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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: correct replacement HID bulbs

« on: 18 December 2015, 13:17:00 »

this was the post! Found it!

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=133700.0

I will get a set of those bulbs and report back as to how good they are

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / correct replacement HID bulbs

« on: 18 December 2015, 12:58:51 »

Gents,

I read somewhere on here that the HID bulbs in an Omega are D2S but just wanted to confirm (I can't find the post I was looking at)

These are what I am thinking of buying...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-35W-D2S-HID-XENON-BULBS-OEM-REPLACEMENT-PHILIPS-BMW-VW-MERCEDES-AUDI-E-MARK-/111378703156?var=&hash=item19eeb02334:m:mzeE06z88nEN9B7-313GK_w

Mine still work but have never been changed and are dulling.

I have cleaned up the headlamp lenses so they are nice and clear but still think the lights should be brighter

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General Discussion Area / Re: Market for 3.0 manual with no MOT?

« on: 14 December 2015, 17:48:55 »

just checked howmanyleft.co.uk and there are only 12 manual Elites left on the road!! Best look after it!

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General Discussion Area / Re: Market for 3.0 manual with no MOT?

« on: 14 December 2015, 16:43:29 »

It passed!! 5 hours lying on the road was worth it!

Thanks for all the help guys! much appreciated!

And yes, I was using axle stands. The part of the jack which broke is the the plate that attaches to the piston (weld snapped) It can be mended.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Market for 3.0 manual with no MOT?

« on: 12 December 2015, 20:04:02 »

Managed to change the springs this morning, as you guys said; a fairly easy job! Both of the old springs had broken at the bottom. I will be interested to feel the difference in the drive.

The brake issue was a sticking piston which is hopefully solved now!

I adjusted the handbrake by moving the little adjuster behind the disk but I couldn't get to the handbrake cable before the trolley jack gave up the ghost. It does however feel tighter now so hopefully it will scrape through the restest on Monday.

If it doesn't I will just get the garage to sort it!

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General Discussion Area / Re: Market for 3.0 manual with no MOT?

« on: 09 December 2015, 14:34:49 »

Again, thanks for all the replies and ideas chaps.

New springs have arrived so I will have a stab at fitting those this weekend and will faff about with the handbrake at the same time.

It's been such a great car and has never let me down and will miss it when it finally goes!

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General Discussion Area / Re: Market for 3.0 manual with no MOT?

« on: 07 December 2015, 22:33:37 »

Thanks for the replies gents.

im in south west london now with no driveway.

I have ordered some springs and am going to have a go at sorting it, even if it means lying in the road.

 I have had it nearly 8 years and can't let it be dragged off for scrap!

I won't be keeping it forever so will stick it up for sale on Piston Heads in the spring.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Market for 3.0 manual with no MOT?

« on: 07 December 2015, 17:58:42 »

ok thanks and I presume with no MOT it is probably scrap value of £100?

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General Discussion Area / Market for 3.0 manual with no MOT?

« on: 07 December 2015, 17:50:41 »

Chaps,
The omega has failed its MOT on two broken rear coil springs, no reserve travel in handbrake and inbalance in rear brakes.
I am going to get rid of it at some point in the next 6 months (impending baby and wife wants something new with isofix) and trying to work out if its worth repairing it or getting rid of it as is.
Anyone know the rough difference in value/demand of it as it stands vs with a fresh MOT?
The car is a 3.0 manual Elite that is cosmetically tired with 125k miles but still drives very well
thanks

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Omega General Help / Re: swapping from coolant to 100% water

« on: 19 June 2013, 08:48:21 »

Valid point....

Had completely forgotten the fact that it protects against freezing!

Scrub that idea then!

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Omega General Help / swapping from coolant to 100% water

« on: 19 June 2013, 08:38:27 »

Having read this....

http://www.e30m3project.com/e30m3performance/myths/more_myths1/Water_Wetter/water_wetter.htm

I am considering getting rid of the coolant and using 100% water plus water wetter.

My reasoning is that the Omega seems to run quite warm and it would be great to help reduce under bonnet temps.

Thoughts?

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Omega General Help / Re: Poly front bushes

« on: 19 June 2013, 08:22:03 »

How much do these affect the ride/handling fo the car? The Elite is very wollowy(sp?) and am wondering whether these will tighten things up without making the ride too harsh?

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Omega General Help / Re: Front Track rod end - Rubber 'boots'

« on: 19 June 2013, 08:15:23 »

Sorry, just to add anyone know the size boots that are needed from that site as I am away from the car for a few days and would like to get them ordered.

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Omega General Help / Re: Front Track rod end - Rubber 'boots'

« on: 19 June 2013, 08:13:18 »

I have had the same problem with two sets of track rods. I can only think they must be cheap patten parts.

Did not realise the boots were available separately! It's quite an annoying exercise to keep changin them as the tracking has to be re-done.

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Omega General Help / Re: Heated seat element repair on seat with airbags

« on: 31 December 2012, 13:39:51 »

Unfortunately I turned on the ignition when the passenger seat was out when I was repairing the leak, hence airbag light now on.

But yes, I will remember not to do it again.