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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Inspector Morse on 27 October 2008, 16:34:29

Title: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Inspector Morse on 27 October 2008, 16:34:29

I bought my Omega as a stop-gap heapo-cheapo comfortable car 43 months ago for £1100.  The logic was that if it lasted a year, I was quids in.  But I fell in love with it, and kept it on.

I still love it, and still use it.  OK, I have spent on some essential repairs and tyres but all-in-all this armchair on wheels has cost me about £1 per day to own.

I have an issue with the auto box (it's a 2.5 TD GLS) and I am convinced that the problem is simply low fluid level.

I am here to download advice and then show my local garage how to fix the problem as I do not have the kit to DIY it myself, and they say they do not know how.

I know that there is a drain/top up plug on the gearbox itself through reading this forum.  Does anyone have a photo of what it looks like from underneath the car?  PLEASE!?

 :question

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: willyboy on 27 October 2008, 16:39:20

Welcome m8 :y
Put your questions into General Help as  many more people view that & peeps who can help will be in there, you could update your profile as to what model you have & any other details  :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: albitz on 27 October 2008, 16:46:45

Welcome to oof  :y
I wouldnt go near a garage which was clueless in the simple task of topping up the atf level.

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 October 2008, 16:46:55

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Entwood on 27 October 2008, 16:52:15

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: HolyCount on 27 October 2008, 17:42:17

Hello and welcome  :y  Best of luck with your garage -- let us know how you / they get on

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: waspy on 27 October 2008, 18:22:12

Good evening & welcome along :)
Someone on here will be able to answer your questions, like the others say, post up in General Help, because more bods look there :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Kate on 27 October 2008, 18:41:47

Hello and welcome to the oof!

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: mars on 27 October 2008, 19:12:16

Hello and welcome :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: GazS14 on 27 October 2008, 19:40:19

Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: achoo81 on 27 October 2008, 19:44:14

Hi Inspector Morse, welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Albatross on 27 October 2008, 20:22:22

Hello, welcome to the forum.

I second two sentiments already stated.

Update your profile with the type of car you have and your location. This will help you and others to help you diagnose or advise accordingly. Your location may even gain you offers of help from other local members. (You can update your profile by clicking on "User CP" above)

You could even put yourself on the OOF map (link is above in the bar above) PM me for the password.

DO NOT LET A GARAGE THAT DOESN'T KNOW NEAR YOUR CAR!

There is a member on here who is an extremely capable Omega specialist mechanic, so much so he has just set up in a fully insured and legitimate business and will visit you to do the work.

I have used him for my recent V6 cam-belt change and would personally recommend him.

Either PM him, his name on here is JamesV6CDX, or have a look at his very newly set up web site on http://www.omegamechanic.co.uk

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 27 October 2008, 20:31:29

Hmm, gearbox issues on a 2.5 TD - can you expand on what's actually happening?

If it's an original AR25 box, it's not uncommon for the thrust washer to disintegrate at mileages over 100k.... usually happens before 120k too!

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 October 2008, 20:39:35

Hi and welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 27 October 2008, 20:55:57

Hello and a warm welcome to you Morse! :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: dieseldean on 27 October 2008, 21:32:00

welcome :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: unlucky alf on 27 October 2008, 23:10:18

hi morse & welcome, if your ar25 box is like mine was i stuck in an ar35 for reliability,strength & so i could chip the motor, goes like stink now :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: dbug on 28 October 2008, 00:16:54

Welcome to OOF  :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Kieran on 28 October 2008, 08:31:49

hello and welcome :)

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: bob.dent on 28 October 2008, 11:46:16

Hi Inspector and welcome to the forum  :)

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: The Red Baron on 28 October 2008, 12:01:11

Welcome to the forum morse.  :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: RobG on 28 October 2008, 14:36:44

Hi, Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Inspector Morse on 28 October 2008, 14:48:36

Fantastic welcome!  Thank you all.  I have actioned several bits of advice.

Morse

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: Elite Pete on 30 October 2008, 13:18:42

Hi and welcome :)

Title: Re: Hello all, from another newbie
Post by: less on 11 November 2008, 21:28:38

Hello Morse, welcome aboard mate  :y