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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #15 on: 09 October 2006, 22:14:50 »
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Would be very unusual if it was HG.  Plus, I reckon you have abilities and equipment to do even if it was ;)


 ;D your too kind  ;)

show of hands then buy it or not buy it.............its less than 4 figures!!!!!
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #16 on: 09 October 2006, 22:18:06 »
go for it! if you don't I will ;)
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #17 on: 09 October 2006, 22:23:08 »
my head and heart is telling me yes, as is the wife but im scared  :o :-/

Wheres Mr Project himself ....ask Ronnie  ;D
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #18 on: 10 October 2006, 09:16:26 »
Markiec, you can do oil cooler easy - you know that.

Also, if it is HG, I reckon you could plod through it, and have a decent garage judging by previous photos.

Worse case, break it - Vectra SRi bits are probably rarer than Omega bits, so should be able to shift a load.
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #19 on: 10 October 2006, 09:59:14 »
heres the update......

just spoken to the guys and completed an hpi.....picking it up tomorrow.

Car is 40000miles late 02 2.6 sri - FULL service history.

Guy had it serviced and its all documented including the £600 cost just two weeks ago.

Last week he noticed it getting misty inside and stopped, noticed temp going up too.
Took it to garage who said, head gasket(s) and oill cooler....

Just as WE suspected last night.

My one concern - if ( and its a big if i think) its hgf i would expect it to drive. It doesnt it starts, ticks over fine and dies in a few yards........

Would oil cooler cause this? ?

Oh and a 2.6 Manual - Yeeeha  ;D
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #20 on: 10 October 2006, 10:12:43 »
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I suppose a VEctra could supply an engine for an Omega


OK, it wasn't a V6, but my Batmobile had an engine out of a Calibra. The only things I really had to replace were the sump, oil pick up and the dipstick. (Actually the dipstick was the hardest piece to swap over believe it or not!!). The EGR valve was different, but a bit of spare C30SE IACV hose sorted that out without having to replace it. (Thankfully, 'cos the manifold was rusted solid!!)
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #21 on: 10 October 2006, 10:14:17 »
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heres the update......

just spoken to the guys and completed an hpi.....picking it up tomorrow.

Car is 40000miles late 02 2.6 sri - FULL service history.

Guy had it serviced and its all documented including the £600 cost just two weeks ago.

Last week he noticed it getting misty inside and stopped, noticed temp going up too.
Took it to garage who said, head gasket(s) and oill cooler....

Just as WE suspected last night.

My one concern - if ( and its a big if i think) its hgf i would expect it to drive. It doesnt it starts, ticks over fine and dies in a few yards........

Would oil cooler cause this? ?

Oh and a 2.6 Manual - Yeeeha  ;D

You'd be daft not to Jock!

Even if you do what's suggested and break the thing up.

Fill yer boots mate!!
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #22 on: 10 October 2006, 10:18:16 »
its done  :o collecting it tomorrow - ended on ebay paypal deposit paid....

this is now the point i wonder what i have just done.

And is this the point i need to utilise to other site or can i post questions on the general section here....Jamie...thoughts?
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #23 on: 10 October 2006, 10:46:48 »
Feel free to post Veccy probs in General Chat, engines are similar enough, but done rule out other site...  ...if you're not banned  :-X
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #24 on: 10 October 2006, 10:57:24 »
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Feel free to post Veccy probs in General Chat, engines are similar enough, but done rule out other site...  ...if you're not banned  :-X

Me Banned - oh no no no no!

Actually i dont think i am. But may get Mrs Markiec to start afresh purley for this project.

Havent tbeen back in 84 days, ::)
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #25 on: 10 October 2006, 12:08:35 »
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I suppose a VEctra could supply an engine for an Omega


OK, it wasn't a V6, but my Batmobile had an engine out of a Calibra. The only things I really had to replace were the sump, oil pick up and the dipstick. (Actually the dipstick was the hardest piece to swap over believe it or not!!). The EGR valve was different, but a bit of spare C30SE IACV hose sorted that out without having to replace it. (Thankfully, 'cos the manifold was rusted solid!!)

At leastit finishes its life in a better place :y
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #26 on: 10 October 2006, 14:53:48 »
not sure if the picture wil work, as i cant use photo thingy at work...





 

more later/ ie tomorrow......
  
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #27 on: 10 October 2006, 16:14:58 »
Thats a right bargain I think....
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #28 on: 10 October 2006, 16:18:53 »
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Thats a right bargain I think....


Heres hoping Mark

oil cooler failure wouldnt stop car running though would it - albeit it would be rough - i know hgf wont stop a car running - if your careful  :-/
guess we just need to wait and see when it gets here tomorrow and into my garage!
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Re: Omega / Vectra The similarities
« Reply #29 on: 10 October 2006, 16:25:19 »
Compression test as a first job..........then check the crank sensor.
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