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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: NeilVox on 16 January 2010, 17:00:52

Title: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: NeilVox on 16 January 2010, 17:00:52: Hi Guys,

I've found a lovely T reg 2.5 V6 estate for gigging - 125k miles and full service history.

I'm about to buy but have started a huuuuuuge debate in my family regarding Omegas and their head gaskets? Is this just an urban myth?

Neil
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: waspy on 16 January 2010, 17:02:11: How do Neil. Welcome along
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Post by: Jimbob on 16 January 2010, 17:02:34: Hello & Welcome :y

Omega V6 Headgaskets are generally very reliable (with the possible exception of some 3 litre 1998 MV6's for some reason)

HBV's leak often, thats the main coolant loss issue
and cam cover gaskets need doing if they have been badly serviced.
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: Welung666 on 16 January 2010, 17:05:49: Welcome to OOF Neil :y As Jimbob has already said, headgaskets are very rare. People always confuse an oil cooler failure as head gaskets but if regularly serviced and looked after they will go forever ;)
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: NeilVox on 16 January 2010, 17:06:18: How do guys!

I thought so, it's my Dad - knows a mechanic friend who said 'Steer clear! They have problems with their HG's!'

I'm sure this one will be fine, if I'm honest!
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: Welung666 on 16 January 2010, 17:10:08: Quote
How do guys!

I thought so, it's my Dad - knows a mechanic friend who said 'Steer clear! They have problems with their HG's!'

I'm sure this one will be fine, if I'm honest!

Well there's always plenty of help here if you ever need it :y
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Post by: sexydaz on 16 January 2010, 17:19:16: howdo :y
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Post by: Entwood on 16 January 2010, 17:22:03: "Hello" and Welcome :)

I've had Omegas for 8 years now, this one 2 the other one 6, not had any HG problems and both hauled a "tin tent" most weekends and family holidays to south of France, if you want to strain an engine ... take it to the Tarn Valley with a 1600kg 'van on the back !!!

Not a problem IMHO :)
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: NeilVox on 16 January 2010, 17:26:46: Cracking stuff, puts my mind to rest!

I believe there's a 3.0 estate for sale here that look quite tasty!
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 16 January 2010, 17:32:01: Hello and a very warm welcome to you! :y
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Post by: mars on 16 January 2010, 18:02:49: Hello and welcome to OOF :y
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Post by: sparkyw666. on 16 January 2010, 18:14:47: hello and welcome :y
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Post by: R.C. ™ on 16 January 2010, 18:19:03: Hello and welcome to the forum and if you need any help on the car you have come to the right place .. .. there are many members who can help you if needed :y
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Post by: jonnycool on 16 January 2010, 18:37:34: Hi Neil, welcome to the forum :y
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Post by: Stevie-blunder on 16 January 2010, 18:42:52: Hi Neil, welcome to OOF :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 16 January 2010, 18:43:45: Welcome to OOF Neil, good luck with the argument! :y
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: NeilVox on 16 January 2010, 19:00:31: Quote
Welcome to OOF Neil, good luck with the argument! :y

Haha! Thanks very much! ;D
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 16 January 2010, 19:14:48: Welcome along N :y :y
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: NeilVox on 16 January 2010, 19:14:56: Well bugger me... the chap who 'sold' me the 2.5 has sold it to someone else!

Guess I'm still on the lookout!
Title: Re: New guy about to buy 2.5 V6 estate........!
Post by: PhilRich on 16 January 2010, 19:34:26: Hi Neil, welcome to the OOF :y
Steer clear of the 2ltr & 2.2ltr version! ;)
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Post by: dbug on 16 January 2010, 21:08:03: Welcome to OOF mate :y
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Post by: Pipsqueak on 16 January 2010, 21:33:28: Hello and welcome. :y
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Post by: Elitenut on 17 January 2010, 13:24:07: Hello and welcome to the Forum. :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2010, 21:45:06: Welcome :)

v6 hg failure is rare :y

Oil coolers occasionally fail (and misdiagnosed), and cam cover gaskets fail.
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Post by: sandune on 18 January 2010, 20:15:21: Hiya welcome :y
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Post by: p j morgan on 19 January 2010, 01:48:16: welcome to oof :y
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Post by: Impact Pete on 19 January 2010, 17:05:17: welcome lovely cars but expensive to run!
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Post by: The Red Baron on 19 January 2010, 18:44:52: welcome to the forum. :y
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Post by: Cliffo B on 19 January 2010, 23:10:41: Hello,welcome to the Forum :y
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Post by: black beauty on 21 January 2010, 14:43:02: Hello and welcome to the forum :)
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Post by: Dave Elite on 23 January 2010, 19:03:54: Hi, Welcome to the forum