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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Pitchfork on 23 June 2008, 14:10:38
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Just got Traktor back from a service
Apparently the blades on the Viscous Van are cracked & breaking up
Has anyone else ever seen this before?
Where can I get a replacement?
Also seems I have a leak in a rear shock absorber & willneed new front discs by the time the pads need replacing
Are Gas-filled shocks as good or better than standard?
Are pattern discs OK?
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I would take the whole viscous fan off and bin it, TBH. In our climate a couple of electric fans should be more than enough to keep it cool, and it'll be quieter and (very slightly) more efficient without it anyway.
Kevin
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Unfortunately without the viscous it is inclined to overheat despite changing the pump & thermostat & flushing the Radiator
I agree it is quieter without it, but was put back on because of the temperature problem. I carry very heavy PA gear around which is why a rar shocker may have started leaking, on long inclines at 70mph in the summer it gets near 100 celcius
Any suggestions on shocks & discs as you are probably the nearest member to me?
Ian
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Unfortunately without the viscous it is inclined to overheat despite changing the pump & thermostat & flushing the Radiator
I agree it is quieter without it, but was put back on because of the temperature problem. I carry very heavy PA gear around which is why a rar shocker may have started leaking, on long inclines at 70mph in the summer it gets near 100 celcius
Any suggestions on shocks & discs as you are probably the nearest member to me?
Ian
OK. I believe Jaime has been running without his with no issues but as you say, maybe a good idea when heavily loaded.
Brake stuff - Genuine VX is reckoned to be the best bet. Never had the need for any shocks, etc.
I have an ABS trade club card BTW, if you need it. It's been accepted at the VX garage in Aldershot with a bit of grumbling. Never tried it in Basingstoke.
Kevin
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Thanks for the kind offer
I'll be in contact when situation become a little more desperate
(watch out for the Police in Alton - my son-in-law is one of them :))
Ian
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The Omega had gas shocks as standard.
The Vx ones on tarde club are reasonably priced or the KYB ones from here are pretty good to:
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/kyb-shock-absorbers-rear-display.php?txtmodel=Omega&Submit=Next&txtmake=Vauxhall
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Thanks for the kind offer
I'll be in contact when situation become a little more desperate
(watch out for the Police in Alton - my son-in-law is one of them :))
Ian
Police in Alton are no problem. They leave the bypass free for Overfinch to test their Range Rovers - and me to embarrass them. [smiley=evil.gif]
;)
Kevin
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I fitted new self levellers 64 each TC. My viscous doesn't work & I have probs on inclines too. Tried running electric fans full time but makes little diff. Luckily weather is shite.
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I run without my viscous, have for around a year, no issues whatsoever, and I may hazard a guess mine gets driven a bit harder ::)
I'd say you may well have an issue with cooling still. If you've tried everything else, the thing that actually cured my overheating issue (sadly not before head damage) was a very strong oil flush.
I have a spare viscous or 3 here, though I suspect the viscous part fubar. You're welcome to the blades if you're passing
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I run without my viscous, have for around a year, no issues whatsoever, and I may hazard a guess mine gets driven a bit harder ::)
I'd say you may well have an issue with cooling still. If you've tried everything else, the thing that actually cured my overheating issue (sadly not before head damage) was a very strong oil flush.
I have a spare viscous or 3 here, though I suspect the viscous part fubar. You're welcome to the blades if you're passing
Cheers
I'll contact you when I'm next passing by
Ian
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The Omega had gas shocks as standard.
The Vx ones on tarde club are reasonably priced or the KYB ones from here are pretty good to:
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/kyb-shock-absorbers-rear-display.php?txtmodel=Omega&Submit=Next&txtmake=Vauxhall
That's interesting as one of mine is leaking fluid!
Did every Omega have gas shocks, even old '96 TD estates?
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Rear shocks - I've replaced mine with a pair of Monroe Ride Levellers, and fitted assisters into the coils at the same time.
It's the second such 'conversion' that I've done - highly recommended, especially as you frequently run loaded. (I tow a caravan with my tractor!).
If you're interested, let me know - I'll dig out the suppliers, who give first-class overnight delivery via mail order).