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Omega General Help / Re: gutted for my omega

« on: 14 August 2009, 18:53:12 »

if anyone could help me out it would be gratefully appreciated, I brought her in may and was chuffed as anything to own such a cracking motor. Would love to get her back on the road.

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Omega General Help / gutted for my omega

« on: 14 August 2009, 18:30:03 »

Hello, well where do i start. My poor omega came up with automatic gearbox on the dash. So i got my car towed back home. Then i took her down to my local garage and asked them to put it on the computer for me, check the gearbox oil and quote me on a full service. got a phone call to go down to them and when i got there they told me a bearing by the cambelt had gone and needed changing, Asked how much and got quoted 950!!! I know ths is not true because i already had a mobile mechanic out to have a look. Anyway as i went to drive of the engine management light came on, it coughed and juddered even worse than before and had a oil leake from the back end of the engine. There was also no brakes until you hit about 15mph, before then they are rock hard!!! The garage told me its not there fault and i cant afford the time or money to sort her out!!! With a tear in my eye i am going to have to sell her as spares or repairs!! She is in beautiful condition and has 105 000 miles with near perfect service history. I would rather sell her to someone on here as i know what ever happens to her she would be looked after, If you know anyone interested please let me know.

Cheers

rich

P.S i got told she is a ex chauffers car. immaculate condition 2.5 v6 cdx estate

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Omega General Help / Re: omega gearbox

« on: 28 July 2009, 16:47:24 »

It has full service history but doesnt ay anything about the gearbox!! thanks for the info.Ill get it checked out in a day or so and let you know!!! Fingers crossed

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Omega General Help / Re: omega gearbox

« on: 27 July 2009, 10:23:27 »

Thank you all for your help. As regards to jonathan's message. I was driving along the motorway at about 85, as i can onto the slip road slowing down it flashed up auto gearbox on the inboard computer, about a 1/4 mile down the road it started to judder when i put any amount of acceleration down. It change gear and still drives but judders. I pulled over as soon as i could and got towed back to minimize the amount of damage.

Thank you marie. I live in radford, coventry. I have been doing some research into garages around coventry and there is only a few that people have not moaned about!!! Not good. Some garages are quoting me £1200 to fix the problems with the car which is day light robbery.

sorry again for not getting back to your helpful words quicker. I work 12 hour night shifts and have jist done 15 on the bounce

thanks again

rich

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Omega General Help / Re: omega gearbox

« on: 11 July 2009, 21:13:50 »

its a auto. bmw gearbox. is it a big job swopping them over???

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Omega General Help / Re: omega gearbox

« on: 11 July 2009, 20:52:40 »

cheers m8, didnt think of that, was a bit one tracked mined with the cost for a recon one. Does anyone know of a good mechanic around coventry area that would fit a gearbox for me.

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Omega General Help / omega gearbox

« on: 11 July 2009, 20:38:48 »

Hello all.

I could do with some help if you can. I have a 96 omega 2.5 v6 and i have been told i am going to need a gearbox recon. I have been quoted £750. I really dont want to scrap or strip her for parts as she is a bloody lovely drive and in immaculate condition but cant afford to fix her!!!! Please has anyone got some advise

rich

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Omega General Help / Re: To all auto drivers

« on: 11 July 2009, 21:18:42 »

I did the manual changes at roundabouts and the misses thought it was my fault that the gearbox had gone on my omega. Thankyou for posting this. I WIN AGAIN!!!. Still does not help my gearbox tho

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Omega General Help / Re: auto and a judder

« on: 04 June 2009, 21:47:19 »

How do i check this? Is there a dip stick that i can check and where would it be?

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Omega General Help / Re: auto and a judder

« on: 04 June 2009, 20:23:22 »

Im in Coventry, do you think it could be the gearbox that has gone?

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Omega General Help / auto and a judder

« on: 04 June 2009, 19:54:45 »

hello all, hoping i can pick you brains please. I have a 96 reg omega 2.5 v6 cdx estate. Its a ex chauffer's can with full service history. i brought her three months ago and its now off the road!!!

On the on board computer it came up with auto gearbox and developed a judder when accelerating. there is also a slight oil leak from the seal around the bottom of the sump??? Please can anyone help me out

cheers

rich

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hi folks!

« on: 01 September 2009, 17:45:19 »

hello rich, hope your well. if you do go down the omega line i think you wont be disappointed. I have only owned one for 5 months back and never looked back

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