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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #15 on: 14 December 2011, 18:55:57 »
whats happening with this tub now then?
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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #16 on: 14 December 2011, 20:03:36 »
Well at the moment it's sat at my work, looking very sorry for itself!

I've got the use of another car until I either fix the Omega, or replace it!

Can do without spending money this close to christmas as is with most people! Not really sure what to do!

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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #17 on: 18 December 2011, 16:23:02 »
Hi All!

Have been thinking of the best way forward on this gearbox issue, and have been given a suggestion by our mechnic at work..................

Converting the auto to a manual instead. :o

Any advice/suggestions would be welcome!

Jon
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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #18 on: 18 December 2011, 17:37:24 »
Quote from: jonboy429 on 18 December 2011, 16:23:02
Hi All!

Have been thinking of the best way forward on this gearbox issue, and have been given a suggestion by our mechnic at work..................

Converting the auto to a manual instead. :o

Any advice/suggestions would be welcome!

Jon

About the most sensible suggestion in this section today :y
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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #19 on: 18 December 2011, 18:26:55 »
makes far better use of the engine characteristics, better fuel economy,much nicer to drive,

parts required,
td gearbox,clutch and flywheel,spigot bearing for the crank,
pedal box for a manual, clutch master cylinder and associated plumbing,
front half of prop for a manual,or a complete manual prop if you can find one easier than a half,
interior trim piece for the manual,

go for it !!
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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #20 on: 18 December 2011, 19:03:06 »
I will say, as much as I utterly detest the Omega manual box, I'd much sooner have a manual tractor than an auto. Petrol auto Omegas, no problem, but the TD auto is horrible. And mullers economy.
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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #21 on: 18 December 2011, 19:10:04 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 December 2011, 19:03:06
I will say, as much as I utterly detest the Omega manual box, I'd much sooner have a manual tractor than an auto. Petrol auto Omegas, no problem, but the TD auto is horrible. And mullers economy.

I still love mine after 13 years, despite the - current - high fuel consumption, which may be due to the faulty thermostat to be changed this week. :y
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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #22 on: 18 December 2011, 19:22:20 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 December 2011, 19:10:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 December 2011, 19:03:06
I will say, as much as I utterly detest the Omega manual box, I'd much sooner have a manual tractor than an auto. Petrol auto Omegas, no problem, but the TD auto is horrible. And mullers economy.

I still love mine after 13 years, despite the - current - high fuel consumption, which may be due to the faulty thermostat to be changed this week. :y
I was toying with manual conversion on mine, but somebody offered the right money before the summer I was going to do it...   ...I just couldn't get on with that auto :(
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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #23 on: 18 December 2011, 22:25:48 »
 :D :D :D

Sounds like it's a good suggestion then........

Time to start looking around then!

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Re: Possible gearbox & glow plug problems on a 2.5td auto 1998
« Reply #24 on: 21 December 2011, 20:53:03 »
 :( :( :(

Nope, I've given up on her so she's off to ebay.

Don't have the time to tackle it myself and can't afford to pay someone to do it for me!
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