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slush box fill hole
« on: 12 September 2008, 16:04:56 »
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Just fitted new rad but cannot see fill hole for gearbox, drivers side?
The atf that came out was brown/black. 150K and changing perfectly.
I guess I should change it.
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #1 on: 12 September 2008, 16:16:22 »
General Advice is change at 100k, along with the filter.

Surprised if its the original box, the TD was de-tuned for the Omega, and the standard AutoBox fitted usually dies at around 120k.

ATF fill plug is drivers side, front section of the box. 13mm nut i think
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« Reply #2 on: 12 September 2008, 16:21:00 »
yes drivers side to the rear of the large sump about 60 mil up from the base. Its a level hole so bear in mind there will be a fair bit of oil below it, meaning the hole will be high up on the side of the sump but not above the gaskit. I think its a 13 mil? bolt iirc with a copper crush washer.
With those miles i'd be serviceing that box atf, every 60k, both sumps off, 6 or so litres of dexron 3 a large and small sump gaskit and clean or replace filter depending on condition, clean magnet.  Dont let vx tell you its a sealed unit or to use any other oil. Also a guide in maintenance section re topping up. Hth.
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« Reply #3 on: 12 September 2008, 16:25:22 »
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General Advice is change at 100k, along with the filter.

Surprised if its the original box, the TD was de-tuned for the Omega, and the standard AutoBox fitted usually dies at around 120k.

ATF fill plug is drivers side, front section of the box. 13mm nut i think
Hi Tunnie, 100k change and level hole in front section? Am i talking crap again?
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #4 on: 12 September 2008, 16:30:54 »
It was staring me in the face!! I was looking way up high & awkward not at the sump. ie above the cooler pipes.

Thanks guys.
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #5 on: 12 September 2008, 16:38:53 »
As I believe its a messy job. Any thoughts on pumping out the oil thru the fill hole , then replacing it.
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #6 on: 12 September 2008, 16:41:11 »
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General Advice is change at 100k, along with the filter.

Surprised if its the original box, the TD was de-tuned for the Omega, and the standard AutoBox fitted usually dies at around 120k.

ATF fill plug is drivers side, front section of the box. 13mm nut i think
Hi Tunnie, 100k change and level hole in front section? Am i talking crap again?

I would vote 100k over 60k personally for gearbox oil...

Well the plug is towards the front... ish  ::)
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #7 on: 12 September 2008, 18:07:02 »
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General Advice is change at 100k, along with the filter.

Surprised if its the original box, the TD was de-tuned for the Omega, and the standard AutoBox fitted usually dies at around 120k.

ATF fill plug is drivers side, front section of the box. 13mm nut i think
Hi Tunnie, 100k change and level hole in front section? Am i talking crap again?

I would vote 100k over 60k personally for gearbox oil...

Well the plug is towards the front... ish  ::)

except that its on the rear sump, on the side.. ;D ;)

I think if the car has done motorway miles, with no towing etc, 100k is probably ok,   but if it was my car from new I would be erring on the side of caution , and if unknown history would do it anyway.
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #8 on: 12 September 2008, 18:57:52 »
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As I believe its a messy job. Any thoughts on pumping out the oil thru the fill hole , then replacing it.
If you manage to do that, let us know how, it would
save alot of mess as you say. Usually its just a case of carefully taking off the sumps and then very, very carefully spilling it all over your head.  ;D

On the subject of when to service, i think in your case its immaterial as yours needs doing now asap anyway, but...
I started a similar thread on the subject and the consensus by others was 60k iirc(which a quite possibly dont, as my Altzhimers is def. getting worse) This tallyed up with my own car, which i bought with 70k on the clock full vxsh and was not moving off in reverse when i released the brake.
Several members replyed 60k, i think without me mentioning the car mileage. And i do remember seeing mention of 60k in a guide of some sort which i now cant find of course. Anyone have a definitive answer?
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #9 on: 12 September 2008, 21:18:02 »
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As I believe its a messy job. Any thoughts on pumping out the oil thru the fill hole , then replacing it.
If you manage to do that, let us know how, it would
save alot of mess as you say. Usually its just a case of carefully taking off the sumps and then very, very carefully spilling it all over your head.  ;D

On the subject of when to service, i think in your case its immaterial as yours needs doing now asap anyway, but...
I started a similar thread on the subject and the consensus by others was 60k iirc(which a quite possibly dont, as my Altzhimers is def. getting worse) This tallyed up with my own car, which i bought with 70k on the clock full vxsh and was not moving off in reverse when i released the brake.
Several members replyed 60k, i think without me mentioning the car mileage. And i do remember seeing mention of 60k in a guide of some sort which i now cant find of course. Anyone have a definitive answer?
:y ;D ;D ;D
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Re: slush box fill hole
« Reply #10 on: 13 September 2008, 00:12:23 »
IIRC, even VX suggest 60K fluid and filter changes for vehicles operated in "extreme conditions*".

Kevin

* - Conditions where the driver gives a damn about maintenance costs and vehicle life. Fleet managers look away now
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