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[vauxsull]

Or i could just scrap it ...... Even though ive spent a grand on it since the summer

[05omegav6]

Or i could just scrap it ...... Even though ive spent a grand on it since the summer

You don't want to do that

[vauxsull]

Ya think !!! Don't mind spending money on regular maintenance but when its an on going thing like this it saps ya so ;Dul hehe

[05omegav6]

Ya think !!! Don't mind spending money on regular maintenance but when its an on going thing like this it saps ya so ;Dul hehe

The weather doesn't help matters

[vauxsull]

Nor does 10 hour working days

[Shackeng]

What would i expect to pay if i wanted it removed and resealed ( only couple of months old but suspect it needs re seating and sealing..)

Were the transfer pipe and/or pipe seals changed at this time?

[vauxsull]

Yes all changed using GM stuff... Drain tube too

[vauxsull]

Before i pour this stuff in to the expansion tank am i making a mistake or have nothing to lose? I have bought a bottle of Holts sealit coolant leak repair.. Says its permanent and guaranteed.... Thought i would try it to solve this on going coolant loss ... Thoughts guys !!!

[Bigron]

I have had good experiences of K-Seal (www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/car-additives/cooling-system-treatment/?542770100&0&cc5_171), which DOES work and can be left in the coolant system permanently without harm, just waiting to deal with the next leak!

Ron.

[05omegav6]

Before i pour this stuff in to the expansion tank am i making a mistake or have nothing to lose? I have bought a bottle of Holts sealit coolant leak repair.. Says its permanent and guaranteed.... Thought i would try it to solve this on going coolant loss ... Thoughts guys !!!

DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ALONG THOSE LINES IN YOUR COOLING SYSTEM. EVER

Doing so will block the heater matrix and oil cooler

[vauxsull]

Haha do you feel strongly about that? Haha

[vauxsull]

Haven't put any in yet but cost me £11 haha.. Been looking at some nice Vectra's in the trader... Not sure i live this miggy anymore.

[vauxsull]

Love

[05omegav6]

Haha do you feel strongly about that? Haha

Haven't put any in yet but cost me £11 haha.. Been looking at some nice Vectra's in the trader... Not sure i love this miggy anymore.

First up, not my car, but rest assured you will 'not love' it even more once the cooling system packs up from using that.

Secondly, where on earth did you buy it at that price

Take it back and spend the £12 at Mcdonalds, it will be better for you

Coolant leaks tend to happen in a smaller number of places on an Omega. Once located, fixing them is relatively straightforward

Given that EP is local, and knows the car, have him take another look at it

[vauxsull]

I paid that amount for it at a car accessory place called checkpoint.. Don't know if they're nation wide or not... Pete is aware of this reoccurring problem but wont be available for a while yet.... He's probably just as fed up taking my engine apart as i am watching him hehe