just a question about the cam belt on the v6 engines, i am changing mine this weekend and am going to check to rollers etc at the same time to see if they need changing too, but is there any specialist tools you need for the job, i've heard you need a tensioner is this right?
Yes you definitely need the special tools as you have three seperate tensioners to adjust. It is an awkward job even with the correct tools, and is definitely not one to try at home without them.
This is the one job I will always get done at a Vauxhall dealership, as the work is guaranteed for minimum 1 year, and at their discression the service life of the belt (36,000 miles).
I always have the tensioners replaced too, as one component failure will present you with a £2000- 3000 bill for a top end rebuild, assuming the bottom end is OK.
The components:
Last edited by SJBv V6; 26-02-2002 at 22:18.
Much easier to change the cambelt on the Omega than it is anything else as the position of the engine allows plenty of access.
I changed the belt last year, without the special tools as I couldnt get my hands on them. Wedge a screwdriver or two in the cam pulleys to keep them steady and tension using a bit of common sense. Perhaps not the best way to do the job, but it does the trick.
ok will have a look, and the think about the rollers that they should be changed, ive read some previous threads suggesting the the roolers should be changed at the same time, do the rollers have a short life? i heard they were plastic at first but then they were changed to metal ones as the plastic ones kept disintigrating? how long should they last. will buy some if i have to as consequences could be expensive, but if i remove the belt and the rollers are ok and run smoothly will i be safe.
Changed my cambelt last year also (soon as I got the car).
No need for any of the specialist tools, only problem was as I turned the belt two revolutions of the engine, the tensioner took up the lack and the left hand bank cam pulleys when out of sync!!! Had to slightly offset these pulleys, so when the tensioner took up the slack, all the pulleys lined up!
These engines are great to work on as they are easy to get to.
Not often I would agree to that comment lmao but in comparison to the cambelt change on the other V6 models I agree! (shame about the spark plugs)These engines are great to work on as they are easy to get to.
Spark plugs, yes, can be a bit of a hassle, perhpas I seem to enjoy the challenge!!
i must do, because I took my plugs out several times during a couple of weeks due to first replacing them, then checking them all after one of them cracked, then replacing them with NGK then replacing them again with NGK Platinum!!!
Also changed the leads, which is a pain as the bloody coil thing is at the back of the engine!
Indeedy, took a while for my knuckles to recover after that job lmao Just before I toddle off again,
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/omega_owners/
Take yourself there and register Trebor, quite a few helpful Omega chaps to be found there
Same for youself you big boy you
tara!
i know they are a joke to change the spark plugs thats prob wny vx give a stupidly large service interval for them, going to change mine when do cam cover gasket, been leaking for ages, well i assume its that, oil is dripping from somewhere around that region onto the exhaust shield and becomes quite embarrassing when i pull up and my engine is smoking! think this is a common problem as heard a few stories from other omega owners about top end oil leaks, nightmare, good job the V6 is a sweet engine.
Just dont that two weeks ago, 50 sodding quid or so for two cam cover gaskets which must cost less than 50pence to make, grrr.
If your going to tackle it have a gander at my piccies so you can see what kind of mess they make!
http://www.theloft.dynip.com/camcover.htm
Goodluck with it anyway, not the worst job to do really.
The worst job by far, is changing the thermostat!
What a bloody pain in the arse that was!!! I wanted to put in a cooler running one, wish I had'nt have bothered. The transfer pipe is a VERY snug fit on the thermostat housing, and did it want to move, NO!!!
In the end I had all the inlet manifolds removed to again proper access to the housing, and with a bit of persuasion, came free....Phew!
Have you noticed a difference with it? I have on occasion felt the car become less responsive particularly when running fairly hot.
Not noticed any running problems to be honest, in fact feels better.
Very impressed with your website, and your detailed repairs! You could do your own Haynes type manual!
Have registered with Yahoo, just waiting for verification - many Omega owners there?
Whats really needed is some sort of Omega's Club, what do you think?
cheers for those pictures thats magic, just taking inlet that i was bothered about but when you've seen it it looks a lot better, will attept timing belt and rocker cover all on sat before it starts to get dark for that evening period called beer time. gaskets expensive thought they'd be cheaper than that the mark up on vx parts are a joke think the best bargin which vx sell is their oil which i cannot fault the price of just under £12 for semi, and i think around £17 for fully synthetic, bargin. makes up for everything else
just one thing if you're there, just had a look at the picture of your omega and looks well smart, have you lowered it? seem lowering springs for £90 lowers by 40mm, have you done this if so big job and has it knacked the shockers? smart wheels, the standard ones i have on mine are 16" and although they are big on a car this size they look small, but they look well, ,may have to invest in some
Still floating about
I lowered it, heh, Not paid for it mind you
Didnt want powerflex or anything like that as the last thing I wanted was to loose the comfortable ride, so I spent just over £100 on Vx bushes, money for old rope (again
Fitting came to almost £300 which was more than I had bargained for (just under £200 the typical quote) but I didnt fancy doing the job myself and the chaps who fitted the kit did say it was a bit of a pain in the ass.
So thats that, will be juggling the balance around looking for 0% APR deals for the rest of my life
I can recommend the Koni & Eibach path though, I haven't lost all of the ride quality as its still perfectly acceptable, and cornering is greatly improved. 30mm I have not had any problems with, although with the Powerflow in place I think I have bottomed out once or twice on speed bumps. Could be the case the silencers are a different shape to the originals and as such hang down a bit more. Nothing major though.
The wheels tickled my fancy, though I had a bit of hassle with the B****s that sold me them, but thats a story for another day!
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