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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: griffin on 02 July 2011, 16:37:34
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Hi All
Not been on for a while. But I need your help if possible.
My car is a 'X' reg 2.6 CD with 74K. Due to personal and financial circumstances the car has'nt been used for just over a year. Now SWMBO has told me its decision time either get it back on the road or get rid!! >:( SO after 6 months on nothing I started her today and with the aid of jump leads she started first time. Now I've noticed she's a bit rattely with a lot of exhaust smoke is this to be expected?
Secondly there is a smoke coming from underneath the top part of the engine below where the cam cover meets the metal. Its smell of burning oil but I cant see any drips or spills?
Thirdly I know I need to do an oil change but with the help of Nige (Entwood) we changed the cam gaskets and plugs just over a year ago... could these be leaking again?
Apologies for the long thread but any help greatly appreciated it's just she's to good for the scrappy!!!!! :( :(
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Hi Griffin welcome back...
After a year without starting it will most likely take time for the exhaust fumes to clear...pretty sure thats going to be normal :y
Oil burning off will be am cover gaskets most likely...check for oil in the plug wells :) Could just be old oil burning off though so give the engine a decent run and see if the smell goes away...
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Thanks for the advice!!!
Only thing to do I think is see if she gets through an MOT if not then no alternative than to the great scrapyard in the sky :'( :'(
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I would see what she's like after she's done a few miles. Given that its stodd still for so long, a good Italian tune up might be worthwhile pre-MOT ;)
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Thanks TB, Catch 22 No MOT no TAX? Few years ago I would of chanced it but what with ANPR is it worth it :)
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Thanks TB, Catch 22 No MOT no TAX? Few years ago I would of chanced it but what with ANPR is it worth it :)
Once you've checked it over, book an MOT and give it a good tune up on the way :y :y
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Thanks guys! Possibly a stupid question but can you access the plugs without removing the plenum etc?
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yes, you can access plugs without plenum removal on DBW, but you have to remove cable tray to access passenger side, and the oil filler (put cap directly onto cam cover to stop FOD
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If you book an MOT a little less locally then it will give you a chance to thrash it a little on the way, although a little warm up then thrashing it on the driveway will help to start :y
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Thanks guys advice appreciated.
Would it fail an MOT for smoking oil from a leaking cam cover. Also I think I might put a new battery on what should I be paying for a decent battery?
TIA
:)
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Should get an advisory on cam cover, unless its spraying it out. GM batteries tend to last well, come with a 3 year guarantee too. Think I paid £60 ish last time on trade club....
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really worth doing a good visual check, simple stuff, lights, indicators and such. Check for side lights in front head lamps too, also check rear suspension quite often you can get a broken spring....
Like I have ::)
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Ok just had a look and all 6 plug wells are clean and dry? Does this rule out cam gasket leaking?
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Not necessarily but give the engine a good run in your driveway...if its just old oil it will soon burn off :y
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Hi guys a little more help please.
I've decided after a year to put the Omega back on the road. Plan of action is:
New Battery
Oil change
Good Clean
Is there anything else mechanically/electrically I should do before taking it for a spin to the MOT station.
TIA
:D
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Hi guys a little more help please.
I've decided after a year to put the Omega back on the road. Plan of action is:
New Battery
Oil change
Good Clean
Is there anything else mechanically/electrically I should do before taking it for a spin to the MOT station.
TIA
:D
Brakes will probably be poor until the discs clean up under use, so a few decent applications when it is safe to do so.
Handbrake may well be very sticky, exercise it a good few dozen times to ensure the mechanism works properly, then apply a few times when moving at a slow walking pace to "clean" the surfaces.
Tyre pressures and condition - if its stood there may be sidewall cracks
Wipers may be stuck or split, washers may be gunged up .. make sure clean and working well.
Might think of more later !!!
HTH
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If the battery charges to keep the car starting ok I wouldn't bother replacing it until after the MOT...same with the oil really until you know what you are dealing with as far as getting the car roadworthy...check all the bulbs etc and there is a good chance the handbrake will be locked on if its been left on for a year...
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Thanks Nige :y :y
Be good to get her running again SWMBO's 1.2 is ok but annoying at times 8-)
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If the battery charges to keep the car starting ok I wouldn't bother replacing it until after the MOT...same with the oil really until you know what you are dealing with as far as getting the car roadworthy...check all the bulbs etc and there is a good chance the handbrake will be locked on if its been left on for a year...
Thanks problem is even after half an hour of running when you switch off she's dead again and wont start without a jump :'(
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Well keep the receipt so you an take it back after the MOT if necessary :y
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Ok MOT booked for next Saturday!
Now I have a new issue? Started the car this morning and was letting it get up to running temperature while I was doing other things in the garden then after about 10 minuted she cut out no coughing or spluttering simply switched of. Is this serious or simply a safety thing??
TIA
:o
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Run out of fuel? Is the light on, perhaps crank failure when its warmed up?