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Title: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: Matt S on 19 December 2006, 22:18:01

bascaically as the title says i have found a cheap omega that needs work on the gearbox and ive found a cheap box from a 2.0 petrol will it fit the car? any advice on buying a 2.5td? are they tuneable i know there 120bhp but supposedly you can see 150bhp with a chip? thanks for any help matt.

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: Bo Bo on 19 December 2006, 22:42:44

Hello & welcome  :)
Try posting your question in the Omega General Help section to get a wider exposure.

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: bob.dent on 19 December 2006, 23:45:31

Hi Matt and welcome :y

As Bo Bo said, re-post in the relevant section and someone should be able to help. ;)

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: The Barge Captain on 20 December 2006, 09:27:34

Hi Matt and welcome

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2006, 09:39:30

Welcome Matt :)

As other have said, post in Omega Help section for better exposure ;)

However, The 25TD has loads of torque and tends to wreck the AR25 g/box quickly. Early 25TD were fitted with a stronger version of the AR25, and this still wasn't really strong enough. Later ones were fitted with the AR35 as found on 3.0l petrols...

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: MikeDundee on 20 December 2006, 22:01:46

Welcome to the Forum Matt :) :y

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: Chopsdad on 20 December 2006, 22:19:53

Hi Matt & welcome  :D  I'd trust The Boy's advice - he's very knowledgable  :y

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: Admin on 20 December 2006, 23:20:58

Welcome Matt. :)

Forget using the 2.0, it won't fit for starters, and the torque of the diesel will very quickly kill it anyway.

Only sane choice is the AR35 from the 3.0 petrol, just change the bell housing.

Not a job I would relish in this weather! I did 2 of these earlier in the the year year and it is not a quick job.

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: Matt S on 21 December 2006, 20:59:31

thanks guys for the help and the great welcome as well, now off to post a wanted in the car for sale thread im after a 2.5td so if you know anyone with one fo sale give us a shout on the wanted thread thanks.

Title: Re: Gearbox Query 2.5td and 2.0 boxes swapable
Post by: Matt S on 21 December 2006, 21:11:55

Actually no i wont i cant post in there lol ! well if anyone has one and sees this PM me  :y