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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:04:25

Title: Dilemma
Post by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:04:25
Just had the Miggy to the Garage re code P0743 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid Circuit. Its either the solonoid or the converter. Now the dilemma is the Solonoid is £250 and there is the chance that it will not clear the problem as it could be the converter itself which will be £600 as the gearbox comes out. So the Dilemma is do I get rid of my beloved miggy just now, do I pay £250 and keep my fingers crossed. Definently cannor afford £600 as I just spent over £500 for a new head in January.
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Proz on 24 March 2011, 11:18:25
Maybe someone on here breaking one could supply a solenoid cheaper  :-/
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Post by: Agemo on 24 March 2011, 11:18:36
I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.
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Post by: The Red Baron on 24 March 2011, 11:19:11
would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. :y
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Post by: Proz on 24 March 2011, 11:20:00
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would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. :y


Just what i was away to say as well  ;D :y
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Post by: The Red Baron on 24 March 2011, 11:21:49
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would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. :y


Just what i was away to say as well  ;D :y

great minds & all that. :y
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:24:11
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I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.

Does gearbox have to be dropped
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:28:07
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I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.

Would a garage not charge me a few Hundered pound to change gearbox plus the price I would have to pay for a 2nd hand one?
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:29:10
Anyone know how easily it is to get to the solonoid?
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Post by: Proz on 24 March 2011, 11:37:25
I have no personal experience but im sure they solenoids can be seen and changed with the g/b sumps off  :-/
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:45:07
Cheers. Anyone confirm
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:47:19
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I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.
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How? If you dont mind me asking
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: andyc on 24 March 2011, 11:47:55
Looks like the Converter Solenoid Valve is located in the valve block in the front sump, also budget for a fliter and fluid change while your there

The Converter Solenoid, 96014183 isn't available from Vauxhall Stock in the UK but is available on a Non Stock order from Opel which takes 7-10 working days

Trade price for the Solenoid is £73.94 + VAT

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Raymienets on 24 March 2011, 11:54:20
Many thanks
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Post by: Proz on 24 March 2011, 11:54:44
Im sure i saw another guide on here with pictures of box with sumps removed showing the solenoids but for the life of me i cant find it  :(
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Post by: RobG on 24 March 2011, 11:59:31
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Im sure i saw another guide on here with pictures of box with sumps removed showing the solenoids but for the life of me i cant find it  :(
http://images.omegaowners.com/downloads/Autobox_Docs/4L30E_Article.pdf
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: MutantCav on 24 March 2011, 12:01:35
The boxes on the Omega are generally a lot easier to sort out because they are rear wheel drive and so dont have drive shafts comin out of them...probably a 2 man job though as the box itself is quite heavy to lift back into place...not got experience of a 2.2 but I would agree it should be pretty easy to do yourself...
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: Agemo on 24 March 2011, 21:43:10
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I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.
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How? If you dont mind me asking

The gearbox has to be removed, but then the TC is simply lifted out & replaced. as said, best to do a fluid change while you are at it. A second hand gearbox is a good option too, but will still take the same amount of time, plus transport costs.