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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9840 on: 31 March 2015, 19:33:01 »
Quote from: pauls on 31 March 2015, 18:50:16
New gearbox fitted  :y on the way down to get it done damaged the front wishbone and buckled 1 wheel.  >:(

We can sort that, I have a spare wherl you can borrow til the old ones straightened.
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9841 on: 31 March 2015, 20:55:41 »
The roads down here a utter shit in places >:(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9842 on: 31 March 2015, 21:22:05 »
Just got back from a most enjoyable long weekend in Yorkshire. In and around York, Skipton & Wharfedale.
Car and wife performed as expected. Not a MIG or Yorkshire Terrier in sight.  :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9843 on: 31 March 2015, 22:32:39 »
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9844 on: 01 April 2015, 12:44:37 »
Thought I'd just change brake pads today, ended up breaking the wear sensor, finding rust and a failing flexi!

Flexi book for fix tomorrow AM, new sensor from VX so just the rust to ponder - so far taken back to good metal, and treated. Suspect welding required though.
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9845 on: 01 April 2015, 21:13:23 »
Quote from: MV6Gaz on 31 March 2015, 22:32:39
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
That's actually not as scary list as it sounds, although things like A/C will need professional help.

Also, as its new, get the front suspension checked, I bet the bushes are shot.  Fortunately, we have a resident Omega suspension expert in Reading :D
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9846 on: 01 April 2015, 21:16:13 »
As I left the carpark, I showed my displeasure towards my management, and once it found some traction, ragged it all the way home.

And to think it was my first day back after a decent break  >:(


Need to inspect the rear to see if I need to go tyre shopping  :-[
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9847 on: 01 April 2015, 21:55:10 »
Quote from: MV6Gaz on 31 March 2015, 22:32:39
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
Why did the previous owner think the headgaskets needed changing? If it was due to oil in the coolant then there is a chance that the oil-cooler needs replacing.
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9848 on: 02 April 2015, 08:43:41 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2015, 21:16:13
As I left the carpark, I showed my displeasure towards my management, and once it found some traction, ragged it all the way home.

And to think it was my first day back after a decent break  >:(


Need to inspect the rear to see if I need to go tyre shopping  :-[

The Bullet is still performing then?
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9849 on: 02 April 2015, 09:27:17 »
Quote from: Andy H on 01 April 2015, 21:55:10
Quote from: MV6Gaz on 31 March 2015, 22:32:39
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
Why did the previous owner think the headgaskets needed changing? If it was due to oil in the coolant then there is a chance that the oil-cooler needs replacing.
Because most people who don't know this engine will diagnose the problem as that. As has been proven time and time and time again on here....
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9850 on: 02 April 2015, 18:53:57 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 April 2015, 08:43:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2015, 21:16:13
As I left the carpark, I showed my displeasure towards my management, and once it found some traction, ragged it all the way home.

And to think it was my first day back after a decent break  >:(


Need to inspect the rear to see if I need to go tyre shopping  :-[

The Bullet is still performing then?
Yes, it goes far better than a 220k Omega should do.

To prove it, once again I had to show my utter disgust towards my retarded management. I went for the full effect today, launch start and all. Childish, but somehow satisfying.  Then I ragged it all the way home.

I think it may need another chat with a welder.  I'll try and get a pic over the w/e, as not sure its possible/feasible.
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9851 on: 02 April 2015, 22:58:29 »
Flushed cooling system and refilled with long life antifreeze as when the previous owner had the belt and  kit and water pump replaced was so tight fisted that they just re-filled with plain water  :y :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9852 on: 03 April 2015, 01:04:29 »
Receive ETS exhaust only ordered on Friday, now to find time to put it on  :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9853 on: 03 April 2015, 01:56:48 »
Quote from: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 01:04:29
Receive ETS exhaust only ordered on Friday, now to find time to put it on  :y

have you checked the size of clamps that they sent  ;) if any
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #9854 on: 03 April 2015, 02:03:47 »
No, will check in the morning  :y
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