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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: hubble on 15 July 2009, 13:52:32

Title: Can anyone help with my gearbox problem?????
Post by: hubble on 15 July 2009, 13:52:32
I recently bought an X reg Omega.  Not my first Omega but my first automatic.  For the last month the car has been sitting on my driveway looking very pretty but not at all functional.  The gearbox has decided that it doesn't like reverse, well it reverses very slowly but only on the flat and while revving the engine.  I have tried filling the gearbox with oil and this helped slightly, but it is now looking like I need a new gearbox and someone in the South Wales area to fit it.  Any suggestions???  I need someone reliable and who knows their stuff, local garages have not been wonderful with these cars in the past.  :'(
Title: Re: Can anyone help with my gearbox problem?????
Post by: Radar on 15 July 2009, 14:06:16
Please update your profile to include engine size as this will determine if you can do any paper clip diagnosis. If you can this is probably your first port of call.

 P.S. You might get a better response posting in the general help section.
Title: Re: Can anyone help with my gearbox problem?????
Post by: Ghost on 15 July 2009, 17:04:52
Does it drive ok forwards?
Title: Re: Can anyone help with my gearbox problem?????
Post by: Plomien on 15 July 2009, 17:20:52
where in South Wales?
Although my mechanical know how is rubbish there are garages around that may be able to help :y
Title: Re: Can anyone help with my gearbox problem?????
Post by: hubble on 17 July 2009, 12:23:54
Yes the car drives brilliantly in forward gears and there is some movement in reverse but not much! 

I live in Bridgend in South Wales about 25 miles from Cardiff. 

Any help or suggestions would be great.

Thanks
Title: Re: Can anyone help with my gearbox problem?????
Post by: Marie on 17 July 2009, 13:08:03
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Please update your profile to include engine size as this will determine if you can do any paper clip diagnosis. If you can this is probably your first port of call.

 P.S. You might get a better response posting in the general help section.


you cant paper clip test the gearbox for codes this is only for the EML.

I a pritty sure the fault is as i said in the general help second.

The resaon hummble has posted is she is looking for some strapping lads to help her out. ::) ::) unfortunatly work has got me working every hour god sends so i wont be able to help out in the near future!(sorry)
Title: Re: Can anyone help with my gearbox problem?????
Post by: sassanach on 18 July 2009, 18:43:24
ive tried answering this in general help however ive had more success asking HMRC ;D for money