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[Deuce]

Now the weather is nice, I'm doing my ATF change.

This is because I have juddering in first when pulling off (sometimes) and 3rd gear doesn't always engage, revs like in neutral until I blip the throttle.

Before I go further, thank you for the excellent maintenance guides!

I used a cheap 5LTR siphon to suck ATF from sump, before unbolting and removing. I thought my oil had never been changed as it is very dark and smells a bit burned. But, it must have been done before as the sump has no gasket, just black sealant. The sealant has worked well as there is no evidence of leaks, so I will be using it again when refitting.

Here are some pic's so far. I'd be interested in opinions about the magnet at the bottom of the sump and the goo stuck to it. I thought it looke like iron filings stuck on it, but when I dipped my finger in, it doesn't feel metalic, just a grey slime.

[Deuce]

Ok, I've just removed the smaller sump.

This one has much sludge and worryingly what is left of what seems to be a plastic ring.

however I cannot see where it could have come from as there is nothing above the sump that looks like it is where the ring belonged???

[martin42]

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90554.0

[Deuce]

Thanks Mad.

Looks like I will have to take the box off. 

Was hoping this would be a drain, clean, refill and off I go jobby.

[Deuce]

Can't believe my luck. My combo van has a serious gearbox oil leak.

I took the Omega of SORN, insured and taxed to use until sorted the van and now this.

Oh well, keeps me out of mischief.