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[bigegg]

looking at this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-V6-AUTO-SILVER-/281108103177?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4173594009
on the bay

Any ideas on what could be causing the stalling?
Fuel pump? (or is that only diesels?)
Torque convertor (as listing says)?

I'm guessing an auto box repair is going to be specialist only 400 quid+ ?
If it's the fuel pump, will a mFl '98 3.0 fuel pump fit a 2003 3.2?

I'm going to go down and have a look at it on monday - I'll be doing a paperclip test for the fault codes, and obviously I'm aware of all the standard checks for second hand omegas.

Is there anything specific I should be looking for, as regards this fault, and autos in general?
 
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[Andy B]

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I'm going to go down and have a look at it on monday - I'll be doing a paperclip test for the fault codes, and obviously I'm aware of all the standard checks for second hand omegas. .....

It's 3.2, hence drive by wire throttle, so you do the easier pedal trick ...... not the paper clip test     

I doubt it'll be a gearbox fault ...... possibly blocked breathers as suggested   

[bigegg]

How do I check when there?
(considering that he's not gonna be keen on me stripping plenum down 

[symes]

pull pipes off back of plenum

[bigegg]

never really seen blocked breathers - I'm assuming it will be obvious?

[Varche]

Sounds like it could be MAF. Pattern £30-£40

[bored bigyin54]

Sounds like it could be MAF. Pattern £30-£40

nothing wrong with pattern 

[symes]

Sounds like it could be MAF. Pattern £30-£40

nothing wrong with pattern 

no you gone and done it-I'm gonna hide under table now

[tunnie]

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=110569.0

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=100560.15

Genuine always for MAF, been proven time and time again here.

Of course you can lead a horse to water, whether they drink or not is another question 

Worth doing a pedal trick if you visit the car, should tell you something 

[bigegg]

if it's the MAF, it won't be a problem - I'll just take the one off my dead 3.0 MV6

pedal trick instructions already printed out.

[albitz]

3.0 MAF will be different to a 3.2 MAF.

[dbug]

Could be maf, also could be crank sensor

[tidla]

Any clue on the mileage or have i missed it?

[bigegg]

nope 

but seats don't look too worn...

no mention of cambelt/servicing either 

[Andy B]

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no mention of cambelt/servicing either 

Do you want/expect a full service history of a £550 car?  The dealer would charge more than that for a full service on my car