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Title: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: vectrolosys on 10 August 2007, 12:10:40

Hello,

I have returned to Omega ownership. The Saab and I were just not getting on, and even though the car was my everyday car, I need something to excite and interest me, in the same way my Jag does, and 2.5CDX did.

When I got the chance to take on a 2.0CD, free of charge, in need of a rear diff and manifold, I jumped at the chance, so I am the proud owner of a P reg 2.0 CD manual saloon, in midnight blue metallic.

It's had a few upgrades, Black Elite leather, and Projectors.

Performance, not as depressing as I first thought it would be. Mileage, just shy of 100,000. Has had recent cambelt, tensioners and water pump (as I replaced them for the previous owner), air con works, and works well too!!.

On the list of things to do.

Replace rear diff
Replace manifold
Sort random engine light warning (possibly lambda)
Sort downpipe blow and fitment
Resolve wiring issue on drivers electric seat

I drove it last night, a 20 mile journey, and was pleasantly reminded of the Omegas smooth ride, confident handling and general feeling of well being.

My reasons for getting rid of the 2.5 were purely sensible, but, as I have found, if you're not happy with a car, it's best to return to somewhere where you were happy and an Omega is where it's at!.

James

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2007, 12:15:24

Welcome back :)

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: Markie on 10 August 2007, 12:15:34

welcome back James  :)

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: Baron Von Spongebob on 10 August 2007, 12:16:28

welcome back  :y

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: bob.dent on 10 August 2007, 12:21:24

Good to see you back here again James - welcome back to the fold :y

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: DaveL on 10 August 2007, 12:35:33

Welcome back, you do not realise what you have until it is gone. :-[
 8-)
DaveL

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 August 2007, 18:29:05

 :y

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: Admin on 10 August 2007, 19:48:04

Welcome back James. Good to see you here again. :)

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: tunnie on 10 August 2007, 20:58:30

welcome back  :y

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: amigov6 on 10 August 2007, 21:11:53

  :)A 2.0 in good nick has a fair turn of speed considering the weight it has to pull.
        I hav'nt been around long enough to remember you as have our older, sorry, "longer served" members but glad to hear you've rediscovered Migging.
    Love the XJ. I had one some years ago although it was a Daimler Soveriegn. 8-)

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 August 2007, 23:14:40

About time ;D

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: vectrolosys on 11 August 2007, 17:57:19

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome back. Here are some pictures of the new project, it cost me pretty much next to nothing!!!.

Went to pick up my New Omega on Thursday evening, cycled there from work, around a 12 mile trip, which took 55 minutes, rather nice on a warm evening :).

The car was covered in dust, some bird droppings and general grime, as it had been stood under a tree. A quick session with me, and she now looks like this.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/xj40owner/New%20Omega/DSC00235.jpg)

Personalised plate will be going very soon, to be replaced with a standard P plate, that has been on retention.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/xj40owner/New%20Omega/DSC00233.jpg)

Not the kind of oomph I am used to, but it hauls the barge along nicely enough :), and returns excellent fuel economy on the motorway.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/xj40owner/New%20Omega/DSC00234.jpg)

These are really growing on me, they transform the look of the car, shaving a good couple of years off the age.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/xj40owner/New%20Omega/DSC00236.jpg)

Very clean and straight all over, lovely dark Midnight Blue paintwork, looks purple on some lights.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/xj40owner/New%20Omega/DSC00237.jpg)
(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/xj40owner/New%20Omega/DSC00238.jpg)

Elite interior is lovely.

So, she comes with around 10/11 months MOT, tax till the end of the year, new rear springs, a new front pipe and cat, recent waterpump, tensioner, rollers, belts (which I changed).

Price, not a lot at all. It does need work however. The list so far.

Rear Diff
Manifold
Possible Crank Angle Sensor
Possible Dis Pack (though it may not need this)

Today I washed and polished it, had a general nose around and changed the fuel filter, as one had been supplied with the car.

Really like it thus far and look forward to having it on the road properly.

James

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: Crazydad on 11 August 2007, 18:07:24

Congratulations on the car looks good :y :y :y

I would say welcome back but you were gone from here before i got here so i`ll say

[size=16]Hello[/size] ;D ;D

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2007, 18:39:11

Looks a very tidy car James, but it appears to be missing 2 cylinders :P

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: vectrolosys on 11 August 2007, 19:55:07

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Looks a very tidy car James, but it appears to be missing 2 cylinders :P

LOL, it is :). If I were going to be picky, I'd say it's missing around 4 cylinders :). (if it had these it'd be my dream Holden Commodore)

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2007, 20:03:04

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Looks a very tidy car James, but it appears to be missing 2 cylinders :P

LOL, it is :). If I were going to be picky, I'd say it's missing around 4 cylinders :). (if it had these it'd be my dream Holden Commodore)

Except, Commodore is a different chassis I found out today, about 6" wider apparently...

V8......   ....:y

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 11 August 2007, 20:18:11

Nice color, nice car  :y

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: vectrolosys on 11 August 2007, 20:38:52

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Looks a very tidy car James, but it appears to be missing 2 cylinders :P

LOL, it is :). If I were going to be picky, I'd say it's missing around 4 cylinders :). (if it had these it'd be my dream Holden Commodore)

Except, Commodore is a different chassis I found out today, about 6" wider apparently...

V8......   ....:y

You're right, they started with the Opel design as a basis, then strengthened it, very little underneath is interchangeable, even though it looks similar. The VE commodore (basis for the VXR8) is a completely new, all Holden platform :).

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: amigov6 on 12 August 2007, 00:08:28

 8-)Lookin' good. :y

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: The Barge Captain on 13 August 2007, 19:17:47

Hi James.  Good to see you back again.  Nice plate on the car.  Why get shot? is it worth a lot?
Don't forget to get an OOF car sticker from Timbuk and I'll keep my eyes open for you around town mate.

Title: Re: I have returned to Omega ownership
Post by: Bo Bo on 13 August 2007, 19:38:43

Glad to hear you're "back in the fold", still got that Catera grill to go on?  ;)