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Omega General Help / Re: Oil cap smells of petrol

« on: 04 November 2007, 17:59:55 »

Hi

No no fault lights, and yes it is only doing short journeys with the most being about 15 miles once a week, i havent really worked out the MPG although it does seem to be quite juicy, which i have always put down to the size of the car and the relatively low powered engine.

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Omega General Help / Oil cap smells of petrol

« on: 03 November 2007, 09:38:30 »

Hi all
Just after a bit of advice, i have a 1999 2.0 estate, it isnt losing water and the oil level seems ok although it is burning a bit however when the car is started it smells quite fumey outside and there is a smell of petrol on the oil cap, does this mean anything or am i being paranoid???

we only need the car to get us through until January as we are getting a new car on mobiltity so i dont really want to have to spend a fortune on it if i can help it.

any advice will be much appreciated!!!

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Omega General Help / Re: bloody car!!!! another thing wrong

« on: 31 July 2007, 20:44:39 »

thanks all, breathers have all been cleaned, genuine vx gasket used and i replaced the plugs it seem to be running good now (im touching wood!!!!!) if a little smokey but to be expected owing to the amount of oil in that region, although i did syringe as much out as possible.

Thanks to all for your help testimony to how damn useful these sites are i would have probably out it in the garage to do so ive saved a fortune!!!!!

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Omega General Help / Re: bloody car!!!! another thing wrong

« on: 31 July 2007, 17:01:39 »

ok i have replaced the rocker cover gasket the old one didnt appear to be split however cleaned a couple of the the breather hoses and replaced the big one at the front as it has gone all squidgy, should i have noticed oil splurting back in to the spark area straight away as i took it for a run or is it a time thing??
if i should have done then the job has been successful as i cant see any oil in the spark wells.

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Omega General Help / bloody car!!!! another thing wrong

« on: 30 July 2007, 19:34:33 »

right guys
i have just gone out to check the plugs etc took the ecotech cover off and removed ht lead one - filled with oil then 2 the same 3 and 4 also the same all filled with oil, im suspecting a rocker cover gasket but fear it could be wors but not sure what, i havent has the cover off to check as i didnt have the time 2nite but any suggestions anyone?

Please help!!!!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Strange Running Temp

« on: 30 July 2007, 20:04:34 »

proper flush wot do you recommend???

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Omega General Help / Re: Strange Running Temp

« on: 30 July 2007, 19:31:50 »

is a thermostat change an easy job?? i know my way around an engine sort of but im by no means a mechanic!!! i have read the maintainance guide for a coolant flush which is very helpful but not sure about the thermostat!!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Strange Running Temp

« on: 30 July 2007, 18:37:34 »

hmmmm i think im slightly paranoid as my 53 vectra sits about 85 all the time, rarly has the fans running,

i wonder if a coolant change is in order as it does look quite dirty and possibly some new coolant will lubricate the thermostat.

any suggestions.

its a 99 omega by the way if that makes any difference???

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Omega General Help / Strange Running Temp

« on: 30 July 2007, 16:49:49 »

Hi all

I have a bit of a weird one which i hope someone cn shine some light on, i have a 2.0ltr estate which when running has quite eratic temperature it fluctuates all the time regardless of going uphill or down a motorway, it will get up to 95 quite quickly from cold and from then will range between 95 and 100 but never overheats.

when sitting it will often get to 100 but then cool down due to the fans.

also i may be being dumb but when i have the ac on it runs hotter than normal ie when normally at 95 it will be running at 97.

i have had the coolant sniffed about 6 weeks ago all ok so hopefully not the dreaded HG!!!

cheers all

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Omega General Help / Exhaust Smells

« on: 17 May 2007, 23:18:47 »

Hi there, i have a strange problem that is becoming frustrating now when i have the vents open in any direction i.e widscreen floor etc i get an ongoing smell of exhaust fumes.  I have just had the manifold replaced as that was blowing and i thought would be the cause however the smell is still there.

Has anyone any suggestions what this could be, i have checked all over the exhaust and found no leaks, also appears to get worse when going backwards.

your help is appreciated.

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Omega General Help / Re: 99 omega dispaly screen

« on: 25 April 2007, 12:40:35 »

sounds like a load of aggro, are all of these sensors present on all models or would i have to get hold of them and connect them up?

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Omega General Help / 99 omega dispaly screen

« on: 25 April 2007, 08:23:49 »

Hi all
New to this forum but looks like your all a helpfull bunch so i was wondering if it is possible to replace my standard display screen (only displays time temp and radio) for one from say an elite with the computer aspect to it, i realise that i would need to get a new stalk with the buttons on it but not sure if the connecters that i have will work on a different screen.  Any Ideas?