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Omega General Help / Update - Exhaust on DTi .... what should i do? &nb

« on: 06 February 2007, 11:55:50 »

Thanks to all members for the welcomes, advice and help so far in getting info about fixing my exhaust.
Key points learnt from the earlier thread -
1.  GM parts will last much longer than exhaust shed spares - which are thin
2.   Autobahnstormers membership will give a good Trade discount [their site is worth a visit]
3.  Best option is to join ABS and get Trade discount and get parts fitted by local friendly mechanic.

Trouble is i dont have time for ABS membership to come through - i need to be driving by Saturday....

So - local exhaust sheds wont/cant fit GM parts - their alternatives even so come in about £300
Local main dealer [had bad service experience from them many times] - cost to fix back and front box - £316.  

So advice please -
Is this expensive or fair enough? I think I need to grit my teeth and go to the main dealer - is there any alternative?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Exhausting - GLS DTi !

« on: 05 February 2007, 10:19:53 »

JamesCD....
MPG - not done proper figures recently - but economy is really good. [An easy 600+ per fill -  working out around 10p per mile when diesel is 88/90p] When this exhaust trouble is over I will clock it again.
and it shifts - and always has done. Surprisingly nimble for a big diesel, at low speeds - but it really comes into its own on the motorway. The longer i have had this car the more i like it....just sometimes wish it was an estate

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Exhausting - GLS DTi !

« on: 05 February 2007, 10:10:06 »

Tunnie [and all]
thanks for the advice - I will go for the GM parts. I dont have a trade card.
I am based in Bolton - but travel about a bit. [This afternoon - not so far ..... Blackpool]
What are the 'autobahnstormers'? - it's a good name. I think i am one already - if plying up and down the motorway network afap counts. And joining would give me access to a trade card?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Exhausting - GLS DTi !

« on: 04 February 2007, 20:41:24 »

Thanks very much to TheBoy for the info and advice, and thanks to the others for the welcomes. Happy Sunday evening!

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Newbie Welcome Area / Exhausting - GLS DTi !

« on: 04 February 2007, 12:34:53 »

Never knew this site existed until  today. Yesterday - i started looking for an exhaust for my 2002 diesel Omega. Every exhaust place i go into tells me they dont list a 2172cc version. One internet search later and here i am.... it's an Omega community. [I thought i was alone!  ]

It's done 98K miles without any problems - and is just brilliant.....but it wont be taking me to work tomorrow or next week unless i get it sorted.
Is this a rare car I'm driving? - or should i be calling it / asking for something else?

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General Discussion Area / Re: Washin Machines ?????

« on: 08 February 2007, 19:12:31 »

My washing machines sat on the couch playin with her laptop  

Men from Bolton get into trouble when they say things like that - no paired socks for you from now on......