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Omega General Help / Low washer jet output

« on: 17 December 2012, 12:58:50 »

Hello all,

So.....found this lying on the ground by the front n/s (finger to give you an idea of size) :



Now my washer jets have turned in to washer dribbles :-)

Anyone know where this might have come from before I start clambering around under the car.

The dark grey u-bend is 360º rotatable.  I just pointed it up to show...

Thanks in advance!

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Omega General Help / X20XEV 2.0l Successfully changed head gasket, ok at first now high idle

« on: 01 May 2012, 14:25:26 »

Hey guys,

As titled, successfully changed head gasket and everything was dandy.  Very happy.

Now, after say 150 miles, the idle won't come down.  Seems strange as everything was fine after the head gasket was changed but now the idle is say 1000 rpm and sometimes creeps up to 1250 - 1500...

The only error code I've got (paper clip test) is 15 - High temp sensor voltage I think.  This is an Omega B '99.

I don't know what I've missed but anyone pointers would be really helpful!

Thanks in advance!

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.0L X20XEV Rough idle, loss of power, mis-fire esp. bad at idle

« on: 28 March 2012, 14:54:33 »

Well guys turned out to be the Head Gasket.  Part of the metal ring between two and three was missing.

So questions:

the gasket I put on was around £35 from fleabay.  What sort of price should I expect to pay and would I be better off getting one from Vauxhall?

Can I reuse the head bolts?

I read something that I need to get the cam seals from Vauxhall?

Anything else worth doing while I've got the head off?  I think the valve stem seals are leaking oil (smoke on startup) but I changed these the last time I had the head off.  Mark of cheap parts?

I really don't want to be here again next April...

Thanks all!

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.0L X20XEV Rough idle, loss of power, mis-fire esp. bad at idle

« on: 25 March 2012, 16:18:50 »

Well guys, did a compression test and cylinders 2 & 3 are both around 50psi compared to 1 & 4 which are up around 220psi so either the rings have gone on both cylinders 2 and 3 or the head gasket is leaking between 2 and 3.

My question, anyone close by to Hemel would like to do some paid work?

:-(

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.0L X20XEV Rough idle, loss of power, mis-fire esp. bad at idle

« on: 22 March 2012, 16:27:54 »

Well guys, seems this is more serious.

Changed plugs, changed Dis Pack, no change.

Check injectors weren't blocked or partially, all spraying nicely.

There is a terrible misfire at idle and just a slight rumble when rev'd however when I put it in gear, without any throttle she want's to die and if I give it a little throttle, the whole car vibrates and sounds awful!

So.......slightly burning oil, could be stem seals, fine, happy to go with that but this.....Rings?  That'a about all I can think is left.  Checked for air leaks, none.

 

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.0L X20XEV Rough idle, loss of power, mis-fire esp. bad at idle

« on: 21 March 2012, 20:19:56 »

when tensioner went did it hit valves?

Fortunately, no!  I was thinking the worst, sounded terrible.  Took the cover off and the belt hadn't moved a single tooth phew!

Do a check for air leaks as well. I know i keep saying this on here at the mo but it only takes ten mins to check over and causes all sorts of havoc

Will do.  Thanks for the pointer doz!

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.0L X20XEV Rough idle, loss of power, mis-fire esp. bad at idle

« on: 21 March 2012, 20:01:55 »

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So, car has had blue smoke out the exhaust for some time, only at startup.  Changed the head gasket April 2011.  Timing belt tensioner broke recently and so new timing belt kit fitted.
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this is probably valve stem seals  . but i think your dis pack is fubar not sure where it is on a 2.0ltr though,but someone will be along who can advise you hth
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I thought this too Noel but I changed them when I did the head gasket.  Maybe cheap jobbies?  Hopefully it's the dis pack as I've ordered a new one for tomorrow from AutoVaux.  Tried changing the plugs but not the leads, again the leads are only a year or two old.

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.0L X20XEV Rough idle, loss of power, mis-fire esp. bad at idle

« on: 21 March 2012, 19:58:31 »

idle control valve is probably culprit

Thanks for your thoughts Symes.

How often should this valve need cleaning as I cleaned it last April when I did the Head Gasket?

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Omega General Help / 2.0L X20XEV Rough idle, loss of power, mis-fire esp. bad at idle

« on: 21 March 2012, 14:36:32 »

Hello all,

On my way out this morning car started as usual, had a slight pop noise coming from the engine which I hadn't heard before but didn't sound bad enough to worry about, drive to my meeting.

Journey was ok but the noise seemed to get slightly more frequent and louder.  When I parked in the car park, put in Park and idle wasn't "right"...I mean seemed to be upset like the timing was out or something.  Just seemed off...

Had meeting, came out to go home, started car and idle was worse.  Journey home was worse than out, struggled for power in places, particularly up hills and also at times, engine sounded like a box of spanners being shaken.  Typical pinking sound, you know? except much louder.  The rattle/pinking noise also seemed to occur even at light throttle.  I thought pinking only showed itself when the engine was being laboured or under load, not at light throttle?

So, car has had blue smoke out the exhaust for some time, only at startup.  Changed the head gasket April 2011.  Timing belt tensioner broke recently and so new timing belt kit fitted.

I'm just wondering now, after reading a few things online whether the car's dispak (what is this exactly?) is on it's way out rather than me thinking I've got broken rings.  Maybe worn but not broken?  Surely the symptoms don't match up?

Thanks for reading guys!
Wayne
Hemel

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Front speakers - wire colours

« on: 28 July 2009, 20:27:32 »

Thanks LR 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Front speakers - wire colours

« on: 28 July 2009, 11:39:24 »

Thanks TB.

Anyone know the colours or can someone look in the Haynes and tell us what the colours should be for the front speakers.

Thanks

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Front speakers - wire colours

« on: 24 July 2009, 11:02:04 »

Guys,

Can someone please tell me what the colours are for the front speaker wires and also can you access the wires through the kick panels?

I would look myself but after performing the line-level RCA mod on me CCR2006, it took me a while to get the unit in the dash and I'd rather not have to pull it out again 

 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Aftermarket Audio - Power from engine bay to boot

« on: 18 July 2009, 23:58:03 »

Followed the guide forwarded by Razzo and managed to get 4AWG through to the boot.  Taking the air vent out passenger side was a good call.

Eventually got the cable through the lower gromet as recommended in about 20 mins and then routed to the boot through the sides.  That took about another 20 mins.

Just now need to ask another question on another topic and then I can get my amp and sub in to the boot, hopefully tomorrow if the weather holds up!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Aftermarket Audio - Power from engine bay to boot

« on: 18 July 2009, 11:28:21 »

Excellent, thanks Razzo.

Taking the air vent off looks like a top idea.  Will have to see what's involved there.

Cheers!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Aftermarket Audio - Power from engine bay to boot

« on: 18 July 2009, 11:17:06 »

Guys,

I have some audio from previous cars and am thinking, while the missus and children are away for a couple of weeks I thought I might take advantage and try and install some of it.

My question, I have 8AWG about 8mm thick power that I'd like to get from the engine bay to the boot.

How have those that have routed power from engine bay to boot done this.  I had a quick look at the scuttle where the air filter is and found two large bundles of cables going in to the cabin but these look to have been fitted "too well" and so I'm toying with the idea of drilling a hole and using another grommet to get the power through the bulkhead.

Anyone able to help?

Much appreciated!
Wayne