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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Vamps on 05 June 2013, 22:39:29

Title: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Vamps on 05 June 2013, 22:39:29
As above really, is this a difficult job? not that I would be doing it, so I guess, would it be expensive? also aimed at our in house mechanics..... :) :)
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 June 2013, 23:24:10
there are mechanical+electrical jobs that must be done properly.. and the auto tranny is damn heavy..

propeller shafts are also different length .. if every part is under hand will take a whole day or more for a mechanic.. so wont be cheap imo..

also you will need electric schemas for cruise switch.. and mid must be re-programmed..

and definitely worth all that hassle :y
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: albitz on 05 June 2013, 23:33:51
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Vamps on 05 June 2013, 23:45:58
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)

Because swmbo, and me tbh, will now only run an auto as an everyday car, and there is a rather nice heavy oil Mig estate for sale, but it is manual........ :-X
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 June 2013, 23:46:13
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)

loosing on fuel economy depends on driver.. after the conversion I loose %100 as I hammer it all the way  ;D
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2013, 23:46:46
As above really, is this a difficult job? not that I would be doing it, so I guess, would it be expensive? also aimed at our in house mechanics..... :) :)

Good move IMO. Fit a decent box.  :y
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 June 2013, 23:52:06
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)

Because swmbo, and me tbh, will now only run an auto as an everyday car, and there is a rather nice heavy oil Mig estate for sale, but it is manual........ :-X
It wouldn't be this one by any chance  ::)
 Mystery :D Link  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-5-diesel-Timewarp-car-20k-1-owner-car-NO-RESERVE-/200930302096?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec8611890)
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 June 2013, 00:00:56
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)

Because swmbo, and me tbh, will now only run an auto as an everyday car, and there is a rather nice heavy oil Mig estate for sale, but it is manual........ :-X

Putting a used slushbox into that car is borderline criminal :-\
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Vamps on 06 June 2013, 00:02:08
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)

Because swmbo, and me tbh, will now only run an auto as an everyday car, and there is a rather nice heavy oil Mig estate for sale, but it is manual........ :-X
It wouldn't be this one by any chance  ::)
 Mystery :D Link  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-5-diesel-Timewarp-car-20k-1-owner-car-NO-RESERVE-/200930302096?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec8611890)

That might be one of a couple I am looking at......... :-X :-X
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Vamps on 06 June 2013, 00:04:08
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)

Because swmbo, and me tbh, will now only run an auto as an everyday car, and there is a rather nice heavy oil Mig estate for sale, but it is manual........ :-X

Putting a used slushbox into that car is borderline criminal :-\

I have a full Enhanced CRB.......... :P :P

Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 June 2013, 00:04:58
Me too, but that's still wrong :-*
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: albitz on 06 June 2013, 00:18:25
Its often been said on here that the diesel omega engine and autobox is a horrible combination. ::)
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Vamps on 06 June 2013, 00:22:48
Its often been said on here that the diesel omega engine and autobox is a horrible combination. ::)

So why is the Rover 75 2.5TD Auto a popular car, same engine and gearbox? a car I have pondered about..... :) :)
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: albitz on 06 June 2013, 00:42:14
No idea,as Ive never driven either. :-\
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Vamps on 06 June 2013, 00:49:09
No idea,as Ive never driven either. :-\

So on what basis did you make your original comment, hearsay? ............ :)
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Andy B on 06 June 2013, 01:03:59
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and definitely worth all that hassle :y

I agree Cem  :y :y but I suspect that you've miss read the question!  ;) ;) ;)

Vamps wants to remove a pedal  .......... not add one  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 June 2013, 08:08:19
Its often been said on here that the diesel omega engine and autobox is a horrible combination. ::)

So why is the Rover 75 2.5TD Auto a popular car, same engine and gearbox? a car I have pondered about..... :) :)

Because they dont exist and hence everybody wants one, the 75 uses the four pot 2.0.

The straight six would never fit in a wrong wheel drive car of that era.
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 June 2013, 11:13:02
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and definitely worth all that hassle :y

I agree Cem  :y :y but I suspect that you've miss read the question!  ;) ;) ;)

Vamps wants to remove a pedal  .......... not add one  ::) ::)

was not aware till you warn me  ;D :y
 
but why someone  wants to convert a manual to an auto is beyond my understanding :-\
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: henryd on 06 June 2013, 11:21:16
Quite a big job yes,and why would you want to ? probably lose at least 10-15% on fuel economy. ;)
If you want it done it might be worth PMing Serek as he has done a few iirc (although more likely the other way round,but ame principles & methods etc). ;)

Because swmbo, and me tbh, will now only run an auto as an everyday car, and there is a rather nice heavy oil Mig estate for sale, but it is manual........ :-X
It wouldn't be this one by any chance  ::)
 Mystery :D Link  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-5-diesel-Timewarp-car-20k-1-owner-car-NO-RESERVE-/200930302096?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec8611890)

That might be one of a couple I am looking at......... :-X :-X

I think Seth is looking at that one too :y
Title: Re: Converting Manual to Auto
Post by: 2woody on 06 June 2013, 22:56:38
its quite possible to do - just the reverse of an autoectomy with a bit more wiring.

I'll even save the parts for you next time I do one if you'd like. Actually I've got one to do next week.

the BMW diesel isn't exactly a nice engine and its a bit overmatched to the standard Omega auto, so you'd need to buy a manual diesel, a gearbox from an auto diesel and a gearbox from an auto 3.0 or 3.2. BMW auto engine and gearbox ecu needed too.