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Omega General Help / Re: Bonnet release cable snapped

« on: 20 November 2010, 17:09:06 »

Hi. I managed to get my fingers through a hole at the bottom of the slam panel and push the spring off. (Through the hole I made in the right hand side of the grill) If i had a piece of thin bar I may have been able to bend it and get it through the grill to push the spring off instead of demolishing the grill.  I still had to put quite a bit of weight on the bonnet as the bonnet spring was still holding the catch it position.

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Omega General Help / Re: Bonnet release cable snapped

« on: 20 November 2010, 16:59:13 »

Hi guys. Had another look this afternoon. The handle in the footwell was loose and the end of the cable was moving so I assume it was broken somewhere under the bonnet. Cut half the grill out and managed to release the spring, put weight on the bonnet and managed to get it open. Hands now a bit bloodied but at least now I can try and give it a spray with the WD40 to try and sort out the missfire. Then its either a job for Elite Pete if the WD doesnt work or put it on here for spares or repairs. Thanks for the help though, much appreciated .

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Omega General Help / Bonnet release cable snapped

« on: 20 November 2010, 14:04:55 »

Hi all. Not ran the car for a couple of weeks so decided to take it out for a spin. Started up fine then miss fire etc. Went to open the bonnet and the cable snapped.... It has snapped under the bonnet. Is there any way other than a tin opener to get it open? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers in advance. Mark

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Omega General Help / Re: Miss fire

« on: 06 December 2009, 20:04:40 »

Thanks for all the advice.
Elite Pete came and sorted it out. It turned out the DIS pack had rusted and was causing the missfire. He did the leads and plugs while he was here. 
Thanks  for a good job Pete (as allways) and to all the members who helped. Appreciated. 

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Omega General Help / Re: Miss fire

« on: 02 December 2009, 18:57:15 »

Cheers. Got in touch with Elite Pete so hopefully I will save my knucles and he will advise which way to go.
Thanks for all the replies and help from everyone.

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Omega General Help / Re: Miss fire

« on: 02 December 2009, 14:29:25 »

Daz and Pete did the belt, covers and cleaned the breathers. Did a good job with no problems
I may them a call later. Bit worried about driving it though as it running rough. Would the plenum cover need to come off for the spark plugs?
Cheers Mark

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Omega General Help / Re: Miss fire

« on: 02 December 2009, 14:09:14 »

I will have a look some threads for doing the job, plugs leads and coil pack. Looks like a job and a half though. Has anyone got an idea of prices for parts and would I need to get them from VX.
 Again Thanks for the help.

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Omega General Help / Re: Miss fire

« on: 02 December 2009, 13:41:22 »

In the car now with laptop and it is showing code 31.
Should I carry out the code with the engine running? Cheers Mark

Just carried out the test with engine running and no codes show. Just keeps flashing 1 - 2. Any thoughts will be appreciated.
Cheers. Mark

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Omega General Help / Re: Miss fire

« on: 02 December 2009, 13:31:50 »

Just been and had another look. I took the wrong  trim under the hard plastic fuse box cover Doh! Going to try the test and see what it shows. Will post codes if any show up. Cheers

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Omega General Help / Miss fire

« on: 02 December 2009, 13:19:53 »

Hello all. Just got the Omega taxed and MOT ed and its decided to play up. I have a miss fire when accellerating. It seems fine on tickover. Looked at various threads for the Paperclip test so I thought I should give it a try first. As sad as this sounds, I can't find the fusebox under the steering wheel. Took off the flexible trim but could not see it. Cam covers done less than a thousand miles ago. Any help would be appreciated. Mark Newbie 2000 2.5 v6 Facelift. Manual.

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Omega General Help / Reliable garages

« on: 04 January 2009, 19:46:07 »

Hi all, just purchased my first Omega, a 2.5 CDX. So far so good. [smiley=happy.gif]
Needs the obvious, rocker cover gaskets! Burning oil smell and slight smoke under bonnet! [smiley=sad.gif]
I am going to get the cambelt and waterpump changed at the same time.
Could anyone recomend any reliable garages/mechanics in the Bolton- Greater  Mancheater area?
Also what prices should I expect to pay?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers Mark  

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello and thanks

« on: 05 January 2009, 20:16:28 »

Hi, thought i had better say hello as I have already asked a question.
New to Omega's and needed some help. Got the help I needed and have read many of the posts. Very informative site with helpfull members. Wish I had read some of the Things to look for before buying! No regrets yet though.
Thanks to the people who replied.
Cheers.
Mark      2.5 CDX