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Omega General Help / Re: missing Dealer service records

« on: 21 October 2013, 15:57:29 »

Yeah sadly it has to go.. but got offered scrap value by a dealer without the belt info.

I kept having reggie perrin moments when he was snorting and saying nobody wants a big vauxhall where I imagined running the b****** over with it... Then when I pointed out the car he was selling had a crack in the heated screen he said "thats alright just claim it off your insurance"...

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Omega General Help / missing Dealer service records

« on: 21 October 2013, 15:07:21 »

Anything else to try?

My Local Vx Dealer AA Clark in Bracknell apparently closed its doors and Became Eden Vauxhall a while back.  They Did a cambelt but I dont have the receipt... Eden didnt take over any records so am I correct in thinking thats it...

I cant really think of anything else to do.. I cant see another AA clark on 192.com apart from windsor and the numbers NU..

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General Car Chat / Re: Sell or Keep - confused

« on: 09 January 2012, 20:04:23 »

sounds like rocer cover gaskets to me im no maniac but ive just done mine,im in bracknell i can have a look for you.

That'd be great... I'll Message you... Id like to try and do that part myself and then perhaps just get the Pinion seal done somewhere as that looks a bit more involved...

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General Car Chat / Re: Sell or Keep - confused

« on: 09 January 2012, 14:43:31 »

This post reads like a dear Deirdre for cars!
just after some general "this is what id do advice" as I don't know what to do! sorry for the ramble!

My Omega (3.2 elite) is a perfect car for me. as I don't use it too much.It gets left at the airport car park and the euro star car park for a few days a week, and I don't worry about pops and scratches as it's basically a 10 year old car. But its a 10 year old that's nice drive and drives well.

2010 its had cam belt, exhaust, tyres and service. but just now I've been quoted for lower sump, rocker gaskets (smell of burning) and pinion oil seal. the garage said it'll come to more than the cars worth..
So what do I do?
A. shell out
B. trade/sell on

there aren't newer ones (Id have another one tomorrow if there where) and If I sell it what do I get instead? What's the new Omega. In the US we have the CTS and BLS kind of replacing the cetera but there aren't many over here?
by way of background (its a 03) on 68k and a full history from the Met and Vx dealer

Talking shite as usual. Send a PM to Daz (Darth Loo-knee) or Elite Pete on here

My wife said that the fact he then offered to Buy the car was a clue I should have taken.

Kevin. I guess you do your own maintenance but you might know who/where more locally to you and therefore me (im in Berkshire) I could try.. (I will PM the names above also).

I'd love to try myself but Im only really a 2-3 spanner skill (using the Haynes measure :-))

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General Car Chat / Sell or Keep - confused

« on: 09 January 2012, 14:05:20 »

This post reads like a dear Deirdre for cars!
just after some general "this is what id do advice" as I don't know what to do! sorry for the ramble!

My Omega (3.2 elite) is a perfect car for me. as I don't use it too much.It gets left at the airport car park and the euro star car park for a few days a week, and I don't worry about pops and scratches as it's basically a 10 year old car. But its a 10 year old that's nice drive and drives well.

2010 its had cam belt, exhaust, tyres and service. but just now I've been quoted for lower sump, rocker gaskets (smell of burning) and pinion oil seal. the garage said it'll come to more than the cars worth..

So what do I do?
A. shell out
B. trade/sell on

there aren't newer ones (Id have another one tomorrow if there where) and If I sell it what do I get instead? What's the new Omega. In the US we have the CTS and BLS kind of replacing the cetera but there aren't many over here?
by way of background (its a 03) on 68k and a full history from the Met and Vx dealer

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General Car Chat / Thanks for the Info in the Maintenance Guides

« on: 23 September 2011, 20:48:39 »

Just wanted to say thanks to the guy's who took the time and trouble to post in the Maintenance Guide's section.

I followed the steps on the steering Idler and a Couple of other jobs resulting in an MOT pass today. and echoing what other people say it drives like a new car.

Also changed the leaking rear shocker's was originally quoted £185 each! but I made a sad face and the guy at the dealership in Aldershot let me have them for £90!

Good day all in

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Omega General Help / Was Misfiring Now it's Not... Self Healing car???

« on: 21 December 2008, 18:15:06 »

Im in a Dilemma now as My 3.2 Elite played a little game with me today..

Started to give it a jet wash, then feeling lazy drove round 3 petrol stations to find a working car wash.. so a few short journeys then a car wash then home.

As I pull into my street the engine light is flashing and then there's a definate misfire..

Pedal Code say's 1614 1614 0300 0306 which if I understand right means cylinder 6.

Went to move it out the way of the wife's motor (an hour later) and it starts and runs sweet. wnt for a short spin (7-8 miles) and all's fine.

So the question is... do I take it to mr Vauxhall? and has this happend to any of you guy's?

 :-/

your thoughts would be much appreceated as my missus doesnt trust it now to get us 300 miles on friday....

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello from new Member

« on: 06 December 2008, 08:44:25 »

Hi All

Just bought this. (My 4th Omega):



It's an Ex Met Police 3.2 Elite with an Auto Box

Lots of scuffs and scratches but only 49k.. Off to Halfords today when I work out the paint codes!!!