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Title: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: blackie on 26 September 2008, 14:08:27
Hello all,

Last week I bought a 2001 2.2 CD Saloon Omega and hopefully I didn't buy a lemon!  It has only 46k miles on the clock, looks immaculate and I bought from a trust-worthy dealer.  The down-side is that the cars got no service history and no warranty although it's MOT'd until next August.

What do you recommend I do to give me peace of mind the cars OK?  I've been reading that the cambelt should be replaced but differing reports about the milage.  Would you recommend a complete service?  If so, what sort of price can I expect to pay?

To be honest, it wasn't on the radar when I first started looking but I'm impressed so far and want to look after the car.

thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 26 September 2008, 14:13:00
Hello Blackie and a very warm welcome to you! :y

To get the best responses to your questions I recommend you place them please under 'General Chat'. :y
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: blackie on 26 September 2008, 14:22:37
Thanks for the welcome!  Will I just post a new topic there?
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: HolyCount on 26 September 2008, 14:23:23
Hello and welcome. :y

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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 26 September 2008, 14:26:21
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Thanks for the welcome!  Will I just post a new topic there?

Yes Blackie, it is as simple as that! :y  All the very best! ;) ;)
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: Dazzler on 26 September 2008, 14:35:01
Welcome to OOF, enjoy the forum :)
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Post by: bob.dent on 26 September 2008, 15:41:54
Hi Blackie and welcome to the forum. :)
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Post by: RobG on 26 September 2008, 16:42:42
Welcome to the forum Blackie :y
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Post by: waspy on 26 September 2008, 17:21:49
Good afternoon & welcome along to the OOF  :y
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 September 2008, 18:01:05
Hi, welcome to the forum.  :y
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2008, 19:05:27
I've already added a comment on your other post, but though I'd just say Welcome here :)
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Post by: mars on 26 September 2008, 19:15:07
Hello and welcome :y
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Post by: dbug on 26 September 2008, 19:18:06
Welcome to OOF  :y
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Post by: achoo81 on 26 September 2008, 19:55:22
Hi blackie, welcome to the forum.
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Post by: dieseldean on 26 September 2008, 21:48:28
welcome :y
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Post by: zirk on 27 September 2008, 12:36:42
hello and welcome to the forum.
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Post by: less on 27 September 2008, 21:53:31
Hello and welcome to the forum  :y
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: feeutfo on 27 September 2008, 23:55:40
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Hello all,

Last week I bought a 2001 2.2 CD Saloon Omega and hopefully I didn't buy a lemon!  It has only 46k miles on the clock, looks immaculate and I bought from a trust-worthy dealer.  The down-side is that the cars got no service history and no warranty although it's MOT'd until next August.

What do you recommend I do to give me peace of mind the cars OK?  I've been reading that the cambelt should be replaced but differing reports about the milage.  Would you recommend a complete service?  If so, what sort of price can I expect to pay?

To be honest, it wasn't on the radar when I first started looking but I'm impressed so far and want to look after the car.

thanks in advance!
Welcome to oof, as said you will get better replys in general help but while im here, change the belts and tensiones asap as the schedule is 40k or 4 years and the likelyhood of someone changing the belt then selling it soon after with no history are slim to a new set of valves if it goes wrong. Easy diy a good guide and dvd available on here. Hth
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: Entwood on 28 September 2008, 23:28:47
"Hello" and Welcome :)
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Post by: HGV mechanic on 29 September 2008, 10:34:55
welcome :y
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: Ian_D on 29 September 2008, 14:40:49
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Hello all,

Last week I bought a 2001 2.2 CD Saloon Omega and hopefully I didn't buy a lemon!  It has only 46k miles on the clock, looks immaculate and I bought from a trust-worthy dealer.  The down-side is that the cars got no service history and no warranty although it's MOT'd until next August.

What do you recommend I do to give me peace of mind the cars OK?  I've been reading that the cambelt should be replaced but differing reports about the milage.  Would you recommend a complete service?  If so, what sort of price can I expect to pay?

To be honest, it wasn't on the radar when I first started looking but I'm impressed so far and want to look after the car.

thanks in advance!
Welcome to oof, as said you will get better replys in general help but while im here, change the belts and tensiones asap as the schedule is 40k or 4 years and the likelyhood of someone changing the belt then selling it soon after with no history are slim to a new set of valves if it goes wrong. Easy diy a good guide and dvd available on here. Hth

Agree 100% with above - Get the belt done before the belt does your engine!  ;D

Welcome to OOF too!  :)
Title: Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...
Post by: Proz on 29 September 2008, 15:43:50
Hello and welcome ..... if it was me id get the belt and waterpump done asap  :y
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Post by: willyboy on 29 September 2008, 15:46:24
Welcome Blackie :y
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Post by: mv6copcar on 02 October 2008, 23:49:07
welcome to the forum  :y