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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Billy2000 on 29 November 2008, 10:33:32

Title: Hard to start
Post by: Billy2000 on 29 November 2008, 10:33:32

I am new here so pls be patient. My Omega 2.2 CD is hard to start when really cold. I had a Vectra some years ago & had same problem so I replaced what I call the "heater plugs" Is the Omega the same & what is involved in changing them. My Omega is 2003. I hope someone can help & tell me the proper name as the weather is getting colder. Thanks.

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: albitz on 29 November 2008, 10:45:12

Welcome to the forum Billy.
Post your problem in the general help section,the resident experts tend to spend more time there.It will also help if you fill in some details in your avatar.I believe all 2.2 engines are petrol so wont have heater plugs.
If you fill in your location ,there may be someone who lives nearby who could help.  :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Jimbob on 29 November 2008, 10:45:32

Hello & Welcome, good luck with your problem..

Sounds like you are refering to glow plugs, which are diesell only.

Is your current car diesel?

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: dene wakefield lad on 29 November 2008, 10:51:16

?is it a diesel

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: waspy on 29 November 2008, 10:51:22

Good morning & welcome along :y
This may sound a daft question, do you park on a hill/slope over night?
At a certain mileage the diesel injection seals start to fail & this allows diesel to drain back. As a short term measure, try parking with the nose pointing down hill, this should help. The rings themselves aren't expensive, but it's a time consuming job.
HTH :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: albitz on 29 November 2008, 10:52:47

Was there a 2.2 diesel ? :-[ :-/

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: waspy on 29 November 2008, 10:54:16

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Was there a 2.2 diesel ? :-[ :-/

I hope so, else i've been driving a lie ;)

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: mars on 29 November 2008, 10:58:49

Good morning and welcome to OOF :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Billy2000 on 29 November 2008, 11:07:03

My Omega is parked in the garage at nights but when not used for a day or so in cold weather it is hard to start.

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: waspy on 29 November 2008, 11:14:36

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My Omega is parked in the garage at nights but when not used for a day or so in cold weather it is hard to start.

Billy. Post up your problem in the General Help section & give us your location on your user CP, like albitz says, this way someone can hopefully help :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Billy2000 on 29 November 2008, 11:17:23

Thanks will try

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: albitz on 29 November 2008, 11:42:04

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Was there a 2.2 diesel ? :-[ :-/

I hope so, else i've been driving a lie ;)

:-[ :-[ OOPS !   ::) ;D

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: dieseldean on 29 November 2008, 12:30:55

wekcome to oof :y plugs erasier to change on a 2.2 tractor than a 2.5 tractor ;)

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Cliffo B on 29 November 2008, 12:32:59

Hello,and Welcome Billy.

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: HolyCount on 29 November 2008, 13:40:17

Hello Billy and welcome to the forum ---- hope General Help can come up with a solution for you  :y

Once you get going on here things will come naturally  -- they are a great bunch and joining in will be great fun  :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: ngrainqey on 29 November 2008, 13:47:53

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Welcome to the forum Billy.
Post your problem in the general help section,the resident experts tend to spend more time there.It will also help if you fill in some details in your avatar.I believe all 2.2 engines are petrol so wont have heater plugs.
If you fill in your location ,there may be someone who lives nearby who could help.  :y

btw there's both 2.0 and 2.2 petrols and diesels ;)
welcome to OOF! as previously stated, posting your problems in general help would get alot more replies and attention :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 29 November 2008, 14:34:19

Hello Billy and a very warm welcome to you! :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: dbug on 29 November 2008, 17:14:35

Welcome to OOF :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 November 2008, 17:36:47

Hi, welcome to the forum.  :y

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Entwood on 29 November 2008, 20:01:12

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: PHEASANT PLUCKER on 29 November 2008, 21:31:06

Ello Ello Ello :D :D :D

Title: Re: Hard to start
Post by: Elite Pete on 01 December 2008, 20:07:41

Hi Billy and welcome :)