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Omega General Help / Re: coolant disappearing
« on: 30 May 2009, 11:37:36 »
thanks,will look at that 
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Omega General Help / coolant disappearing
« on: 30 May 2009, 11:23:23 »
Hi guys,
im hoping that someone can help me with my problem please.
Over the last week or so,i have noticed that the coolant level is dropping quite significantly.At first i noticed a rather odd smell,similar to a burning smell,coming from the engine compartment,so i checked the coolant and it was empty,i topped it up with water and carried on my normal routine.Admittedly i got home and the car didnt move for a week,and yesterday checked it and it was empty again.I topped it up with water and coolant this time and set off on my journey(about 20 miles),on arrival i had the same smell again and the coolant was very low.I have checked the oil and there is no sign of water in the oil and looked underneath and see no sign of leaks.
Any advice please,i was thinking of rad weld as maybe its evaporating out somewhere but not being mechanically minded im not sure.
im hoping that someone can help me with my problem please.
Over the last week or so,i have noticed that the coolant level is dropping quite significantly.At first i noticed a rather odd smell,similar to a burning smell,coming from the engine compartment,so i checked the coolant and it was empty,i topped it up with water and carried on my normal routine.Admittedly i got home and the car didnt move for a week,and yesterday checked it and it was empty again.I topped it up with water and coolant this time and set off on my journey(about 20 miles),on arrival i had the same smell again and the coolant was very low.I have checked the oil and there is no sign of water in the oil and looked underneath and see no sign of leaks.
Any advice please,i was thinking of rad weld as maybe its evaporating out somewhere but not being mechanically minded im not sure.
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Omega General Help / tie rod end
« on: 01 March 2009, 14:32:43 »
Hi guys,i hope everyone is doing ok.
I unfortunately had a little shunt in my car yesterday,as i was pulling out of a juction to the right i hit(not at any great speed)an old bag who let me out then decided to keep going,hence crash.
Anyway,i drove home and the front drivers side tyre was screeching a little and the steering was loose and had moved,like the tracking was severely out.
On inspection today,the tie rod end has been bent,and having looked on the guide seems a simple enough job to do.
My question is,can anyone advise me on what else may have been affected by the impact,or is it just a case of replacing the tie rod end and getting the tracking and camber checked?
Many thanks to you all.
I unfortunately had a little shunt in my car yesterday,as i was pulling out of a juction to the right i hit(not at any great speed)an old bag who let me out then decided to keep going,hence crash.
Anyway,i drove home and the front drivers side tyre was screeching a little and the steering was loose and had moved,like the tracking was severely out.
On inspection today,the tie rod end has been bent,and having looked on the guide seems a simple enough job to do.
My question is,can anyone advise me on what else may have been affected by the impact,or is it just a case of replacing the tie rod end and getting the tracking and camber checked?
Many thanks to you all.
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Omega General Help / Re: HELP REQ-loud continuous noise
« on: 02 February 2009, 11:49:35 »
Another BIG thanks to you guys,all sorted.
Very much appreciated.
Very much appreciated.
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Omega General Help / Re: HELP REQ-loud continuous noise
« on: 01 February 2009, 18:42:36 »
thanks guys,will look tomorrow 
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Omega General Help / HELP REQ-loud continuous noise
« on: 01 February 2009, 17:58:08 »
A little help needed please.
my car has been parked up for 10 days and today drove 30 miles back home after holiday,now there is a loud continuous noise,it sounds like horn on continuous but it isnt,it seems to be coming from the offside of the engine compartment.I have disconnected the battery and obviously the noise stops but still sounds when battery reconnected.
Could it be something to do with the alarm maybe??
any help much appreciated,thanks.
my car has been parked up for 10 days and today drove 30 miles back home after holiday,now there is a loud continuous noise,it sounds like horn on continuous but it isnt,it seems to be coming from the offside of the engine compartment.I have disconnected the battery and obviously the noise stops but still sounds when battery reconnected.
Could it be something to do with the alarm maybe??
any help much appreciated,thanks.
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Omega General Help / Thanks
« on: 11 December 2008, 16:00:54 »
I finally got the right sensor and changed it today,and it started first time.Hopefully ive routed the new one so it wont cause probs,only time will tell.
A big thankyou to all the advice from you guys.
A big thankyou to all the advice from you guys.
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Omega General Help / Re: just died
« on: 06 December 2008, 20:15:08 »
im having the same prob with mine,im no mechanic either,but my post has been towards the crank sensor,i have bought one but not fitted it yet.Theres a paperclip test to do too,read my post from yesterday.
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Omega General Help / Re: engine turns over but wont start
« on: 08 December 2008, 22:36:33 »
thanks for the pic,that is a big help.Is that a 2.5 V6 engine in the pic?
I reckon mine is different(not had a look yet,im at work),either that or ive got the wrong sensor....doh!
I reckon mine is different(not had a look yet,im at work),either that or ive got the wrong sensor....doh!
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Omega General Help / Re: engine turns over but wont start
« on: 08 December 2008, 14:15:43 »
thnx already looked at that,not really helpful for finding the end.
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Omega General Help / Re: engine turns over but wont start
« on: 08 December 2008, 13:35:51 »
Guys,i am really struggling to find the end of the sensor at the top of the engine,i have the car on an axle stand and have located the bottom of the sensor near the oil filter.Is there an easy way to locate this? I have removed the scuttle tray too,and although its tight i am still unable to locate the end.Any ideas please? :-?
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Omega General Help / Re: engine turns over but wont start
« on: 06 December 2008, 20:29:43 »
i have got a new sensor,but not had time to fit it as been at work.will let you know the outcome when fitted.(prob monday)
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Omega General Help / Re: engine turns over but wont start
« on: 05 December 2008, 12:55:21 »
thanks guys,im trying to source a new sensor,got one from EU,£35ish +vat,just need to get there to get it,bout 8 miles from me.Doh!
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Omega General Help / Re: engine turns over but wont start
« on: 05 December 2008, 11:05:03 »
i fear the worst,i suspect fuel pump.
over the last couple of months,whilst driving longish distance,a couple of occasions has happened where a momentary lack of power,like fuel blockage then back to normal,only a split second occurence but enough to set alarm bells ringing.Also a couple of times whilst idling at junction/in traffic,engine has stopped but fired up straight away.
over the last couple of months,whilst driving longish distance,a couple of occasions has happened where a momentary lack of power,like fuel blockage then back to normal,only a split second occurence but enough to set alarm bells ringing.Also a couple of times whilst idling at junction/in traffic,engine has stopped but fired up straight away.
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Omega General Help / Re: engine turns over but wont start
« on: 05 December 2008, 10:48:43 »
no wasnt running,but have tried and still no joy!! 
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