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[vic]

Hi Guys,
Took my 2000 facelift omega estate 2.2 Auto for test earlier
Just been told by the MOT tester on an advisory'  that "Both front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect" Ball park cost to have it done £350.

Back in the day' I've done the job an a Mk 2 Cortina and a Vauxhall corsa, but never on my miggy'.
Anyone tell me;
* what cost I'm looking at for parts, ie; replacement shocks
* Do we have a How to co's I can't find it as yet?
Many thanks all.
VC

[Andy B]

.... but never on my miggy'. .....

An Omega is thesame McPherson strut set up 

[mathewst]

I've had mine changed about a year ago.
Used Bilstein B4 I think and are very pleased.
Parts here were about 115 pounds forr both shocks.
Don't know the price in Uk though

[henryd]

not difficult to do but bear in mind the springs are quite large and strong so decent spring compressors needed and four wheel alignment will be needed as well as you will lose the the camber setting when dismantling

[vic]

Thanks All,
Looks like new shockers are coming in at around £140 for the pair (unless someone knows of a cheaper suplier). Shame that I've not long had the full WIM treatment done as this will need doing again.I'll have to dig out my spring compressors too, they're in the bak of the shed somewhere and wait for a decent weekend weatherwise to get stuck in.
Thanks again for the advice,
VC

[davethediver]

If the car is driving ok and it was just a please give me some work we are quiet advisory then why go about changing :-/

[JasonH]

In my experience Omega shocks last extremely well. Test yours by bouncing the front of the car. I'd bet yours are fine. Another MOT place would probably find them OK.