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[4door]

Hello,

Had some bad news as the orange engine light came on and a visit to my local garage today confirmed the head gasket is on the way out. The engine has been using a little water for a while now and running rough on start up and idling. Could anyone recommend a mechanic / garage in Staffordshire who could do the work and an approximate cost.

Thanks in advance

4door

[Rods2]

Try sending a PM to DLK, who is a 1st class Omega mechanic based in Stoke.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12562

[4door]

Many thanks Rods2 PM sent to DLK

[steve6367]

Take a look at the guide on here also - I had same problem and using the guide and help from here I changed my own 

[plym ian]

The 2.2 is a very easy engine to work on. Depends on if you feel confident enough to DIY

I did mine on my 2.0 took me 2 days to do but you will need a new back after doing it

[Steve B]

has it always got to be a head skim

[steve6367]

A lot on here have been done without and are fine, I had my head tested and skimmed for completeness. The cost was less than £100 to remove sheered exhaust studs, pressure test and skim.

Steve

[05omegav6]

Getting the studs out is easily worth every penny of that £100 imho

[steve6367]

Getting the studs out is easily worth every penny of that £100 imho

Indeed and they actually got them out leaving the original thread in head, just shows what the correct kit can do!