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Omega General Help / Re: still got problems with power surges!!

« on: 08 April 2008, 16:46:37 »

I had a similar episode some years ago, albeit not a Vauxhall. Main Dealer changed engine management control unit and a few other items, but problem came back just like yours. Took it to a local place he had a think about it replaced the thermostat and did bit of cleaning around some sensors. Problem solved.

Main Dealer £170, no result. Local thinker, £7.50, problem solved.

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Omega General Help / Re: ongoing saga of oil leak

« on: 02 April 2008, 13:32:08 »

Thanks all - and apologies for absence. Seem to be having issues with my firewall or something. Suddenly took a dislike to various sites / pages and wouldn't allow me to get fully logged in to OOF, so no reply or submit capabilities. Even now it is still downloading "stuff" from OOF.

Still arguing with the garage and haven't even gotten my car back yet. Going to see them this evening with a glint of determination in both eyes and probably will leave credit cards at home.

Mark - thanks for the offer. I'll email you later re your location / suitable time to get to you etc.

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Omega General Help / Re: ongoing saga of oil leak

« on: 27 March 2008, 17:41:35 »

They had mentioned the loose headbolt option almost immediately and before they had any chanef to disciver a stupid mistake on their part. Also if it was camcover distortion would the leak not be visible or at least easily diagnosed / found and fixed ?. The leak is now at its third location - apparently at the back of the engine and not readily visible.

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Omega General Help / ongoing saga of oil leak

« on: 27 March 2008, 17:24:34 »

This relates to my earlier posts on March 3rd and 8th on the same problem. Basically  - x reg omega auto estate 2.5 v6 with 70k miles, and developed a bad oil leak. Took to garage. Rocker cover gaskets were obviously leaking so asked for them to be done as a minimum and the breathers, inlet gaskets etc and to have a look for other potential causes. Also had complete new cam belt kit, new water pump and some other bits done. Collected car and drove home (5 miles). Leaking even more than before, but from a different place. Back to garage. Checked rocker cover area – all clean and dry and nothing in the plug wells. Leak seemed to be from somewhere lower down. They reckoned seeping from head gaskets. Had to use car that weekend. Garage said change oil for heavier grade and add can of stop leak to see if any effect (ooh – I can hear you groaning). They did that. No difference – still leaking. After weekend trip, back to garage for “serious discussion”. They agreed to try and pinpoint the leak but still thought it was head gaskets. Couple of days later they tell me they found the headbolts loose and had to tighten them up to correct torque – thought that may solve the problem. First test drive – seemed clean and no leak. Second test drive, leaking again but now from another new location. This time seems to be leaking from back end of engine. They still say head gaskets – I’m not convinced.

Anyone care to suggest options for the cause / source of the leak.

Anyone in the Nottingham area care to take this on and fix it for me – appropriate payment of course – I’m losing faith in this garage.

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Omega General Help / Re: Dashboard reflection in screen!!!!

« on: 07 March 2008, 10:58:08 »

My approach has been as follows:

1) Use a simple window cleaner on the inside (i.e. Mr Muscle) rather than a car glass polish

2) Clean the dash with 1001 carpet cleaning solution, it leaves it clean but leaves no residue behind so gets it back to its original mattish look.

 I'd agree with Mark on this one but would add - don't forget to get the outside of the glass just as clean as the inside - it does make a difference.

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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking about LPG conversion

« on: 08 March 2008, 13:20:51 »

OK - Thanks all. Sounds like I need to do a little more research and comparison work. Meantime can anyone give me an indication of what a conversion might cost - ball park at a reliable place..

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Omega General Help / Thinking about LPG conversion

« on: 07 March 2008, 17:06:25 »

The way fuel prices are going I'm giving serious consideration to an LPG conversion on my x reg 2.5 v6 petrol estate - that is if I ever find and cure the oil leak.

Anybody care to recommend somewhere / somebody to carry out the conversion work - local to Nottingham if possible.

What are the costs likely to be.

Would anyone advise against having it done.

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Omega General Help / Was I Robbed ?

« on: 08 March 2008, 13:14:49 »

Relates to my post on march 3rd re Major Oil Leak...Took car to garage for MOT and asked them to find and fix engine oil and gearbox oil leak and put in new cambelt kit and alternator belt. I suggested engine oil may be rocker cover gaskets leaking. So I was billed for the following - Steam clean engine compartment twice, strip down engine to fit new cambelt kit and alternator belt, replace water pump (leaking), rocker cover gaskets, inlet gaskets, new spark plugs, remove / refit sump and replace split sump gasket, strip & clean rear brakes and adjust handbrake, fit 2 rear tyres, issue new MOT and do road test.
They had the car from Wednesday 10am till the following Tuesday 5pm. No argument over the cost of parts, but I was billed for 30 hours labour. Seemed a bit excessive. Anyone care to comment.

Oh - almost forgot, I drove the car home (6 miles) and it was still leaking engine oil- worse than before.

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Omega General Help / Re: Can anyone identify this?

« on: 07 March 2008, 17:18:49 »

Was it in the rear passenger area or in the boot.

What does the diameter measure.

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Omega General Help / Re: Major Oil leak problem

« on: 03 March 2008, 22:42:05 »

Wow - so many responses already. OK - more info - oil loss is not due to burning - it is definitely a leak. Its all over my driveway. No sign of oil in the water. Whats my easiest way to establish if there is water in the oil, bearing in mind that I am not particularly good at this stuff - oh - and I've only got a few spanners, mostly for simple indoor plumbing work and building IKEA boxes. Rocker Covers and Gaskets all replaced last week and no signs of leaking from them at all now. Signs of leakage in the engine compartment are in a different / lower down location now compared to last week. Seems that one leak is fixed and moved the problem to the next weakest point.

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Omega General Help / Major Oil leak problem

« on: 03 March 2008, 21:11:49 »

My lovely 2.5 v6 auto estate. 69k miles clocked. Recently spent £1400 on a load of work including rocker covers and gaskets, water pump, cam belt , MOT, tyres and loads of little bits and pieces. Sadly still got a major oil leak. Lost app a half litre in 500 miles over the weekend. Garage now say head gaskets and maybe even heads need to be shaved. Recommending engine out and almost a full recon job if I want to keep the car. Another 3 or 4 days and loads of £££'s which I don't really have right now. Are there any other real options or likely causes of the ongoing leak. Can we be sure its head gaskets without actually taking the engine out ? No other common symptoms as far as I can see. Not overheating or using lots of coolant. Exhaust is dry, doesn't smell unduly and not spitting out anyhing it shouldn't be. Only leaking whilst driving.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Another Newbie !!!

« on: 05 March 2008, 21:55:34 »

Well, very kind of you all. Thanks for making me feel welcome.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Another Newbie !!!

« on: 03 March 2008, 20:51:40 »

Another Newbie! Nottingham based, with 2.5 v6 auto estate x plate, 3rd owner 69k miles clocked. Love my big cars. This is my second Omega. Previously a Scorpio / Granada fan - had 5 in total. Just not so many good examples around these days but absolutlely converted now to the big V. Always transporting my big dogs - greyhounds -  so need the boot space. Currently got a major problem with oil leak so will go post a plea for advice in the appropriate place. Cheers all....