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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: andycuk71 on 12 September 2007, 17:19:53

Title: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: andycuk71 on 12 September 2007, 17:19:53

White ex plod 3.0l elite 145000 automatic 1997 "R"

Recently had new oil cooler exhaust manifold gaskets and rocker cover gaskets

Autobox is slipping

MOT due in November as is the tax

I have been given a newer car by my Dad for free

What am I likely to get for the beast as is, or am I likely to get more by breaking it?

Advice and opinions greatfully recieved.

Title: Re: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: ians on 12 September 2007, 17:23:30

That would be a shame after all the work you have done on it..

Have you tried changing gearbox fluid?

Title: Re: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: andycuk71 on 12 September 2007, 17:26:06

No having an issue removing the drain plug as it has been rounded off.

I have a replacement plug but no means of getting old one off >:(

Title: Re: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: ians on 12 September 2007, 17:31:06

you've tried filing flats on it etc I assume?

Title: Re: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: Markie on 12 September 2007, 17:33:22

with the mileage and lack of mot i would (dare) to suggest more in breaking. if you break it properly  :)

But it would be a shame to break the beast  :'(

Title: Re: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: andycuk71 on 12 September 2007, 17:35:57

no not had the time too do it and it difficult to get too.

Might appeal for some help with it.

Title: Re: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: ians on 12 September 2007, 17:46:31

you can drop the sump off without draining it.   You only get about a litre out of the plug hole anyway.   Be prepared for a soaking though!

But with little MOT and apparently knackered box I can't see selling it being worthwhile.

Title: Re: Break it or sell it that is the question
Post by: omega18 on 12 September 2007, 17:47:33

Would you be interested in selling it? I would consider it if the price was right?  :y

Best Rgds Karl