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Messages - Doctor Gollum

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Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
As you know, they can be repaired. A full rebuild, around here, is just short of a grand. Question is, is it worth it? To you, that is.
Rebuilding it with what? Lego?

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Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
Oops.

Proper shagged? Or low fluid type shagged?
Harsh shifts from 2-3 which became not shifting past 2nd. No external leaks and only an 0894 code, trans slipping, suggesting a mechanical issue rather than an electrical one. Basically from first start, it seems normal but goes into limbo as it tries to shift from 2   into 3 and won't pick up any gear. Eventually it might change up, and then sticks in 4th. Turn it off and on again and it won't go past 2nd. It will run all the way to the redline in 2nd, but as that's barely 65/70mph it's of zero use on the road.

I have a service kit en route, and whilst it won't make it worse, it won't necessarily fix anything either but will allow the chance to inspect the gearbox sump for debris... Which will give a clear indication of the state of the internals.

Options are:

1. Try the fluid change and clean the solenoids but throw away ~£300 if it doesn't work. Possibly a temporary fix.
2. Source a known good transmission, service it and throw it in.
3. Replace the TCM and solenoids as part of the service and hope that fixes it. An £1,000 in parts and coding, but no additional labour.
4. A combination of 2 and 3.
5. Obtain a rebuilt/new trans.

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Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(

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I don't think these council elections have been as triumphant for the Labour party as the corrupt media are making out to be honest.  ::)
See how Lundun turns out.

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Beautifully done, but no points for taste. :o

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I think they will get a majority but a small one. We shall see.
In local elections the results mean nothing for the national stage. Anyone who says different is living in cloud cuckoo land. Or has an axe to grind.

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That won't fill up the spare wheel well on an estate as it will drain into the rear quarters first... :-\ Unless sooo much water is getting in that it's running along the rear panel seam, but even then it would have to overflow the lip where the latch is. That said, it could be running down the loom between the rear lights, but it would be coming from higher up...

Any evidence of rust at the bottom rear corners of the rear quarter glass? If yes, then expect a hole behind the black trim. Easy enough to access: remove the inner trim from the C and D pillars and undo the twenty thousand 10mm nuts. Window then comes out and you can access the screws that hold the trim in place. Should be possible to effect a decent repair without it showing past the trim... But whatever you do, don't fill the trim with sealant.

The body vents are into the wheel well, but unless the car was reversed into a pond and left there it should drain out through them. Incidentally those vents are designed to open towards the low pressure at the back of the car as it moves forwards and hang closed when stopped. Ignore all of that, it's an Astra, not the Omega ::)

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General Car Chat / Re: Omega seat swap - questions
« on: 02 May 2024, 18:53:17 »
It was when the Omega was being repaired following being reversed into in traffic. Think it was a 1.8tdci Edge, possibly '58 plate.

Horrendous build quality from shit materials.

The  '22 Mustang I had a couple of weeks ago felt like a reskin of the 2005 one and the facelift '24 one I had a couple of days ago was the same except with better screens.

Everything feels like shit after the mighty Omega!  :y   ;D
Not everything, but don't tell anyone  :D

Not complaining about the Mustang though, top down along the PCH is nothing to complain about in any universe. Especially when you only paid for a Corolla  8)

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As title
Just removed the complete towbar of facelift saloon
For sale
Not sure on price , what’s it worth 
Other omega bits also coming as im breaking elite car soon
Genuine VX ones were less than £200 new.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance Renewal Due
« on: 02 May 2024, 16:14:24 »
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

No but our shiny new progressive Labour Govt will bring it in, and by the time I get to a certain age they'll be offering euthanasia as a cure for the common cold or anything that makes you a mild inconvenience.  :)
Arkansas is looking quite tempting.

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General Car Chat / Re: Omega seat swap - questions
« on: 02 May 2024, 16:11:42 »
It was when the Omega was being repaired following being reversed into in traffic. Think it was a 1.8tdci Edge, possibly '58 plate.

Horrendous build quality from shit materials.

The  '22 Mustang I had a couple of weeks ago felt like a reskin of the 2005 one and the facelift '24 one I had a couple of days ago was the same except with better screens.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance Renewal Due
« on: 02 May 2024, 08:50:35 »
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

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General Discussion Area / Re: Word Association.
« on: 02 May 2024, 08:45:04 »
Dingaling

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General Car Chat / Re: Omega seat swap - questions
« on: 02 May 2024, 08:44:15 »
My Mondeo Titanium X's drivers seat is a bit flat as well.  :-\

I've always assumed that it was a cab before I bought it, as although it had a reasonable mileage, a few of the switches like the AC, Hazards and the heated seats, were worn, so I think it had a fat bastard sat in it for hours going nowhere very far.  ::)
It wasn't me ;D

Had one briefly as a temporary replacement... Hateful bloody thing.

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