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« on: 28 July 2007, 15:48:48 »
Hello all,

I'm Robert from London. This a useful site as i am thinking of purchasing an omega but need to know what common faults/problems might arise.
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« Reply #1 on: 28 July 2007, 20:03:01 »
Welcome Robert, trawl through the site and I am sure you will land a good catch of an Omega. :y
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« Reply #2 on: 28 July 2007, 21:12:23 »
Welcome to the forum :y
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« Reply #3 on: 28 July 2007, 21:28:58 »
Hi Robert and welcome to the forum :)
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« Reply #4 on: 28 July 2007, 23:32:07 »
Hello Robert - in answer to your question - lots ;D  but none that can't be fixed  :y
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #5 on: 29 July 2007, 00:36:02 »
Hi & welcome to the forum :y
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« Reply #6 on: 29 July 2007, 01:09:16 »
Hi mate welcome to the site :y
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« Reply #7 on: 29 July 2007, 10:27:10 »
Welcome to the site :)

Real things to look out for are proper service history (even ring previous owners if poss) - they wear well and do huge mileage, so many dealers wind the clock back  >:(

As it may well have a lot of miles on - one of mine has 144k, other has 122k - its the usual things with this mileage, ie suspension, steering, wheel bearings - all easily sorted.  Cambelt and tensioners (tensioners are vital) every 40k/4yrs, no exceptions, is a good bargaining point (easily done DIY cheaply ;)), cam covers on V6 tend to leak after a few years, again easy fix.  Inside edge front tyre wear is common, indicates camber needs adjusting.  2.5TD automatics tend to chew up their gearboxes after 120 - 150k.  To be honest, nothing that can't be fixed DIY if you are handy with spanners...
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« Reply #8 on: 29 July 2007, 11:07:52 »
Hi Robert & welcome :y
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« Reply #9 on: 29 July 2007, 14:44:48 »
Hello & welcome  :)
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« Reply #10 on: 29 July 2007, 15:20:23 »
Welcome & happy Omega motoring  :y  

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« Reply #11 on: 29 July 2007, 16:36:24 »
Hi and welcomr to the forum There are Hours worth of Information in this Forum look through and enjoy :y :y
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« Reply #12 on: 30 July 2007, 08:37:53 »
Hello & Welcome  :)
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« Reply #13 on: 05 August 2007, 19:19:09 »
Thanks all,
I have been trawling through the site and have found the info and knowledge held on here very useful thus far.
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« Reply #14 on: 05 August 2007, 19:25:04 »
Welcome.

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