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Billy2000

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Hard to start
« on: 29 November 2008, 10:33:32 »
I am new here so pls be patient. My Omega 2.2 CD is hard to start when really cold. I had a Vectra some years ago & had same problem so I replaced what I call the "heater plugs" Is the Omega the same & what is involved in changing them. My Omega is 2003. I hope someone can help & tell me the proper name as the weather is getting colder. Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: 29 November 2008, 10:45:12 »
Welcome to the forum Billy.
Post your problem in the general help section,the resident experts tend to spend more time there.It will also help if you fill in some details in your avatar.I believe all 2.2 engines are petrol so wont have heater plugs.
If you fill in your location ,there may be someone who lives nearby who could help.  :y
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Re: Hard to start
« Reply #2 on: 29 November 2008, 10:45:32 »
Hello & Welcome, good luck with your problem..

Sounds like you are refering to glow plugs, which are diesell only.

Is your current car diesel?
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Re: Hard to start
« Reply #3 on: 29 November 2008, 10:51:16 »
?is it a diesel
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« Reply #4 on: 29 November 2008, 10:51:22 »
Good morning & welcome along :y
This may sound a daft question, do you park on a hill/slope over night?
At a certain mileage the diesel injection seals start to fail & this allows diesel to drain back. As a short term measure, try parking with the nose pointing down hill, this should help. The rings themselves aren't expensive, but it's a time consuming job.
HTH :y
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« Reply #5 on: 29 November 2008, 10:52:47 »
Was there a 2.2 diesel ? :-[ :-/
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« Reply #6 on: 29 November 2008, 10:54:16 »
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Was there a 2.2 diesel ? :-[ :-/

I hope so, else i've been driving a lie ;)
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Re: Hard to start
« Reply #7 on: 29 November 2008, 10:58:49 »
Good morning and welcome to OOF :y
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Re: Hard to start
« Reply #8 on: 29 November 2008, 11:07:03 »
My Omega is parked in the garage at nights but when not used for a day or so in cold weather it is hard to start.
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« Reply #9 on: 29 November 2008, 11:14:36 »
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My Omega is parked in the garage at nights but when not used for a day or so in cold weather it is hard to start.

Billy. Post up your problem in the General Help section & give us your location on your user CP, like albitz says, this way someone can hopefully help :y
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Re: Hard to start
« Reply #10 on: 29 November 2008, 11:17:23 »
Thanks will try
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« Reply #11 on: 29 November 2008, 11:42:04 »
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Was there a 2.2 diesel ? :-[ :-/

I hope so, else i've been driving a lie ;)
:-[ :-[ OOPS !   ::) ;D
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Re: Hard to start
« Reply #12 on: 29 November 2008, 12:30:55 »
wekcome to oof :y plugs erasier to change on a 2.2 tractor than a 2.5 tractor ;)
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Re: Hard to start
« Reply #13 on: 29 November 2008, 12:32:59 »
Hello,and Welcome Billy.
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« Reply #14 on: 29 November 2008, 13:40:17 »
Hello Billy and welcome to the forum ---- hope General Help can come up with a solution for you  :y

Once you get going on here things will come naturally  -- they are a great bunch and joining in will be great fun  :y
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