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[Pip]

Hello,
Ive had my Omega 3.0 Elite for a couple of months now and have been really pleased with it. But on the way home this evening the engine has started to sound like a Diesel, has a lumpy idle and lost power. It didn't overheat, isn't smoking and has oil in it. Although it has done 135K it is as clean as a whistle and all works so I am reluctant to just give up on it and scrap it.
Any ideas what it might be? Do the followers give trouble? If its cams is it a dear job, or would I be better off just getting another engine for it.
Thanks is advance,
Cheers
Phil.

[PhilRich]

Hello Phil & Welcome to the OOF 
Update your profile in your 'User CP' section' at the top of the page with your location, year of manufacture etc. There may be a knowledgeable member near you who can offer 'hands on' help. Also try & give us a bit more info on how your problem started, what (if any) warning lights show on the dash display etc.

[freecall666]

have you checked the timing belt etc???

[Elite Pete]

Hi Pip and welcome to the forum

When was the cambelt and tensioners last replaced?

[Pip]

Hi,
All updated.

No warning lights showing, even now.

I was just cruising along, at about 30 mph when a track on the CD ended I noticed a slight rattle which quickly increased in volume before I could pull over. It does sound like top end.

I was hoping was just a faulty oil pressure switch allowing the oil to get too low and starve the tappets, but no such luck as the oil level is showing over ½ full.

Really upset about it as I replaced a 24V Granada Ultima with it and despite initial trepidation I actually find it a nicer drive. But just sold the Granada last week so now a bit stuck.

Cheers
Phil.

[Welung666]

As Pete has already asked, any history on when the cambelt was last changed?

[Pip]

The cam belt, rollers and tensioner where changed 02/04/09, less than 30,000 miles ago at a cost of over £800 (along with a service mind).
I have not had chance to take the cover off yet to check it out.

[Pip]

Just double checked mileage for cam belt etc change, was 10,000 miles ago. so guessing its not that.

[Welung666]

It still could be. I've got a car on the drive I'm breaking as the tensioner in the V failed after less that 1000 miles!

[Kneepad]

Do a paper clip test and post any results.

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

[feeutfo]

Belt less likely then, sounded like a mis fire to me from your original description, although it's a bugger to describe noises with a keyboard.

Does the engine rock side to side while running? Can you take a video clip  of the engine bay while it's running perhaps?

[PhilRich]

Hi,
All updated.

No warning lights showing, even now.

I was just cruising along, at about 30 mph when a track on the CD ended I noticed a slight rattle which quickly increased in volume before I could pull over. It does sound like top end.

I was hoping was just a faulty oil pressure switch allowing the oil to get too low and starve the tappets, but no such luck as the oil level is showing over ½ full.

Really upset about it as I replaced a 24V Granada Ultima with it and despite initial trepidation I actually find it a nicer drive. But just sold the Granada last week so now a bit stuck.

Cheers
Phil.

That may still be too low phil, especially on a car that's an unknown quantity to you! Top it up to the Max mark with VX 10wx40 & see it stays there. 

[Pip]

The light didn't come on at all which is slightly worrying. Ill see if I hook it up to the laptop tomorrow and see if that gives me any clues.

[Pip]

now seized, so on the hunt for another engine, :-(

[PxMetro]

now seized, so on the hunt for another engine, :-(

Really sorry to hear the bad news Pip. I had a 2.6 V6 that had done 150K and still ran as sweet as a nut, so suprised yours has gone. Please keep us informed as to the root cause as I'm sure many on here will be interested.