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Title: Omega using too much water
Post by jeep_jockey on 06. Dec 2007 at 18:33

I have a 2.5 2001 Omega auto , it's a lovely car , and is in nice condition with a 120,000 on the clock but the only problem is that she has started you use more water , I have to top it up by about a pint a month.

I've had a sniff at the water header tank , fine , no water showing on the dipstick , but I do get mayo on the oil filler cap on short runs , on longer runs everything is clean and clear.

If it's the heads that are blown , then it's not worth the repair , and she will be scrapped , which would be a shame as she drives so well , but £2,500 for new heads would not be thought of as a viable option.

Anyone got any ideas ? Jeep Jockey.

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Jimbob on 06. Dec 2007 at 18:40

Hello & welcome :y

This post would get more visability in General help....

As a guess, it could be you Heater Bypass Valve (HBV)
about £30 to replace, little awkward if you have large hands.
looks like a small plastic 'starship enterprise' at the back of the drivers side of the engine
Mayo situtaion sounds normal.

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Jimbob on 06. Dec 2007 at 18:42

Here you go, a guide :

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1193594464

Oh, and when you top the water up, you are using correct Antifreeze mix, not just water? Else you could be building up to bigger problems

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by entwood on 06. Dec 2007 at 18:42

"Hello" and welcome :)

As just said .. "general help" will get more answers as not everyone reads this section... also .. stick your cardetails and location in your profile page ... saves being asked a zillion times !! :)

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by mikedundee on 06. Dec 2007 at 19:28

Welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by ffcgary1 on 06. Dec 2007 at 23:12

Welcome to the forum jeep, dont scrap it as it's an easy fix. :y

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Dazzler on 06. Dec 2007 at 23:15

Welcome, enjoy using the forum.

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Bo Bo on 07. Dec 2007 at 09:29

Hello & welcome :)

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by bob.dent on 07. Dec 2007 at 10:21

Hi Jeep Jockey and welcome to OOF :y

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Jimbob789 on 07. Dec 2007 at 13:35

Welcome

Jamie
:) ;) 8-) :y

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by A380 Elite on 07. Dec 2007 at 15:09

:) Hiya Jeep_Jockey.

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Amigov6 on 07. Dec 2007 at 17:22

:)Welcome aboard JJ. Do'nt worry about the mayo on short runs, i cacked myself when i first saw it. You can pull the oil filler off by hand & pop it back on after cleaning. MDTM showed me @ this years Lakesmeet, saves time with your finger in a sticky hole....oo er!! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Elite Pete on 07. Dec 2007 at 18:07

Hi and welcome :)

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by jeep_jockey on 07. Dec 2007 at 20:14

Dear All , thankyou for your kind offers of advice on my Omega's water problems , but how does one go about spoting where the water is coming from ? I've left her running and watched her from above and below , but not a drop have I spotted !

Perhaps it might be a leaking pump , or the water is comming out of a hose under pressure , while the car is driving , and there is no damp in the front footwells , so no joy there.

May I say how amazed I was to find such a good a site for Omega's , a much unsung car , I think they are one of the best of the big Vauxhalls , and elegant to look at , as well as very comfortable and bloody fast.

So any more info or idea's as to why she's wetting herself , please let me know. What a nice bunch of guys you are ! Regards , Jeep Jockey.

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by macca on 08. Dec 2007 at 16:05

Hello, welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by thewelshman on 08. Dec 2007 at 19:00

Hi and welcome to the O O F :y

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Golfbuddy on 08. Dec 2007 at 19:09

Welcome to the forum. :)

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Sir Crazydad on 08. Dec 2007 at 20:13

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

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by TheBoy on 09. Dec 2007 at 13:52

Welcome to the site :)

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by Auto Addict on 09. Dec 2007 at 19:02

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by holey head on 10. Dec 2007 at 16:27

hi and welcome! were having a quiz on saturday at 9pm if your interested in joing put your name down here

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Title: Re: Omega using too much water
Post by hotel21 on 12. Dec 2007 at 00:04

Howdoo, and welcome to the forum. Fire up any probs you have, no doubt someone will be able to assist..... :y

As said, post up in the relevant forum. no doubt someone will assist.....

(ps - try switching the heating to the opposite to whatever its on and look again for leaks..... If all drippy, would bet its the HBV at fault....)