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Omega General Help / V6 Cambelt Locking / Timing Kit

« on: 26 November 2018, 19:24:55 »

I have a Franklin TA476 Cambelt locking and timing tool, and unfortunately no longer have the car (a 2001 2.6 V6 CDX)
If anyone in the Aberdeen or Edinburgh area would like to borrow this, (or any other arrangement) they would be most welcome.
Fin

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Omega General Help / Re: Tyre Sealants - Any experience?

« on: 17 October 2011, 12:10:57 »

I think the problem is that the rim is corroding, and that the tyre fitter simply scrubs away the white, powdery deposits and then refits the tyre. He did put something on which I took to be a sealant of some sort but it seems to have been ineffective.
If need be I'll have the tyres demounted, do a proper job with wire brush, wet or dry and rim sealer and then have the tyres remounted. The only problem I see is that if the rim starts corroding under the rim sealer, will I be doing the job again next year?

Can you suggest a good rim sealer?

I've seen tyre slime advertised for mountain bikes. Is there something on the market that I can put in through the valve and then inflate and save myself £80-00?
I think the winter tyres will last the remaining life of the car so I'm not too worried about messing up the tyres or rims.

Regards

Fin

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Omega General Help / Tyre Sealants - Any experience?

« on: 17 October 2011, 10:18:31 »

Good morning
I dug out my winter tyres at the weekend to find them all flat.
The tyres are mounted on the original alloy wheels which are getting a bit corroded. Part of the problem seems to be that the rims were originally fitted with clip on balance weights and you can see a bit of corrosion at the site of these.
Every year I seem to spend £15-20 per corner to have someone remove the tyre, give the rim a scrub with a wire brush, and then re-assemble.
It last OK for the season and then next year the same performance!

Can anyone suggest a longer lasting and cheaper solution to this problem?

I know that a lot of cars are now fitted with an aerosol can instead of a spare wheel to inflate and seal the tyre to keep you going. Would something like that be a solution to this leakage problem?

Thanks in anticipation.

Fin

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Omega General Help / Re: Replacing Front Shock/Struts on a 2.6 CDX

« on: 08 October 2011, 11:11:35 »

Thanks Chris and Nick
Everything I need to know within half an hour of posting.
This is a star forum.
I followed forum advised procedure last year replacing the rear springs and completed the job without difficulty. If I'd followed the Haynes suggested procedure I'd have been at it yet.
Thanks for taking the time and trouble to help.
Best wishes
Fin

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Omega General Help / Replacing Front Shock/Struts on a 2.6 CDX

« on: 08 October 2011, 10:19:18 »

I have detected an oil leak on one of the shocks so I think a strut replacement will be on the cards in the not too distant future.
I have searched through a number of posts on the forum, (I was particularly impressed with the 'Socket Method' of resetting the camber), however I have not come across step by step instructions for the strut replacement.
According to Haynes, you have to strip off the brake caliper, disc and hub in order to remove the strut.
Is it not possible simply to remove the two large bolts at the bottom of the strut and the nut at the top and drop it out? (Or is there a Vauxhall cunning trap to prevent simple maintenance lurking in there?)
Also, can anyone suggest a source for decent quality replacement struts and springs.

Thanks in anticipation of a solution.
Best wishes to all
Fin

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Recommendations for a Low Cost Diagnostic Scanner

« on: 31 July 2010, 16:37:39 »

Problem solved
I borrowed an Elektor code reader from a friend, and as soon as I cleared the fault codes the MIL went out.
I carried out a live check and the MAF sensor and the Lambda sensors seem to be giving outputs so no further on.
I had just filled my fuel tank before this happened so a possible cause , but then again can't think why.
Thank you all who took the time and trouble to help. Very much appreciated.

Regards

Fin

When I was checking my Lambda sensors, couldn't help but notice my cats are corroded to bu****y. Another post maybe!!

Fin

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Recommendations for a Low Cost Diagnostic Scanner

« on: 27 July 2010, 20:48:26 »

Further to my last post.
I have read the fault codes and the engine check light remains on.
If a fault is transient, will the engine check light remain on until the fault code is read and cleared or will the light go out as soon as the fault disappears?

Will the 'Pedal Trick' clear a fault code or just read it?

Regards

Fin

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Recommendations for a Low Cost Diagnostic Scanner

« on: 27 July 2010, 20:31:07 »

Thanks Gentlemen for your quick and helpful replies.

I found the 'Pedal Trick' instructions on the forum and I've just established that I have:-
P0170  Fuel Trim Bank 0
P0173 Fuel Trim Bank 1

It seems to me unlikely that both Lambda sensors would fail at the same time so I'll check things like earthing, exhaust leaks and other common areas.
Any suggestions for other areas to check would be welcomed.

Best wishes

Fin

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Recommendations for a Low Cost Diagnostic Scanner

« on: 27 July 2010, 18:16:33 »

I have a 2001 2.6 CDX Auto Saloon and today I find I'm sporting an engine check light.

Everything feels and sounds fine however I would like to find out what's going on without swelling the coffers of my local main dealer.

Can anyone recommend a useful and useable Diagnostic Scanner that won't cost more than the car is worth?

It would also be a bonus if it would put out the Service Light on my wife's 2007 1.2 Corsa (it will help when I'm putting together the case for budget approval for the purchase!)
Thanks in advance

Fin

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Omega General Help / Catalytic Converter Replacement

« on: 31 July 2010, 17:54:27 »

Following on from my post regarding the appearance of a 'Fuel Trim' fault code, I had a close look at the cats when examining my Lambda sensors and I don't like what I see.

The outer casing is crumbling and looks quite fragile and quite a lot seems to have fallen off.

The car is a 2001 2.6 V6 CDX saloon with Auto box and has about 71,000 reasonably careful miles on the clock, and the cats are original.

At present I can get about 30mpg on a longish motorway/ dual carriageway run although this drops to about 20mpg about town.
I'm planning on keeping the car for a few years more.

My questions are:-
How long do these things normally last? Given the condition of the exterior, is it likely that the internals are shot?

Where would you recommend I source replacements if this proves necessary (must be e9  R103 spec), and what would be the approximate cost?

Are cats difficult to fit to this vehicle (everything else in the engine compartment seems to be a bit of a nightmare!) and any tips/tricks?

Best wishes

Fin

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello - New member

« on: 27 July 2010, 18:03:49 »

Hello everyone.
This is my first post, however I have made a lot of use of the site in the past for service and repair information.
The quality of the information and the level of detail on many of the procedures I have followed is remarkable and I would like to thank all those who have taken such care to document the steps and simplify the life of weekend mechanics such as myself.
I have a 2001 2.6 CDX Auto Saloon and I love it.
Best wishes and thanks to you all.

Fin