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Title: All set for the winter
Post by: Elite Pete on 10 November 2006, 08:51:47

Well thats me done. This week I have changed the engine oil and filter, fuel filter, cabin filter and air filter. In the last couple off months I have fitted a new battery, replaced the anti freeze and had a couple of new tyres. I did want to change the gearbox and diff oil but the wifes Rover diesel exhaust started blowing this week so I thought while im replacing the exhaust I might as well add a few BHP and bought a decat pipe as well, what a difference. So thats it, me done  ;)

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2006, 09:09:15

:y

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Bo Bo on 10 November 2006, 09:17:24

Done all that too except for the battery which is still under warranty  ;)

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: theolodian on 10 November 2006, 09:29:59

 :y

Similar here, except that air & cabin filters responded to the Henry quite well so didn't replace them.  Cleaned leaves out of scuttle.  Rotated and balanced tires.  Haven't touched wipers, battery or fuel filter.

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Chopsdad on 10 November 2006, 21:45:54

Where are the cabin filters hidden?

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2006, 21:49:53

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Where are the cabin filters hidden?

Engine bay, passenger side, under scuttle...

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Bo Bo on 10 November 2006, 22:14:35

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Where are the cabin filters hidden?

Engine bay, passenger side, under scuttle...

& be carefull not to break the clips  :-[

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: PaulW on 11 November 2006, 08:59:22

Still need to sort mine... Im too lazy :(

list to do:

1) Coolant flush and change (have 5ltrs of AF waiting)
2) Oil change & filter
3) Fuel Filter
4) Air Filter / Pollent Filter
5) Sort out Air-Con
6) Actually get round to fitting the ABS unit I got from RMCB waaaaay back...
7) Investigate the wobbly vibration above 50mph when accelerating (stops when i lift off the gas) probably related to a suspect 'loose' diff which drury lane pointed out to me... is catching the OS rear abs sensor but it wobbles...
8) Buy wooly mittens and a bobble hat

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: PaulW on 11 November 2006, 09:02:26

although I did get asked by the ex to do a coolant change on her car which I said I did but actually didnt...

i cant help it if I just dont like her or her car...  bloody clit's...

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: MikeDundee on 11 November 2006, 09:07:16

Err, how doy ou do that?, I normally don't bother :-[

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Salty on 11 November 2006, 13:33:49

Mine is hopefully ready. 2 new tyres, oil changed and new filter(twice) air and pollen filters, new wiper blades and new windscreen. Done the cambelt, water pump(antifreeze at same time) and rocker gaskets.

MOT next week so the list may get bigger after that :-?

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 November 2006, 15:01:22

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Mine is hopefully ready. 2 new tyres, oil changed and new filter(twice) air and pollen filters, new wiper blades and new windscreen. Done the cambelt, water pump(antifreeze at same time) and rocker gaskets.

MOT next week so the list may get bigger after that :-?

Mine needs a 80k service in a few k's  :(
Not sure wether to have the cambelt/etc done at the same time, it had a new water pump fitted a 50kish miles, vx dealer put a new cambelt on at the same time......but did they change the tensioners as well? dunno.....so just for piece of mind i'll more than likely get it all done.

Mine also needs new wipers......does any one know if the new 'flat' type of blade sold by vx dealers will fit an omega?

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: iggy21uk on 11 November 2006, 16:33:26

Should be set for winter  now  :)


Done most of the above as its just passed the mot.

I also topped up washer ' bottle'

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 November 2006, 17:35:37

Full brake service and fluid change on the facelift today....and it was a git!


Ow look.....2000 posts!

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Rock on 11 November 2006, 17:38:37

Congrats on the 2000 posts Mark... :y

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Markjay on 11 November 2006, 23:06:37

Mine gets the full TLC every July, and an additional oil change in December. For this December I am also planning a gerabox ATF change (don't think I'll bother with the diff). Problem with servicing in December is that it is b****y cold and the day is very short - not simple when you'r working in the street!

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2006, 17:50:50

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Ow look.....2000 posts!

You're just a lightweight ;)

Seriously, well done Mark :y

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2006, 19:50:11

I didn't cheat with mine, did I Mr Laidback66  ::)

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2006, 19:53:51

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I didn't cheat with mine, did I Mr Laidback66  ::)

At least we get that warm feeling that ours are genuine.  Or is that just because I've pissed me pants?

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2006, 20:02:15

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I didn't cheat with mine, did I Mr Laidback66  ::)

At least we get that warm feeling that ours are genuine.  Or is that just because I've pissed me pants?

No, you just left the heated seats on!

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 12 November 2006, 21:05:55

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I didn't cheat with mine, did I Mr Laidback66  ::)

LB cheating thats  :o :o

SO does anything happen at 2000 posts??

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2006, 21:08:23

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I didn't cheat with mine, did I Mr Laidback66  ::)

LB cheating thats  :o :o

SO does anything happen at 2000 posts??

Yeah, you get a post count of 2000....

Title: Re: All set for the winter
Post by: Timbuk on 12 November 2006, 21:11:57

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I didn't cheat with mine, did I Mr Laidback66  ::)

LB cheating thats  :o :o

SO does anything happen at 2000 posts??

Yeah, you get a post count of 2000....

Really ::)