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[ians]

..of jobs to do on a new Omega acquisition?

On my new Elite ('98 123k) I have changed HBV and camcover seals (both needed), cleaned breathers, replaced plugs, changed oil/filter,air filter and coolant.
Next I intend to change autobox oil/filter and finish the regular service -fuel, pollen filter, clean/check brakes , change fluid.
Cambelt is due in c. 7k so will aim to do that + water pump soonest.

If any of you guys who have regular processions of Omega's passing through your hands has a checklist that would be very useful .

Cheers,

Ian

[theolodian]

I haven't done the tranny or brake fluid.  Would if they weren't so messy.  

I might put a crank sensor down as a replace ASAP part.  Only thing that has 'gone wrong' on mine (pre-flood that is).

Taking the rear brakes apart and checking them can be a good idea.  Check the wishbones too.

Last but not least, flog the cr@p out of it (and make sure the dual ram thingies work).  Mine gained 40-50hp after caning it for a week or two.  Hand been driven too softly.  (My dual ram worked fine.)

[TheBoy]

..of jobs to do on a new Omega acquisition?

On my new Elite ('98 123k) I have changed HBV and camcover seals (both needed), cleaned breathers, replaced plugs, changed oil/filter,air filter and coolant.
Next I intend to change autobox oil/filter and finish the regular service -fuel, pollen filter, clean/check brakes , change fluid.
Cambelt is due in c. 7k so will aim to do that + water pump soonest.

If any of you guys who have regular processions of Omega's passing through your hands has a checklist that would be very useful .

Cheers,

Ian

i know its not due for 7k, but if diy, must easier in the drier, lighter summer months

[familyman]

front lower arms
sunroof motor
rear wiper motor
thermostat
front road springs
rear road springs
front pads and discs
rear pads and discs
adjust h/brake shoes
replace HBV again dodgy one supplied
cambelt tensioner and pump
auxilary belt  and tensioner
cam cover gaskets
exhaust manifold to cylinder head gaskets
front fog lamp bulbs
fix cd player
adjust and lubricate outer door handles
OOps sorry that my list of done things, nothing like a reliable 'meega

[ians]

Were you building a car from scratch or just bored familyman?

i know its not due for 7k, but if diy, must easier in the drier, lighter summer months

I know, I know..  actually I did my 2.5 in February - half way through it felt like it was about to start snowing  not an experience I want to repeat

[TheBoy]

I know, I know..  actually I did my 2.5 in February - half way through it felt like it was about to start snowing  not an experience I want to repeat

Last 2 'cambelt parties' I've been to have both been Feb, both cold and wet....

[familyman]

Were you building a car from scratch or just bored familyman?

i know its not due for 7k, but if diy, must easier in the drier, lighter summer months

I know, I know..  actually I did my 2.5 in February - half way through it felt like it was about to start snowing  not an experience I want to repeat

Bought the car for £400 so knew it would need a few jobs But at least no labour costs involved

[cem_devecioglu]

Car 97 model 117000 Km.Previous owners only change oil and filter and drive  

Buy list

Wipers
Summer tires
Winter tires
Alloys
cambelt + water pump (full set)
cam cover gasket
autobox oil+filter+gasket change
front lights
right exhaust manifold gasket
wishbones
drop links
all shocks
shock heads
wheel bearings
HBV
Oil cooler
heater matrix
DIS
DIS cables
Idle air control valve
Throttle position sensor
Fuel pump
Coolant temp.sensor
thermostat
radiator outlet pipe
front discs
all brake pads
brake fluid
auxiliary belt tensioner
complete exhaust system (all boxes)
road computer (pixel problem)
water sprays+spray motor
back light bulbs (complete)
Crank sensor

Todo list

lambda sensors

hope dont forget anything ..

[TheBoy]

Car 97 model 117000 Km.Previous owners only change oil and filter and drive  

Buy list

Wipers
Summer tires
Winter tires
Alloys
cambelt + water pump (full set)
cam cover gasket
autobox oil+filter+gasket change
front lights
right exhaust manifold gasket
wishbones
drop links
all shocks
shock heads
wheel bearings
HBV
Oil cooler
heater matrix
DIS
DIS cables
Idle air control valve
Throttle position sensor
Fuel pump
Coolant temp.sensor
thermostat
radiator outlet pipe
front discs
all brake pads
brake fluid
auxiliary belt tensioner
complete exhaust system (all boxes)
road computer (pixel problem)
water sprays+spray motor
back light bulbs (complete)
Crank sensor

Todo list

lambda sensors

hope dont forget anything ..

That will keep you busy then

[cem_devecioglu]

Yep..sorry for my english ..its already been paid..  

And believe me really kept me busy for 2 and a half years..

But now very nice ..

[ians]

Car 97 model 117000 Km.Previous owners only change oil and filter and drive  

Buy list

Wipers
Summer tires
Winter tires
Alloys
cambelt + water pump (full set)
cam cover gasket
autobox oil+filter+gasket change
front lights
right exhaust manifold gasket
wishbones
drop links
all shocks
shock heads
wheel bearings
HBV
Oil cooler
heater matrix
DIS
DIS cables
Idle air control valve
Throttle position sensor
Fuel pump
Coolant temp.sensor
thermostat
radiator outlet pipe
front discs
all brake pads
brake fluid
auxiliary belt tensioner
complete exhaust system (all boxes)
road computer (pixel problem)
water sprays+spray motor
back light bulbs (complete)
Crank sensor

Todo list

lambda sensors

hope dont forget anything ..

That will keep you busy then

err - yes indeed!  
.. fortunately, wipers don't need changing as just done, so I get off lightly

[TheBoy]

Yep..sorry for my english ..its already been paid..  

And believe me really kept me busy for 2 and a half years..

But now very nice ..