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[Grumpy]

when i put my foot under the pedal and lift it up it will then go into gear

I assume you mean that everything works when you've pushed the clutch pedal back
down again after lifting it back with your foot prior to pushing it down.

This may indicate that your clutch Master Cylinder has an internal leak and that when
you operate it via the clutch pedal, that fluid is being forced back through the Master
Cylinder seals instead of pressurising the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder that
operates your clutch.

Depending on the leakage rate, pulling back the clutch pedal with your foot may
give you enough temporary pressure to operate the clutch before enough fluid
leaks past the seals to limit the 'push' range of your clutch operating system.

This would mean that you will have to change the clutch master cylinder.
But this is a lot cheaper than paying to have the clutch or gearbox replaced
at a garage with a large labour charge. You can change it yourself for the
price of the item and fluid.

But bleed it first (just the cost of some fluid), and check the clutch pedal
linkage and return spring for security and operation (costs nothing but time).

Good luck, and in answer to your previous statement, no, you shouldn't be
thinking about scrapping it.  

[jayrudd74]

ended up taking it over to an independent garage today(missus's cousin own it) as it was quite clear today after driving it, the clutch was away.he reckons £300-£350 for a good clutch fitted,used to work in a vauxhall garage himself, which i didnt know!is this about right,hope so coz i told him to get it  done,just thought i let  you lot no with giving me some good info,cheers

[Grumpy]

Just to clear up a few points up here.

A worn clutch will normally slip, which would mean that you can change
gear very easily.

Difficult gear changing is often a fault in the clutch operating circuit or
a contaminated clutch dragging.

You say you are replacing the clutch, so you're betting on a contaminated
or damaged clutch (broken spring etc..).
So make sure that you examine the clutch area when the gearbox is off.
If you see signs of fluid contamination, you must fix the leak before you fit
the new clutch, or you'll end up with the same problem.

Whilst you have the gearbox off, if you are intending keeping the car, replace
the concentric clutch slave cylinder whilst your at it.

I still say that you should check out the clutch hydraulic system and operating
linkage before going to this expense. But as always, it's your decision.

Keep us posted, to expand our knowledge base, and good luck.

[Grumpy]

Just been reading the thread below. Click and have a read and a look
at the pics. It will show you what you're looking for.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192813243

[jayrudd74]

well now you say it, he did mention something about replacing the slave cylinder while it was stripped down,the clutch in the end was well gone,it was so crunchy to go into gear,only had to let my foot of the clutch and it would just drive,and also the clutch pedal was more or less touching the floor in the end.

[Grumpy]

You said the guy doing it is a relative and Vauxhall trained.
Family doesn't usually rip off family, so he'll probably see you right.  

Just get your cheque book dusted off.  

[jayrudd74]

at the end of the day ive only paid 1k with 77500 miles on the clock,so i think its worth spending money on,i personally think its  alot of car for 1k.there is one for sale in autotrader same year,make,model,mileage,spec,etc hope your sat down £2700+

[VX1]

at the end of the day ive only paid 1k with 77500 miles on the clock,so i think its worth spending money on,i personally think its  alot of car for 1k.there is one for sale in autotrader same year,make,model,mileage,spec,etc hope your sat down £2700+

Nothing unusual there then. Some people try there hardest to sell there cars at a very high price, more thatn they are actually worth, so when some one knocks them down in price they winge like mad. If I was to sell my car on then I would sell it for what it is worth for it's age regardless the milage, year or condition. These day's you don't get a lot for these Omega's as they depreciate very very quickly. I sold my 2000 w reg omega for £1200 a few months ago cos thats all i would get for her, so it looks like you got a little overpriced car IMHO. Its alway's best to start getting used to the workings of your car and become familiar with it as well at least that way you can start making the repairs yourself and save yourself alot of money.

Before I joined this forum I did do all the work myself but when it came to all the harder stuff I gave it to the garage to do and alway's ended up with a big bill, but now with the knowledge of the members on here I have saved myself a few quid so far. You will always get help and good advice from the members on here. We are all here to help. Oh and good luck with the car hope it gets sorted.

Paul