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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2700 on: 27 May 2012, 09:50:52 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 May 2012, 22:25:04
This week on my 3.2 Elite I've changed the cambelt, thermostat, plugs, changed the brake fluid, and I'm well satisfied, but knackered. ::) ::) ::)
A fine day's work :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2701 on: 27 May 2012, 11:24:43 »
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2702 on: 27 May 2012, 11:30:13 »
I have managed to get one of my wheels off today. Other side is stuck. I need a lay down now on a sunchair with a noce cold beer  ;D
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2703 on: 27 May 2012, 11:59:00 »
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:24:43
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.

I forgot to mention - I HATE V6 oil filters >:(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2704 on: 27 May 2012, 12:01:53 »
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:59:00
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:24:43
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.

I forgot to mention - I HATE V6 oil filters >:(

... and just in case I haven't made myself clear .... I HATE V6 OIL FILTERS  >:(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2705 on: 27 May 2012, 12:10:13 »
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 12:01:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:59:00
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:24:43
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.

I forgot to mention - I HATE V6 oil filters >:(

... and just in case I haven't made myself clear .... I HATE V6 OIL FILTERS  >:(

I HATE V6 OIL FILTERS
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2706 on: 27 May 2012, 12:19:16 »
Whats wrong with V6 oil filters, Pikey Pensioner?
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2707 on: 27 May 2012, 12:36:06 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 12:19:16
Whats wrong with V6 oil filters, Pikey Pensioner?

I hate them >:(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2708 on: 27 May 2012, 12:42:50 »
Changed properly and sensible intervals (ie, not GM intervals!!), they are not too bad.  Not as easy as the 4 pots, but there are far worse jobs on the cars...
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2709 on: 27 May 2012, 13:01:04 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 12:42:50
Changed properly and sensible intervals (ie, not GM intervals!!), they are not too bad.  Not as easy as the 4 pots, but there are far worse jobs on the cars...

Must have been changed at least a dozen times in less than 2 years since I've owned this car - doesn't get any better.

I hate them. >:(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2710 on: 27 May 2012, 13:42:28 »
Changed oil and filter too, but first go at the cartridge style filter. Think I'll maybe organise the spin on conversion for next time. Also did the front wishbone bushes, swapping them for poly. In essence should have been straightforward, if very time consuming. Turned into a nightmare though, as couldn't get the near side rear bolt to locate.
Ah well, it's done now, and does feel better. Two new front tyres and a geo setup next  :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2711 on: 27 May 2012, 13:49:04 »
Changed the plugs (only to find it's blown a GM rocker cover gasket AGAIN in about 500 miles, even with clear breathers) and gave it a bloody good polish and detail:

Wash with Muc Off Ubershine then dried.
Machine polish with Poorboys White Diamond.
Sealed with Poorboys EX-P sealant.
Waxed with Autoglym HD Wax.

Came in for lunch then because my arms are falling off. The Omega is a bloody big car when it comes to cleaning it like that!
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2712 on: 27 May 2012, 14:01:30 »
It certainly is!!
Funny the things you forget too when cleaning. I had to remove the jacking covers (obviously) when working on it the other day. The first one I removed was a replacement I added when I got the car before Christmas, and was easy, but the others  :o Thought they were welded on! Note to self for the next time the wash kit comes out  8)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2713 on: 27 May 2012, 14:29:36 »
On my 4th bottle of Stella.

STILL HATE V6 OIL FILTERS
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #2714 on: 27 May 2012, 14:42:44 »
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 14:29:36
On my 4th bottle of Stella.

STILL HATE V6 OIL FILTERS

Oh dear , i have to change my oil and filter at some point . That bad is it  :(
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