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Omega General Help / Re: timing belt.
« on: 07 October 2011, 13:03:31 »
I refitted myself. First time done therefore will have a check. Also how do I check water pump fitted correctly?
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Omega General Help / timing belt.
« on: 07 October 2011, 00:36:13 »
eh guys assistance needed please.
replaced exjisting belt timing belt on 2.0 but found tensioner not tightening and deflection is excessive. Only done between 15k and 20k miles (will check).
Would belt need changing? and therefore tensioner ok.
I thought tensioner may be damaged.
what are your thoughts please people?
replaced exjisting belt timing belt on 2.0 but found tensioner not tightening and deflection is excessive. Only done between 15k and 20k miles (will check).
Would belt need changing? and therefore tensioner ok.
I thought tensioner may be damaged.
what are your thoughts please people?
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General Car Chat / Re: had to sell my mig
« on: 07 October 2011, 00:13:21 »
I feel your pain. 
but I've learnt things can be temporary. i hope things will improve for you sooner rather than later. 
but I've learnt things can be temporary. i hope things will improve for you sooner rather than later.
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Omega General Help / 2.0 btdc/tdc
« on: 07 September 2011, 18:58:35 »
After replscing camshaftc sprockket and placing them 4 teeth movement before tdc I inadvertently removed cam locking tool and each sprocket sprang out of position approximately 2 teeth movements. :-?
Does this matter as I have replaced timing belt. before carrying out adjustment as per haynes (720 deg - reseating timing belt) also resetting to TDC, thought I would check with you guys before doing anything else. :-/ :-/ :-/ :question
Does this matter as I have replaced timing belt. before carrying out adjustment as per haynes (720 deg - reseating timing belt) also resetting to TDC, thought I would check with you guys before doing anything else. :-/ :-/ :-/ :question
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Omega General Help / Re: New Front Disks and Pads - Recommends
« on: 09 July 2011, 12:23:15 »
AFAIK angle tighten means tighten to specified torque and then tighten the nut a further 30 degrees rotation.
An angle gauge is required for this, obtained from halfords/motor parts factors appx £20.
An angle gauge is required for this, obtained from halfords/motor parts factors appx £20.
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 18 June 2011, 05:33:15 »
Got head back and have ordered some bits from Andyc.
Was in my local autofactor to get coppergrease and got copperease (commas brand) and was speaking with him about use of sealant. He said to use sealant with head gasket to get proper seal, but have heard on here only gasket was to be used. Can anyone say which is correct. He also was offering high temperature sealant for this and on the remainder of the work eg manifolds etc. I thought I would ask you guys about that. :-/
Whilst there I asked about the burnt oil on piston crowns and was informed it was use of poor quality oil and not good oil changing. If burning quite bad (toast burnt to cinders) then rings also probably damaged and should also be changed
. I am now wondering if this is right or is he wanting to sell more stuff?
From what I have seen from my time of ownership I believe previous owner did not service it properly and probably only topped up with cheap oil.
Thoughts anyone
Thanks in anticipation
Was in my local autofactor to get coppergrease and got copperease (commas brand) and was speaking with him about use of sealant. He said to use sealant with head gasket to get proper seal, but have heard on here only gasket was to be used. Can anyone say which is correct. He also was offering high temperature sealant for this and on the remainder of the work eg manifolds etc. I thought I would ask you guys about that. :-/
Whilst there I asked about the burnt oil on piston crowns and was informed it was use of poor quality oil and not good oil changing. If burning quite bad (toast burnt to cinders) then rings also probably damaged and should also be changed
. I am now wondering if this is right or is he wanting to sell more stuff?From what I have seen from my time of ownership I believe previous owner did not service it properly and probably only topped up with cheap oil.
Thoughts anyone
Thanks in anticipation
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 02 June 2011, 17:25:14 »
thanks ken will try that although they did feel quite hard to the touch
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 02 June 2011, 15:53:49 »
Thanks ken.
The burnt carbon appears quite extensive. Think of extremely burnt toast and you got the picture.
Tested to see how bad this was and now believe scraper only way to go. Have a gasket scraper but will have to be very carefull, or as advised may have to get a plastic scraper/spatula to do job to prevent damaging crowns
The burnt carbon appears quite extensive. Think of extremely burnt toast and you got the picture.
Tested to see how bad this was and now believe scraper only way to go. Have a gasket scraper but will have to be very carefull, or as advised may have to get a plastic scraper/spatula to do job to prevent damaging crowns
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 01 June 2011, 17:50:51 »
Thanks all for your reply.
Car was running fine although i did see some small amount of black smoke in exhaust. Mileage appx 95k. it was mentioned at the garage it may be burning oil. I'm hoping this is caused by valve stem seals and therefore once changed it will cure prob.
Car was running fine although i did see some small amount of black smoke in exhaust. Mileage appx 95k. it was mentioned at the garage it may be burning oil. I'm hoping this is caused by valve stem seals and therefore once changed it will cure prob.
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 01 June 2011, 13:39:51 »
Took head to be tested. Requires skimming and a small welding. However on enquiry about condition on top of pistons, carbons seems to have burnt and caked piston tops. have been advised rings may require changing.
I now need to remove sump to access pistons for removal but obstructed by cross member. haynes says after unloosening bolts a hoist is required to lift engine to gain access to bolts hidden.
Problem is that I don't have a crane/hoist. Can't undo bolts as rusted fast. Is there another way around this prob.
Also is the engineers assesment right :question.
Also he says seals have hardened so will require replacing. Was wondering if this will cure small amount of black smoke witnessed. :-/
Have been quoted 160 for all jobs including labour and cleaning head.
Me thinks Very good price.
I now need to remove sump to access pistons for removal but obstructed by cross member. haynes says after unloosening bolts a hoist is required to lift engine to gain access to bolts hidden.
Problem is that I don't have a crane/hoist. Can't undo bolts as rusted fast. Is there another way around this prob.
Also is the engineers assesment right :question.
Also he says seals have hardened so will require replacing. Was wondering if this will cure small amount of black smoke witnessed. :-/
Have been quoted 160 for all jobs including labour and cleaning head.
Me thinks Very good price.
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 25 May 2011, 13:56:37 »
yes. But don't think I have correct bit to connect to computer/laptop, however will try.
I had originally planned to take progress pics to upload and thats when found I would not be able to.
I had originally planned to take progress pics to upload and thats when found I would not be able to.
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 25 May 2011, 13:33:48 »
Great and thanks Abiton. I had removed the top centre bolt and felt others at the time but not sure what they were as working blind(pic helped greatly).
Was able to remove head last night and found bores ok but top of pistons and flats of valves totally and utterly filthy or as if burnt. Is this a huge problem i.e. with pistons and therefore need changing or is there a way to clean :question
.
Any work on head will possibly require new valves, but don't fancy forking out for new pistons.
Any thoughts chaps to resolve
Thanks
Was able to remove head last night and found bores ok but top of pistons and flats of valves totally and utterly filthy or as if burnt. Is this a huge problem i.e. with pistons and therefore need changing or is there a way to clean :question
.Any work on head will possibly require new valves, but don't fancy forking out for new pistons.
Any thoughts chaps to resolve
Thanks
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 24 May 2011, 14:36:36 »
have come across a few fidly and awkward things and with the time available to me job has taken a lot longer.
However, the only thing thats giving me a prob at moment is getting to remove mounting plate where dis module sits. module has been removed but cant see whats holding it onto head and therefore cant remove.
Any ideas please :question
However, the only thing thats giving me a prob at moment is getting to remove mounting plate where dis module sits. module has been removed but cant see whats holding it onto head and therefore cant remove.
Any ideas please :question
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Omega General Help / Re: crank shaft
« on: 15 May 2011, 10:27:23 »
Thanks Abiton, 2nd comment is accurate, as I am planning to remove head to get it examined by engineers and have any work carried out on it.
In thinking about it, it makes sense about getting bdc.
So, from reading this, after getting bdc I can remove timing belt?
My method of counting 4 teeth movemnt is to use timing cover mark and count as required as I turn crank shaft bolt anti-clockwise. Is that ok or is there a more accuratte method.
Many thanks in advance for assist.
In thinking about it, it makes sense about getting bdc.
So, from reading this, after getting bdc I can remove timing belt?
My method of counting 4 teeth movemnt is to use timing cover mark and count as required as I turn crank shaft bolt anti-clockwise. Is that ok or is there a more accuratte method.
Many thanks in advance for assist.