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Omega General Help / Re: seat mounting bolt snapped...help!!

« on: 08 February 2013, 09:46:30 »

mission accomplished!
cut through the side of the raised metal section the seat sits on and managed to replace with a new nut. Just need to repair the hole in the metal but my seat is now fully secured with 4 bolts. Thanks for all the advice. Going away at half-term so was really trying to get it sorted before then.
 Looking forward to a long drive with my recently added cruise control. So useful in those pesky average speed zones on the motorway.

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Omega General Help / Re: seat mounting bolt snapped...help!!

« on: 06 February 2013, 16:49:53 »

I think the captive nut is probably buggered so I will need to fit a new nut under the hole.
It's not all bad news. I've fixed my rattling exhaust so at least my omega sounds a lot better now.

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Omega General Help / Re: seat mounting bolt snapped...help!!

« on: 06 February 2013, 16:40:09 »

Thanks for that. I think that may be the best way to fix it. It would only need a small cut out of the raised section the seat sits on so that I could either get the old nut out or fit a new one, holding it with a small pair of pliers. Does that sound sensible?

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Omega General Help / Re: seat mounting bolt snapped...help!!

« on: 06 February 2013, 16:28:27 »

Thanks for the advice. Tried the easy-out route but I just made the bolt worse and have taken out the thread above where it snapped. Is there any self-tapping bolts you can buy or would these not be strong enough?

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Omega General Help / Re: seat mounting bolt snapped...help!!

« on: 06 February 2013, 16:21:40 »

The bolt is stuck down inside the floor. There is no way I can get to it to get it out. The only way is to drill the whole thing out. This will mean wrecking the thread inside. The problem is how to get a replacement bolt to fit in.

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Omega General Help / seat mounting bolt snapped...help!!

« on: 06 February 2013, 15:52:09 »

I have managed to snap off half the seat mounting bolt! Unfortunately the bottom half of the bolt is stuck solid in the floor. Having tried to drill it out it is now even worse!!
Has anyone got any suggestions as to how to sort this? I'm trying to avoid another garage bill.
My only idea at the moment is to remove the other 3 bolts, take out the front seat and somehow try to fit a new nut and bolt.
or, is 3 bolts as good as 4!!!

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General Discussion Area / Re: St. Helens independent garage recommendation

« on: 29 January 2013, 06:52:54 »

One of those was mine. The green 2.0 auto with the new exhaust (how annoying is that).
 The scrappy in Haydock is one of my favourite places to spend an afternoon, but not at this time of year.

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General Discussion Area / Re: St. Helens independent garage recommendation

« on: 28 January 2013, 19:41:06 »

Thanks for that. I'll give you a shout next time I need a few parts.

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General Discussion Area / Re: St. Helens independent garage recommendation

« on: 28 January 2013, 19:12:53 »

I did the breathers myself before I took it in because I initially thought this could have been the cause.
Omegod: sorry but what does PM mean. Is this some sort of 'facebook' talk!!

I'v got a set of leather seats to put in as my next job but having trouble removing the bolts from the front seat. They are absolute buggers to get out without wrecking them

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General Discussion Area / St. Helens independent garage recommendation

« on: 28 January 2013, 12:40:58 »

After following the OOF guide to fitting cruise control on my facelift omega I took it to Voxcar on Boundary Road, St. Helens. He had it  programmed within the hour for only £40.
I have only just found this garage which is run by Vauxhall trained master mechanics. They have also replaced my rocker cover gasket and fixed my rattling exhaust for a very reasonable charge.
I have never done recommendations before but these guys really know what they're talking about when it comes to Omegas and unlike main dealers, actually spare the time to talk to you as they also gave me some advice as to the best way to remove the seat anchorage bolts.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Altzheimers...advice required

« on: 13 October 2012, 10:32:55 »

Let's hope you get a more understanding Psychiatrist this time.
Most do treat the clients with the respect they deserve. Unfortunately like all doctors, there are always those who are too full of their own self-importance.
 I hope you soon get this sorted and your experience of the mental health profession is much better this time

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General Discussion Area / Re: Altzheimers...advice required

« on: 12 October 2012, 14:44:54 »

Very true. In my experience the more you visit, ask questions and generally show a keen interest the greater the chance of receiving better care. This is not just in homes but in the hospital setting aswell.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Altzheimers...advice required

« on: 12 October 2012, 11:46:51 »

Following on from other posts. In my past experience in mental health nursing with older persons, I have supported numerous families as their loved one moves into a home.
The general experience is that families try and cope and keep their parents at home but become increasingly stressed and tired as this becomes a harder and harder task and it soon takes over your life. This then starts to become a chore and can lead to anger and even resentment.
The move into a home is obviously upsetting for all involved but the things to remember is that they are (or should be) receiving 24 hour care and support, are having more social interaction and can feel more safe and secure than being on their own. You also need to think that when you visit the home, the time you spend with your relative is not spent attending to meals, cleaning and other chores but is quality time actually spent with them. Most residential / nursing homes have no problem with you visiting whenever you want and taking them out for lunch and such.
One last tip: visit at any any prospective residential / nursing home without telling them in advance. Once there, see what is going on in terms of staff talking to the residents and activities going on. Reject the home if all the clients are sat in chairs at one end of the room, and all the staff sat talking at the other end!
 Having said all this, alot of people who hsve significant memory problems can manage at home providing they are in a familiar environment and there is a lot of support out there

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General Discussion Area / Re: Altzheimers...advice required

« on: 12 October 2012, 08:49:40 »

Hi, I have just retired on ill health grounds from the NHS. I worked as a specialist community mental health nurse for older people until last year.
 You need to contact your GP as soon as possible. Your GP then needs to do the following,
1. Check for any infection. It is quite common for an older person with either a chest infection or urine infection to become more confused and distressed. You could save time by getting your mother to do a urine sample. If she has an infection, then once treated she should be back to normal in a week or two. A sign of infection is rapidly increased confusion.
2. Get your GP to refer your mother to the local mental health team. This will mean your mother is given a thorough assessment by a specialist team. GP's will often prescribe medication as a first option. A mental health team can assess on the same day if you and/or your GP are concerned. It is important you stress to your GP the significant risks involved. The mental health team will also refer to social services. There is help for people in their own homes with care packages and such. The general idea is to support people in their own home as long as any risks can be minimised.

Each individual is different. A potential move to a residential or care home should mean your mother is safer but she will be more confused in new surroundings. I have seen people move into homes and greatly enjoy the increased social interaction. This also takes a lot of pressure from the family. In the future maybe a few periods of respite in a home could be the way forward to 'test the water'.
If you need any further advice I would be very happy to help.
Yours, Chris

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General Discussion Area / Re: Advice needed...car purchase

« on: 10 October 2012, 20:24:27 »

Although the CDX may have more 'extras'. The sunroof also takes some headroom away. I'm 6'4" and can't cope with the loss of headroom from the sunroof. So....CD for me every time. I drive a 2.2 '03 auto. Find it very capable and in 'sport' mode proves quick enough in any situation