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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #30 on: 14 November 2007, 21:56:44 »
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But i carnt believe you tried to start it again after the noise you describe and it stalling  :o

To answer the Q, it can't be anything aux belt related - aux belt was off (after the clatter).

The noise I describe was a "terminal engine fubared" noise - nothing to lose situation.

I'll probably drop the 3.0 lump in, when I get some confidence back  :'(
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #31 on: 14 November 2007, 22:06:25 »
Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #32 on: 14 November 2007, 22:33:09 »
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Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
Hopefully its something gone wrong with, say, the clutch, and its not fubar'd heads...
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #33 on: 14 November 2007, 22:36:34 »
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Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
Hopefully its something gone wrong with, say, the clutch, and its not fubar'd heads...

I'd rather change a pair of heads, than crawl about under that thing for another day  :-[

Working under cars is something I don't enjoy...
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #34 on: 14 November 2007, 22:57:54 »
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Also, TD, Won't turn over, means using a ratchet and an E20 socket....not cranking on the key!
Hopefully its something gone wrong with, say, the clutch, and its not fubar'd heads...

I'd rather change a pair of heads, than crawl about under that thing for another day  :-[
Working under cars is something I don't enjoy...
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #35 on: 14 November 2007, 23:03:51 »
Bu66er!  :'(

I once had a starter motor come loose on me (just as I was trying to out-drag someone off the lights ::)) and the noise sounded terminal. The fix was easy - tighten the 3 retaining bolts and carry on. It's not always as bad as it sounds. Given a little clutch judder preceded it it's possible something came apart in the clutch I guess.

Either way it's going to involve a bit of work to fix it I'm afraid. The offer still stands in a weekend or two - to help get it mobile again rather than to spectate at the LPG fitting ;)

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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #36 on: 14 November 2007, 23:22:29 »
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Bu66er!  :'(

I once had a starter motor come loose on me (just as I was trying to out-drag someone off the lights ::)) and the noise sounded terminal. The fix was easy - tighten the 3 retaining bolts and carry on. It's not always as bad as it sounds. Given a little clutch judder preceded it it's possible something came apart in the clutch I guess.

Either way it's going to involve a bit of work to fix it I'm afraid. The offer still stands in a weekend or two - to help get it mobile again rather than to spectate at the LPG fitting ;)

Kevin

I'm starting to recover from the shock of it a bit... it will be RUNNING by the time we planned to install the LPG - with a bl00dy 3.0 lump in there if needs be  [smiley=evil.gif]
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #37 on: 14 November 2007, 23:51:55 »
Sorry to hear that James :(
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #38 on: 15 November 2007, 04:02:34 »
 After all your work mate, that's shocking.

 On the "working under cars" thing, the only concern I've had was when I was gas-axeing bits of Mini off, and set the car I was under alight...  ;D
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #39 on: 15 November 2007, 07:04:54 »
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James you have to be the most unlucky omega owner i have come across mate

Not really

Don't forget - up till now, 99.9% of my cars have been project cars, on which you expect setbacks and failures - it's all part of the fun!

This is the first real serious breakdown I've ever had, with a decent Omega :y
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #40 on: 15 November 2007, 09:19:32 »
Oh dear, sorry to hear this James....
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #41 on: 15 November 2007, 09:33:02 »
Sorry to hear the bad news hopefull not to bad. You know your thing about these cars so if any one can get it back on the road it will be you  :y

All the best Steve.
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #42 on: 15 November 2007, 10:10:51 »
Sorry to here about this fella and hope you get it sorted out soon.
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