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Omega General Help / Coolant leak

« on: 31 October 2007, 20:30:11 »

I reckon i know the answer i am just after a bit of confirmation.
As stated in an earlier post i had a rather large coolant leak, refilled coolant bottle etc and went on a decent run 70 miles with no climate on, checked for leaks after journey and no indication of any would this suggest the HBV is nacked??? Or could this be a hose coming from this I only fitted HBV five months ago will this be covered by warranty.

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Omega General Help / HELP !!! COOLANT LEAK

« on: 26 October 2007, 13:44:20 »

appear to have rather large coolant leak cant see anything from the top, but appears to be dripping off gear box , no oil in coolant just coolant ,please help
ps new HBV fitted about 5 months ago

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Omega General Help / Re: mot failure

« on: 22 October 2007, 21:01:10 »

Hi James
Nice to see you are still passing on your wisdom. He mentions all brake pipes front and back on both sides - do you think he may be being a bit overzealous? I am hoping i can give them a good brushing and smear with grease, i can imagine a full replacement would be expensive and a real pain.

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Omega General Help / mot failure

« on: 22 October 2007, 20:36:01 »

Hello all been a while since i have been in the forum work commitments etc. Car failed MOT today just after a bit of advice  
Report states offside outer track rod end ball joint has excessive play-- Am i as well changing just this or doing the whole arm as in maintenance guides i think i am able to follow this well written how to.

The recommendations that are getting to me are - It says brake pipes are excessively corroded, however the tester said they may be ok if i can give them a rub to show corrosion is superficial (bit wary of this) Are they easy to replace ? Is access to these a nightmare ? and what cost would a new set be ?? Hope i have described enough for you to provide answer.

Thanks Ben

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Omega General Help / Re: Oil Cooler??

« on: 14 July 2007, 11:28:31 »

drips on floor definitely, i will have to check all the other bits n bobs . will post up later

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Omega General Help / Oil Cooler??

« on: 14 July 2007, 10:28:24 »

I think i know the answer but just after a bit of confirmation;- Car is losing about 1 litre of coolant every 3 weeks or so, i doubt it will be the HBV as JamesV6 changed this approx 2 months ago. Also car seems a bit hot when walking past drivers side after a decent run, but temp gauge remains between 94-97 ish. Any suggestions please??

PS James you may need to get your tool kit ready again.

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Omega General Help / Re: aux belt tensioner

« on: 24 May 2007, 17:44:31 »

Obviously i am no mechanic but James and i fitted a new belt to mine and liitle squeaks were heard from the tensioner replaced this and voila squeaks no more.

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Omega General Help / Re: aux belt tensioner

« on: 23 May 2007, 23:30:33 »

Yep all little squeaks have now gone and car is overall like a different vehicle with all the tweaks its had this week   i am well chuffed  

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Omega General Help / Re: aux belt tensioner

« on: 23 May 2007, 21:10:47 »

Mission Accomplished!! Only changed the pulley the tensioner seemed a bit scary at 8 oclock at night however i have just changed both rear discs shoes and pads and getting new exhaust tomorrow so all in all the car has had a right treat this week, once again thanks James and Mark also

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Omega General Help / Re: aux belt tensioner

« on: 23 May 2007, 18:15:20 »

digging through my shed as we speak !!!

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Omega General Help / Re: aux belt tensioner

« on: 23 May 2007, 17:52:49 »

James
You are a star will give it a go when cooled down.

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Omega General Help / aux belt tensioner

« on: 23 May 2007, 17:47:20 »

Am i ok just to remove plastic type wheel and replace or do i need to replace the complete tensioner which i have just obtained- appears to be only 2 bolts but access is a pig will need to strip things down a bit to allow full relacement as opposed 1 bolt easy access 10 minute job.

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Omega General Help / Re: Is it too good to be true ????????????????????

« on: 17 May 2007, 13:11:44 »

Hope it all goes well but as the others have said, never be too trusting.

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Omega General Help / Re: Is it too good to be true ????????????????????

« on: 17 May 2007, 07:41:50 »

I am always a bit dubious about away meeting people away from their home or place of business, i would ask him to bring along some form of additional ID. So at least you can check all names at bank and what he possesse are the same. Mechanically wise i wouldnt have a clue. If it went and wasnt noisy that would do me!!! :-/

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Omega General Help / Re: Hair

« on: 16 May 2007, 22:16:45 »

Eactly how many is a brazilian