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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Stallion on 07 January 2012, 02:24:25

Title: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: Stallion on 07 January 2012, 02:24:25

i was planning on getting my ATF and crank sensor changed, wanted to know if any OOFer would be interested in doing the job. if close to Romford i can come round or vice versa (pay for fuel). i rather have it done by someone whos done it before thats all. Please PM me if interested.  :y :y

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: albitz on 07 January 2012, 07:03:22

DIY Stallion. Crank sensor takes 10 minutes.ATF change isnt difficult,just messy. ;)

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: Stallion on 09 January 2012, 22:13:07

Thanks Albs, had a go and did it in about 20mins, thats due to jacking the car up!  :y
Now to have a go at ATF? Am i looking for dexron II fluid, if so how many litres do i need??

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: SJKOO01 on 09 January 2012, 22:33:15

These links may help you  :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90664.0

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90573.0

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=96562.0

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: Stallion on 10 January 2012, 00:50:40

Thanks for those links Gooseman :y :y :y

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: ScaniaV8 on 10 January 2012, 12:03:16

I believe the fluid spec should definitely be Dexron 111 specification for the ATF .
With a Dry autobox, it specifies 9 litres of Dexron 111 needed, but when dropping both front & rear sumps, filter and gasket changes then you can only get about 6 litres of fluid in initially. (unless you can drain all the fluid still in the cooler pipes as well).

I had my autobox ATF changed recently and then  checked again after a further 500 miles of usgae  and managed to get another 1.5 litres in.

I must admit I have noticed such a differenece since the ATF fluid has been changed...all nice smooth auto gear changes and gearbox much quieter. :-)

good luck.

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: Stallion on 10 January 2012, 22:20:33

The EML light came on which indicated for the crank sensor, now that iv changed it and have driven around a bit but the EML light hasn't gone off. Would this over time go off or would need to take it of with a Tech 2!  :-\

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: Ken T on 10 January 2012, 22:49:17

Re changing the fluid, Sassanach had a way of doing it that changed the lot, something about feeding it in from the front with the engine going and waiting until new fluid came out ?. Sorry I can't find the original thread.

Ken

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: Ken T on 10 January 2012, 22:51:13

Quote from: Stallion on 10 January 2012, 22:20:33

The EML light came on which indicated for the crank sensor, now that iv changed it and have driven around a bit but the EML light hasn't gone off. Would this over time go off or would need to take it of with a Tech 2!  :-\

I think this needs 20 or 30 starts before going out, else cancelling with a reader. Strange, my spanner light came on, I restarted the car once and it went off  :-X

Ken

Title: Re: OOFers Expertise..
Post by: Stallion on 10 January 2012, 22:55:09

Thanks Ken, il keep an  :o out for it  :y :y