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Omega Gallery / Re: Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto
« on: 30 July 2013, 21:55:44 »
So it is true what they say about the Scots, i see youv,e only got 57 or so miles left in petrol tank. ::)

haha.. funny you should say that, I filled the tank for the first time last week. I was nearly in tears.  :'(

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Omega Gallery / Re: Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto
« on: 29 July 2013, 23:31:39 »
Slight update:

A few months in to ownership and I'm still really enjoying the car. A few minor issues dealt with:

Couldn't get the old CD player to work



Wasn't a fan of the cassette and changer combo anyway, picked up a cheap single shot one on eBay:




Private plate assigned:



Exhaust began growing a pony tail:



Shiny new pipework, again a cheap eBay purchase:



Some utter **** scratched the otherwise immaculate paintwork  >:(




That's about it for now.

Next issues to address:
  • New front brakes
  • Bit of a pull to the left
  • Sitting quite low at the back, scrubs quite easily with rear passengers in??
  • Make the scratch look less bad

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Omega Gallery / Re: 3.2 V6 Elite Estate
« on: 29 July 2013, 23:18:29 »
Looking great sir, even nicer in the 'flesh'. Lovely car.  :y

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Omega General Help / Re: Back box replacement
« on: 18 June 2013, 16:08:16 »
My new backbox arrived today so I'm going to get my local garage to fit it for me.

I also removed a massive pile of sound proofing from the exhaust.. then on the drive home the engine management light came on. Related?  :-\

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Omega General Help / Re: Back box replacement
« on: 13 June 2013, 22:49:10 »
Thanks guys, I think the rust thing will cause me problems. I'll probably just pay a local garage a few quid to swap it over for me. I reall hope the centre sections don't need changed, could do without that expense just now  :(

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Omega General Help / Back box replacement
« on: 13 June 2013, 13:39:09 »
After discovering last night that my exhaust has grown a pony tail I've established the back box needs replaced. I've picked up another one from eBay, just wondering what's involved in replacing the back box? I'm no mechanic but to cut costs I try to do what I can myself. Car is a 2001 2.2.

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Omega General Help / Rubbing noise from steering column
« on: 24 May 2013, 22:16:39 »
Hey all.. I've got an intermittent rubbing noise coming from the steering wheel / column area (inside the cabin) which occurs when turning left only. Its starting to drive me slightly mad.. any ideas how to fix?

Many thanks :)

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Omega Gallery / Re: Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto
« on: 23 May 2013, 00:17:37 »
Really looks good, know what you mean about sunroof though :y

Strangely, it's working perfectly now. I think it was just a bit sticky due to a total lack of use by the old chap who owned the car before. Really glad as I love a sunroof, really missed having one on my last few cars.

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Omega Gallery / Re: Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto
« on: 21 May 2013, 21:16:26 »
Oh, I didn't realise. Thanks guys.

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Omega Gallery / Re: Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto
« on: 21 May 2013, 20:45:34 »
Got a few bits done on the car today.

Gave it a service, got all the parts from 'carparts4less' for £37 including delivery which seemed pretty good.



It's not covered many miles since the last service so everything was already pretty good, although the pollen filter looked like it was ready for replacement as they usually are:



Also fitted some chrome door pins, quite a decent little touch I think.



Engine bay given a quick clean, looking pretty good for a 12 year old bus:





Lastly, I gave it a quick wash, dry with some quick detailer and applied some tyre gel:











It's going great so far, really loving it.

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Omega Gallery / Re: 3.2 V6 Elite Estate
« on: 21 May 2013, 01:21:45 »
Looks really nice Iain  8)



I see I'm not the only person to go up there to take pics of their car! Here's a snap of my old Coupe in exactly the same place back in 2006:




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Omega Gallery / Re: Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto
« on: 14 May 2013, 08:29:28 »
Sten,where are you? you either live 50 yards from me or you know someone who does?

I live in Paisley but the pics were taken at my parents place in Neilston.

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General Car Chat / Re: Service items, where to buy?
« on: 13 May 2013, 23:05:38 »
Just having a wee look on eBay, is this worth a purchase?

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General Car Chat / Service items, where to buy?
« on: 13 May 2013, 23:03:01 »
I'm going to give my new Omega a decent service (oil, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, pollen filter, air filter).. just wondering where's the best place to buy the items from? I've bought from my local Vauxhall dealer in the past, is this my best bet? Thanks in advance

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Omega Gallery / Sten's 2.2 CDX Auto
« on: 13 May 2013, 22:24:44 »
Hi all,

A bit of background first. I've owned quite a few Vauxhalls over the years; Corsa, 4 Astras, Vectra GSi, Signum. My last car was a Seat Altea FR which I sold to help fund a house move but to be honest it bored me and was uncomfortable, I needed another Vauxhall in my life. My budget was £1k and I fancied an auto for a change. Many hours of online browsing led me to a few well priced Omegas fairly local to me, I've always fancied one so it seemed the ideal time to pounce. The first one I went to see was a little rough around the edges and overpriced. The second one I viewed, test drove and it was perfect! I paid the asking price and drove it home there and then..

It's a 2 owner car, just ticked over to 80k miles with stacks of history and completely unmarked bodywork and interior. Previous owner since 2004 was in his 80s and judging by the condition I'd say it's been garaged and the back seats probably never used.

Here she is, on the day I picked her up







The interior was already in great shape, I gave it a quick clean to get it up to my standard:





The only slight issues are a faulty CD player and the electric sunfoor is a little temperamental.

Plans include assigning my private plate, a service, some new front brakes, polish and wax, drive and enjoy! :)

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