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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: conalnugent on 09 October 2013, 21:07:47

Title: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: conalnugent on 09 October 2013, 21:07:47
Manualed the auto slug when I 1st got it a year ago. Anyways the linkage is a little sloppy not really bad or tricky to get into gears. Id like to have it nice and crisp, just a wee luxury thwt would put a big smile on my face.  Anyways is there a bush kit to sort this on flea bay or is it a vauxhall parts depot job? Also its a 2.5td is all manuals the same linkage or is there different ones for different boxes to suit other engines?
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 13:54:56
I would think there is plenty of scope to improve the manual Victorian signal box linkage. Its prety poor to drive with, along with the considerable clutch pedal travel. :(

Interesting to see if there's a helpful solution. :)
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: conalnugent on 11 October 2013, 16:39:34
Shit. Not the answer I was looking for. Lol I wanted a fleabay link to a nice prepackaged thing.
 
Ah well mini project for the winter. Get another linkage and cut n shut it is lol
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: Shackeng on 11 October 2013, 17:08:22
I would think there is plenty of scope to improve the manual Victorian signal box linkage. Its prety poor to drive with, along with the considerable clutch pedal travel. :(

Interesting to see if there's a helpful solution. :)

Yet another reason for having an auto. ::)
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2013, 17:39:18
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: Shackeng on 11 October 2013, 19:12:29
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(

Snap! :y
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 October 2013, 00:46:55
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(

Snap! :y

Double Snap! :D
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: conalnugent on 12 October 2013, 10:33:17
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2013, 15:42:23
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
Get out, check the badge. Sure it was an Omega ;D
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 October 2013, 15:47:57
The gearbox fitted to manual Omegas is just plain horrible. Thats why I have 2 autos :(

Snap! :y


Having owned one manual Omega, I don't lust after a second.

The gearbox from a 1950's bus would be superior.
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 October 2013, 11:48:43
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
Get out, check the badge. Sure it was an Omega ;D

As you know, I disagree to, the ones I had were always tight and precise, a pretty nice box to use.

I think you lot woth sludge pumps have forgotten how to use a manual
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: TheBoy on 14 October 2013, 18:40:04
Strange...... I have driven a fee other manual td omegas one in particular had that real crisp slot in new feel to it.....
Get out, check the badge. Sure it was an Omega ;D

As you know, I disagree to, the ones I had were always tight and precise, a pretty nice box to use.

I think you lot woth sludge pumps have forgotten how to use a manual
OI! I'll have you know I like a manual. Just not the Omega ones. Yuk ;D.

I need to buy a small manual shitbox, as I'm getting even more bored of driving than normal since writing off her last manual  :'(
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: conalnugent on 16 October 2013, 21:10:46
Jezz this sounds like america. You guys too lazy to drive "stick" lol
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: symes on 16 October 2013, 21:16:18
had a stick shift and got fed up with aching knee-caused by clutch--went auto----much nicer-can actually enjoy driving a miggy now :y :y :y
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: albitz on 16 October 2013, 21:19:01
Clutch only needed for starting off in 1st. ;)
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 October 2013, 13:14:03
As per the fuse guide 'autobox for the infirm'

And regarding the original post, the coupling is VERY simple on the manual with only realy one item that can wear in reality which is a nylon type block accesable under the car
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: conalnugent on 17 October 2013, 13:53:36
As per the fuse guide 'autobox for the infirm'

And regarding the original post, the coupling is VERY simple on the manual with only realy one item that can wear in reality which is a nylon type block accesable under the car

Good man thank you
Title: Re: Revamp of loose linkage
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2013, 19:10:07
'autobox for the infirm'
Says the man who proudly drives a Zafira diesel :P