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Omega General Help / Re: 4 wheel alignment in Kent?

« on: 30 March 2012, 21:50:40 »

Thanks for that, Iv'e just changed wishbones ARB's and tomorrow new rear shocks, seems like everything needed doing at once ready for MOT.

Okay Ill give them a buzz and see how I get on

Cheers

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Omega General Help / 4 wheel alignment in Kent?

« on: 30 March 2012, 21:39:49 »

Can anyone recommend someone who does 4 wheel alignment in Kent and knows Omegas?

Also any idea how much it should cost

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: Rear Shocks what a plum

« on: 27 March 2012, 19:15:42 »

Okay, so Im a plum, just opened the two different boxes (one box 6" longer than other) took shocks out which are strapped down, and compared them, then thought I wonder cut the bandings off pumped them a few times and they are the same length, why did they do that?? and why didnt I check first 

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Omega General Help / Rear Shocks

« on: 27 March 2012, 18:28:01 »

I have just had delivered what should be a pair of Anschler shocks from Car Parts For Less, one is longer than the other? Am I being stupid or is one supposed to be longer than the other or have CPFL got it wrong? the car is an Omega 2.2 02 CD Manual?

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Omega General Help / Re: Wishbones Torque Settings

« on: 22 March 2012, 20:30:49 »

Thanks for the tip, any idea of torque settings?

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: Wishbones Torque Settings

« on: 22 March 2012, 18:20:47 »

How can you do it then without ramps? any easy ways I cant think of??

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Wishbones Torque Settings

« on: 22 March 2012, 18:00:47 »

Going to do the wishbones on my 02 reg Omega this weekend, I dont have a manual so could some kind sole confirm torque settings please for bolts, I understand I have to tighten front bolt once all fitted and wheels on the ground, will it have same effect if a i get car on axle stand and jack up wishbone to same level prior to final tightening?

How long should I allow, Im not a complete novice to cars but not done Omega wishbones before?

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Rear Silencer Retaining Clips

« on: 12 March 2012, 17:40:54 »

Damn, put new back box on a few weeks back and toinight thought box looked a little low, both rubbers and old knackered clips have made a bid for freedom!

Are the clips a main dealer part or is there another simple adaptation that will do the job.

Its an 02 2.216V manual

Cheers 

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Omega General Help / Re: Knocking Mig

« on: 05 December 2010, 14:10:08 »

Not a clue, does seem strange and very annoying!

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Omega General Help / Knocking Mig

« on: 05 December 2010, 13:18:57 »

Seems getting stuck a few times and some over enthusiastic revving when stuck in the snow has caused a certain bottom end knocking which sounds like it could get terminal.

It's an 02 reg 2.2CD with 67K miles, can anyone recommend somewhere to get a recon bottom end or whole engine supplied and fitted if more economic?? Any ideas on cost?? 

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Omega General Help / Brake Lights

« on: 17 November 2010, 18:05:36 »

Had message up on display saying Brake Light, changed the bulb now brake lights stuck on all the time with slight flicker when I press pedal?? Any clues, dont fancy driving round with them on all the time!  

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Omega General Help / Headlight Bulbs

« on: 19 October 2010, 18:50:47 »

I need to change both the dipped and main beam nearside on my Omega, its an 02 reg 2.2. Is it just me or have they designed it to make it as difficult as possible??

Is there a knack to this or is it a case of removing the battery to access it??

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Omega General Help / Re: Diff Whine

« on: 31 July 2010, 17:18:47 »

In the absence of a haynes how do I check the diff oil level and how and what do I refil ot with if lacking?

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Diff Whine

« on: 31 July 2010, 10:43:21 »

Have just bought 02 reg 2.2CD Manual Omega with 64K on the clock and what seems like full service history, very pleased with it bar usual steering vagueness which I shall attemtpt shorty. However the car does seem to have a noisy diff particularly on the overrun, is this a common thing, I know you sued to hear Carltons whining along the road a few years ago, I understand they are sealed for life so presumably not serviceable so what are my options?

Cheers in advance