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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: takemineanywhere on 01 March 2013, 10:55:32

Title: Slow changing autobox
Post by: takemineanywhere on 01 March 2013, 10:55:32
Had my tractor 2 years now,never checked ATF in that time.When stopping for ajunction & then driving off  it changes down a couple of gears  with a clunk before moving off.After reading how to change /check ATF ifound PO had rounded off  the filler plug.Wont move.New one ordered.Looks likely i,ll need the chisel.Dealer also quoted £68 + vat for new filter!!! Now i,ve read on here the old filer can be cleaned.Can anyone advise how i do this.I was thinking leave it in a can of diesel overnight,or is there a better way.Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Slow changing autobox
Post by: Entwood on 01 March 2013, 11:12:27
Had my tractor 2 years now,never checked ATF in that time.When stopping for ajunction & then driving off  it changes down a couple of gears  with a clunk before moving off.After reading how to change /check ATF ifound PO had rounded off  the filler plug.Wont move.New one ordered.Looks likely i,ll need the chisel.Dealer also quoted £68 + vat for new filter!!! Now i,ve read on here the old filer can be cleaned.Can anyone advise how i do this.I was thinking leave it in a can of diesel overnight,or is there a better way.Thanks in advance.

Wash it out with petrol was the way I did mine :) ATF partial change is a VERY messy job ... but well worth the effort IMHO   :y :y
Title: Re: Slow changing autobox
Post by: andymp on 01 March 2013, 17:26:21
Worth a try changing the fluid first,  esp. if its black or dirty. Other caused for heavy or delayed changes are sticking solenoids. Affected by operating temp sometimes...
Title: Re: Slow changing autobox
Post by: tigers_gonads on 01 March 2013, 17:33:36
Worth a try changing the fluid first,  esp. if its black or dirty. Other caused for heavy or delayed changes are sticking solenoids. Affected by operating temp sometimes...


Agreed  :y

Next thing on my list if I can stop my phone from ringing  >:( ;D ;D
Title: Re: Slow changing autobox
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2013, 21:54:34
How many miles has the car done? TDs do eat autoboxes.
Title: Re: Slow changing autobox
Post by: takemineanywhere on 01 March 2013, 22:20:04
thanks for yer help.Its done 150000 & idont think its been looked after very well.Engines quite rattly but doesn,t use much oil between changes,maybe half a litre in 4000 miles