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Title: And another one
Post by: chrali on 04 September 2007, 12:22:40

Hi Guys, I've yet another noob, but have been lurking for awhile now with lots of interest. My wifes got a Rover 600 diesel and I have a Vauxhall Monterey v6 as my economical car  :P

But as with most things cuts need to be made and I've always like Omegas, but not the oddly sighted rust a lot of them seem to get.

Never flirted with derv much, but now I've told my wife how hers can be tuned, I cannot, just CANNOT have a slower diesel than her.

Currently I'd be mooching for a (hopefully hi-spec) 2.5td Omega, as I've gotta grow up out of gas guzzlers than suck me dry.

We've got some dogs and a couple of young horses as well.. Damn no wonder I'm always skint  ;D.

I haven't seem much of driving impressions on the 2.5td diesels, so I eagerly grab any 2.5td impressions and info.

Cheers

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 September 2007, 13:19:14

Hi and welcome to the forum :y

Tuned Rover diesels mmmm that rings a bell ;)

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Post by: Dazzler on 04 September 2007, 15:50:17

Hello and welcome. Just bare in mind that they are not called Tractors for nothing you know ;)

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: chrali on 04 September 2007, 16:39:05

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Hello and welcome. Just bare in mind that they are not called Tractors for nothing you know ;)

Yes , but then I'll tune it  ;)

My monty only gives at best 22mpg. The wifes 600td does 54mpg and has approx 96,or 101 bhp not sure exacly. But mucho tuning kit to get it upto 130+ bhp. My thinking given my appreciation for meegas and big, proper engines is that an Omega manual BMW detuned lump at 143bhp + tune = good fun and lots of mpg, although not a patch on the rovers.

I'm only looking at mid-facelift up and if I'm lucky I'll maybe get to budget for a new-shape model.

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: miggy on 04 September 2007, 16:54:10

Hello and welcome

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Title: Re: And another one
Post by: holey head on 04 September 2007, 17:29:51

hi and welcome. i'm sure THE BOY will be more than willing to tell you about the 2.5td TRACTOR!!!!!! lol

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Post by: Bo Bo on 04 September 2007, 19:32:36

Hello & welcome  :)

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Post by: Crazydad on 04 September 2007, 19:34:44

Hello and welcome to the best Omega Forum on the Net :y :y

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2007, 19:44:13

Welcome to the site :)

Be aware that the BMW tractor engine is detuned heavily in the Omega for a reason - because otherwise it rips the autobox to shreds!

If you get a manual, not really an issue. If you get an auto, you'll have to swap the AR25 box with a stronger AR35 box.

As for tuning, have a word with user Omegatoy - he can supply chips for this engine.  I have one in my tractor, and it improves economy and performance.  I believe he can supply much higher performance chips as well, but that may shorten engine life.  Everyone who has been in his Omega 2.5TD estate always comment on how quick it is.


On the odd occasion my tractor actually works, I average mid to high thirties mpg wise.  Around town, they guzzle still though.

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: Golfbuddy on 04 September 2007, 19:52:26

Welcome to the forum. You've come to the right place for advice and help. :)

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: Entwood on 04 September 2007, 22:13:03

"Hello" and welcome  :)

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: A380 Elite on 04 September 2007, 23:59:05

 :) Hiya Chrali

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: Auto Addict on 05 September 2007, 06:39:03

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: bob.dent on 05 September 2007, 10:07:54

Hi Chrali and welcome to the forum :y

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Post by: hotel21 on 05 September 2007, 12:49:41

Howdoo, and welcome to the forum.          :y

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Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 September 2007, 14:57:20

Hello & Welcome  :y

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Post by: Markie on 05 September 2007, 18:54:16

Hello and welcome to the Forum  :)

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: amigov6 on 06 September 2007, 21:00:01

Welcome aboard. I had a diesel pug 306 which was a good all rounder & i've got a diesel Landy, but i love the big6, 35.2 on a run, round town not so clever 22/23 but to me the engine suits the car. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

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Post by: ffcgary1 on 07 September 2007, 14:31:45

Hi mate, and welcome to the forum :y

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Post by: MikeDundee on 09 September 2007, 07:18:28

Hi and welcome to the Forum m8 :y

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Post by: Cav9_4 on 09 September 2007, 11:20:05

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: And another one
Post by: DaveL on 09 September 2007, 13:35:17

Hello & welcome   :y
 8-)
DaveL