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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 09 July 2010, 09:30:32 »

Guys

She seems to be sorted!  Running really smooth and pulling well.  New Rocker Cover Gaskets, O rings, Plugs and OE Coil packs. 

Thanks to all who have given me the advice on this post!  I hope she runs problem free for a while!  Get my confidence back!

Thanks again

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 05 July 2010, 10:32:46 »

Thanks to you both!  I really like the Omega, its a bit different and I love the rwd, uncompromised handling.

New OE coil packs and plugs just been deliverd to work.  If the gaskets (OE) are there when I get home I should have it back together tonight.

Fingers crossed!

Thanks again!

Oh, and I will make sure all breathers are cleaned out!

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 05 July 2010, 09:28:08 »

I have just heard from a mechanic friend of a friend that a fault in the coil packs can spike the ECU and cause terminal damage.

Is is true?  I am reluctuant to spend a couple of hunderd on parts just to find the ECU needs replaced!

Is nothing simple with the Omega!  I hope I have bought the right car!  Begining to wish I had gone Audi!

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 03 July 2010, 22:02:39 »

Excuse my ignorance but is it the oil vaporising as it warms up that has damaged the coil packs?

I dont know how these things work so I am trying to get my head around why I am seeing this problem and how to solve it.  I am not very mechanically minded so please bear with me!

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 03 July 2010, 21:51:52 »

To be honest the first time it happened it the plugs were swimming in oil.  I cleaned it up and it ran better for longer. 

I assume that although there is no oil in the wells now the reason it still goes off clyinders after 10mins is the damage the oil has done to the coil pack(s)

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 03 July 2010, 21:21:41 »

Yeah OE, I am following the guide on this forum.

Whats the crack with the coil packs then?  OE also or good used part?

I hope this sorts the problem, could it be anything else?

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 03 July 2010, 21:06:38 »

Hi Folks

Ok, I did the strip down today and ordered the gaskets, o rings and plugs.

Do you think its worth getting 2nd hand coil packs or going for new ones?  I dont know the price difference but would appreciate your views on best practice for a long term solution!

I dont want to be stirpping this down again soon!

Does anybody know where the best/cheapest place is to get new/used coil packs?

Thanks

Dave

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 02 July 2010, 13:37:31 »

Thanks Fellas, I am trying to attach a photo..

Nope didnt work

2004 04 plate Ex police 111k miles, no holes and very tidy!

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 02 July 2010, 13:27:16 »

ok, thanks!

I take it thats a common one then?  It doesnt look like too much of a bugger to sort, access seems ok to remove all the gubbins.

Thanks again.

Dave

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Omega General Help / 3.2V6 oil in plug wells and misfire - Help!

« on: 02 July 2010, 13:06:29 »

Hi Folks

My 3.2 runs fine for 10 mins then when it heats up it goes off 1 then 2-3 cly. 

There is a lot of crusty deposits at the front plug area in each V and the 2 rear plugs in each V are full oil.  I presume it gets worse as it warms up due the the oil vaporising and getting into the coil pack.  Also the viscosity thinning and compounding the problem.

Is this a common thing?  Does anybody have a good fix for this?  New gasket?  If so which one?

Just got the car and I am really disapointed that its let me down so early in the ownership process.  I hope I can fix it and start to enjoy it again!

Thanks in advance folks!

Dave

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Omega General Help / Re: Will other vauxhall alloys fit omega?

« on: 04 March 2010, 15:45:22 »

Really?

Its only for the rear wheels so I guess clearance will not be an issue as the caliper is much smaller than on the front.

Can anybody confirm?

Cheers

Dave

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Omega General Help / Will other vauxhall alloys fit omega?

« on: 04 March 2010, 15:33:51 »

Hi Folks,

Does anybody know if the Vectra wheels (5 stud of course) will fit on to the Omega?

Any advice would be great!

Cheers

Dave

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Newbie Welcome Area / Ex Police 3.2 Owner

« on: 04 March 2010, 14:47:31 »

Hi Folks

New to the forum, got 2004 just out of the force and a need a spare set of alloys, cheap!

Can anybody help?

I am in Aberdeen, Scotland

Thanks

Dave