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Title: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by 1960darrenh on 05. Oct 2007 at 22:01

Hi everyone.

My name is Darren and I have tonight purchased my first Omega. :y

1998/S Reg 2.5 V6 CD

I currently also own a Rover 820i which I have up for sale. The Omega is to replace it.

After test driving the car, I love it. It feels so much more solid and well built compared to the Rover. The cost of this car was £750 which I think is great. It was advertised on Ebay but did a deal behind the scenes with the owner and he took it off Ebay.

As a newbie with this type of car, I would be grateful for any advice about this particular model and engine. I will now have a browse around the forum to get the feel of how things work on here.

Thanks everyone ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by hotel21 on 05. Oct 2007 at 22:04

Howdoo Darren and welcome to the forum. Loads of good info here, freely given.

Check out the guides, loads of good stuff there.... :y

First and most importantly, whats the service history like, in particular cambelt and tensioner change? 4 years or 40k miles the absolute max. If you do not have a receipt for work done, then would suggest a change asap as, if it fails (and it will) then its a shed load more cash and time torepair than simply doing the belt kit..... :y

Take time to browse around, as said.... ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by 1960darrenh on 05. Oct 2007 at 22:09

Hello Moderator.

Thanks for your reply.

The service history of the car is FULL! Cambelt was done about 5000mls ago. Loads of receipts. Air Con re-gassed in the summer. Two new wishbones for last MOT. Full 12mths Mot and 6 mths Tax. I do not collect the car until tomorrow afternoon but I will take some pics and post them on the site.

Cheers. ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by hotel21 on 05. Oct 2007 at 22:18

Sounds like you may well have got a fair deal. Depending on handy you are with the spanners, you can certainly save a few quid here. lots of friendly folks and an active chat area. Don't be shy to join in. We were all new once upon a time! ;)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Spongebob on 05. Oct 2007 at 22:40

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by A380 Elite on 05. Oct 2007 at 23:28

:) Hiya 1960darrenh, Omega's are the best.

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by ffcgary1 on 06. Oct 2007 at 01:30

Hi darren welcome to the forum mate, when you say the timing belt was done was it the full kit with the rollers as well, as it is these that fail before the belts. good luck and if you have any probs just ask in the gen help sec and we will help where we can.

GARY. :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Auto Addict on 06. Oct 2007 at 07:16

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by geoff on 06. Oct 2007 at 07:18

hello and welcome 8-) 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Elite Pete on 06. Oct 2007 at 07:58

Hi Darren and welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Cav9_4 on 06. Oct 2007 at 08:34

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Sir Golfbuddy on 06. Oct 2007 at 12:11

Welcome to the forum. :)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by TheBoy on 07. Oct 2007 at 13:51

Welcome to the site :)

Another Northants member :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Crazydad on 07. Oct 2007 at 15:53

Hello and welcome to the Best Omega Forum on the Net :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by mikedundee on 07. Oct 2007 at 19:57

Welcome to the Forum Darren :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Amigov6 on 07. Oct 2007 at 21:11

Cracking choice of car if i say so myself!!! As Broocie & Gary already said ensure the full kit was done not just the belt, it really is that important. Otherwise welcome aboard & happy Migging!
Look forward to the pics. :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Maria on 07. Oct 2007 at 21:24

Hello and welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Bo Bo on 08. Oct 2007 at 07:36

Hello & welcome :)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by bob.dent on 08. Oct 2007 at 12:43

Hi Darren and welcome to the forum and Omega ownership :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Markie on 08. Oct 2007 at 13:00

Hello and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Loo-knee on 08. Oct 2007 at 18:06

Hi Mate, welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by DaveL on 09. Oct 2007 at 12:36

Hi and welcome to the forum :y
8-)
DaveL

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Martin Imber on 10. Oct 2007 at 16:34

Hello & Welcome :y

Title: Re: Newbie Omega Owner
Post by Omegalord on 11. Oct 2007 at 21:42

Welcome :)