2012, 08:40:20 »Check for fault codes with the paperclip test.
No EMLIGHT on
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Omega General Help / MPG LOW
« on: 15 March 2012, 08:25:02 »
Morning peeps
Has anyone got an answer for me my mig MPG seems really low usually get between 12.8 - 14.7 why!!!
The car is mainly used for school run and around town I have changed the fuel filter cleaned the breathers taken it on a run down the motorway at least once or twice a week serviced it aboout a month ago and realised the cam cover gaskets need doing (when funds prevails)
Any help would be helpfull as I am out of ideas
Has anyone got an answer for me my mig MPG seems really low usually get between 12.8 - 14.7 why!!!
The car is mainly used for school run and around town I have changed the fuel filter cleaned the breathers taken it on a run down the motorway at least once or twice a week serviced it aboout a month ago and realised the cam cover gaskets need doing (when funds prevails)
Any help would be helpfull as I am out of ideas
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Omega Gallery / Re: My Omegas
« on: 14 March 2012, 23:30:44 »Unfortunately I am now breaking the TD for spares
How come, what's up with it?
Bent valves. Really can't afford to sort it. And I can't even see if anyone on here wants anything due to post count.. sigh.
Put ad in test and ask admin nicely they might moove it
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Omega General Help / Re: Yet another cam belt question.
« on: 14 March 2012, 22:44:39 »I may be able to find a location for a mini cambelt meet, but would be near Cambridge... ...guessing too far for you South Coast boys...
Yeah bring it down south
da weathers always good here
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Omega Gallery / Re: 96' omega 2.5 v6 converted to 2.5 td.
« on: 14 March 2012, 14:31:53 »
Looking good but just one question why and how did you come conclusion it being HG on a V6 as this is rare as rocking horse poop
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General Discussion Area / Re: Anyone run TomTom on their gayphone?
« on: 14 March 2012, 13:31:20 »I know its a backward step, pick up a cheap Symbian Nokia, download Nokia Maps (free) with free Speed Camera and on line Traffic reports, then download Car Mode (Free) job done.or get one of the new lumia range with windows phone and do the same, The lumia 800 is excellent
I agree I find it better than my x gayphone or googlemaps
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General Car Chat / Re: Done cambelt. My findings.
« on: 13 March 2012, 21:57:32 »Of course, all those £3 for the DVDs help to pay for the running costs of this site, so naturally, we'd like to see people buy them from the OOF shop, rather than any lending...
Sorry admin I will be buying one just got to wait till end of month
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General Car Chat / Re: Done cambelt. My findings.
« on: 13 March 2012, 20:35:12 »Or you can have my second copy for free. I ordered a copy then when I opened my cambelt locking kit I found a copy. I forgot I brought my kit from a ABS member second hand. He must of thrown the disc in.
Lol
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General Car Chat / Re: Done cambelt. My findings.
« on: 13 March 2012, 20:19:51 »So I finished doing the belt today. Having watched the forum DVD (which is excellent) it's not to bad a job. So my findings when doing the job.
1. I didn't fully remove the plenum chamber. I unbolted it and then suspended it from the bonnet using a ratchet strap.
2. The water pipe which runs across in front of the block doesn't need to be removed however if does make things a lot easier.
3. You have to use the markings on the belt. I've never used them in the past on other cars however with this v6 it's a must.
4. While talking about the markings. I used a Gates belt kit. There are markings in white and yellow however don't think you use just one colour you use a mix of both and ignore some.
5. I was amazed how much you could adjust each bank by adjusting the rollers (not the tensioner)
6. Being patient and lots of tea drinking is a must "smoke if ya got em"
Findings of my old belt. My old belt had covered 29k miles but was 6 years old. The actual belt was in excellent condition. You could still just make out the markings on it and they told me it was a GM supplied belt. The tensioner and guides where by SKF which were also supplied with the new Gates belt. The tensioner and guide assembly was in excellent condition. There was no play in the bearings and they ran smoothly and quietly. The guide which is on it's own was worse for ware. The bearing felt very loose and was notchy when spun. It was also very noisy.
So I'd say I've had a lucky escape. How long the guide would of lasted I've know idea however it just proves that mileage alone is not a good indicator on belt condition. Mine could of covered another 11k miles before it was due however I feel the lower guide would of lunched its self long before then.
Any chance I could borrow it
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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Hampshire Meet 14/4/2012
« on: 13 March 2012, 19:29:02 »537
Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Hampshire Meet 14/4/2012
« on: 13 March 2012, 18:34:54 »538
Omega General Help / Re: 2.6 v6 parts
« on: 12 March 2012, 23:20:37 »hi all, my first post.
where is the best place to get parts for my omega, local motor factors or is there good online part shops etc.
also i am doing alot of reading up on the auto box on these cars.
the car i have is a x goverment car with a full service history, 162000 miles and going like a clock.
she is the elite model. the service history only shows the gearbox oil being changed once, would it be good idea to change it now
and hope it is ok.
Depends how long ago but I'd say yes also have a look at Cambelt and WP to may need changing but happy driving in the mig
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General Discussion Area / Re: andriod phone / msn email question
« on: 12 March 2012, 20:48:33 »Simples, Hotmail is shite!
Sorry but I agree gmail is the way
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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Hampshire Meet 15/4/2012
« on: 12 March 2012, 20:21:03 »Hampshire Meet 15/4/2012 Are You Coming just would like to know numbersat 12pm leave by 12:15pm convoy along to our location arrive by 12:30pm
Meet at Winchester Services
The owner of property has asked no racing or wheelspinning on forecourt PLEASE
Close up by 4ish as long as we are gone by 5 its ok.
I Will be bringing my Maxiscan GS500 incase its needed but i have no Tech2 so if someones got one could they bring it please. I Will have to find out closer to the time if ramps (or Jacks) are going to be available
But come along have a nice time Lets talk Miggy!
(Let us prey For Sun)
NOW MEETING AT BADGER FARM SAINSBURYS SAME TIME LEAVING SAME TIME
THIS http://g.co/maps/t6aq7 IS THE LOCATION
HI ALL IM SO SORRY ABOUT THIS BUT THE DATE IS GOING TO HAVE TO CHANGE TO THE 14TH WHIH IS THE SATURDAY AS I HAVE A FAMILY ARRANGEMENT I AGREED TO ATTEND ON THE 15TH
IT IS STILL GOING TO BE SAME PLACE AND TIME JUST THE DAY BEFORE SORRY EVERYONE
SO ITS 14/4/2012
MEETING AT BADGER FARM SAINSBURYS SAME TIME LEAVING SAME TIME
THIS http://g.co/maps/t6aq7 IS THE LOCATION
12 - 4
HOPE THIS IS OK WITH EVERYONE
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SO ITS 14/4/2012
MEETING AT BADGER FARM SAINSBURYS SAME TIME LEAVING SAME TIME
THIS http://g.co/maps/t6aq7 IS THE LOCATION
12 - 4
HOPE THIS IS OK WITH EVERYONE