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Lordmpl Intermediate Member Offline 2.5 V6 Auto CDX - Big Bertha Posts: 320 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Gender:	Buying 2.5 CDX What to look for?? 26. Sep 2007 at 10:46 Hi, I bought a Omega 2.5 V6 Auto CDX 1996 "N", Full Service History last night, Picking it up on Thursday Eve, What shall i look out for, in the way of common problems?? Thanks, Mark.
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Re: Buying 2.5 CDX What to look for??
Reply #1 - 26. Sep 2007 at 10:53

Okay, not an exhaustable list and others will add

History of cambelt and tensioners done MINIMUM 4 years 40k
history of or of evidence of rockers being done, also in relation to this remove spark plug to ensure no oil in plug wells
wishbones and suspension - its a heavy car and often needs work in this area - by no means difficult or over expensive
clean breathers and iacv, if not use the maintinance guides on here
evidence of pink/red coolant again if not then use maintainance guides on here
service history again if not first port of call is oil and filter change

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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: Buying 2.5 CDX What to look for?? Reply #2 - 26. Sep 2007 at 11:43 Buy a crank sensor and leave it in the car for WHEN the current one breaks
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Re: Buying 2.5 CDX What to look for??
Reply #3 - 26. Sep 2007 at 15:36

I would add three more items from experience.

1. Check that the brake fluid is changed as per the service interval. It is a cheap procedure but can lead to costly failure of the ABS ECU.

2. Make sure the fuel filter is also changed as per service interval.

3. Watch out for front doors "cracking" as you open them. the fix is fairly easy and is detailed on this forum in the excellent how to sections. Ignore it and it can be expensive to fix.

For years I just paid a dealer to do very regular minor and major services and neither of the first two ever seemed to have got done.

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Re: Buying 2.5 CDX What to look for??
Reply #4 - 26. Sep 2007 at 18:37

Markie wrote on 26. Sep 2007 at 10:53:

Okay, not an exhaustable list and others will add

History of cambelt and tensioners done MINIMUM 4 years 40k
history of or of evidence of rockers being done, also in relation to this remove spark plug to ensure no oil in plug wells
wishbones and suspension - its a heavy car and often needs work in this area - by no means difficult or over expensive
clean breathers and iacv, if not use the maintinance guides on here
evidence of pink/red coolant again if not then use maintainance guides on here
service history again if not first port of call is oil and filter change

Hope this helps to go on with Thumbs Up!

I hope you meant MAXIMUM of 4 years/40k Thumbs Up!

I wouldn't worry much about the red coolant, factory fill is the blue stuff, and unless you can be sure of getting all the old stuff out (easier said than done on the V6) it's better to stick with blue and change it maximum of 2 year intervals. As long as the coolant looks reasonably clean and is the correct mixture (i.e. not topped up with just water).

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Re: Buying 2.5 CDX What to look for??
Reply #5 - 26. Sep 2007 at 19:13

Paul M wrote on 26. Sep 2007 at 18:37:

Markie wrote on 26. Sep 2007 at 10:53:

Okay, not an exhaustable list and others will add

History of cambelt and tensioners done MINIMUM 4 years 40k
history of or of evidence of rockers being done, also in relation to this remove spark plug to ensure no oil in plug wells
wishbones and suspension - its a heavy car and often needs work in this area - by no means difficult or over expensive
clean breathers and iacv, if not use the maintinance guides on here
evidence of pink/red coolant again if not then use maintainance guides on here
service history again if not first port of call is oil and filter change

Hope this helps to go on with Thumbs Up!

I hope you meant MAXIMUM of 4 years/40k Thumbs Up!

I wouldn't worry much about the red coolant, factory fill is the blue stuff, and unless you can be sure of getting all the old stuff out (easier said than done on the V6) it's better to stick with blue and change it maximum of 2 year intervals. As long as the coolant looks reasonably clean and is the correct mixture (i.e. not topped up with just water).

Nope - reword - evidence of being done maximum 4 years ago or 40k......if this is the case, or its been done any further back then it needs doing.

Red coolant - as its a fairly recent post 2001 thing will ensure the coolant has at least been changed for long life...it also has better additives and protection. Blue needs flushed every 2 years still compared to the reds 5 year flush

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