Just had the Miggy to the Garage re code P0743 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid Circuit. Its either the solonoid or the converter. Now the dilemma is the Solonoid is £250 and there is the chance that it will not clear the problem as it could be the converter itself which will be £600 as the gearbox comes out. So the Dilemma is do I get rid of my beloved miggy just now, do I pay £250 and keep my fingers crossed. Definently cannor afford £600 as I just spent over £500 for a new head in January.

Maybe someone on here breaking one could supply a solenoid cheaper  :-/

I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.

would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. :y

The Red Baron wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:19:

would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. :y

Just what i was away to say as well  ;D :y

Proz wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:20:

The Red Baron wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:19: would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. :y Just what i was away to say as well  ;D :y

great minds & all that. :y

Agemo wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:18:

I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.

Does gearbox have to be dropped

Raymienets wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:24:

[quote author=5C7A7870721D0 link=1300964665/2#2 date=1300965516]I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.

Would a garage not charge me a few Hundered pound to change gearbox plus the price I would have to pay for a 2nd hand one?

Anyone know how easily it is to get to the solonoid?

I have no personal experience but im sure they solenoids can be seen and changed with the g/b sumps off  :-/

Cheers. Anyone confirm

Agemo wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:18:

I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.

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How? If you dont mind me asking

Looks like the Converter Solenoid Valve is located in the valve block in the front sump, also budget for a fliter and fluid change while your there

The Converter Solenoid, 96014183 isn't available from Vauxhall Stock in the UK but is available on a Non Stock order from Opel which takes 7-10 working days

Trade price for the Solenoid is £73.94 + VAT

Cheers
Andy

Many thanks

Im sure i saw another guide on here with pictures of box with sumps removed showing the solenoids but for the life of me i cant find it  :(

Proz wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:54:

Im sure i saw another guide on here with pictures of box with sumps removed showing the solenoids but for the life of me i cant find it  :(

http://images.omegaowners.com/downloads/Autobox_Docs/4L30E_Article.pdf

The boxes on the Omega are generally a lot easier to sort out because they are rear wheel drive and so dont have drive shafts comin out of them...probably a 2 man job though as the box itself is quite heavy to lift back into place...not got experience of a 2.2 but I would agree it should be pretty easy to do yourself...

Raymienets wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:47:

Agemo wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:18: I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one. . How? If you dont mind me asking

The gearbox has to be removed, but then the TC is simply lifted out & replaced. as said, best to do a fluid change while you are at it. A second hand gearbox is a good option too, but will still take the same amount of time, plus transport costs.