Hello everyone.... typical aint it, last week i had coolant spurting out of the most rediculous and awkward valve i have ever seen in all my life, didn't have a clue what it did or what it was, and was desperate to find a site like this one to find out what it was and where to get one! Tonight im looking for a poxy irmscher grille (that i dont even really need) and bobs ya auntie here you are, the best omega site ever! Anyway i have recently purchased a 2.5v6 auto cdx in a dark met gun metal colour with full cream leather. is there anything i should check/ look out for apart from the rocker cover gaskets and the heater controll valve (ive just replaced them), the car has done 78,000 with every old mot, fvsh +1 carefull elderly gent from new. im about to drop the engine oil, can anyone suggest the best oil. i am no stranger to an engine but this is my first vaux v6 and i'm sure someone has tried and tested everything to do with these beasts so im all ears, many thanks, newby, tim

Welcome to the forum

At 78,000 miles I would get the cam belt, tensioners and water pump changed ASAP, unless you have written proof it has been done recently. It needs changing every 40,000 miles, or serious engine damage will occur.

There is a DIY DVD available on this site (£3) with a step by step guide on cam belt change, it's not rocket science, but very expensive at the dealer.

Most owners on this site recomend Vx Semi Synth oil, and change it every 5000 miles (some sooner).

It is critical on the V6 engines to keep the breathers clean, there is a 'How to' under Maintenance Guides), to avoid problems with cam cover gasket failures.

Always use geuine Vx parts, not aftermarket.

Hope this helps.

Welcome to the forum Tim.

The advice given by the others is spot on.
The cambelt kit would be my primary concern, especially at 78k.

Seems like you had a fun introduction to Omega ownership with the HBV failing! 

Don't worry though, if you look after them, they are very good, very comfortable cars,
If/when they go wrong, you also have about the best support network for any make/model of car out there! 

glad youve found the site ! brill help on here.

Welcome to the site.  It looks like all the essentials have been covered in the other posts.....

Well thanks everyone for your sound advise, the cam belt + tensioners were done at the last dealer service@72k not sure about the water pump though, i will call dealer to find out! i was planning on usins vx semi syn but what would be the best viscosity, also its an auto and the first auto i've had do i need to do anything with the transmission oil other than check theres some in!? Thanks again, tim.

Yep they can be a pain to work on due to lack of space  anyway...

Hello and Welcome to the Forum 

Hi Tim and welcome