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Title: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: X30XE on 24 March 2016, 17:05:27
...and no wonder at that price  :o

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-3-2-V6-AUTO-SATIN-RED-2001-51-PLATE-/141938693758?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=GZ0E8NKLjf7VsgtQWu3heK4e1Xw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 March 2016, 17:15:44
Lovely colour, worth spending a few quid bringing it back to original condition.
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 March 2016, 17:18:36
I'm thinking of another Omega.

Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2016, 17:23:24
I'm thinking of another Omega.
Well.......you should've thunk earlier.  ;D
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: ted_one on 24 March 2016, 17:34:31
Don't do it,you'll be back in the 'madness',just as the therapy is beginning to work :D :o
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 March 2016, 17:58:43
Had I seen it while it was a "live " advert, I would have bought it. Story of my life.  ::)
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Dan282 on 24 March 2016, 18:43:42
Ive just bought it. Only round the corner from me.
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 March 2016, 18:44:51
Ive just bought it. Only round the corner from me.

Bargain. :y
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Steve B on 24 March 2016, 18:54:53
What colour is it... its like mine but its not  :-\
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 March 2016, 19:14:52
Ive just bought it. Only round the corner from me.

You can go off people.  :P ;D
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Dan282 on 24 March 2016, 19:29:39
It was too good to miss. Need another mig in my life.
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: johnnydog on 24 March 2016, 22:00:09
Always wondered why sellers insist on showing themselves in the reflection in the cars bodywork when posting photos on tinterweb......
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 March 2016, 22:18:46
Always wondered why sellers insist on showing themselves in the reflection in the cars bodywork when posting photos on tinterweb......

At least this one's fully clothed. ;D
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 March 2016, 22:26:15
Always wondered why sellers insist on showing themselves in the reflection in the cars bodywork when posting photos on tinterweb......

At least this one's fully clothed. ;D
I'll have you know that that pasty white belly has taken years of dedicated work :P
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Harvin on 24 March 2016, 22:44:24
Always wondered why sellers insist on showing themselves in the reflection in the cars bodywork when posting photos on tinterweb......

At least this one's fully clothed. ;D
I'll have you know that that pasty white belly has taken years of dedicated work :P
Oh it has but I always think I look better in reflection  ;D
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: johnnydog on 24 March 2016, 22:59:04
  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Dan282 on 25 March 2016, 07:22:23
Always wondered why sellers insist on showing themselves in the reflection in the cars bodywork when posting photos on tinterweb......

At least this one's fully clothed. ;D
I'll have you know that that pasty white belly has taken years of dedicated work :P
Oh it has but I always think I look better in reflection  ;D

Got to love a close up ;D
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: johnnydog on 25 March 2016, 12:11:17
Colour screen sat nav as well......very nice :)
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Dan282 on 25 March 2016, 20:52:07
Got her back ok. Gearbox seems a bit dopey and can cover gasket is leaking slightly but drives well.
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: BazaJT on 25 March 2016, 20:55:50
Dopey in what respect?Possibly a fluid change might sort it?
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Dan282 on 25 March 2016, 20:58:39
I'm thinking 2nd to 3rd solenoid maybe. Gears change fine but 2nd to 3rd hesitates sometimes and isn't as smooth.
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 March 2016, 21:57:15
They're adaptive... Might respond positively to an Italian tune up :y
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: X30XE on 25 March 2016, 23:06:03
They're adaptive... Might respond positively to an Italian tune up :y

Or if the fluid is low/burnt it really really won't.  ::)
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 March 2016, 23:47:23
They're adaptive... Might respond positively to an Italian tune up :y

Or if the fluid is low/burnt it really really won't.  ::)

Yeah, best to check that first. :y
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Harvin on 26 March 2016, 11:30:50
Dopey in what respect?Possibly a fluid change might sort it?
Nice one Dan, things will start looking up for the old girl now. :y
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 March 2016, 12:44:25
Looking at the engine pic it's been messed about with

Coolant pipe from header tank to plenum incorrectly routed

Only appears to be one vacc pipe going to the front, there should be 2 - vacuum feed for the tank, and one back up to rear multiram

Worth a good going over :y
Title: Re: That didn't hang around long...
Post by: Dan282 on 26 March 2016, 13:30:20
I will mate. bit of a project but hopefully shouldn't need too much.