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[GT]

Hi Folks,

I live in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and i was wondering if there is anyone around here that i can trust to carry out servicing on my Omega.

Regards

GT

[duggs]

Have a go yourself my friend.   I've done more on my Omega these past couple of years than I'd done on ALL the previous 30 yrs.

Fairly easy to do PLUS you can get all the assistance you need on the OOF.....Great fun..well most of the time anyways.

[GT]

Hi Duggs,

Yep,  i will, i just had a caht with a mate, and he said that i should too, and the selfsatisfaction will be great aswell.

So i have contacted ANDYC, and have requested a full service kit for the old girl, and i will be attempting the service myself..

Regards

GT

[tunnie]

2.2 is sooo easy to work on, bags room, have a go yourself 

[TheBoy]

Indeed, DIY it.

Nice easy engine to work on, you'll save a packet, and the jobs will get done properly.

[Stallion]

Indeed, DIY it.

Nice easy engine to work on, you'll save a packet, and the jobs will get done properly.

+1
and if you do manage to get stuck jump on the forum, and you should see through! 

[GT]

Today, whilst at the fire station, and between bits and bobs, i managed to replace the both front discs and pads, the air filter and purrifyer filter, but when it came to repacing the plugs, i found that the sparking plug tubes were half full of oil,    :omanage to suck out all the oil and dried it off.

It appears that i have a camcover gasket failure, nevertheless, i have ordered a new gasket...

But what or how has this become like this.. and what do i need to do now 

GT

[RobG]

Today, whilst at the fire station, and between bits and bobs, i managed to replace the both front discs and pads, the air filter and purrifyer filter, but when it came to repacing the plugs, i found that the sparking plug tubes were half full of oil,    :omanage to suck out all the oil and dried it off.

It appears that i have a camcover gasket failure, nevertheless, i have ordered a new gasket... + "O" rings & black sealant?
But what or how has this become like this.. and what do i need to do now 

GT

Clean the throttle body and breathers
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90528.0

[Jukeboxnut]

I had exactly the same problem on my current 2.2 and the 2.0 I had previously.  The gasket eventually fails due to age, heat, differential expansion between plastic and alumium plus blocked breathers.  Use genuine Vauxhall gaskets and after a good clean all should be well again.

[GT]

will report back when complete or have a problem

GT

[GT]

What size trolly jack do i need to put my omega estate on axle stands... whould i 2 tonne jack do it

[RobG]

What size trolly jack do i need to put my omega estate on axle stands... whould i 2 tonne jack do it

[SteveAvfc.]

Have a go yourself my friend.   I've done more on my Omega these past couple of years than I'd done on ALL the previous 30 yrs.

Fairly easy to do PLUS you can get all the assistance you need on the OOF.....Great fun..well most of the time anyways.

Ditto owned my Omega 2.2 now for two years and all though i have dabbled with bits and pieces on previous cars since having the Omega and using the wealth of info on this site i have done so much more my self. Saves also on huge garage bills and the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth its weight. 

[duggs]

Owning an Omega and being a member here can turn us all into mechanics. 

Gives us oldies ANOTHER hobby ??

[GT]

Good on ya Duggs