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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: sparkybun on 14 July 2006, 22:24:01

Title: AR35 gearbox
Post by: sparkybun on 14 July 2006, 22:24:01

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how I can tell when the AR35 box was put on the 2.5td models - basically what age on?  Or was it done by a particular reg?

Also did the later Td's do 55mpg by the way........................................... ;D


Cheers

Mel

Title: Re: AR35 gearbox
Post by: sparkybun on 14 July 2006, 22:28:10

hi,

2000 VAUXHALL OMEGA 2.5 TD CD 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon,
93,000 miles, V reg 2000. 2.5 Auto, TD1,Leather seats, air conditioning,electric windows, mobile phone, electric shade at the back, 18inch alloy wheels New MOT, TAX, Excellent condition and a good drive. £2,449

Can anyone impart their knowledge on this one please................does it do 55mpg ;) ::)

Thanks

Mel

Title: Re: AR35 gearbox
Post by: RonaldMcBurger on 14 July 2006, 22:53:05

Ok, I have 3 2.5TD's, so I suppose that makes me the best qualified to answer this.

No, it won't do 55mpg usually. I have had 52mpg out of one, but only on a dead level road at 60mph. The slightest hill and that drops down a lot.

However, they will do about 45-48mpg at a steady 70mph. More like 25-30 around town.

AR35 was fitted from around 1998 on, about the time of the mini facelift.

Title: Re: AR35 gearbox
Post by: sparkybun on 14 July 2006, 23:09:27

Hi ronnie,

Only kidding really about the 55mpg....  ::) ::).  Thanks about the AR35 info..  What do you think about the one i posted earlier?  Does it look good value and i assume it would have the AR35 box?

Thanks

Mel