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Omega General Help / Re: Omega 2.2 TD - Serpent Belt Tensioner

« on: 14 December 2011, 14:16:18 »

Thanks for the help, managed to change it now, the bottom blot was a bit of i pig to get to as I air con fitted, the air con hoses are across the front of the engine, just where you need to get the ratchet. I'm glad my son's arms are a little longer and slimmer than mine are.

Dave 

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Omega General Help / Re: Omega 2.2 TD - Serpent Belt Tensioner

« on: 13 December 2011, 23:31:35 »

HI Agemo,

I have the 2.2TDI,  I know it looks like I'm asking a stupid question but for'warned is for'armed. I hate not knowing what to expect when I haven't done a particular job before.

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Omega General Help / Omega 2.2 TD - Serpent Belt Tensioner

« on: 13 December 2011, 19:39:47 »

Hi Everyone,

Had the tensioner go this morning snapping the new belt I had fitted by the AA 2 months ago, got the parts now to replace both tomorrow but can see much in the dark or in the limited space.

Anybody got a picture or illustration showing the position of the 2 bolts retaining the tensioner?

I can obviously see the head of the pivot bolt but where is the other bolt?

Any help appreciated

Dave

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Slow Windscreen Wipers.

« on: 04 November 2010, 11:08:40 »

Hi Everybody,

Anyone encountered problems with the wipers going very slow. This has never been a problem before but for some reason the wiper seem to struggle to cross the windscreen and realy struggle to get to the park position. The slow speed is the same on intermitant/normal or fast, and it's the same if you try to wash the screen. Anybody know where o start ?

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo, the saga continues

« on: 28 July 2011, 14:21:44 »

Been away to the sea last weekend, 350 mile round trip, no more problems with turbo or lights, even the MPG has improved.

As for checking the turbo, without taking it apart the only thing I think you can phisically check for is play in the turbo spindle. ( just take the air intake off and you can see the end of the spindle and vane, should move freely but have no play in it). I may be wrong but I dont think there should be any noticeable play in it. As for the whistling, mine did that from the day I got it at about 73K only had problems now over 130K

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo, the saga continues

« on: 22 July 2011, 09:46:56 »

Got it sorted, rechecked the EGR valve and the VAC pipes, eventually found a missing VAC pipe tucked away by the radiator. No more warning lights, no more limp mode, and the turbo spins as it should. Not even smoking when reved any more. The advice received was helpful and spot on in the end, thanks guys.

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo, the saga continues

« on: 21 July 2011, 09:18:13 »

Thankyou both, now I know what I'm going to be playing with tonight (or maybe for the weekend). keep you posted.

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo, the saga continues

« on: 20 July 2011, 11:02:04 »

Hi Boiler Man, Yes, checked all Vac pipes and went over every thing I had touched and more. You wouldn't have a picture of what these EGR valves look like by any chance?

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo, the saga continues

« on: 20 July 2011, 08:41:37 »

I know it may sound dumb but exactly where is the EGR valve and what have i got to move to get at it?

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo, the saga continues

« on: 20 July 2011, 00:06:37 »

NO, rev counter works perfectly, car will rev round to over 4000rpm, its not like limp home but it is still restricted performance.
checked codes on EOBD site and got more detail,
P1590 = Ignition Voltage out of peramiters
P0400 = EGR Flow
P1125 = Turbo wastegate value malfunction
I understand that these codes probably occured when the turbo blew, what I need to find out is how I can get rid of them for good.
Putting a code reader on and cancelling the warning light dont work, already done that and the light works it way back (lights 3 times and then stays on, not flash on but intermitent, may travel a mile between each of the first three lights, turn off and not there when you restart even after 15 miles).
Car not smoking anymore and sounds fine when reved but dont like being under load.
I not only changed the turbo but everything including the exhaust manifold upto the air pipes.

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Omega General Help / Blown Turbo, the saga continues

« on: 19 July 2011, 20:46:48 »

Hi Everybody,

Can anyone tell me the exact meaning of the following codes and how to fix the problems?

These codes, I think, are a result of the turbo going (blew completelly) that has now been replaced). The car starts every time with no problems, will drive OK but within a mile will put the engine light on, will still drive but no power (light may go off and on any number of times, but makes for very annoying driving).

The cades are
P1590 - Engine Runninh Signal Voltage High
P0400 - Engine System Malfunction 2
P1125 - Critical System Injection Pump Malfunction 1

Any help or direction as to where I can get trustworthy assisstance would be appreciated.

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo Omega 2.2 DTI

« on: 20 July 2011, 00:10:54 »

Hi Boiler Man,
Take a look at Blown Turbo the saga continues, should have kept you in the loop but getting frustraited.
Love the car hate what it does when something goes wrong.

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo Omega 2.2 DTI

« on: 18 July 2011, 12:05:03 »

Thanks Boiler Man, Deffenately going to take a much closer look at the vac pipes, my brother was giving me a hand with the turbo and was disconnecting all sorts while i weren't looking, keep you posted.

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo Omega 2.2 DTI

« on: 18 July 2011, 09:32:29 »

Now changed the turbo, was deffinately blown as the spindle had broken and the bearing had collapsed. Found a lot of oil in the pipe to the intercooler.
The more I look at this I think when the limp home was fixed some time ago they may have ttok me for a ride but whatever they did worked till now.
I keep getting the engine light coming on now but she still runs but very sluggish. Had a code reader on it last night and even though the light was on, no codes were logged. Cleared the light but still comes on and off as i'm driving. car was gutless before but even worse now.

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Omega General Help / Re: Blown Turbo Omega 2.2 DTI

« on: 14 July 2011, 14:49:59 »

The car has 131k miles on the clock and the turbo has been playing up for a while, had it limp home once before and they adjusted the Air Flow Meter but it was sluggish ever since.
I've picked up a used turbo that look very clean off the net and I'm going to attempt to fit it this weekend.
If anyone has any advice on the pit falls I'm likely to come across, please let me know.
As this isnt covered in the manual either, if anyone has the instructions to hand, please send me a copy if poss.