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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: billybobbloke on 04 January 2008, 17:44:54

Title: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: billybobbloke on 04 January 2008, 17:44:54

I have a 3.0 mc6 with a poorly gearbox. Basicall looses drive when warm the will only drive in manual mode for about three miles before that gives up the ghost as well. if left for 5 mins will then drive another 3 miles. Any ideas?????

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: markey mark on 04 January 2008, 17:46:49

yep need a replacment ar35 box bud !! got one here from 99 3.0 elite in perfect order £115 to you and fairly local as well !! ;)

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 January 2008, 18:50:55

Check the fluid level and condition before you condemn it though :y

Kevin

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: The Doctor on 04 January 2008, 19:45:45

I'll put money on it being silver with black leather mv6 seats?

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: markey mark on 04 January 2008, 21:26:01

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I'll put money on it being silver with black leather mv6 seats?

 who me or him  :question

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: IrmscherKris on 05 January 2008, 00:43:19

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I'll put money on it being silver with black leather mv6 seats?

I saw that on there too  ;)

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 05 January 2008, 00:44:39

I am absolutely shocked at Omega gearboxes, I think now mileages are rising, they are proving that they do not last at all!

How many failures have we seen recently?

Maybe due to poor maintenance?

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: IrmscherKris on 05 January 2008, 00:47:06

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I am absolutely shocked at Omega gearboxes, I think now mileages are rising, they are proving that they do not last at all!

How many failures have we seen recently?

Maybe due to poor maintenance?

In a nut shell  :y

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2008, 00:58:06

Mine's hit 60k now :'(

Time for a fluid change, methinks.

Kevin

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2008, 10:19:18

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I am absolutely shocked at Omega gearboxes, I think now mileages are rising, they are proving that they do not last at all!

How many failures have we seen recently?

Maybe due to poor maintenance?

I don't think it helps when there's no dip stick on it, & you've to crawl about underneath to get to the fill/level plug. Vauxhall must've saved a whole fiver on each car! >:(

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: Varche on 05 January 2008, 12:37:02

Mine had two oil changes before it started playing up at 135k miles. A recent third change and new filter didn't help but allowed the remnants of the thrust washer to come out. MOT due this months so will wait and see what other joys that brings. :'(

So do we have a forum concensus of how regularly the auto box fluid (and possibly the filter) should be chasnged on an Omega. 80k, 60k, 40k or with every engine oil change??!!! ;D

varche

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 January 2008, 13:38:47

I think it is time to start rebuilding them ALA Sassenach

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 05 January 2008, 22:36:06

VX say at 70,000 the filter & fluid should be changed but i think you should mark that down by 20,000 ton be on the safe side. :y

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2008, 22:47:17

Part of the trouble appears to be that when one starts to play up, people seem to ignore it, rather than do the necessary, immediate maintenence.  Drive it slipping for any length of time, it will be wrecked, when possible a fluid change would have sorted it.

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: IrmscherKris on 05 January 2008, 22:59:59

Not sure what the going rate is for fitting them...?

Title: Re: omega 3.0 auto gearbox knackered?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2008, 23:02:06

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Not sure what the going rate is for fitting them...?

With the right equipment (ie, a decent lift), can't be more than 2 - 3hrs to swap over a box...