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Omega 37

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Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« on: 21 February 2012, 15:09:39 »
Well got off the M1 last night, stopped at the lights, pulled away & tractor mode with "check automatic gearbox" warning on :'( :'( :'( :'(
Took the plugs out to find no1 plug had exploded from the centre out!!!!!
This means the electrode & bits of ceramic have gone into the engine & bent the valves???? Is it ruined!??????? How much will it cost to be fixed???????  :-\ :-\ :-\
Thanks Vauxhall crap plugs!!!!!!!!! Wish I'd got the NGK Iridium ones again! 
Cheers Paul
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #1 on: 21 February 2012, 15:16:44 »
done 100k's of miles on Vx plugs without issues with our 4 Omegas combined, how old were they?
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #2 on: 21 February 2012, 15:36:54 »
Quote from: Omega 37 on 21 February 2012, 15:09:39
Well got off the M1 last night, stopped at the lights, pulled away & tractor mode with "check automatic gearbox" warning on :'( :'( :'( :'(
Took the plugs out to find no1 plug had exploded from the centre out!!!!!
This means the electrode & bits of ceramic have gone into the engine & bent the valves???? Is it ruined!??????? How much will it cost to be fixed???????  :-\ :-\ :-\
Thanks Vauxhall crap plugs!!!!!!!!! Wish I'd got the NGK Iridium ones again! 
Cheers Paul

Seems you are not alone with this problem
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #3 on: 21 February 2012, 15:42:02 »
Tunnie 2 weeks ago, had the NGK Iridiums in since I bought it 2+years ago 30K no probs!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vauxhall say that if I bring it in they will sort the damage under warranty, or charge me £94 to have a look  >:( >:( >:(
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #4 on: 21 February 2012, 15:55:39 »
I woul be looking for a snake scope camera type thing personally.it can be inserted through the plug hole and gives an image on screen of the inside of the cylinder.If you can locate one of those from somewhere you can do an initial inspection for damage without stripping the top end.
If you can see the bits of plug in there,you may be able to fish them out,with luck & patience ?
Something similar to this I would imagine.
http://www.gizmag.com/flexible-snake-scope-camera/15108/
« Last Edit: 21 February 2012, 15:57:48 by Albs »
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #5 on: 21 February 2012, 16:04:38 »
Was thinking about that option saw one in screwfix for £150  :y
I am thinking whats the point of looking as the car feels like it's running on 2 cyl's so there must be damage,,,,,,,,,,?????? It takes 2mins for the car to hit 20mpoh :-X
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« Reply #6 on: 21 February 2012, 16:05:26 »
vauxhall had to repair the car.. but before as Albs said check with this kind of equipment..
and after legal action time I think.. >:(
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #7 on: 21 February 2012, 16:16:14 »
Quote from: Omega 37 on 21 February 2012, 16:04:38
Was thinking about that option saw one in screwfix for £150  :y
I am thinking whats the point of looking as the car feels like it's running on 2 cyl's so there must be damage,,,,,,,,,,?????? It takes 2mins for the car to hit 20mpoh :-X
In that case it sounds like damage has already been done.Tell VX your not paying them £90 odd quid to find out what damage has been done though.Why should you ?
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #8 on: 21 February 2012, 16:19:51 »
Quote from: Omega 37 on 21 February 2012, 15:09:39
Well got off the M1 last night, stopped at the lights, pulled away & tractor mode with "check automatic gearbox" warning on :'( :'( :'( :'(
Took the plugs out to find no1 plug had exploded from the centre out!!!!!
This means the electrode & bits of ceramic have gone into the engine & bent the valves???? Is it ruined!??????? How much will it cost to be fixed???????  :-\ :-\ :-\
Thanks Vauxhall Bosch crap plugs!!!!!!!!! Wish I'd got the NGK Iridium ones again! 
Cheers Paul

Corrected that for you!  :y
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #9 on: 21 February 2012, 16:24:44 »
I would do a compression test first, its much cheaper ;)
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #10 on: 21 February 2012, 19:32:25 »
It's going to be trailered to vauxhall, see what they say,,,,,,,,,,,,, gutted I have spent 2 grand on that car drives like new was hoping it would last a few years  :-\
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« Reply #11 on: 21 February 2012, 19:40:12 »
Quote from: Omega 37 on 21 February 2012, 19:32:25
It's going to be trailered to vauxhall, see what they say,,,,,,,,,,,,, gutted I have spent 2 grand on that car drives like new was hoping it would last a few years  :-\

they have to give you how they find before.. besides , they will try to escape , dont let them..
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
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Re: Thankyou Vauxhall for ruining my MIG
« Reply #14 on: 23 February 2012, 21:36:20 »
Well trailered the car to vauxhall lets see what they say. Have bought another MIG to keep me going.
Would be a shame to see mine go a CDX with black leather was a nice combo for me  :-\

Had the car just over 2 years. Recent new pads allround, front discs, battery, MAF & Cam sensor, 4 new springs & dampers, wishbones, droplinks, steering idler, 4 track rod ends last month :'(, exhaust last year, new breather hoses, the car drove like a brand new motor, loved it  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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