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Title: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 07 January 2007, 10:28:00
....With this.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-V6-AUTO-BLACK_W0QQitemZ280067676237QQihZ018QQcategoryZ9858QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280067676237

As some of you may know I'm looking for a project car...
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: Auto Addict on 07 January 2007, 10:46:19
MOT?
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 07 January 2007, 10:50:21
It's got 8 months MOT and 3 months Tax, might be a bargain if it's an easy fix. Just looking for ideas on what the problem is...

If the box is shagged then I'll leave well alone, but if it's a known issue I can cure, I'll watch it ;D
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: Chopsdad on 07 January 2007, 11:54:44
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It's got 8 months MOT and 3 months Tax, might be a bargain if it's an easy fix. Just looking for ideas on what the problem is...

If the box is shagged then I'll leave well alone, but if it's a known issue I can cure, I'll watch it ;D

£100 quid - if you've got the room get it and then worry about it later. :y
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 07 January 2007, 11:56:19
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It's got 8 months MOT and 3 months Tax, might be a bargain if it's an easy fix. Just looking for ideas on what the problem is...

If the box is shagged then I'll leave well alone, but if it's a known issue I can cure, I'll watch it ;D

£100 quid - if you've got the room get it and then worry about it later. :y

Agreed matey, but I think it will go beyond that money with 2 days to go.....
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: RobC_NE on 07 January 2007, 20:24:55
could be the box is screwed, or maybe just the slector rod is damaged (or cheaper, loose) when mine was loose it kepd dropping out of drive...

keep an eye on it, know i will lol  ;D

rob
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2007, 21:03:25
That does sound more like a box fault....   ...may get away with fresh fluid??
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: Matchless on 07 January 2007, 22:32:16
Its high mileage.
Dont get dazzled by a low price, assume it needs another box and I would also budget for rear shocks, front struts and an a/c condensor plus the usual 'service' items such as cam belt and tyres. Work out the likely costs and set yourself a limit.

No...Im not bidding on it and trying to put anyone off, my last estate had 150k on it when I moved it on so I know what can be needed on higher mileage barges.
Title: Re: What could be the problem/cause....
Post by: Auto Addict on 07 January 2007, 22:55:56
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Its high mileage.
Dont get dazzled by a low price, assume it needs another box and I would also budget for rear shocks, front struts and an a/c condensor plus the usual 'service' items such as cam belt and tyres. Work out the likely costs and set yourself a limit.

No...Im not bidding on it and trying to put anyone off, my last estate had 150k on it when I moved it on so I know what can be needed on higher mileage barges.

Sound advice :y