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[andyroo]

hi, im looking at buying an omega 2.0gls on a w plate, test drive was lovely apart from a ticking/tapping noise from what seemed to be top of engine, when revved noise was faster but not louder . can anyone help me to what this could be or am i lokking at a big problem
thanks
andy

[dbug]

Noisy lifter?

[tunnie]

hi, im looking at buying an omega 2.0gls on a w plate, test drive was lovely apart from a ticking/tapping noise from what seemed to be top of engine, when revved noise was faster but not louder . can anyone help me to what this could be or am i lokking at a big problem
thanks
andy

Walk Away.

Your the buyer, be chosey

[andyroo]

thanks for the noisey lifter suggestion, i should of said i know nothin about engines, is a lifter expensive or easy fix
thanks

[tunnie]

thanks for the noisey lifter suggestion, i should of said i know nothin about engines, is a lifter expensive or easy fix
thanks

Could be a whole world of problems, walk away, unless its dirt cheap and your fixing as a project.

[dbug]

I had the same tapping sound when i got my elite.  Only when cold, quietened down when warmed up (couldn't hear after about 2 minutes).
Couple of oil/filter changes completely cured this.

If noise still there when hot agree with Tunnie - walk away.

[HolyCount]

As Tunnie suggested -- could be wiser to walk away. Mine has an incurable tap --- beaten more than one body having a go at it !!!! Going to be an engine swap! Luckily I happen to have one spare !!!!

[Entwood]

Risks ...  

Cheapest option ... a couple of oil/filter changes fix it .. cost = £20

Expensive option ... valves have touched pistons due to past problem, valves/head damaged, pistons/block damaged cost = new engine + labour

and any other option in between .....

.......  I'd walk .. but the choice, and risk, is yours ...

[andyroo]

when i took for test drive chap told me it was leaking manifold gasket as it was ecotech engine, is this possible??

[dbug]

Possible but should stop as engine warms up.

If seller thinks thats what it is - get him to have it fixed for u before you buy!

[tunnie]

are you buying this as a project to make money? If so buy, pay no more than £700.

If you are buying as a car because you need on, and have no real mechanical skills and would need a garage to fix it, WALK AWAY FROM IT.

How much is it advertised for?

[andyroo]

its up for 800 with 109000 on clock , cam changed at 89000

[tunnie]

its up for 800 with 109000 on clock , cam changed at 89000

You want to be paying around half that!

£800 would get you pre-facelift Elite in full running order.

[TheBoy]

its up for 800 with 109000 on clock , cam changed at 89000

Too much for a car with serious issues (if the fault was easily fixed cheaply, seller would do it ).

[andyroo]

thanks for all your info , just found a 2.0gls manual on a r plate full service history cambelt changed , any issues i should look for before i buy , im looking for omega to tow caravan, im in leics if anyone knows where i can get one without being ripped off,
thanks