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JamesV6CDX

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Car work this weekend
31. Mar 2010 at 13:39

It's time to sort out the Pug, before it lets me down.

Jobs to do this weekend, include:

* Both Front Wishbones (there is crazy play in the NS one)

* Front brake discs and pads (current disks are majorly worn, pads are metal on metal!)

* Rear brake discs and pads (again, very worn)

* Handbrake service, including new handbrake shoes

* Brake fluid flush and change.

* Cambelt kit, water pump, and auxiliary belt change.

* Engine oil and filter change (Gen GM it is!)

* Gearbox oil change

* Investigate play in rear wheel - possibly bearing.

* Investigate corroded handbrake cables

* Replace blowing exhaust

* Change wiper blades

Not sure if I'll get it all done - as some of the jobs (brake/suspension work) are not my area of expertise - and it's a french HDi tractor, which I'm not used to working on!

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RobG Omega Lord Offline I might have a link, pic or part number for that Posts: 7968 Bristol Gender: Drives: 53 plate 2.2 CD auto	Re: Car work this weekend Reply #1 - 31. Mar 2010 at 13:42 Wear a beret, striped T-shirt and a string of onions and you`ll soon have it sorted James
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joshwyatt Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1769 Oxford Gender: Drives: 2003 '52' Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 Elite saloon manual, 2005 '55' Land Rover Range Rover 4.2 V8 Supercharged	Re: Car work this weekend Reply #2 - 31. Mar 2010 at 14:34 Only a few jobs to do then I'm sure you'll get most of it done. I've been looking at the Merc CDI engine today, and wouldn't fancy doing much work on it, so definitely don't envy your weekend task.
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jonny2112 Senior Member Offline Posts: 743 Bangor NI Gender: Drives: a bundle! Not for long though ....	Re: Car work this weekend Reply #3 - 31. Mar 2010 at 15:14 You'll be grand pal. My wife has a 206 and I'm thinking about taking over the servicing, with the theory that if I can work on Omegas (albeit minor jobs) surely I could carry out a basic service on that!? Good luck
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henryd Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2172 west cornwall Gender: Drives: Merc E220 estate,previous ride 2.5 elite estate	Re: Car work this weekend Reply #4 - 31. Mar 2010 at 16:45 james,while your doing the cam belt pay close attention to the crank pulley as they are prone to breaking up(outer coming away from inner).I have fitted three in the last couple of months to customers vehicles
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Kiksomass Junior Member Offline Its all about the bass! Posts: 185 Northampton Gender: Drives: Omega 2.2CD 2001	Re: Car work this weekend Reply #5 - 31. Mar 2010 at 18:11 Bloody hell James,I'm surprised you got here the other day! I know you said you had a couple of things to do on it,but thats spares or repairs territory Even having seen how quick you work,I'm guessing that's a good weekends labour. Doubtless not very cheap either. But the grin after you've done it will make it all worth while
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dbug Omega Lord Offline Dont knock Linux! Posts: 7822 Northants Gender: Drives: 98 V6 Elite auto	Re: Car work this weekend Reply #6 - 31. Mar 2010 at 21:50 RobG wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 13:42: Wear a beret, striped T-shirt and a string of onions and you`ll soon have it sorted James You will also need some garlic
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PhilRich Omega Lord Offline Proud to be English, with no apologies to ANYONE! Posts: 6825 NorthEast Coast Gender: Drives: 2002 2.2CDX 4dr Auto. LPG Converted.	Re: Car work this weekend Reply #7 - 31. Mar 2010 at 21:54 dbug wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 21:50: RobG wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 13:42: Wear a beret, striped T-shirt and a string of onions and you`ll soon have it sorted James You will also need some garlic Is that to 'smell' the part as well as 'look' it , or to ward off any evil gremlins lurking in the car?
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