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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Miggy24 on 03 March 2009, 15:59:17

Title: Car has no power
Post by: Miggy24 on 03 March 2009, 15:59:17

Hi all iv just notice that my car seems to be lacking in power.Do you think that the pipes could be blocked up with crappy old oil

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: Cybertrucker on 03 March 2009, 16:12:50

I'm not an expert on Omegas, but in general engine terms I think if they're not being lubricated properly they'll still work right up to the moment one of the conrods comes through the side of the block.  I had a Hillman Hunter many years ago which suffered oil starvation and it worked fine, plenty of power, until the banging from the shredded big end bearings became too much for me to stand.  Similarly my Dad had a Mk 2 Granada which suddenly lost its drive to the oil pump.  First indication he had that something was wrong was when the engine seized solid, never to run again, but up until that moment it was fine.

If it's seriously down on power could it be the EMS?  I know on the Mk 3 Granadas if there's a problem they drop into a very low power state so you can at least get home.  It's called LOS, which Ford think stands for Limited Operation Strategy but which is generally regarded as meaning "Limp 'Ome Slowly".

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: VX1 on 03 March 2009, 16:30:37

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Hi all iv just notice that my car seems to be lacking in power.Do you think that the pipes could be blocked up with crappy old oil

Is it revving past 4500rpm? If not then the cam sensor will need replacement plus check for any codes that maybe stored.

HTH

Paul  :y

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: Miggy24 on 03 March 2009, 17:03:00

yeh it revs right up 2 the red line in each gear.I`ll have a look for codes 2moro

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: Shagma on 03 March 2009, 21:49:06

yeah, check papirclip test, good idea..
Then remove the heatshield on the exhaust manifold and look for leaks, either by cracked manifold or broken stud.
Perhaps it is a good idea to have a professional checking the timing also?
These faults would not result in fault code, would they...?

I have same problem, but no fault code. Im currently working on the exhaust issue, both cracked manifold and broken stud...hope this will solve it..

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: TheBoy on 03 March 2009, 21:52:48

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yeh it revs right up 2 the red line in each gear.I`ll have a look for codes 2moro

have you had a read of the forum guidelines ;)

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: Vamps on 03 March 2009, 23:49:34

If it revs but has no power then it might be the dis pack, it was on mine :y went through all sorts first :'(

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: Miggy24 on 04 March 2009, 08:32:06

i have the old carlton 8v engine in mine but i`ll look at look today as its nice today unlike yesterday

Title: Re: Car has no power
Post by: Shagma on 04 March 2009, 21:12:37

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If it revs but has no power then it might be the dis pack, it was on mine :y went through all sorts first :'(

Would not faulty DIS pack result in a fault code...?