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Omega General Help / Re: v6 valve stem seals

« on: 28 April 2015, 22:43:10 »

Thanks for your reply mate. I'll send him a message see if he can help. Sounds like your a busy man. Costing me a fortune lately this car the missus is going to go mad.lol

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Omega General Help / v6 valve stem seals

« on: 28 April 2015, 21:53:52 »

Hi guys. Judging by the cars symptoms I'm pretty sure my valve stem seals are pretty worn. Quite a lot of blue smoke on start up. Its not a job I'd like to tackle at the side of the road so I was wondering if any body has had this job done? I'm just trying to get an idea of how much its going to cost me at a garage. The car is a 2.6 v6. Thanks in advance.

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Omega General Help / Re: oil in bagpipes

« on: 23 February 2015, 14:10:37 »

Well I've to take the missus shopping, but I'm going to check the breathers when I get back. I feel a lot more relieved about it now though. Thanks lads. I'm guessing there's a how to on here somewhere.lol. I certainly needed it for the thermostat. The B bolt lived up to its name too.

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Omega General Help / Re: oil in bagpipes

« on: 23 February 2015, 13:55:22 »

Its not excessive, its a covering, same with the internal walls of the plenum. I'll check the breathers though and let you know how I get on. Thanks for your quick reply tigers gonads. Great name by the way.lol

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Omega General Help / oil in bagpipes

« on: 23 February 2015, 13:30:46 »

Hi guys, changed my thermostat over the weekend, temperature is fine now. But as I was doing the work I noticed that I have oil in my bagpipes and in the plenum. Just this last few weeks I've noticed that the car has been a bit smokey but I thought it was just because its Been cold outside and it was just condensation. Now I'm not so sure. Is there any where on the air intake that oil can be getting in? Its a 2.6v6. Thanks in advance

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Omega General Help / Re: WIM location

« on: 14 February 2015, 15:17:15 »

Brilliant, I'll check them out. Thanks for info chaps

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Omega General Help / WIM location

« on: 14 February 2015, 00:17:38 »

Hi guys, I'm planning on changing my front lower arms, track rod ends and my steering idler. Obviously the car will need re-tracking after this work but I think a full geometry set up will be best. I've heard great things about wheels in motion but haven't got a clue where they are based. It says on their website they have a depot in chesham but I was wondering if there was one closer to me. Or if anybody can recommend a similar outfit that's relatively close. I'm in Skipton north Yorkshire. Thanks in advance.

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General Car Chat / Re: might be a daft question

« on: 03 February 2015, 19:43:19 »

Ah I see, thanks for the info. I'd better get posting.lol

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General Car Chat / might be a daft question

« on: 03 February 2015, 19:34:49 »

Hi guys, how do I post in the car bits for sale wanted section? I'm just after a fl rear bumper in star silver but I have no option for new topic.

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Omega General Help / price enquiry

« on: 31 January 2015, 12:07:23 »

Hi guys, been to my local vx garage this morning to ask about a few parts prices as I am wanting to replace my cam belt, tensioner, water pump and thermostat. They want nearly £400 for these parts. Is that too expensive? Is it best to use genuine vx parts or can I save a lump by going to my local auto factors? I can ill afford £400 at the moment and any saving would really help, thanks again in advance.

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Omega General Help / Re: cold engine temperature

« on: 28 January 2015, 20:18:03 »

I think it would be wise to change cam belt and water pump at the same time as the stat as I can't see any paperwork suggesting it has been done. Its done 82000 miles so well above the recommended 40 thou. Can anybody recommend who or where to get this work done? I'm in north Yorkshire but don't mind travelling. Thanks very much for your quick replies.

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Omega General Help / cold engine temperature

« on: 28 January 2015, 19:17:56 »

Hi guys, recently upgraded to a cdx 2.6 v6 so far I'm very pleased with it, there's just one thing I want to check with you pros. I'm not sure if its due to the cold weather were having or if something is wrong but I have to drive about 7 miles before my temperature gauge rises at all. Even then the highest it will go is about 75 degrees. If I go down hill for any longer than a mile it will fall to the very lowest point of the gauge again. I know the guages are just a rough guide but it does seem cool. My heaters are working fine and get hot fairly quickly and I have no warning lights. Does the v6 actually run cooler or does it sound like something is a miss? It just seems as if my cooling system is working too well. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks again.

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Omega General Help / Re: outside temp displays 'f'

« on: 26 January 2015, 17:48:49 »

Hi guys, got it sorted. Disconnected the sensor and the multiplug, sprayed them with wd40. Reconnected it all and it came straight back on. Chuffed my heating system is all working again. Thanks very much for your help.

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Omega General Help / Re: outside temp displays 'f'

« on: 25 January 2015, 18:58:20 »

Thanks for your reply, I'll have a closer look tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

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Omega General Help / outside temp displays 'f'

« on: 25 January 2015, 18:48:48 »

Hi guys, I've just upgraded from a CD to a cdx, loving the car so far, only problem I have is where the outside temp should be displayed I'm just seeing the letter 'f'. My new temp sensor arrived today and immediately i fit it to the car. I thought this would be the end of it and all would be fine. However I jumped in the car and sure enough I'm still getting the 'f' is there something I need to re-set or could it be something else? Many thanks in advance. dan