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Omega Tourer V6

zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Jan 27, 2016 20:32:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi,made the trip down to Weston S Mare to purchase ian1's omega and drove it the 200 odd miles home at an ave. of 25mpg which was less than I expected. Probably due to the constant misfire.(more of which to follow). First thing to sort were the cam cover gasket oil leaks,which could be the source of misfire due to contamination of the plug leads. Had to remove lots of gubbins to get this far..... which revealed this spark plugs swimming in oil. more to follow when I check the condition of the coil pack.(another common cause of misfire on the V6)
	Last Edit: Jan 27, 2016 20:33:22 GMT by zippygte '97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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	Jan 27, 2016 21:02:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	my dads old 2.0 ecotec powered one had that oil round the plugs too.... seems to be common on old Vauxhalls..


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chinno204 Part of things Posts: 64	Omega Tourer V6 chinno204 @chinno204
	Jan 27, 2016 23:00:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good luck accessing the coil pack!!! Sometimes easier to remove the N/S exhaust downpipe, whilst trying to avoid snapping the studs off in the manifold!?! /


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zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Jan 28, 2016 12:11:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good luck accessing the coil pack!!! Yeah! I'd like to meet the git at GM who came up with that location. After much cursing and skinned knuckles got it out without moving the downpipe.As you can see in comparison with a good one it has a couple of large splits in the casing and loads of hard to see hairlines. Luckily in my large stash of omega spares I had another and a spare set of leads. next job put it all back together,lefthand cam cover should be fun.
	Last Edit: Jan 28, 2016 16:47:25 GMT by zippygte '97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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07lilredwagon Posted a lot Posts: 2,051	Omega Tourer V6 07lilredwagon @07lilredwagon
	Jan 29, 2016 4:12:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	good fun, there. the wifes Passat did the same thing with the valve cover gasket letting oil into the plug bores. JP
	I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!

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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	Omega Tourer V6 slammedorion @slammedorion
	Jan 29, 2016 15:19:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Fit new rocker covers as the plastic ones warp Or convert to metal Vectra rocker covers or your wasting your time... Been there done that...


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Phil H Posted a lot Posts: 1,448 Club RR Member Number: 133	Omega Tourer V6 Phil H @philhoward Club Retro Rides Member 133
	Jan 29, 2016 16:22:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Clear the breather box out on the back of the OS head and the flat plate on the top as well - the word on the street is only used Vauxhall gaskets and sealant otherwise they will leak again (mine do..because I didn't). Also carry a genuine crank sensor in the glovebox.. Apart from that, keep an eye on the coolant - any mayo is probably the oil cooler rather than a head gasket issue. Saying that, if you've had a Vauxhall V6 before, you'll know that already
	Last Edit: Jan 29, 2016 16:40:52 GMT by Phil H

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zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Jan 29, 2016 17:05:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yes,well versed in all omega V6 faults,breathers all clear.
	'97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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DWDarkWheels Posted a lot Posts: 1,809	Omega Tourer V6 DWDarkWheels @darrylwebb
	Jan 29, 2016 19:22:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I do like an Omega wagon, almost to the point of regretting breaking one to power the Scimega.
	'Scimega' Scimitar X30XE build : retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=109014&page=1 Renault Master Motorhome (modern) : retrorides.proboards.com/thread/168690/renault-master-campervan-modern Cheap Cougar comeback :forum.retro-rides.org/thread/217123/2000-v6-ford-cougar-comeback Still playing with cars, but 1:1 scale now.

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zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Jan 29, 2016 19:41:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've got a spare x30xe and gearbox which if I get the time would quite like to put in something retro and rwd,mgb or chevette maybe.
	'97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,971 Club RR Member Number: 71	Omega Tourer V6 bstardchild @bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member 71
	Jan 29, 2016 23:46:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 29, 2016 19:22:02 GMT DWDarkWheels said: I do like an Omega wagon, almost to the point of regretting breaking one to power the Scimega. I will continue to applaud you for that - you did the car world a service #notanomegafan #sorryforthenegativepost


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dodgerover Posted hell of a lot "These days turned out nothing like I had planned" Posts: 5,921	Omega Tourer V6 dodgerover @dodgerover
	Jan 30, 2016 0:40:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	We ran a 2.5 Auto Omega Estate for a few years I don't think it ever managed as much as 25mpg! Poxy electronics and gearbox with inbuilt self distruct spoiled a lovely comfortable car, keep a spare crank sensor handy, from memory we went through 4 in about 3 years, as well as coil packs and a gearbox. Still on the plus side the cam belt is nowhere near as tricky as people would have you believe.
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daslandroverman Part of things Posts: 724	Omega Tourer V6 daslandroverman @daslandroverman
	Jan 30, 2016 11:13:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Head gaskets on the other hand... I've done one set. Never again.


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zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Jan 30, 2016 14:57:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	#notanomegafan Not a problem,it'd be boring if we all liked the same.
	'97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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omegod Part of things Posts: 166	Omega Tourer V6 omegod @omegod
	Jan 30, 2016 15:25:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I remember doing my 3.0 coil pack in -9 conditions , one of the bolts was a complete nightmare and got left out on reassembly. Would consider getting an MV6 if I can find one on gas


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bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,971 Club RR Member Number: 71	Omega Tourer V6 bstardchild @bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member 71
	Jan 30, 2016 15:50:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 30, 2016 14:57:33 GMT zippygte said: #notanomegafan Not a problem,it'd be boring if we all liked the same. Yeah true - I love the previous Carltons and Senators and seriously considered getting an Omega but I hoped the styling would grow on me but never did and that V6 engine put me off as it has some "issues"


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zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Jan 30, 2016 22:23:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	used to have a 1990 Carlton gsi 24v back in the day,4 years of trouble free motoring.
	'97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Feb 7, 2016 13:34:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	sorted the cam gaskets and replaced the coil pack,now runs like a swiss watch. had a look under the rear end and was pleasantly surprised at the lack of oil leaks bar one ,not much to do here. other jobs on the to do list are adjust handbrake,service the brakes and fit a set of 17" face-lift elite alloys from my shed of spares as they have much better tread than the existing 16's John
	'97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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zippygte Part of things Posts: 164	Omega Tourer V6 zippygte @zippygte
	Apr 19, 2016 19:50:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	replaced the shagged out front speakers John.
	'97 omega tourer 2.5i '95 omega elite saloon 3.0i '65 a40 farina mk2 '57 a35

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village Part of things Always carries a toolbox. Because Volkswagen....... Posts: 567	Omega Tourer V6 village @village
	Apr 20, 2016 10:30:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had a Cav V6 with a misfire and leaking cam covers (and a bunch of other iffy bits), but I loved it dearly, even if it only did 23mpg, it sounded pretty fine IMHO
	"The White Van is strong with this one...." Chris "Chesney" Allen 1976-2005 RIP

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