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[Andy B]

  ..... because my 24V Senator's  ....

So ...... that's quite a few of us who have made a step back by buying an Omega!    

[Derek_in_Penzance]

Do Omegas rust out in the engine bay, and in particular the tops of the front chassis legs?

This is dreadful problem on Carltons and Senator Bs, and because the 6-cyl engines take up so much space it is very, very difficult to repair properly. You just can't get to the chassis leg top panel. Look at any of these cars and I'll bet that it has gobs of weld somewhere in the area!

So, do Omegas suffer the same way? I hope not, but this is one reason why I have decided to remove the engine and gearbox from my '98 3.0 Elite estate when I do the blown head gasket/auto gearbox replace  job. I can then weld any dodgy engine bay rust at the same time. If it is still solid (and I pray that it is) I can wax treat it easier.

[markey mark]

Do Omegas rust out in the engine bay, and in particular the tops of the front chassis legs?

This is dreadful problem on Carltons and Senator Bs, and because the 6-cyl engines take up so much space it is very, very difficult to repair properly. You just can't get to the chassis leg top panel. Look at any of these cars and I'll bet that it has gobs of weld somewhere in the area!

So, do Omegas suffer the same way? I hope not, but this is one reason why I have decided to remove the engine and gearbox from my '98 3.0 Elite estate when I do the blown head gasket/auto gearbox replace  job. I can then weld any dodgy engine bay rust at the same time. If it is still solid (and I pray that it is) I can wax treat it easier.

not seen any rotten engine bays on omegas yet matey  

[Derek_in_Penzance]

Do Omegas rust out in the engine bay, and in particular the tops of the front chassis legs?

This is dreadful problem on Carltons and Senator Bs, and because the 6-cyl engines take up so much space it is very, very difficult to repair properly. You just can't get to the chassis leg top panel. Look at any of these cars and I'll bet that it has gobs of weld somewhere in the area!

So, do Omegas suffer the same way? I hope not, but this is one reason why I have decided to remove the engine and gearbox from my '98 3.0 Elite estate when I do the blown head gasket/auto gearbox replace  job. I can then weld any dodgy engine bay rust at the same time. If it is still solid (and I pray that it is) I can wax treat it easier.

not seen any rotten engine bays on omegas yet matey  

That's relief then!

[GinoGinelli]

Mine was starting to rust under the rear arches & drivers side doors. I sanded it off, then chucked some kurust & hammerite on which seems to be doing the job... the silver hammerite seems to be a better colour match than any of the Halfords touch up sticks I've tried on my cars!

[Pete Elite]

  ..... because my 24V Senator's  ....

So ...... that's quite a few of us who have made a step back by buying an Omega!    

   Fraid so Andy, unfortunately if you want the same sort of luxury and get up and go for your buck then there's not a lot of choice out there .
  I loved my Senny, was a real wolf in sheep's clothing but due to the expense of the repairs needed to the rear arches and the fact that no one really make a proper replacement panel i decided to bite the bullet and opt for an Omega, and having now replaced all the usual suspects under the bonnet am hoping for a few years of happy frugal motoring .