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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: geoffr70 on 12 November 2010, 14:59:40
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Hello, can anyone tell me where exactly the level/ drain plug is on the ar35 gearbox? Is it on the drivers side? Thanks!
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Hello, can anyone tell me where exactly the level/ drain plug is on the ar35 gearbox? Is it on the drivers side? Thanks!
yes, drivers side, 1/2 way up the sump - its a filler / level plug, not drain, so not at the low point :y
same size bolt as engine oil sump :y
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Thanks
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Beware they can be horrifically tight and are easily roundable, if the sump is coming off for an ATF change it may be easier( if a little messier) to drop the sump and then deal with the plug otherwise lube it and take it easy with a good fitting socket/spanner.
Once bitten ,twice shy!
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13mm mate :y
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13mm mate :y
If you feel the spanner starting to give then gently tap on a 1/2" ring spanner as it is 0.3mm down in size :y
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Thanks for your help everyone, i have it off now!
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Oops. I have to admit that I managed to round off the above mentioned bolt yesterday. Was using a 12 sided 13mm socket, oh for a 6 sided! Too far gone for the 1/2 inch socket and the mole grips are just tearing it up further. How easy is it to drop off the sump and how much ATF should I be looking to buy for refill. Presume I will need to get a new sump gasket as well as the new bolt? The car is an X reg 2.0l 16v and has done 162k so I think the oil change will do it good. Also is there a filter to change for the ATF? Cheers.
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I got about 5.5 litres our of mine. I think total capacity from dry is 8.8 litres. From the ar35 anyway. Yours being a 2.0 litre I don't know gearbox you will have.
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There's 2 dumps on the ar35. The big one has 16 10mm bolts. The smaller sump a little less. Once bolts were out it was stuck, so I encouraged it with a hammer, be careful though as the sump I'd obviously full of oil.
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Is there room to try stilsons on the plug?
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I think a small set would fit
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13mm mate :y
If you feel the spanner starting to give then gently tap on a 1/2" ring spanner as it is 0.3mm down in size :y
Good tip! ATF change & filter is on my list of jobs.
I like that :y
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Is there room to try stilsons on the plug?
I tried a small stilson. Unfortunately, not quite enough room. Regarding my earlier post. Is there a filter I should be replacing if I drop the sump off?
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Is there room to try stilsons on the plug?
I tried a small stilson. Unfortunately, not quite enough room. Regarding my earlier post. Is there a filter I should be replacing if I drop the sump off?
Yes :y
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Is there room to try stilsons on the plug?
I tried a small stilson. Unfortunately, not quite enough room. Regarding my earlier post. Is there a filter I should be replacing if I drop the sump off?
Yes :y
Yes beserkerboy there is.
I've just done this guide, it's still in the test section for now but have a look it might be helpful.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1289757626
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Is it housed within the sump and an easy job to replace?
Cheers
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Is it housed within the sump and an easy job to replace?
Cheers
Well you have a 2.0 litre, I don't know what gearbox this has but if it is anything like the ar35 yes it is quite straightforward, if a little messy.
I have just added some pics to my guide in the test section. Have a look at them :y
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Oops. You have answered the question. Sorry and thanks for an excellent guide.
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no worries