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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: KJO on 29 March 2011, 17:18:44

Title: Y reg auto gearbox
Post by: KJO on 29 March 2011, 17:18:44
Hi

The gearbox in my 2.2 automatic Y reg petrol Omega is on the way out. I was wondering if it is possible to replace it with an automatic gearbox from a newer model.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Y reg auto gearbox
Post by: tunnie on 29 March 2011, 17:28:46
what makes you think its 'on the way out' - Is it just slipping? It could just be low ATF fluid, on a level surface, with engine running fluid should be up the the fill plug.

Its the AR25 in the 2.2, and the 4 pot really does not have the power to put the box under any strain!
Title: Re: Y reg auto gearbox
Post by: KJO on 29 March 2011, 18:30:53
First gear has already burnt out in it and it appears to be taking of in third.

What do you mean by a "4 pot"? Sorry I don't know much about Omegas
Title: Re: Y reg auto gearbox
Post by: tunnie on 29 March 2011, 19:55:57
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First gear has already burnt out in it and it appears to be taking of in third.

What do you mean by a "4 pot"? Sorry I don't know much about Omegas

Starting in 3rd? Are you sure the snowflake button has not been turned on/jammed on? This causes it to pull away in 3rd....

4pot, as in 4 cylinders, the 2.2 has 4 of them, unlike 6 in the V6. The 2.2 really does not have the power to 'burn' out a gearbox, unless you tow a very heavy burger van caravan up some very, very large hills.

Title: Re: Y reg auto gearbox
Post by: KJO on 31 March 2011, 12:37:18
Gearbox has been checked by 2 auto box specialists & 1 franchise dealer & they all say the same. I have difficulty with it but all 3 can't be wrong. Just have to get a 2nd hand box. :'(
Title: Re: Y reg auto gearbox
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 March 2011, 13:14:54
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Gearbox has been checked by 2 auto box specialists & 1 franchise dealer & they all say the same. I have difficulty with it but all 3 can't be wrong. Just have to get a 2nd hand box. :'(

Oh yes they can ;) ;) ;) See the other post you have running before replacing the box... Clean the selector switch. It will cost you a can of contact cleaner and a couple of hours under the car and there's a good chance it will cure the fault :y :y
Title: Re: Y reg auto gearbox
Post by: KJO on 14 April 2011, 10:22:35
For an end to this saga see my posts "wife stranded need my dinner" 31 Mar 2011 & "Checking solenoids on auto box" 2 Apr 2011 :y