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Title: Newbie
Post by robert_rnt on 28. Jul 2007 at 15:48

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.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by DaveL on 28. Jul 2007 at 20:03

Welcome Robert, trawl through the site and I am sure you will land a good catch of an Omega. :y
8-)
DaveL

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Auto Addict on 28. Jul 2007 at 21:12

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Elite Pete on 28. Jul 2007 at 21:28

Hi Robert and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Chopsdad on 28. Jul 2007 at 23:32

Hello Robert - in answer to your question - lots ;D but none that can't be fixed :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Cav9_4 on 29. Jul 2007 at 00:36

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Loo-knee on 29. Jul 2007 at 01:09

Hi mate welcome to the site :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by TheBoy on 29. Jul 2007 at 10:27

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...

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by razzo on 29. Jul 2007 at 11:07

Hi Robert & welcome :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Bo Bo on 29. Jul 2007 at 14:44

Hello & welcome :)

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by iggy21uk on 29. Jul 2007 at 15:20

Welcome & happy Omega motoring :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Crazydad on 29. Jul 2007 at 16:36

Hi and welcomr to the forum There are Hours worth of Information in this Forum look through and enjoy :y :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Markie on 30. Jul 2007 at 08:37

Hello & Welcome :)

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by robert_rnt on 05. Aug 2007 at 19:19

Thanks all,
I have been trawling through the site and have found the info and knowledge held on here very useful thus far.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by miggy on 05. Aug 2007 at 19:25

Welcome.

:y :y :y :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by bob.dent on 09. Aug 2007 at 13:54

Hi Robert and welcome aboard :y

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by RobG on 09. Aug 2007 at 18:36

Hi Rob. Welcome to the forum. It`s repairing the omega that makes it all worthwhile ;D ;D :'( ;D ;D

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by Martin Imber on 13. Aug 2007 at 11:33

Hello & Welcome :y