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Autobox - needs some TLC
« on: 24 September 2007, 10:34:35 »
Seems like reading the threads, that I have the dreaded 'Thrust Washer' autobox failure, box has done 159K in 10 years, and just started the 'thump' syndrome, and today vibration for the first time.

My questions

1. Should I stop driving immediately, or will it tolerate being used until I can get it to my friendly mechanic.

2. Roughly how many hours shoukd it take to do, I will give my garage the maintenance guide, which seems very clear.

3. If God forbid I need a new box - what is likely cost.

4. There are somewhere a recommended ATF, but cannot recall, so anyone know which is best.

Sorry for all the questions, but I also need a new set of Michelins and exhaust, so need to know if it is time to get a new Omega, or remain with current well loved machine.

Thanks in advance for advice.
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #1 on: 24 September 2007, 12:43:24 »
Hi, always worth changing the fluid and filter first, fluid is Dexron 111, try a autobox software update as well. If still iffy, a good seconhand gearbox will cost from about £150 to buy, then fitting of course.
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #2 on: 24 September 2007, 13:21:34 »
Had fluid changed about 17K mile ago, so would think that is still fine.  

Never heard of autobox software update - how is this done, and what does it do to performance.  I thought updates only worked (easily) with oilburners.



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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #3 on: 24 September 2007, 14:27:08 »
Oops, just poked my head under the car, damp gearbox, problem solved, well hopefully.  Just hope have not broken anything while running low on oil.

Off to garage first thing tomorrow.
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #4 on: 24 September 2007, 18:43:51 »
If the vibration has started, you may have already done excessive damage :(

97 car, borderline it can have its software updated - is last Letter in VIN a V or a W?
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #5 on: 28 September 2007, 16:08:53 »
Had the box topped up and seems smooth, and having new gasket fitted on Monday, so hopefully its okay.

Checked the VIN

It ends in neither, but starts with a W and ends in 888
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #6 on: 28 September 2007, 21:59:21 »
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Had the box topped up and seems smooth, and having new gasket fitted on Monday, so hopefully its okay.

Checked the VIN

It ends in neither, but starts with a W and ends in 888
The last LETTER in VIN, not last digit ;)
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #7 on: 17 October 2007, 08:23:35 »
Hello again - been off-line for a while

The last letter in the VIN is a V

If this means the box ECU is upgraded, what difference would it make
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #8 on: 17 October 2007, 19:04:49 »
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Hello again - been off-line for a while

The last letter in the VIN is a V

If this means the box ECU is upgraded, what difference would it make
It cannot be done - yours is pre mini facelift :(
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Re: Autobox - needs some TLC
« Reply #9 on: 22 October 2007, 16:52:39 »
Thanks anyway for the info.

Still a great car even thoughn ot much to tweak, and with new Pilot HP's on goes like a dream.

Great forum, should have got on board from day 1 as Omega owner.

Cheers,
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