Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Andy B on 12 November 2012, 19:42:28

Title: auto box on the way out?
Post by: Andy B on 12 November 2012, 19:42:28
Just drove back home from work in the Omega (used it all week  :y) and as I was going slightly down hill, I was aware that it was rev'ing more than required for the speed. I didn't notice to start with cos the radio was loud-ish & I was miles away  :-\ :-\ but it then did it again going slightly up hill. I tried to make it do it again, but it wouldn't.  :-\ :-\ :-\
My first thoughts were low ATF, but it's recently had the rear crank shaft seal replaced & I supplied the garage the best part of a gallon of the stuff to top it up if required - I  know that's not a guarantee that hey actually checked it though.

Any thoughts other than the easy check of low ATF/  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: Entwood on 12 November 2012, 19:45:37
They might not have checked it at all .. OR .. they checked it with the engine off.....  :(

First thought is a PROPER ATF check .. if it does nothing else, it rules out low fluid, which is the cheapest fix anyway .....
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: Marie on 12 November 2012, 19:47:21
Firstly unless you phyically saw them check it i would say check your level plus how old is the current ATF ?

Hope its not the gearbox althoughits not a hard job to replace tbh  :)
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 November 2012, 19:51:32
Worth a level AND leak check. Engine running as said. :)
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: Andy B on 12 November 2012, 20:13:38
Quote from: Marie on 12 November 2012, 19:47:21
Firstly unless you phyically saw them check it i would say check your level plus how old is the current ATF ?

Hope its not the gearbox althoughits not a hard job to replace tbh  :)

It has been done fairly recently .... a few summers ago  :y. Can't remember exactly  :-\
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Omega/Image018-1.jpg)
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: Andy B on 12 November 2012, 20:15:32
Quote from: Entwood on 12 November 2012, 19:45:37
They might not have checked it at all .. OR .. they checked it with the engine off.....  :(

First thought is a PROPER ATF check .. if it does nothing else, it rules out low fluid, which is the cheapest fix anyway .....

Weather pending these next few days I'll try to have a look.  :y
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: Andy B on 12 November 2012, 20:20:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 November 2012, 19:51:32
Worth a level AND leak check. Engine running as said. :)

Perhaps it's just had a minor fit due to being used every day this week.  ::) No ATF leaks on the drive though.

Merc's had its new Airmatic (suspension) pump now & is back, so Omega can rest again.  :y :y
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: pscocoa on 12 November 2012, 21:01:24
Mine does it every now and then - I just ignore it. ATF was checked and found ok.
Title: Re: auto box on the way out?
Post by: Andy B on 12 November 2012, 23:24:31
Quote from: pscocoa on 12 November 2012, 21:01:24
Mine does it every now and then - I just ignore it. ATF was checked and found ok.

Thanks ....... I'll ignore it  ;) ;)