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[Webby the Bear]

Jay, welcome to oof.

Don't take this the wrong way but I think you've gone about this the wrong way.

Cam sensor is what you need. once that's fitted you can then assess the engine's performance (i.e. if its misfiring after the cam sensor is fitted then look at leads, coil pack etc etc)

Do you have tools? If so follow Albs advice re the wipers.

You seem to be panicking a bit. It's scary when you first play with cars. I should know. just done some work on mine, cocked it up and wrecked the cylinder head but it's just a machine and the more you can do yourself the better off you'll be in the future. follow the advice on here. theyre the ones that know

[05omegav6]

Been asked a couple of times now...

Where on this island are you?

As suggested, someone local might be able to help...

[albitz]

Says U.K. so not necessarily on this island.

[05omegav6]

True, but will still be on an island

[Andy B]

Been asked a couple of times now...

Where on this island are you?

As suggested, someone local might be able to help...

He's in Oldham ..... he said earlier on in the thread. 

[ted_one]

Absolutely agree with Webby,step back for a moment or two and take a good look at all of advice that has been offered as this is based on solid fact drawn from many years of Omega ownership.You will be more likely to solve your immediate problems by drawing on what has been said here rather than listening to so called mechanics who more than likely have had only minimal experience of working on an Omega and are more interested in taking your hard earned off you.Hopefully in the meantime someone on here who is near to you will be able to help you to get the car running properly and keep it so.It's a pity that you are so far away because I have just sold a 2.0 GLS after owning it for twelve years and have just got rid of a lot of new parts that were left over.....all of which would have helped you with your problems .......bugger

[ted_one]

Having said all of that...I'll have a good look around all of my sheds and see if there's any thing that I've missed,and I'm sure that there will be a few others on here that will do the same,but until you can bottom out what's needed........ 

[05omegav6]

  not too far from Daz or Pete then

[mrgreen]

Fix that cam sensor and i bet 99 percent of your problems disappear, this forum is great but you do need to act on the advice given for it to help!!

[jay99]

Its been a few weeks since I last posted but I have been really busy due to a load of history coursework and uni applications etc. I have been using the 'bus' which cannot go on for any longer as using public transport is distressing. Half term has arrived and I have time to sort everything out.

As mrgreen has said the cam sensor needs doing first and I'm hoping that it cures everything, but I need to know if the cam sensor connector plug has square or rounded corners for my type of car. How do I check this as I can't remove the cover myself without removing the belts because I'll mess it up. I really don't want to get this wrong just in case of the mechanic opening everything up only to find that I've provided him with the wrong part.

Tried the car recently and its cranking but not firing up. I get pops from the exhaust while doing this, I'm holding it and its turning and turning but just doesn't fire. it eventually fires which leads to a really really rough idle. The accelerator doesn't do anything during this rough idle. When I get it to accelerate eventually, I have to ride the clutch in high revs as it will simply rough idle again if the revs go down. When its warm there are absolutely no problems at all. - fingers crossed I'm hoping this is related to the cam sensor.

Can only drive the car when its not raining or if its light drizzle. Had a look at the wiper motor and its spinning on its own with nothing connected to it. The balljoint is still there  but it looks like the linkage has snapped off the motor. I will post a video tomorrow.

Are there any forum members in the Manchester area that would be able to offer some help or have a good look at the car this week in exchange for alcohol which will be provided *by the way I am in oldham and do you know where daz/pete are located?

Thanks for your help!

[05omegav6]

Daz is in Stoke and Pete in Chester iirc