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Auto Gearbox Problem
« on: 23 September 2010, 09:08:46 »
My 2002 V6 Auto box is causing problems. It has got progressively worse and the problems are now:
a) it clonks into most gears
b) in the morning, when I put it into reverse, it takes about 3 seconds before it seems to engage.
c) when the engine is hot (after about 15 mins of driving), when I pull off from a standstill, it seems to stutter, almost like the car is misfiring. I thought it was a misfire so had it checked to see if any codes came up - there was none.
Most these problems only occur when the engine is fully warmed up, apart from the reverse problem which goes away.
There is a gearbox specialist - Hardy Engineering at Leatherhead in Surrey which I was recommended to see. But before I take it there, is there anyone in the club who could shed some light on what they think my problem could be before I have to spend serious money. Over the phone, they said it could mean a new box which would cost around £1500. Quite frankly, if that were the case, I would probably scrap the car (however much I love it). The car has done about 95,000 mls. I had the ATF and filters changed about 3 months ago when the problems first started but this hasn't helped.
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Re: Auto Gearbox Problem
« Reply #1 on: 23 September 2010, 09:13:59 »
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Over the phone, they said it could mean a new box which would cost around £1500.

I have a good second hand auto box for fifty squid, here...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283293138

I reckon you could find some-one from this site (depending on location) who would fit it for you for around £200 ish...
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Re: Auto Gearbox Problem
« Reply #2 on: 24 September 2010, 17:43:49 »
Thank you Brikhead. Would the box off your T reg car fit straight onto mine?

What I shall probably do is get it checked over by the gearbox specialists I mentioned. If they say it will require a replacement box, I will be back to you.

Can yoiu tell me where abouts you are?
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Re: Auto Gearbox Problem
« Reply #3 on: 24 September 2010, 18:38:56 »
As long as the box is an AR35 you will be fine best to change torque converter as well by all accounts.

£1500 for a new box seems a bit high you could by a decent omega for that ::) ::)
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Re: Auto Gearbox Problem
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