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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Spearmint on 10 May 2008, 10:55:59

Title: Spearmint is in da house!
Post by: Spearmint on 10 May 2008, 10:55:59

Hey guys,

I'm Richie and I've just purchased a 1999 Omega 2.5TD CDX Auto. This is my second venture into the world of oil burners
(My first lasted about 2 weeks on a Vectra Diesel Estate before the Diesel pump shat itself!) which wouldn't have happened at all if it wasn't due to myself becoming a new father. :)

I've owned a few Vauxhall's in the past starting aeon's ago with an Astra Merit as my first car, Calibra Ecotec as my second and then I moved on up to the performance league with a Calibra Turbo.

You may or may not recognise my username as I am a member of a few motoring forums such as the Skyline Owners Club, GTROC, Pistonheads etc. Incidentally my power kicks are still accomplished with a 1996 R33 GTST Spec 2 Nissan Skyline which is currently undergoing its second engine rebuild where it was kicking out approximately 496bhp at the hubs with 425 lb/ft of torque, well that was until the stock con-rod bolts decided to let go. New engine is built and awaiting one or two more bits for fabrication which will ensure it not only kicking out more power than before but also more reliable with it. Unfortunately, this car is now up for sale which is gutting but hey ho! Couple of years driving an oil burner then I'll get back into burning huge amounts of petrol for my kicks once more! :D

Now that's a little about myself and where I am with my cars so here are my questions concerning the Omega.

It's a 1999 Omega 2.5TD CDX AUTO and I wish to run it on Biodiesel so my daily commute to work ends up costing me peanuts. Are there any issues I need to be aware of with the running of Biodiesel with this model?

Next question. I have been made aware of the stock gearboxes weakness with regards to chipping the ECU to return the power output to that of the BMW525. So I have purchased an AR35 gearbox, is there a how too around here to do the swap quickly and safely?

Any help would be most appreciated.  :y

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Post by: Dazzler on 10 May 2008, 11:02:33

Welcome, enjoy the forum. Post your questions up in General Help or chat for the best response ;)

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Post by: hotel21 on 10 May 2008, 11:56:54

Howdoo, and welcome to OOF.   :y

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Post by: macca on 10 May 2008, 11:59:38

Hello Richie, welcome to the forum   :) :y

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Post by: Albatross on 10 May 2008, 12:02:15

Hi there, welcome to the OOForum :y

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Post by: HolyCount on 10 May 2008, 12:39:13

Hello & welcome  :y

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Post by: Entwood on 10 May 2008, 12:55:12

"Hello" and Welcome :)

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Post by: waspy on 10 May 2008, 16:24:53

Hi Richie. A warm welcome to the OOF  :)

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Post by: Jimbob on 10 May 2008, 16:57:05

Hello & Welcome  :y

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Post by: Auto Addict on 10 May 2008, 18:08:00

Welcome to the forum :y

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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 10 May 2008, 18:37:56

Hi, welcome to the forum.  :y

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Post by: mars on 10 May 2008, 19:19:03

Hello and welcome :y

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Post by: albitz on 10 May 2008, 19:57:25

welcome  :)

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Post by: achoo81 on 10 May 2008, 19:59:44

Hi spearmint, welcome to the forum.

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Post by: MikeDundee on 11 May 2008, 07:43:57

Welcome to the Forum :y

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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 11 May 2008, 09:37:36

Welcome to the site :y

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Post by: Elite Pete on 11 May 2008, 12:06:53

Hi Richie and welcome :)

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Post by: Cav9_4 on 11 May 2008, 12:55:09

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

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Post by: bob.dent on 12 May 2008, 11:34:18

Hi Ritchie and welcome to OOF. :)

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Post by: maria on 12 May 2008, 12:01:28

Hello richie..... welcome to the oof :y

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Post by: Vamps on 13 May 2008, 00:14:04

Hello and welcome to the forum.  :y

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Post by: thewelshman on 13 May 2008, 00:20:02

Hi and welcome to the OOF  :y

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Post by: HGV mechanic on 13 May 2008, 17:57:27

welcome

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Post by: FRE07962128 on 14 May 2008, 15:53:22

Hello and a warm welcome to you! :y

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Post by: Spearmint on 14 May 2008, 19:56:35

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.  :y

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Post by: less on 14 May 2008, 20:45:03

Hi Richie, welcome aboard  :y

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Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 May 2008, 17:07:40

Hello & Welcome :y

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Post by: Crazydad on 19 May 2008, 19:19:46

Hi and welcome to the Forum :y

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Post by: Myagemo on 21 May 2008, 01:56:01

hi and welcome

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Post by: ffcgary1 on 23 May 2008, 18:11:42

WELCOME TO THE FORUM, GOOD TO HAVE YOU AS A MEMBER.

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Post by: prestigesec on 24 May 2008, 13:32:16

Hi and welcome to the forum  :y