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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 20:27:42

Title: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 20:27:42
The main beam on the drivers headlamp could do with going right a bit

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Omega/S73F1210-1.jpg)

If memory serves its the adjuster nearest to the wing i need to turn, But in what direction?
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Terbs on 03 June 2015, 20:34:42
This is not meant to be funny....but the writing to the right of the adjuster says rtm. Would it say in there. I have not looked, but as mine need doing on the 2.5.....I shall now have a peep. :y
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 20:36:18
This is not meant to be funny....but the writing to the right of the adjuster says rtm. Would it say in there. I have not looked, but as mine need doing on the 2.5.....I shall now have a peep. :y

Ahhh yes that old chestnut  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 20:51:32
Had a look myself couldn't find anything apart from....

"Headlamp aiming should be carried out by a Vauxhall Dealership, Who will have special equipment"
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Terbs on 03 June 2015, 20:51:38
Had a look through...sorted. Take to Vauxhall ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yeah, right. Was worth a look I suppose :(
Sorry I can't help. I have done them on mine, but I can't remember which way. I guess it will be trial and error up against the garage door :y
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Andy B on 03 June 2015, 20:57:13
I'm sure I recognise that picture  ::)

There's only two ways to turn them  ;) I'm sure you're right as to which one ie the outer is left/right
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 20:59:32
Had a look through...sorted. Take to Vauxhall ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yeah, right. Was worth a look I suppose :(
Sorry I can't help. I have done them on mine, but I can't remember which way. I guess it will be trial and error up against the garage door :y

No worries Terbert  :y

...This is why i tend to ask rather than look at a daft manual trying to make £££ ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 21:00:44
I'm sure I recognise that picture  ::)

There's only two ways to turn them  ;) I'm sure you're right as to which one ie the outer is left/right

Your memory is in tip top condition on that one Andy  :y ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 June 2015, 21:05:21
I just put the lights on and parked in front of the garage. Turn it and watch the light move. . . Go the other way if necessary.

Or am I missing summat  :-\
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: 4x4 on 03 June 2015, 21:09:58
Did you read the manual 1st before you typed that webby  ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 June 2015, 21:11:15
I never read manuals mate. I do a job, break a bunch of stuff and then remember not to do it the same way next time  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Terbs on 03 June 2015, 21:18:00
I never read manuals mate. I do a job, break a bunch of stuff and then remember not to do it the same way next time  ::) ;D

Brilliant answer, Webby. 10 out of 10 for that one ;D :y
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 June 2015, 21:19:35
Sad but true  ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: The Sheriff on 03 June 2015, 21:23:35
I never read manuals mate. I do a job, break a bunch of stuff and then remember not to do it the same way next time  ::) ;D
A bunch of stuff is broken off in an American garage, Webby. A load of stuff is broken off over here.


And don't say 'stoopid' or 'Toosday' either.
Or 'Stoodent'.
Fickin American TV. :(
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 June 2015, 21:39:12
English lessons from a Scouser. . . .

That reminds me, I really should get new locking wheel nuts  ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: LFF64 on 03 June 2015, 21:48:10
Be careful with the adjusters they can break inside the lamp unit if they are not already  ;)
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: The Sheriff on 03 June 2015, 21:50:00
English lessons from a Scouser. . . .

That reminds me, I really should get new locking wheel nuts  ;D
I shouldn't bother, it's an omega. ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 June 2015, 21:50:10
+1

then you got to stick it in the oven
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 June 2015, 21:50:33
English lessons from a Scouser. . . .

That reminds me, I really should get new locking wheel nuts  ;D
I shouldn't bother, it's an omega. ;D

Touché  ;D
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 21:58:55
Be careful with the adjusters they can break inside the lamp unit if they are not already  ;)

Its a new (well a year or so old got it recently) GM headlamp they should be fine hence why i need it adjusted  :y
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 June 2015, 22:45:56
Which ever way is needed to adjust the lights correctly. ;)

If they move up when you want down, turn them the other way. Unless the adjusters are busted internally of course, then turn them whichever way you like all day long they won't budge. No experience of this though, as, to TB's dismay, I have never had an omega with busted headlight adjusters except on my 2.5 which had been damaged and where later swapped for depo's which failed on the nylon wheels on the back.
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: joff on 03 June 2015, 22:57:53
+1

then you got to stick it in the oven

use the wife's hair dryer its a lot quicker :y
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 June 2015, 23:08:00
+1

then you got to stick it in the oven

use the wife's hair dryer its a lot quicker :y

I do have one old spare (known broken HID headlamp kicking about) i could practice on for the future if needed, Question is how do you re-seal the headlight once done?
Title: Re: Which way do i turn these
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 04 June 2015, 10:00:10
When I did a mate's we found there was plenty enough of the glue to re-seal back. So long as you don't end up getting the thing covered in dust and fluff, you should be fine, in my experience. Some oofers may have done more, and found different,  and I may have just been lucky.  :)