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Omega General Help / Re: MPG & Performance

« on: 20 July 2007, 15:12:09 »

You almost definately have an airleak......where about in Nottingham are you?

Thanks for the reply, I'm near Long Eaton.

How would I source the air leak??

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Omega General Help / MPG & Performance

« on: 20 July 2007, 10:44:44 »

Hi

Now I know this subject may have been asked before but I'm struggling to find any definitive answers,

My 2001 2.5V6 has done 75k miles I have recently changed the cam cover gaskets due to oil in the spark plugs, however it still feels under powered and Im only getting 18-20mpg which is a mixture of town driving and short B road 60-70mph runs.

I've changed the spark plugs and air filter and would welcolme any advice on how to improve it.

Cheers guys!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Oil in spark plugs

« on: 12 July 2007, 16:26:04 »

Just thought i'd let everyone know that with everyones help I have finished changing the cam cover gaskets and cleaned the breathers and swapped the plugs and it's driving like a dream!!

 

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Omega General Help / Re: Oil in spark plugs

« on: 10 July 2007, 20:24:54 »

Half way through the job now will let you know how I get on!!

On checking the service history looks like the oil has'nt been changed for over 20k miles!!!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Oil in spark plugs

« on: 10 July 2007, 16:12:42 »

Thanks for the replies, couple more questions,

1. If oil is only in one bank(drivers side) do I still need to replace the gasket on the other side?

2. It's been mentioned by a mechanic that I might have to replace the rocker covers themselves, is that right?

3. On Marks how to, he says depressurise the fuel system but doesn't mention re pressurising it??

Sorry if all this sounds a bit thick!!

 :-?  

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Omega General Help / Oil in spark plugs

« on: 10 July 2007, 15:18:21 »

Hi everyone.

I have a 2.5 V6 estate it's done 75k. I thought it was running a bit sluggish and after reading this site I checked one of the spark plug wells and it is swimming in oil!

Does this mean I will have to change the cam covers or could it be something else?

I have just had an oil change would this have made the problem worse?

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Thanks

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Omega General Help / Re:  torque settings

« on: 11 July 2007, 14:28:02 »

Thanks mate,

yes i've done everything including full clean and the half moons look like they're sitting properly.

Just putting it all back together!!!

Cheers

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Omega General Help / torque settings

« on: 11 July 2007, 13:28:56 »

Hi just about finished replacing the cam cover gaskets on my 2001 2.5 V6 but does anyone know the torque settings for the cam cover bolts??

Cheers

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hi

« on: 10 July 2007, 15:11:26 »

Hi everyone just bought a 2001 2.5 V6 estate should have read these pages before buying :-/

Got lots of questions to ask which i'll do on the other threads!!

Cheers