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[adam281160]

my 2001 omega 3.0 elite auto. is not happy the gearbox is running fine for a few mins then it changes badly and rough and then sais on the computer gearbox check so i have to use 1 2 3 gear to change. aby ibe had this problme before ?/

[unlucky alf]

have you checked your g/box for atf? perhaps its complaining that it needs topping up,,,,,,good luck

[chrisdb]

Gearbox oil change works wonders.

[feeutfo]

has it ever been serviced? every 60k....? vx say sealed for life so probably not...5 or 6 litres of atf dexron3 and gaskets for large and small box sump, clean magnet ,and filter if it looks in good nick or replace. fill sump to level hole run engine and select all gears keep filling until oil over flows through level, messy business, much easier on a lift, also a guide on topping up in maintenance section.99% of gear box problems are fixed with service / top up, any further issues post em up as there is a wealth of info and help on here, including friendly breakers with box's for very fair money so don't worry, see how you go

PS don't drive unecassarily until atf sorted as you could well burn out the box, they hate heat...

[adam281160]

cool well thanks for your help going to take it to a auto box place tomorrow and get it serviced i think that would be the best place to start. will let you know how i get on. any idea how much the service normaly costs ?  

[MutantCav]

Will vary on the place, someone said theirs cost £220...cant see why it should really cost more than half of that though...or do it yourself, really not hard...

[feeutfo]

cool well thanks for your help going to take it to a auto box place tomorrow and get it serviced i think that would be the best place to start. will let you know how i get on. any idea how much the service normaly costs ?  

depends on hourly rate, it is not a difficult job, any local mech you trust should be able,( my mate took an hour at £50) provided you have/ can get parts from dealer if you have alternative transport? He should have dexron 3 atf but not likely the gaskits and filter if needed. although loctite 598 will do instead of gaskits, its up to you ateotd...

[feeutfo]

ps £120 should cover it, filter is about 70 from dealer but hopefully you wony need it and the parts man will let you take it back if not needed, there are cheaper ways to go about it but that takes time and a bit of planning, you probably need the car asap :-/

[feeutfo]

mybe this will help who ever does the job, its only for level check but will help refilling procedure.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152783586

[unlucky alf]

you can get gaskets & filter i believe from JPAT, find info under "parts for sale & wanted"

[Entwood]

you can get gaskets & filter i believe from JPAT, find info under "parts for sale & wanted"

Use this link to read the info ...  

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1223285402

[adam281160]

thanks for all your help hopefully they will be able to do it at a good price. i just hope that is what is causing the problem.

[adam281160]

drove to the garage at 8:30am got a call at 10 it the selector switch vauxhall wanted £300 for a new one got one off ebay for £80 and should be hear tomorrow so should get the car back tomorrow fingers crossed

[Richie London]

Will vary on the place, someone said theirs cost £220...cant see why it should really cost more than half of that though...or do it yourself, really not hard...

i was quoted 218 by vaux, i did it myself, with good advice on here its a doddle m8

[adam281160]

got it back today driving it back home and it really did not feel right.
spent 4 hours cleaning it just drovw to the boyfriends and the same thing started happening again . dont know what to do i need the car in running condition as i have to go to my grandads frunal in essex. can any one help