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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: adi191927 on 04 September 2007, 22:28:38

Title: Problems
Post by: adi191927 on 04 September 2007, 22:28:38
My daughter as purchased a 1997 2.0 auto cdx 104000 miles. Could someone tell me about general problems with these vehicles other than the normal Vauxhall things like cam&crankshaft sensors,maff,icv?

What autobox is fitted to these it was registered mid 1997 and where do you check auto box fluid?

I am fairly experienced with Vectras and dare I say it Corsas.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Problems
Post by: Bo Bo on 04 September 2007, 22:38:10
There's a "how to" in the maintenance guides for checking the auto-box level  :y
Title: Re: Problems
Post by: adi191927 on 04 September 2007, 23:06:15
Thanks BoBo,any other possible problems with the omega.
Title: Re: Problems
Post by: hotel21 on 04 September 2007, 23:13:28
Howdoo.  Take an hour or so as well as a few cups of tea/coffee to view the maintenance guides, FAQ and Tech Info.  Loads of good info in there, including things such as this (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152602457) for a guide to buying various engine types.

No such thing as a strange question, just one perhaps thats not been asked for a while!   ;)

Remember the search function as well.  Its handy to track particular probs.  

Enjoy!   :y
Title: Re: Problems
Post by: johnc46 on 04 September 2007, 23:20:59
I have a 97 auto, common faults are, lower suspension arms, drop links, cam cover oil leaks, radio display segments missing, front tyre wear, still a great car.  Dont mean she will have them all though, all cars have faults. :) :)
Title: Re: Problems
Post by: ians on 04 September 2007, 23:39:45
2L..  sooner or later you'll have idling problems - erratic or stalling.   but don't panic...

preventative maintenance is to clean breather hoses , especially the small one and the metal port it connects to under the throttle body,  clean throttle body and idle control valve.   Do it now and once a year or so to keep it tiptop.