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P6UL K

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A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2)
12. Jan 2011 at 14:00

1. Can anyone advise on what sort of LSD the TVP Omegas had from the factory?

When i'm making turns or if the car is under load there's what i can only describe as a 'klonk' and vibration coming from the rear diff.... its almost like being in a car that has a wealded diff. Is this due to the type of diff fitted or am i facing some £££ issues Embarrassed

2. Anyone local to me have the Vx computer thing? Is it called 'Tech 2'? Need my cruise control turned on.

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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2) Reply #1 - 12. Jan 2011 at 14:03 Diff doesn't sound right I assume you've checked the oil? Nearest Tech 2 to you is Kevin Wood near Alton
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Jimbob Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Third nipple removal completed succesfuly Posts: 20462 Chester / Flintshire Gender: Drives: 52 3.2 MV6 Estate & 98 3.0 MV6 Manual Estate	Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2) Reply #2 - 12. Jan 2011 at 14:04 a lot didnt have LSD as standard, I can check yours if you pm me your reg. Shouldnt be making that sort of noise, hopefully just low oil, but could be fubar. Nearest 'forum' tech2 is in Alton, Hampshire, or then Brackley, Northampton
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Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2)
Reply #3 - 12. Jan 2011 at 14:58

P6UL K wrote on 12. Jan 2011 at 14:00:

When i'm making turns or if the car is under load there's what i can only describe as a 'klonk' and vibration coming from the rear diff.... its almost like being in a car that has a wealded diff. Is this due to the type of diff fitted or am i facing some £££ issues Embarrassed

If it has an LSD and it's a clutch type (which, IIRC, the Omega was) then it could easily be a clutch diff with the wrong oil (or no friction modifiers in).. that'd cause it to lock up inappropriately.

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Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2)
Reply #4 - 12. Jan 2011 at 15:12

Yep, sounds like a LSD with knackered oil.

An oil change with LS additive or a proper LSD oil would be my first recommendation.

Happy to enable the cruise whenever convenient. Why not pop over to the "Cam Belt Party" that Gaffers is organising at the end of February?

It's probably worth getting hold of a cruise stalk beforehand so we can double check the functionality.

Kevin

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P6UL K

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Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2)
Reply #5 - 12. Jan 2011 at 17:54

Jimbob wrote on 12. Jan 2011 at 14:04:

a lot didnt have LSD as standard, I can check yours if you pm me your reg. Shouldnt be making that sort of noise, hopefully just low oil, but could be fubar.

Nearest 'forum' tech2 is in Alton, Hampshire, or then Brackley, Northampton

I realise the standard ones didn't, but mine isn't standard is it Wink

And the No11 it leaves are proof enough lol

Alton?! Blimey thats miles away! No-one in Kent at all? I'll see if i can find anyone nearer otherwise i'll be in touch

But i have PM'd you my registration to be sure Thumbs Up!

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P6UL K

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Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2)
Reply #6 - 12. Jan 2011 at 18:01

Kevin Wood wrote on 12. Jan 2011 at 15:12:

Yep, sounds like a LSD with knackered oil.

An oil change with LS additive or a proper LSD oil would be my first recommendation.

Happy to enable the cruise whenever convenient. Why not pop over to the "Cam Belt Party" that Gaffers is organising at the end of February?

It's probably worth getting hold of a cruise stalk beforehand so we can double check the functionality.

Kevin

Hi Kevin,

I already have the correct stalk which i'm fitting on Friday.

Cambelt party!? Are you being serious? Hmmmm I spose i could get my cam belt, tensioners and water pump done at the same time then Roll Eyes

Can you or anyone recommend the correct oil to use in the LSD so i can get it serviced?

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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: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2) Reply #7 - 12. Jan 2011 at 18:18 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-970-limited-slip-diff.aspx Sticky at the top of parts section re; Opie
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Jimbob Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Third nipple removal completed succesfuly Posts: 20462 Chester / Flintshire Gender: Drives: 52 3.2 MV6 Estate & 98 3.0 MV6 Manual Estate	Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2) Reply #8 - 12. Jan 2011 at 18:18 have checked and it left the factory with a 3.7 LSD
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aaronjb Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3635 Bracknell, Berkshire Gender: Drives: '01 3.2 Elite (was '96 2.5TD CD), '02 MR2 Roadster (plus snail), '92 300ZX 3.0V6 TT	Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2) Reply #9 - 12. Jan 2011 at 20:19 Alright, if Paul comes to the Hampshire meet, I'll need you all to distract him while I swap his diff with mine. Ok?
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Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2)
Reply #10 - 12. Jan 2011 at 22:28

P6UL K wrote on 12. Jan 2011 at 18:01:

Hi Kevin,

I already have the correct stalk which i'm fitting on Friday.

Cambelt party!? Are you being serious? Hmmmm I spose i could get my cam belt, tensioners and water pump done at the same time then Roll Eyes

Can you or anyone recommend the correct oil to use in the LSD so i can get it serviced?

Cheers.

Just thought the journey would be more worthwhile with a bit of a social event at the end of it rather than just me. Wink

BOA90LS is the normal recommendation for LSD oil IIRC. Haven't got one myself. Sad

Kevin

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P6UL K Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 262 Dartford, Kent Gender: Drives: '53' Vx Omega V6 3.2 Ex-TVP ARV Estate	Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2) Reply #11 - 13. Jan 2011 at 05:06 aaronjb wrote on 12. Jan 2011 at 20:19: Alright, if Paul comes to the Hampshire meet, I'll need you all to distract him while I swap his diff with mine. Ok? ha ha!! I'll be keeping a beady eye on you then!
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P6UL K

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Re: A couple of issues... (TVP Vehicle Issue & Tech 2)
Reply #12 - 13. Jan 2011 at 05:08

Kevin Wood wrote on 12. Jan 2011 at 22:28:

P6UL K wrote on 12. Jan 2011 at 18:01:

Hi Kevin,

I already have the correct stalk which i'm fitting on Friday.

Cambelt party!? Are you being serious? Hmmmm I spose i could get my cam belt, tensioners and water pump done at the same time then Roll Eyes

Can you or anyone recommend the correct oil to use in the LSD so i can get it serviced?

Cheers.

Just thought the journey would be more worthwhile with a bit of a social event at the end of it rather than just me. Wink

BOA90LS is the normal recommendation for LSD oil IIRC. Haven't got one myself. Sad

Kevin

True, true... I'll go on the hunt for the thread regarding the cam belt party then

Oil ordered and winging its way to me from the Oilman aka Opie Cool

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