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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: immx on 08 March 2009, 12:26:49

Title: DIY service
Post by: immx on 08 March 2009, 12:26:49

Hi Guys!


Right I know the cam belt was done about 19k ago on my mig so that's OK but I noticed it hadn't had an oil change for 12k!!!!! :-[ :-/

So hopefully next Sunday I'm going to give it a service. Other than what I've listed here is there anything I should be doing?

Oil change
Oil filter
Air filter
Fuel filter
Pollen filter
Auto box oil & filter
Spark plugs

Also now I've got my TC card through from ABS I was going to get it all from VX, Anything on the list I'm better getting elsewhere? :-?

Title: Re: DIY service
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2009, 12:31:33

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Also now I've got my TC card through from ABS I was going to get it all from VX, Anything on the list I'm better getting elsewhere? :-?

Just the ATF & filters I think.
Filters from Dave K of ABS fame and ATF ...... I got mine form local motorfactors.  :y

Title: Re: DIY service
Post by: alexandjen on 08 March 2009, 18:59:02

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Hi Guys!


Right I know the cam belt was done about 19k ago on my mig so that's OK but I noticed it hadn't had an oil change for 12k!!!!! :-[ :-/

So hopefully next Sunday I'm going to give it a service. Other than what I've listed here is there anything I should be doing?

Oil change
Oil filter
Air filter
Fuel filter
Pollen filter
Auto box oil & filter
Spark plugs

Also now I've got my TC card through from ABS I was going to get it all from VX, Anything on the list I'm better getting elsewhere? :-?

You might want to clean the breathers and throttle body.

Maybe change the rocker cover gasket and o rings. You should be able to tell if the gasket is leaking when you remove the spark plugs. Change the brake fluid.

Title: Re: DIY service
Post by: immx on 09 March 2009, 00:01:19

Cool Thanks for that! I'll add them to the list!

And I'll get the g/box fluid and filter from elsewhere!

Thanks again.

Title: Re: DIY service
Post by: Markjay on 09 March 2009, 09:17:55

Coolant change (Vx Red) and flush....

Also, use original Vx (or Bosch - same thing) spark plugs.

Title: Re: DIY service
Post by: Markjay on 09 March 2009, 09:25:28

Also, there are things that needs to be checked when servicing, worth having a list of those:

Brake pads thickness, discs thickness and grooving
Hand brake, adjust if needed
PAS fluid, check and top-up if needed
Battery, check for green dot if original Vx battery, clean and treat terminals
General leaks in engine bay
General undercarrige leaks (brake pipes, transmission, oil sump)
General condition or rubber bushes and gates in suspension
General condition on exhaust pipe and cats
Diff... not sure it needs checking if no visible leaks, but old school says check and top-up!
Tyres - wear and general condition