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How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« on: 11 July 2016, 22:41:11 »
I am just pondering. I have an Omega 2,2 petrol which has suffered rear end damage and I intend to scrap. There is a similar 2.2 on e-bay with cam belt failure, 15 year old, 93000 miles. Both are manuals. Other car is 25 miles away.   
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #1 on: 11 July 2016, 22:56:38 »
An engine swap is fairly straightforward .... you'd need to swap the head over from yours
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #2 on: 11 July 2016, 23:51:00 »
Quote from: Andy B on 11 July 2016, 22:56:38
An engine swap is fairly straightforward .... you'd need to swap the head over from yours

Why? I think Terry intends a full engine swap  :-\
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #3 on: 12 July 2016, 00:12:00 »
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 11 July 2016, 23:51:00
Quote from: Andy B on 11 July 2016, 22:56:38
An engine swap is fairly straightforward .... you'd need to swap the head over from yours
I missed 'just' out ie
You'd JUST need to swap the head over ....  :y

Why? I think Terry intends a full engine swap  :-\
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #4 on: 12 July 2016, 07:50:00 »
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 11 July 2016, 23:51:00
Quote from: Andy B on 11 July 2016, 22:56:38
An engine swap is fairly straightforward .... you'd need to swap the head over from yours

Why? I think Terry intends a full engine swap  :-\
Right. e-bay car has wrecked engine, my 2.2 has damaged back end. I am contemplating dropping my good engine into the e-bay car. Both are petrol 2.2s, attached to manual gearboxes.
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #5 on: 12 July 2016, 09:37:00 »
Lift out enging and box as 1 unit, then swap em over. 
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #6 on: 12 July 2016, 10:44:02 »
Wouldn't it be easier just to swap the good head from the wrecked car to the good car with wrecked engine?  :-\
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #7 on: 12 July 2016, 11:14:57 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 12 July 2016, 10:44:02
Wouldn't it be easier just to swap the good head from the wrecked car to the good car with wrecked engine?  :-\
Alot more work... unbolt the downpipe, hoses, engine loom and about ten bolts and job done :y
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #8 on: 12 July 2016, 11:20:43 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 12 July 2016, 10:44:02
Wouldn't it be easier just to swap the good head from the wrecked car to the good car with wrecked engine?  :-\


Why dismantle a known good engine to patch up one with issues? Swapping the four cylinder engine is easy, and doable in less time than a head change. Especially if scrapping the donor car, as you can use butchery to save some time.
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #9 on: 12 July 2016, 11:22:46 »
Agreed. Cutting the front slam panel off makes engine removal easier for a start.  :y
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #10 on: 12 July 2016, 12:06:17 »
I see what you're saying, but that's all well and good if you have the equipment.  Engine hoist, fork lift, front loader?  :-\
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #11 on: 12 July 2016, 12:20:25 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 12 July 2016, 12:06:17
I see what you're saying, but that's all well and good if you have the equipment.  Engine hoist, fork lift, front loader?  :-\


Renting a hoist is cheaper than a head set and the bolts. Borrowing one shouldn't be too hard if not in a hurry.
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #12 on: 12 July 2016, 12:44:53 »
Thanks for advice gentlemen. It had not occurred to me to swop the heads, Sir Tigger. I can manage that, I changed the head gasket on this car last year, so the exhaust studs should come out all right. . This is the car, by the way. Rear wheel arches look good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-omega-2-2-cd-spares-or-repairs-/331900478598?hash=item4d46cf6486:g:dN4AAOSwjXRXavSE
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #13 on: 12 July 2016, 12:50:41 »
Quote from: terry paget on 12 July 2016, 12:44:53
Thanks for advice gentlemen. It had not occurred to me to swop the heads, Sir Tigger. I can manage that, I changed the head gasket on this car last year, so the exhaust studs should come out all right. . This is the car, by the way. Rear wheel arches look good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-omega-2-2-cd-spares-or-repairs-/331900478598?hash=item4d46cf6486:g:dN4AAOSwjXRXavSE
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Both are manuals.
The listed car is auto Terry
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Re: How difficult is it to swop Omega engines?
« Reply #14 on: 12 July 2016, 13:20:49 »
Thank you, Rob. Well spotted.
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