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[UrbanFox]

Hi,

I am considering getting a V6 Omega Estate.  I'd prefer to buy one with LPG already fitted, but they are light on the ground.

Is it a huge task to fit it yourself (if you're mechanically skilled)?

Thanks

[tunnie]

see my completion thread for an idea of the work involved in rear end kit fitting

[TheBoy]

Finding space under bonnet is the hardest part on the V6, particularly those with 2.5/3.0l engines and cruise control.

[Lazydocker]

There is space under the bonnet but, as TB says, it is tight

Biggest problem with the estates is tank size (assuming you want a spare wheel tank) and therefore range

Have a look here for some pictures

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1219174789

[UrbanFox]

I do mainly town driving, but yes, I'd want a spare wheel tank as the estate needs to be able to be used...

I'll check the threads.

Hmmm, maybe the V6 is a bad idea then?

[UrbanFox]

pictures didnt work in your thread LD

Nice work on Tunnie's car though!

I'd get a 2.2, but I hear they have issues?

[UrbanFox]

Perhaps maybe a Vectra V6 is going to be easier to do?

I'd continue to use my Omega TD, but its only doing 25ish round town, and is costing me a fair amount to run   Plus its on 152k miles now and even though it just passed an mot, its time to move on i think!

[tunnie]

I'd get a 2.2, but I hear they have issues?

Mines on 137k and never missed a beat! Father T's has 2.2 on 109k, going strong.

Perhaps maybe a Vectra V6 is going to be easier to do?

Errr no!

[UrbanFox]

Is the Vectra harder because of its engine layout?

Just seen the price of 2.2's - quite expensive compared to the V6's.......  Dont want to spend a fortune on what is going to be a work horse!

[tunnie]

Vectra bay is even tighter than Omega, the V6 only just fits in, its a struggle on the Omega, so would advise against it. Also Omega is way better than Vectra 

[UrbanFox]

I agree having owned 2 Omega's that the it is the better car (well, better than the Vec-B's, but the Vec C 3.2 that I have is on a par with the omega's ive had, if not shading them a little bit), and would prefer an Omega thats for sure.

Just wish I hadnt ummed and arrred over the 2 LPG converted ones that were on Auto Trader last week and the week before!!

[Del Boy]

Perhaps maybe a Vectra V6 is going to be easier to do?

I'd continue to use my Omega TD, but its only doing 25ish round town, and is costing me a fair amount to run   Plus its on 152k miles now and even though it just passed an mot, its time to move on i think!

Why don't you get it chipped, it improves economy and performance  If an Auto though gearbox will need to be changed.

[UrbanFox]

tbf, I really need an estate, and my TD is a saloon. 
I dont want to replace the gearbox lol.

[Del Boy]

tbf, I really need an estate, and my TD is a saloon. 
I dont want to replace the gearbox lol.

Now I see, if yours isn't auto the gearbox will be fine 

[UrbanFox]

Its an auto sadly.

I'd get a TD estate, but again the running costs are too high