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[garyv6]

i know will try and raid my penny jar as im fu***ng skint after crimbo! how much is the parts from vauxhall? ps, theres no mayo in the dipstick so i dont think its a head fault!  

[cem_devecioglu]

include the crank sensor also in your list..You will not regret..

[garyv6]

crank sensor?

[cem_devecioglu]

yep..its vital for the engine..And looking at your model 96, it will be on the way if not changed before..

[garyv6]

whats its job? and what does it tell you?

[cem_devecioglu]

giving the crank positions to the ECU ..When broken will be late to change..Nearly 40 -50 £ in UK..                    

[garyv6]

thanks for that mate will keep it in mind after i service her! was thinking of just taking it to a garage and plug it in to the fault finder machine but not sure that will work as i have no engine warning lights on!

[cem_devecioglu]

Still there may be codes from before..

[Entwood]

I think a more methodical approach is due here ...

1. Paperclip test for problems ...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687

2. Find where loss of coolant is occuring and cure .. either HBV or Oil Cooler at worst ... header tank/lid at best ..

3. Check Plug Wells .. if contaminated ...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564281

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1159298765

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152598350

4. If you have problems starting or a Crank sensor eror code (19 I think ? )

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1174321688

Once that is all sorted then a 50 mile run including 40 miles of motorway cruising.. then chack oil for mayo .. it'll have probably all gone  

[garyv6]

good stuff entwood im on a mission now to find the problem tomorrow as im back to work monday and cant afford the old dog to break down! ive had loads of cars in the past and this is the only one whom has let me down!!

[cem_devecioglu]

note also if DIS is faulty will not store any code..

[garyv6]

hey! im pretty clever with cars but whats a bloody DIS?? [smiley=lolk.gif]

[Andy B]

hey! im pretty clever with cars but whats a bloody DIS?? [smiley=lolk.gif]

Distributorless Ignition System ie Coil Pack

[Entwood]

V6 does not have coil/distributor as old fashioned cars .. the DIS pack is controlled by the ECU and has connections for the plug leads on it .. under instructions from the ECU it generates and distributes the HT to the plugs.

It is ....

1. Damned awkward to get to ( especially with hands the size of mine)

2. Damned expensive for what it is.

3. Prone to contamination ( and subsequent failure - water and HT don't mix well) from leaking HBV or other bits ..

[garyv6]

thats funny you should mention that as it seems like a ignition/electric fault! its a complex car compare to what ive had before (mainly turbo diesel 4x4) so i cant get my head around it!