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Title: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: road_rescue on 15 August 2007, 09:59:44: Help!
The darn thing has gone wrong again! :'(
This time its now developed a missfire. I give up, I can't work out whats wrong with it!

Can anyone recomend a good garage/mobile mechanic near Milton Keynes that could have a look at it?

If not, anyone here want to take a look for tea/beer/money? (delete as appropreate!)
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: Dazzler on 15 August 2007, 11:11:58: Have you checked the spark plugs, leads and finallt the Dis pack?????
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: tunnie on 15 August 2007, 13:40:30: I am based in Brackley, ok check the basics, plugs, leads? done a paperclip test?
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: TheBoy on 15 August 2007, 18:03:59: Jim Grayson.
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: road_rescue on 15 August 2007, 22:15:12: being a biff now- paperclip test?
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: TheBoy on 15 August 2007, 22:17:03: Quote
being a biff now- paperclip test?
See FAQ section
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: iggy21uk on 15 August 2007, 22:31:50: If DIY is not 4u I would have a day out to Bedford and visit ??????????????
http://www.externalserver.me.uk/dave.nsf/aboutus!OpenPage

Example:
Say's V6 cam belt kit supplied & fitted for £250.00.

Which is a lot cheaper than dealer quotes
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: road_rescue on 15 August 2007, 22:57:51: Quote
Quote
being a biff now- paperclip test?
See FAQ section
Ta- soon as I hit send I realisd what you meant...
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 16 August 2007, 01:24:18: Quote
If DIY is not 4u I would have a day out to Bedford and visit ??????????????
http://www.externalserver.me.uk/dave.nsf/aboutus!OpenPage

Example:
Say's V6 cam belt kit supplied & fitted for £250.00.

Which is a lot cheaper than dealer quotes

But still double what I would charge ;)
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2007, 08:25:50: As I said earlier, Jim Grayson in MK has an excellent reputation if you are getting nowhere, and does seem to know these engines well.....

Do NOT use those muppets at Evans Halshaw/Crownhill Vauxhall - they are incompitent.
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: BazMV6 on 16 August 2007, 09:50:01: Quote
Do NOT use those muppets at Evans Halshaw/Crownhill Vauxhall - they are incompitent.

From ~15 years experience of having to take company cars there, I agree with this sentiment. >:(

They used to be know as Cowboy & Wilson... ;)
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: road_rescue on 16 August 2007, 10:23:28: thanks for the pointers guys- i will let you know how i get on over the weekend!
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: road_rescue on 18 August 2007, 12:17:11: Paperclip test done-
12
145 - Might have something to do with the power sounder being removed :)
19 - Crank sensor; would that make it run like a dog?

How do i change the crank sensor then?
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: TheBoy on 19 August 2007, 00:03:57: Quote
Paperclip test done-
12
145 - Might have something to do with the power sounder being removed :)
19 - Crank sensor; would that make it run like a dog?

How do i change the crank sensor then?
145 is immobiliser, seems to be code that never seems to erase itself. Real prop is the 19, so change it immediately.

On V6, its just near oil filter. 4 pots hide it behind ac compressor.
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: road_rescue on 02 September 2007, 14:10:48: 4 hours later- crank sensor changed, oil changed, fliter changed.
still runs like a bag of poo.

HELP!!!!
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2007, 19:19:01: Did you do the earlier advice, and check for oil in spark plug wells?
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Post by: road_rescue on 02 September 2007, 21:04:41: yup- nothing. next logical thing to do is change splugs, leads and dis pack i guess...
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 03 September 2007, 03:23:13: Quote
yup- nothing. next logical thing to do is change splugs, leads and dis pack i guess...

What is the condition of the plugs?
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: road_rescue on 03 September 2007, 17:39:35: seem ok- no oil or soot
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2007, 22:31:35: probably worth visually inspecting DIS for signs of delamination (may have to remove to inspect fully)
Title: Re: Omega Specialist near Milton Keynes
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 September 2007, 08:44:23: Take it to Jim Grayson....