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Mr Hagon

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Off to WIM on Friday...
12. Apr 2011 at 13:42

...for some new boots and a full geometry setup on the car.

It's not seen WIM to date, as I was waiting for the existing budget tyres to wear down. As it happens they have done so and guess what, it's the front inside shoulders that have worn down first.

So, time to get out the Plusgas and start spraying away Grin

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I shall take a chance and hope that the rear track rod ends can be freed up on the day and that new wishbones won't be needed Roll Eyes

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But if they are then I shall just have to book in for a return visit Wink

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PMitchell

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Re: Off to WIM on Friday...
Reply #1 - 12. Apr 2011 at 15:03

For what they cost at www.vauxhallworldparts.com I'd get a set in. I just had the same, needed two front tyres so went for full alignment and geometry, and the blasted offside tie rod end (inner and outer) completely seized. New tie ros assy complete was something stupid like 28 quid delivered, so I got it sent and had it fitted, then went back and had the alignment done again. But all the faffing cost me more than 28 quid, so next time I might just change the arm anyway, even if it's not needed.

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Cliffo B

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Re: Off to WIM on Friday...
Reply #2 - 12. Apr 2011 at 19:19

think this inside front wheel wear problem must be a miggy problem when I took Miggy down for her geometry check about a couple of yrs ago could'nt believe it both front tyres had steel backing exposed at the extreme front inner corners had them replaced and the geometry done and drove a different miggy back to Leeds a real treat and she's still drives the same Thumbs Up!

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omegod Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1389 liverpool Gender: Drives: 99 3.0 V6 Elite Auto,LPG, 98 728i sport, 04 Fiesta	Re: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #3 - 12. Apr 2011 at 20:57 I had mine in last week for a full set up, gambled on the wishbones being ok and got my fingers burnt, would have been far cheaper to have done them first but ended up getting them done there before the set up was completed as they were well knackered!
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Mr Hagon

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Re: Off to WIM on Friday...
Reply #4 - 12. Apr 2011 at 22:42

omegod wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 20:57:

I had mine in last week for a full set up, gambled on the wishbones being ok and got my fingers burnt, would have been far cheaper to have done them first but ended up getting them done there before the set up was completed as they were well knackered!

Are you saying that WIM keep a stock of wishbones purely for the reason that so many Omegas come in with knackered wishbones that it's worth their while doing so?

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Re: Off to WIM on Friday...
Reply #5 - 12. Apr 2011 at 22:58

Mr Hagon wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 22:42:

omegod wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 20:57:

I had mine in last week for a full set up, gambled on the wishbones being ok and got my fingers burnt, would have been far cheaper to have done them first but ended up getting them done there before the set up was completed as they were well knackered!

Are you saying that WIM keep a stock of wishbones purely for the reason that so many Omegas come in with knackered wishbones that it's worth their while doing so?

It's a long time ago .. but just after they opened WIM had a "clubday" at which they offered to do a free setup on a forum members car .. to be chosen at random on the day. If memory serves the first half dozen or so were rejected as unsuitable due to knackered wishbones !!!!! So it seems to be a fairly common fault ..

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Mr Hagon

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Re: Off to WIM on Friday...
Reply #6 - 12. Apr 2011 at 23:51

Entwood wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 22:58:

Mr Hagon wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 22:42:

omegod wrote on 12. Apr 2011 at 20:57:

I had mine in last week for a full set up, gambled on the wishbones being ok and got my fingers burnt, would have been far cheaper to have done them first but ended up getting them done there before the set up was completed as they were well knackered!

Are you saying that WIM keep a stock of wishbones purely for the reason that so many Omegas come in with knackered wishbones that it's worth their while doing so?

It's a long time ago .. but just after they opened WIM had a "clubday" at which they offered to do a free setup on a forum members car .. to be chosen at random on the day. If memory serves the first half dozen or so were rejected as unsuitable due to knackered wishbones !!!!! So it seems to be a fairly common fault ..

Oh yes, been there before with my previous Omega a couple of years ago.

Went for new tyres and came away with a need for new wishbones and also had the rear track rod ends replaced as WIM started to swap them out and recon them as it's easier than trying to free them off when they're seized solid.

So I expect to find all of this out on Friday; it's just that I need to pass the MOT first. Should I need new wishbones etc. then I will get everything together and make a return visit at my convenience.

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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: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #7 - 14. Apr 2011 at 11:04 When I last visited Tony was very pleased mine had poly bushes
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Mr Hagon Intermediate Member Offline RWD and V6; the only way to travel! Posts: 404 South West London Gender: Drives: '02 Omega Elite 3.2 Estate	Re: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #8 - 14. Apr 2011 at 22:46 Martin Imber wrote on 14. Apr 2011 at 11:04: When I last visited Tony was very pleased mine had poly bushes Not sure about this, but I'm sure the subject will come up; will just have to do some more reading as to the pros and cons of them.
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wheels-inmotion Junior Member Offline Posts: 156	Re: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #9 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:18 Sadly i won't be there today....... My wife has been diagnosed with lung cancer so we are in a whole world of hurt at the moment.
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Kevin Wood Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Posts: 20377 Alton, Hampshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 MV6 (LPG), Westfield	Re: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #10 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:41 I'm really sorry to hear this, Tony. I'm sure all at OOF will join me in wishing her all the best. Kevin
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Entwood Omega King Offline Quietly Confident Posts: 13708 North Wiltshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 Elite (with LPG)	Re: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #11 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:46 As Kevin says ... I'm sure all OOF will wish her well. Might not help at all, but, the prognosis now-a-days is extremely good, it will be tough .. but the success rate is very high... All the best to you both Nige
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #12 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:49 I am so sorry to hear of this Tony. My thoughts are certainly with you and your family at this time
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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: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #13 - 15. Apr 2011 at 10:59 So sorry to hear such sad news Tony... Kind of puts my back pain into perspective But, as said, treatment has come on leaps and bounds and I wish you and your family all the best with it
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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: Off to WIM on Friday... Reply #14 - 15. Apr 2011 at 11:07 Hope everything works out ok Tony, just ready the story on your forum, and it sounds like you are getting looked after as well as possible
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