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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Martin_1962 on 14 April 2007, 21:50:42
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So how am I going to do this - will I need help?
THis is the coolant pipe bolt by the power steering pump
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should be fine if you create that little bit of leverage - dont it on same engine in vectra but the Godsend there is it is at a different angle on that car :-/
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Well I have bought a new 10mm spanner and will try it tomorrow, failing that I'll be back here asking for help
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Ask TB if hes found Sammy ;D
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Tried again this morning and a new 10mm spanner slips.
I am at a loss with this, can anyone suggest how I can remove it?
I did try mainly yesterday with a socket but couldn't get it on the 10mm I used yesterday just didn't work.
The new spanner looks OK but doesn't grip.
Can anyone help please?
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Looks like I may have to remove power steering pump and aircon compressor, aghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My cuts haven't healed yet :(
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IIRC, its torx? Try a proper torx ring before you damage the bolt too much...
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Did you see my reply in youir other thread with the picture? (1/4inch ratchet and 8mm socket)
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8mm - I thought E12 need 10mm
I will check when it is next cold
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IIRC, its torx? Try a proper torx ring before you damage the bolt too much...
Torx spanners - no luck from Halfrauds
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Machine mart.....
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I am tempted to take it to a local garage to remove the one bolt!!!!
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Well I just went out to check on mine but it wouldn't unlock so I opened the boot and the light barely glimmers. I was out in it this morning as well.
Any way I got the 1/4inch ratchet out plus an 8 and 10mm socket and compared them to the picture. You are correct, I used a 10mm. It was moving the PS bottle forward that allowed me to get the pipe out of the way to get to it.
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Power steering bottle and I'll try the E12 but I have 3/8s my 1/4 set is old knackered and missing
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Power steering bottle and I'll try the E12 but I have 3/8s my 1/4 set is old knackered and missing
sure it was e10.... :-/
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Power steering bottle and I'll try the E12 but I have 3/8s my 1/4 set is old knackered and missing
sure it was e10.... :-/
E12 is roughly 10mm
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This bolt has always been an E10 in my experience
I usually get at it with an 8mm ring spanner
Failing that, unclip the PAS reservoir, hold it out the way, and it's possible (but fiddle) to get a socket on it
Transfer pipe comes out with a wiggle, with the aid of some plumbing grips...
Totally willing to help, but today's broken hand might make it a bit tricky :-/
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Broken hand - ouch - I'll try moving the reservoir first
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So how am I going to do this - will I need help?
THis is the coolant pipe bolt by the power steering pump
Ive never had a problem refitting this bolt, after struggling to remove it on my first Omega I used a Mark to refit it, used this method ever since. ;D
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Be warned. The use of a Mark is highly recommended, but it does come with risks....
It is really only recommended to be used on Vauxhalls.
Use on other makes usually results in strange noises.
WARNING! DO NOT USE ON FRENCH CARS!! :o
Use of a Mark is addictive!
This is not a good thing as your own level of knowledge tends to stagnate.
However it does give your hands an opportunity to heal! ;)
Over use of a Mark can result in the appearance of a very dangerous creature...
Unhappy Mrs Marks DTM! :o
This creature has a fearsome reputation and should not be approached!
There currently is no known way of placating and a hasty exit should be made at this point! ;)
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Be warned. The use of a Mark is highly recommended, but it does come with risks....
It is really only recommended to be used on Vauxhalls.
Use on other makes usually results in strange noises.
WARNING! DO NOT USE ON FRENCH CARS!! :o
Use of a Mark is addictive!
This is not a good thing as your own level of knowledge tends to stagnate.
However it does give your hands an opportunity to heal! ;)
Over use of a Mark can result in the appearance of a very dangerous creature...
Unhappy Mrs Marks DTM! :o
This creature has a fearsome reputation and should not be approached!
There currently is no known way of placating and a hasty exit should be made at this point! ;)
;D ;D ;D
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Now where can I get a Mark from?
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You know I'm fairly sure I just popped that bolt off an engine at the scrappy in order to get the exhaust manifold off. Dead easy with the engine out........ ;)
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Over use of a Mark can result in the appearance of a very dangerous creature...
Unhappy Mrs Marks DTM! :o
This creature has a fearsome reputation and should not be approached!
There currently is no known way of placating and a hasty exit should be made at this point! ;)
There is a known way of placating it......but its VERY expensive and involves long walks around local city centres.....
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Over use of a Mark can result in the appearance of a very dangerous creature...
Unhappy Mrs Marks DTM! :o
This creature has a fearsome reputation and should not be approached!
There currently is no known way of placating and a hasty exit should be made at this point! ;)
There is a known way of placating it......but its VERY expensive and involves long walks around local city centres.....
Bunch of flowers? ::)
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Works for you ;D