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[Jono.01]

Hi all, another newbie to the forum!
I've just bought my omega and over the last few days it's developed a bit of a flat spot just as it comes on boost and then feels like its holding back on power slightly.
Any help is much appreciated!!

[Jono.01]

Just to add, 173,000 on the clock and also has a snapped glow plug if that would make any difference? Thanks

[VXL V6]

Check all the vac pipes at rubber elbow joints.... there are lots of them!!!

[Jono.01]

Thanks vxl v6 hopefully this snow will clear within a couple of days and I'll be able to get under the bonnet and have a good look! Is there an easy way of checking the vac pipes or will it just be a fine tooth comb jobby?

[VXL V6]

The latter i'm afraid.

[fergy]

Hi  - The easy way to test the vac. pipes is with a vac. pump and gauge. This will allow you to develop a vacuum in the system and note the vac gauge reading; noting any difference after a couple of minutes. By breaking down the vac. system it really does make it easy to identify problems. Unfortunately not a cheap bit of kit. Perhaps you could borrow one?

Don't forget to check the rubber "elbow" on the cars vac. pump.  It is located on the cabin end of the cam cover and is almost impossible to see, but can be felt and disconnected for inspection. This connector transmits the vacuum to all vac. systems except the brake servo.

Available from VX  in pairs only (!) at about £13, but you could probably get something suitable from a factor a good bit cheaper.

 Also carefully check vac. pipes along side of cam cover, I have known them suffer damage following work on EGR etc.

 Best of luck