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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Headlight problem

« on: 28 August 2008, 18:12:01 »

Oops, I can't post in 'wanted', I don't have the form (250 minimum posts seems a lot when you're buying). Anyway, if anyone's got I switch please contact me, my Paypal a/c is fully verified.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Headlight problem

« on: 28 August 2008, 18:04:20 »

Gotcha. I think even I can handle that. Anyone viewing this thread who has a switch to sell please pm me or contact through here. I'll also post in the appropriate 'wanted' section.
Thanks Boy & dbug, I'm indebted.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Headlight problem

« on: 28 August 2008, 17:38:04 »

Hi dbug, thanks for the prompt reply.
As per Boy's suggestion in an earlier post, the young man @ Pentagon checked the switch. The result was that the full beam works, as do the fogs and the sidelights, which are all in the same switch cluster.
Is it likely that just the dipped beam would have gone? If so, I'll whack in a new switch if I can source one from a breaker.  
Sorry if I'm a bit dense, I'm not doubting your advice, just covering all the relevant points.
Thanks again

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Headlight problem

« on: 28 August 2008, 17:14:07 »

I'm still in the dark......

Thanks for the guidance Boy, I am virtually non-technical so I took the car into Pentagon Mansfield last week and flashed my Trade Card. The young fellah was very helpful, finding the correct bulbs and coming outside to see if they worked before I coughed up the dosh.
They didn't work. He even checked the fuses and they were all intact.
I have since checked the whole fuse box except for the bigguns and they all appear to be OK.
Your advice to check for 12v at headlight is beyond me, owning no tester nor no clue as to where to test.
Can you suggest what next?
Thanks in advance

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Headlight problem

« on: 20 August 2008, 18:46:16 »

Thanks for that Boy, I reckoned both sides was not bulbs or fuses, though I could have been driving with one bulb gone without noticing (I drive in daylight mostly) then the other one went at 4.25 leaving me beamless. What is the recommended diagnostic approach please?

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Headlight problem

« on: 20 August 2008, 18:03:34 »

I hope this is the correct section to post this in. Yesterday at 4.25 am, for no apparent reason I lost BOTH dipped headlights. I have lights on full beam but nowt on dipped. Could this be a fuse? Have I shorted both bulbs? I'm not very technical.
Thanks in advance for any help.

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Omega General Help / Re: Coolant leak

« on: 22 June 2009, 20:32:03 »

I'm sorry, my car is 2.0L petrol DOHC

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Omega General Help / Coolant leak

« on: 22 June 2009, 15:08:46 »

Hi all, I noticed my car running warm, sat on the drive with the engine running listening and sniffing, lifted the bonnet and found a coolant leak from the front on the engine. I can't see exactly where it's coming from but it's running onto the oil filter and dripping off there. I've read as many posts as I can and many mention the HBV, am I right in thinking that this is at the back of the engine compartment?  If so I don't think that's my problem. All hoses and clips that I can see appear to be intact.  Any advice as to what the leak might be and solutions to fix?   Thanks in advance

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Omega General Help / Re: General pointers gratefully received.....

« on: 22 June 2008, 12:22:04 »

Thanks to all who replied, I've taken everything on board.
Skruntie, I registered for VODC and sent off my Paypal payment. The prices you quoted are incredible compared to Halfords (sorry for swearing) and I can see straight away the TC is a must-have. Thanks a lot.

Rickie and TheBoy, I reckon stands are for me, I might drive off the end of ramps :-? I saw this set and thought it looked OK:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cgk10-10-piece-garage-kit/path/axle-stands-car-ramps-2

Thanks once again for the guidance.

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Omega General Help / General pointers gratefully received.....

« on: 22 June 2008, 10:09:34 »

Morning all,
As I said in my first post on the newbie board, my first job is gonna be an oil change, 'Marmite' best describes the situation at the moment.
So I'd appreciate words from the wise on the following:

Ramps or axel stands? I need to invest in the means to work under the vehicle. Which is most practical/safe?

Oil - going by the vehicle manual I believe I should go for a semi-synth 10W-40 ACEA A3-96 (duh?  ). Am I right? Anyone know of a cost effective alternative? Anyone know of a cheap source for such a product around the North Notts area?

Thanks in advance for any pointers.
Gareth

 

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Good morning from the heart of Sherwood Forest

« on: 22 June 2008, 09:26:23 »

Hi all,
Thanks for all the welcome messages.

Gareth

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Newbie Welcome Area / Good morning from the heart of Sherwood Forest

« on: 21 June 2008, 10:27:22 »

Good morning all. I recently purchased my first Omega and came across this forum while Googling for spares and I'm delighted to have joined. The old girl needs a lot of attention (and my car's a bit of a banger too) so I'm gonna take advantage of all the help I can get. Actually she's a nice runner, 2000 2L GLS Auto with Irmscher kit. The interior shows the usual wear & tear, and some small nicks & chips to the paintwork both of which issues I intend to address over time.      

Though I have no mechanical expertise or experience, first things first....an oil change and new timing belt, I reckon. I've looked at some of the posts on here and they are baffling in their terminology but I've sniped a cheap Haynes manual on eBay so I'll use that for reference.

It's great that there is a support network like this for beginners like me, I hope to participate fully in the future.

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General Discussion Area / Re: OOF Online Shop

« on: 22 June 2008, 12:45:34 »

Dunno if this thread is a dead duck or if branded wear was ever sourced but you could try here:

GDB Manufacturing
Leisurewear House
Barnes Road
Bradford
BD8 9TG

Tel 01274 491110 ask for Dave Smith.

As I recall, the deal works this way.....you have a small initial outlay for the preparation of your 'jacquard' the design/pattern for your logo which they keep on file.
Dave keeps massive stocks of T's, Polo's, fleeces etc. and they do small runs so when you have a couple of orders your garments are printed/embroidered to order.  Hope this is of interest.
G.