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[tunnie]

Torque Wrench:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178843_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

Its considerably cheaper on trade, more like £40. I have a trade card here, your welcome to use it, but you'd be better off paying cash as they might check name on trade card against who is paying.

You will need axle stands to support the car while under it, never go underneath a car which is supported solely by a jack.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_216002_langId_-1_categoryId_255207

Done little search, nice little kit here which includes jack + stands. Not the best, but its good enough to get you started.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_817643_langId_-1_categoryId_255207

You also really want to buy this when its on offer:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

Its similar to normal trade price, bar a few adaptors i has nearly everything you need to strip a V6 down, I have this set. Started like you, did not have a feking clue how to change oil...

mate, thats really bloody helpful. thanks very much!!!!

with the stands, is it simply a case of jacking it up one side and applying stand....then  same other side? i know it says ''axel'' stands but is this where they're positioned when in place? sorry if tht sounds stupid 

That boxed tool kit looks pretty handy. I envisaged initial expenditure to be in to the millions  but if i can get started for a few hundred it will be well worth it. I mean obviously at first on the course everything is supplied but of course I'm going to want to do stuff at home! 

For the front, position them as this:

[tunnie]

Picture shows my 2.2, you may not need to bit of wood. Thats cause it was on TB's drive which is has a driveway like toffee, axel stands just sink in!

[Webby the Bear]

Webby the Bear - I am down the A43 from Northampton, if you want someone to guide you through the first time you do it...

...but I won't do it for you, you will have to do it under guidance

  Thanks for the offer mate

I am actually booked in with Daz for a (car!) service tomorrow so I'm hoping to get a bit of practical knowledge then. But I'm darn sure I'll need some guidance in the future if that's ok?

 

I am gonna sog some Tangled Foot in me tonight then to get me ready for tomorrow 

ooooh you love me really broseph and his technicolour brocoat 

[Webby the Bear]

Picture shows my 2.2, you may not need to bit of wood. Thats cause it was on TB's drive which is has a driveway like toffee, axel stands just sink in!

 

is that specifically where you have to get the jack in or can you plant it anywhere just to lift the car to get the stand in. i'm just asking cos i've never even done that before lol 

[tunnie]

Picture shows my 2.2, you may not need to bit of wood. Thats cause it was on TB's drive which is has a driveway like toffee, axel stands just sink in!

 

is that specifically where you have to get the jack in or can you plant it anywhere just to lift the car to get the stand in. i'm just asking cos i've never even done that before lol 

No probs.

No, it has to be at that chassis point shown. Jack in futher along and you will put a nice dent in the floor. Could even go through the floor.

Jack (depending on its size) has to go in or on the beam shown, car weighs 2ton   

When lowering the car with jack onto stand, its worth making sure its even on the stands and all 3 (or 4) legs on the stand are on the ground and one has not lifted up.

[Webby the Bear]

ps, finally found the link for the oil change...

i knew i'd missed it 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90534.0

[Webby the Bear]

Picture shows my 2.2, you may not need to bit of wood. Thats cause it was on TB's drive which is has a driveway like toffee, axel stands just sink in!

 

is that specifically where you have to get the jack in or can you plant it anywhere just to lift the car to get the stand in. i'm just asking cos i've never even done that before lol 

No probs.

No, it has to be at that chassis point shown. Jack in futher along and you will put a nice dent in the floor. Could even go through the floor.
Jack (depending on its size) has to go in or on the beam shown, car weighs 2ton   

When lowering the car with jack onto stand, its worth making sure its even on the stands and all 3 (or 4) legs on the stand are on the ground and one has not lifted up.

lol thats what i was thinking! thats kind of why i'm resisting the urge to get stuck in straight away on my own cos knowing me i'll misread/misinterprit something and 'dangle berries' my car 

[tunnie]

ps, finally found the link for the oil change...

i knew i'd missed it 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90534.0

Yours won't have filter shown, yours has a paper filter in a metal canister, looks quite different.

Personally I would not have used a block of wood like that, not sure why they could not jack straight onto the chassis

[Webby the Bear]

ps, finally found the link for the oil change...

i knew i'd missed it 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90534.0

Yours won't have filter shown, yours has a paper filter in a metal canister, looks quite different. Personally I would not have used a block of wood like that, not sure why they could not jack straight onto the chassis

yeah i think i saw it on the vids on y/tube. it's kind of like a can with concertina'd paper inside? (or at least thats what it looks like)

[tunnie]

Yup, bit more of a pain to remove. Can never get more than 2 clicks on the wrench!

[Webby the Bear]

Yup, bit more of a pain to remove. Can never get more than 2 clicks on the wrench!

yeah it didn't look too easy. is it the filter thats positioned passenger side up top in the engine bay?

[tunnie]

Yes its in the same place, right next to the crank sensor. The lid will come off (assuming its not bee done up too tight) inside is a paper filter, which clips into the lid itself.

[Lazydocker]

Best bet is to pay attention to what Daz is doing when you're up there. He's an ugly bugger but does know his stuff

He'll talk you through what he's doing (because he likes the sound of his own voice ) and explain things in simple terms.

Good on you for booking a course and you'll be fine. I'd highly recommend taking TB up on his offer of guidance in the future... I learnt from my Grandfather at a very young age and just built my knowledge up over time. If you can start doing the routine servicing yourself you will soon save back the cost of the kit to get started

[Webby the Bear]

Best bet is to pay attention to what Daz is doing when you're up there. He's an ugly bugger but does know his stuff

He'll talk you through what he's doing (because he likes the sound of his own voice ) and explain things in simple terms.

Good on you for booking a course and you'll be fine. I'd highly recommend taking TB up on his offer of guidance in the future... I learnt from my Grandfather at a very young age and just built my knowledge up over time. If you can start doing the routine servicing yourself you will soon save back the cost of the kit to get started

thanks both tunnie and slapper  i'll take your advice!

i had a bit of a play on the car. i used the jack that was given with the car to jack it up (one of those pull out covers was stuck in though and it would have to be the passenger one  )  well anyway i got a torch in (taking the advice not to get under the car with just the jack  and located the oil drainage. looked in the engine but couldn't locate the oil filter though. there seemed to be a couple of cannister looking items but i'll go through the guide again, see if i can locate a pic 

[TheBoy]

Torque Wrench:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178843_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

Its considerably cheaper on trade, more like £40. I have a trade card here, your welcome to use it, but you'd be better off paying cash as they might check name on trade card against who is paying.

You will need axle stands to support the car while under it, never go underneath a car which is supported solely by a jack.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_216002_langId_-1_categoryId_255207

Done little search, nice little kit here which includes jack + stands. Not the best, but its good enough to get you started.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_817643_langId_-1_categoryId_255207

You also really want to buy this when its on offer:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

Its similar to normal trade price, bar a few adaptors i has nearly everything you need to strip a V6 down, I have this set. Started like you, did not have a feking clue how to change oil...

The toy jacks that come with the set are a bit of a problem with Omegas, they dont quite get it high enough to get the stand on a good setting.

Also, Halfords seem to be asking for signatures again, so dont lend cards to others