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[going crazy]

Sounds like a great idea. I will probably spend the weekend looking for further clues and come back with enquiries.

This is a great forum and many thanks every one for your prompt replies. Hopefully I will soon be hitting the road again as a proud owner of Omega

Cheers everyone,

[Richie London]

Cool. Which definately means a trip down the mechanic and I reckon it would cost me a lot to get it fixed. Loved the car but not sure I made the right decision  

ive changed my rad, quite easy and im in middlesex too so could help if you like, where are you??

[Pitchfork]

White Smoke?
New Pope!
(Fetching coat)

[Abiton]

Don't start changing radiators and so forth without definitely finding the leak first.

I'd be tempted to suggest that you follow the radiator top hose to where it joins onto the thermostat housing on the head, and see if you can see signs of leakage at that point.  Coolant spraying onto the exhaust manifold/heatshield could well explain the 'smoke' and bad smells.

Pete

[Richie London]

Don't start changing radiators and so forth without definitely finding the leak first.

I'd be tempted to suggest that you follow the radiator top hose to where it joins onto the thermostat housing on the head, and see if you can see signs of leakage at that point.  Coolant spraying onto the exhaust manifold/heatshield could well explain the 'smoke' and bad smells.

Pete

of course, needs investigating a little more before action is taken, so if suhas tells me where he is i shall go and see him and try to help a bit.

[going crazy]

Many thanks for offering your help... I will be extremely delighted to take on your offer but I want to make the best use of your time.  

I live in Hounslow - near to be Hounslow East tube station and if you live near by then it will be great if you can help, otherwise I can carry out a few more checks and make the most use of your time later on.. Let me know if that sounds like a plan?

[going crazy]

Update 20/12

Leak traced to a split near the radiator hose. Coolant level also decreased significantly (had to top up with anti freeze and water)

Also the records indicate 'cambelt' to be changed. Should I change both at the same time and how can I decide if the car is worth the extra spend?

Richie rich - happy to seek your help and the job can wait as I would not be using the car much in the next month or so.

Merry Christmas to everyone and thanks for the support.

Cheers,

[going crazy]

I have discovered a small leak near the raidator hose and I am considering K-Seal / Quick Tape. Any advises please?

PS: It is a small hairline crack in a plastic part.

Thanks in anticipation

[ngrainqey]

you could use some rad seal but maybe consider a new/second hand rad if it's in the plastic

also timing belt is quite easy on the 2.0 (having done 2.0 and 2.5 timing belts lol)

[going crazy]

Thanks. Sorry do not get the timing belt stuff - why is that needed?

I am currently considering a short term fix while I save for changing the radiator. Will look for redseal.

Thanks,

[philhoward]

Radseal may not work if there is a crack in the plastic part (in fact it probably won't) and will most likely cause more problems in the future.  If money is tight, then consider a second hand radiator (I believe there is an Omega spares breaker near Heathrow Airport) for now.  Swapping one over should take not very long at all - an hour or so?

Parts for the cambelt change should be about £70 (use good parts only) - haven't done mine but it looks to be easy as there is a lot of room at the front (unlike the V6 cars).

[going crazy]

Philhoward,

Forked out for a pattern part Radiator for peace of mind and also got the timing belt changed.

VX1 did a great job and I am going to test the mig on a long drive to north wales this easter. Hopefully the money is well spent & the mig last me long as it isn't much worth I would imagine