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[Omega6pot]

I recently bought a 2002 unmarked v6 special direct from the PSNI here via an auction. When i got it home and put it on the ramp i have made a very nice discovery. She was already a low miler with just 57k but i have now found out that she has had a brand new engine and gearbox. Both have the plates with R part numbers and are lovely and shiny, also a new starter, rear calipers, front pads and backing plates, new centre sections and two new dunlop tyres. The car was bought as a non runner, a  friend found a cut earth wire and live feed to the ecu loom, now reconnected and running really well. One downside is a slipping clutch, however i bought a genuine 3 piece kit on ebay awhile back for 60 posted so it will now have a use. She is in need of a good buff as i would guess its been brush washed all its life, tried a wing and the blue flake is really coming up well The limited slip diff is lovely and tight with no snatching but locked with a dip of the clutch. I intend on doing a progress thread. I already have a brand new prodrive bumper and spoiler to be painted and fitted, mv6 cloth (until i can find leather), silver trim and a good set of late elite/sport wheels. Lowering springs will also help the look of her together with a remus twin square exhaust which is currently on my dad's car.

Hard to get a low miler now and i im looking forward to racking up a few miles on this project when i get it sorted

[Varche]

Sounds like a good buy. Look forward to progress reports and pictures.

[jonny2112]

Good work 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Nice result there!

The only question is if she has a new engine and gearbox, with only 57k on the clock for her entire life (? or since new engine?) why does the clutch need replacing already?

[VXL V6]

Because most X plods haven't been driven with much respect in their service life. 

[albitz]

Nice result there!

The only question is if she has a new engine and gearbox, with only 57k on the clock for her entire life (? or since new engine?) why does the clutch need replacing already?

WPC driver ?

[jonny2112]

Nice result there!

The only question is if she has a new engine and gearbox, with only 57k on the clock for her entire life (? or since new engine?) why does the clutch need replacing already?

WPC driver ?

Hahaha  controversial 

[Omega6pot]

I have had 30 omegas so far and in my experience 3.2 x police ones all need clutches around 50 k, a combination of rash driving and multiple drivers is not kind to them,

[Lizzie_Zoom]

I have had 30 omegas so far and in my experience 3.2 x police ones all need clutches around 50 k, a combination of rash driving and multiple drivers is not kind to them,

Yes, I can understand that after knowing a few police drivers and what they have to put their patrol cars through!

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Sounds great - can't wait for the pics

[dbug]

But . . .  as Lizzie said if its had a new engine and a new gearbox why refit a knackered clutch assembly??  Something doesn't ring true there mate 

[Omega6pot]

Well, it def has a new engine and box, the clutch is definately slipping in second, how long it was between the engine refit and clutch going i dont know, couldnt have been long. It does seem strange not to have done a clutch but i will get history of the car from a friend in vauxhall. New clutch should be fitted this week, its getting buffed tommorow, cant wait

[Crazycarzowner]

Our 'new' 61 plate Beemer has got 24k on the clock and the clutch has started slippin  . Won't see that back now till the new year!!!   

[Omega6pot]

How do people on here insure a 3.2 v6 special? when i look on websites it obviously only lists the 3.2 mv6's [all auto],

Cheers AL

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

How do people on here insure a 3.2 v6 special? when i look on websites it obviously only lists the 3.2 mv6's [all auto],

Cheers AL

Ring them, and depending on the company, either hang up in frustration, or explain it's a V6 Special, or Special V6, or GLS V6, or any one of two dozen other alternatives. I pay £50 more for the privilege but then at least I know it's insured properly.

 There was the wonderful lady trying to quote me happy who was convinced I must in fact own a Vectra. And presumably a very strong glasses prescription.