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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2 Transmission swap

« on: 16 August 2017, 23:05:44 »

Thanks everyone, will have a go this weekend.
Unless anyone wants to earn some money...
Am in Southampton 

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Omega General Help / 3.2 Transmission swap

« on: 16 August 2017, 16:16:49 »

Afternoon,

I sourced a spare ar35 from omegas52 on ebay, its coming to me on friday.
The thing is, no one round here is prepared to swap the boxes for me. (We dont touch automatics mate) etc etc.

I dont have access to a ramp, but im considering trying it, can anyone give me their view on this please?
How long might it take for example?
The old box has needed topping up every two weeks for a while, now its undrivable.

I would really rather not do it but its looking like i dont have much choice.
Help!

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Ar35 wanted

« on: 04 May 2017, 15:27:31 »

Hi, I could really use a replacement Ar35 if anyone has a decent one..
Am in Southampton

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2 Transmission losing fluid...

« on: 03 May 2017, 22:34:20 »

As a newbie i cant post in the parts section 
I dont think the ar25 would do it, it gets some occasional hard use..
Thanks anyway.

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2 Transmission losing fluid...

« on: 03 May 2017, 20:53:10 »

Thanks for the advice, will look for another box. 

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Omega General Help / 3.2 Transmission losing fluid...

« on: 03 May 2017, 19:00:15 »

Hello,
My AR35 has to be topped up once a month, yet i cant see any signs of leaks.
It slips sometimes when driving, though its rare..
A low whine has developed at anything over 50 mph,
Would it pay me to replace the box or have it repaired?
Am very concerned with the potential cost...

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Omega General Help / Auto Gearbox trouble

« on: 20 October 2016, 19:05:59 »

When the car is cold and i pull up to the traffic lights first thing, it will rev up in drive before moving off.
Also when cold if going up a hill there is sometimes a judder and it slips a bit then catches...
Drives fine when warm.
I asked the local garage to change the fluid and filter but they say it doesnt need doing on these.
We all know it does, and thinking about doing it myself...
Any thoughts?
I assume this problem will get worse if left..

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Omega General Help / Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle

« on: 14 September 2015, 23:48:21 »

For the record i Personally rate the B4's, have them all round on mine with killen springs.
The handling is so much better, and i dont think they are that stiff.
Still quite comfortable.
I find that every car i get in to as a passenger is always a lot bumpier..

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Omega General Help / Re: Head Gasket failure?

« on: 14 September 2015, 23:40:21 »

Timing belt probably due. Last done 25,000 ago..
If it jumped a cog, it would run badly across the whole rev range i assume..

It always showed an 0420 for the cat, but since the misfire this code has stopped appearing.

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Omega General Help / Re: Head Gasket failure?

« on: 14 September 2015, 23:15:34 »

Bosch, 4 electrode

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Omega General Help / Re: Head Gasket failure?

« on: 14 September 2015, 22:23:28 »

I changed the plugs along with the coils. Didnt think to look at the old ones before throwing them.. I have used petrol for two days, it was slightly better but not great.. The thing i forgot to mention was that i had changed the 2,4,6 coil after it threw codes. It ran fine until the next day when 1,3,5 started throwing codes. So i think i have pulled the wiring to much.....2,4,6, still ok.

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Omega General Help / Head Gasket failure?

« on: 14 September 2015, 20:49:27 »

To cut a long story short, 3.2 still missfires in traffic although fine on a run. (0301, 0303, 0305, 0300). Rough on both petrol and lpg.

I fitted a Bosch coil to that side twice, still the same.

I mentioned fuel trims and the garage claim they are ok.

I have supplied them a used engine loom to put on, but they keep insisting its one of the head gaskets, and claim its more than the car is worth to repair.

Now when in traffic, i can switch off and back on again and she is fine for a while. This to me does not indicate a head gasket failure, which i gather Omegas are not prone to, although they said about the colour change on the coolant test..
I have only lost the tiniest bit of water in the last 3 months.
Help!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: 3.2 Ecu Possible Fail?

« on: 14 August 2015, 21:00:45 »

Thanks Guys, am going to try another engine loom first.
I guess Vauxhall dont keep these now? or if they do it will be a fortune.
I see there are a few on ebay

In any case i imagine its a major pain in the arse to get at.
Not looking forward to this...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: 3.2 Ecu Possible Fail?

« on: 12 August 2015, 21:19:11 »

Thanks guys. Will try and find a loom.
Forgot to add that when it runs rough in traffic, it can often be cured for a few minutes by switching off and on again...
On a run though its fine. Always happens in traffic...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: 3.2 Ecu Possible Fail?

« on: 12 August 2015, 20:00:19 »

Yep, its seated correctly. It is Genuine Bosch, I got one, then sent it back and tried a second one. Same problem.