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[Darth Loo-knee]

If a VX dealer did that job they need shutting down.

Think the problem people seem to have is fitting the Torque Convertor to the Drive Plate first..... then when the gearbox is pushed on, then tightened it stresses the Drive Plate...maybe even cracks it... also sometimes crushing the torque convertor.

What should happen is, when the gearbox is on the floor, put the torque convertor into the gearbox, turn the torque convertor until it goes into its "slot" then actually slides back. So when you put the gearbox into place the torque convertor is away from the drive plate. When the gearbox is all fastened up, tighten the torqure convertor bolts through the drive plate..

Leaving the bolts out is discusting like you say.

[Darth Loo-knee]

was definatley a vx dealer you got the book in glove box but they refused me a copy

I wonder if my Vauxhall could get the info? will ask tomorrow

[albitz]

was definatley a vx dealer you got the book in glove box but they refused me a copy

I had the same when I tried to obtain the history for my first Omega from the supplying dealer.They said it was unlawful under the data protection act.

[paul.lovejoy]

worth a try mate be interesting to know what else they may have breaked up

[paul.lovejoy]

was definatley a vx dealer you got the book in glove box but they refused me a copy

I had the same when I tried to obtain the history for my first Omega from the supplying dealer.They said it was unlawful under the data protection act.

yes sure thats what they told me

[twiglet]

was definatley a vx dealer you got the book in glove box but they refused me a copy

I had the same when I tried to obtain the history for my first Omega from the supplying dealer.They said it was unlawful under the data protection act.

I think that's boo hockey!! I can understand them not giving out the owners details (as may be printed on invoices, etc) but the record of work done on a car should surely be available to the current owner!

Maybe they are aware of the shoddy workmanship, and are trying to cover their rears!! 

[albitz]

Sounds more plausible to me Twigs.

[Webby the Bear]

Sounds more plausible to me Twigs.

+1

[albitz]

If a VX dealer did that job they need shutting down.

Think the problem people seem to have is fitting the Torque Convertor to the Drive Plate first..... then when the gearbox is pushed on, then tightened it stresses the Drive Plate...maybe even cracks it... also sometimes crushing the torque convertor.

What should happen is, when the gearbox is on the floor, put the torque convertor into the gearbox, turn the torque convertor until it goes into its "slot" then actually slides back. So when you put the gearbox into place the torque convertor is away from the drive plate. When the gearbox is all fastened up, tighten the torqure convertor bolts through the drive plate..

Leaving the bolts out is discusting like you say.

When I first joined OOF I changed my autobox on my driveway.The only info I had was Haynes book of lies and what I found on the forum. A bit of a pig to do, and those bolts at the top of the bellhousing are a pita, but for a presumably qualified mechanic in a fully equipped workshop with lifts etc. to do a job to that standard is beyond belief.

[Darth Loo-knee]

How many times on here do we see this same sort of story though.

After all this time it still puzzles me how Vauxhall can't get it right.... you would think they were the place to go! and so do alot of others it seems

[Shackeng]

was definatley a vx dealer you got the book in glove box but they refused me a copy

I had the same when I tried to obtain the history for my first Omega from the supplying dealer.They said it was unlawful under the data protection act.

I think that's boo hockey!! I can understand them not giving out the owners details (as may be printed on invoices, etc) but the record of work done on a car should surely be available to the current owner!

Maybe they are aware of the shoddy workmanship, and are trying to cover their rears!! 

Might be worth checking with Trading Standards, or whatever they call themselves these days, to see if this information can be obtained, as clearly the stealers are just protecting themselves. 

[Webby the Bear]

How many times on here do we see this same sort of story though.

After all this time it still puzzles me how Vauxhall can't get it right.... you would think they were the place to go! and so do alot of others it seems

Yep, think about the amount of folk who aint interested in cars/mechanics. They take it to Vx in good faith and get completely butt plugged! 

[albitz]

Putting the TC onto the box before fitting the box is pretty fundamental imo. Im sure even Haynes book of bollix says to do it that way. Someone who isnt aware of that should be making the tea and sweeping the floor.

[Kevin Wood]

Think the problem people seem to have is fitting the Torque Convertor to the Drive Plate first..... then when the gearbox is pushed on, then tightened it stresses the Drive Plate...maybe even cracks it... also sometimes crushing the torque convertor.

Yep, either that or the missing bellhousing bolts have left the gearbox inadequately supported and this has put stress on the driveplate. Either way, it was a very shabby mechanic who was there last.

Is there any sign of scoring on the torque converter nose? That might indicate if it has had the gearbox rammed back onto the TC.

[Kevin Wood]

Putting the TC onto the box before fitting the box is pretty fundamental imo. Im sure even Haynes book of bollix says to do it that way. Someone who isnt aware of that should be making the tea and sweeping the floor.

Agreed. It is easy to not offer it up the whole way, then tighten up the bellhousing bolts and damage it, even if you do it the right way. When it's far enough on, it'll be rubbing on the bellhousing.