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[Terbs]

Right....this is not intended to be a 'this is better than that' thread

As you probably know, I am after another Omega, a saloon, this time. I have seen a lot of 2.2 versions for sale, at reasonable prices.
Please don't compare 4 pot to V6 etc, etc. I know the vices of the 2.5 and 2.6. What I need to know is what are the more common faults with a 2.2. Is mileage an issue, for instance.
Are they prone to certain things, like head gaskets, diss packs etc, and so forth. Yes, the power will be less than the 2.5 or 2.6.....that's not the issue.
I would think suspension etc is like all omega's, also geometry.
Any advice would help me a great deal.
There are some low prices out there, even on later models...is this a sign to be wary of !!!!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Far easier to work on.

[05omegav6]

Headgaskets, cam sensors, headgaskets, exhaust flexi joints, headgaskets...

Suspension as you rightly say is common across the range, bushes wear out, some sooner, some later, same with shocks.

Engine is pretty easy to work on as loads of room around it.  Waterpump requires changing with every cambelt change... ignore this at your peril.

Cam sensors can do funny things to the autoboxes. Replace with genuine only.

Manual cars are a bit more responsive, but relatively rare, and late manuals are Euro 4 compliant, which might help with tax rates. Auto is responsive enough, same AR25 as your v6s, but you need to wring it out abit... not so good for overtaking. The manual is better as it goes almost as well as a 2.5 auto.

Oh, did I mention headgaskets... practically a service item... be wary of cars with no/little history and 100-140k under them... budget for headgasket/cambelt/suspension rebuild.

Don't buy one for economy, unless it's a manual.

Hth

[steve6367]

Head Gasket 

Having said that I changed mine myself, so cheap and an easy days job once you get into it 

Other items I've had on the engine, Cam belt, Water Pump, Rocker Cover Gasket, CAM sensor, MAF sensor, Alternator and thermostat.

Very easy to work in compared to the 2.5 though - thermostat & Alternator for example 15 minute jobs.

Steve

[Terbs]

Thanks for the responses.
Al...that is really, really helpful.
Steve, really,  really helpful too.....
Just what I was after.......specific to model
Appreciate the comments about manuals....but to comply with swmbo's wishes, it will be auto
 Steve.....I do appreciate you can do HG's but my days of doing stuff like that are over. I have to rely on others like Al, TB etc. Albeit I don't mind paying, I don't like bothering people.

[steve6367]

No problem, if you end up with HG or others problems while in the Wareham part of your profile and would like some help just let me know and if time allows happy to do so 

[Terbs]

That's great Steve...most appreciated

[ted_one]

Tony don't do it,stick with the BIG BOYS and you'll be a lot happier and pull more fit women like ermm  ::)Caroline Catz

[Terbs]

Tony don't do it,stick with the BIG BOYS and you'll be a lot happier and pull more fit women like ermm  Caroline Catz

Actually going to see a 2.6 on Saturday, but someone has put a deposit on it, and supposed to pick up Tuesday. I have first dibs if car ok, so will see.

Caroline Catz makes me go weak at the knees.....

[the alarming man]

yeah tony don't do it...i had 2 of them and tbh they were ok...but a little underpowered if i am being honest....not sure about the women but though?

[ted_one]

Taking a quick guess,I would say there may well be a certain part of your body that responds in a different way to your knees, when watching Caroline in her role as a school teacher

[Taxi_Driver]

Maybe it was because I had oil and filter change every 10k....but my 2.2 didn't suffer with head gasket failure (150k) but it did suffer with cam cover gasket failure.....just the once tho

[05omegav6]

Maybe it was because I had oil and filter change every 10k....but my 2.2 didn't suffer with head gasket failure (150k) but it did suffer with cam cover gasket failure.....just the once tho

Coolant history is more important...  Trouble is that after a minimum of 12 years there is no guarantee of coolant changes

That does also apply to V6 oil coolers.

[the alarming man]

I think you may be right...I know when I brought mine Daz done a change....not sure what happened before my ownership!!

[Terbs]

Interesting responses...all seemingly running along the same lines.
As I said originally, did not want a war between which was best, but simply all the points, quirks and other things appertaining to specifically the 2.2. ....I thank you for that.
Yes I have had the usual stuff with my V6's...diss pack, ABS/TC...Radiator on one...bones, etc etc.
However...from reading through many threads, the HG seems to be a very, very rare occurance. I suppose its old school, but the thought of HG's popping fills me with fear. Yet as Taxi Al says....to the experienced amongst you, its part and parcel of servicing