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Re: oil leak
Reply #15 - 26. Apr 2011 at 20:41

Andy B wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:40:

Broomies Mate wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:30:

Andy B wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:23:

Broomies Mate wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:21:

Andy B wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:19:

Broomies Mate wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:13:

Is just adding the sealing agent an advisable repair? How long is it supposed to last?

What would be involved in replacing the dodgy seal and make good for another 100,000 miles? Undecided

I completely agree but ................ it's an eleven year old car. Sometimes you need to draw a line on what you're going to spend on it.

To be honest, I'm asking because mine is weeping slightly. I want to know truthfully if some of the mechanical genius' on here would use a sealant in their otherwise very tidy Omega? How much is it likely to cost and duration of time to replace the seal to how it should be?

My attempt at being sneaky failed! Grin

just go for it. Wink

Transmission out job I take it. Cry

That's not what Richdury did. The additive went in with the ATF

Are you attempting to sway me Mr B? Grin

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richdrury Junior Member Offline Posts: 51 mildenhall, suffolk Gender: Drives: 2000 omega b 2.5v6 cdx facelift	Re: oil leak Reply #16 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:01 as mentioned this was an addetive with new oil also, old oil was 11yrs old and very badly degraded thus allowing it to pass the seal, ie i mean the oil had lost its viscosity having the consistency of water, if this dosent work in the long term then i will probably replace the whole box for the ar35 rather than the ar25 that is in there now.
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Re: oil leak
Reply #17 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:16

Broomies Mate wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:41:

Andy B wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:40:

Broomies Mate wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:30:

Andy B wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:23:

Broomies Mate wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:21:

Andy B wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:19:

Broomies Mate wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 20:13:

Is just adding the sealing agent an advisable repair? How long is it supposed to last?

What would be involved in replacing the dodgy seal and make good for another 100,000 miles? Undecided

I completely agree but ................ it's an eleven year old car. Sometimes you need to draw a line on what you're going to spend on it.

To be honest, I'm asking because mine is weeping slightly. I want to know truthfully if some of the mechanical genius' on here would use a sealant in their otherwise very tidy Omega? How much is it likely to cost and duration of time to replace the seal to how it should be?

My attempt at being sneaky failed! Grin

just go for it. Wink

Transmission out job I take it. Cry

That's not what Richdury did. The additive went in with the ATF

Are you attempting to sway me Mr B? Grin

You know you want to. Wink

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Re: oil leak
Reply #18 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:17

richdrury wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 21:01:

as mentioned this was an addetive with new oil also, old oil was 11yrs old and very badly degraded thus allowing it to pass the seal, ie i mean the oil had lost its viscosity having the consistency of water, if this dosent work in the long term then i will probably replace the whole box for the ar35 rather than the ar25 that is in there now.

This gives me some hope actually!!! The small amount of oil, maybe a single drip per night is very dark and has the consistency of weak piss. I too now hope that a good replacement will rectify the problem.

Out of interest, how much was leaking from your car? *i'll double check you didn't already say after I click post* Grin

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richdrury Junior Member Offline Posts: 51 mildenhall, suffolk Gender: Drives: 2000 omega b 2.5v6 cdx facelift	Re: oil leak Reply #19 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:22 just a couple of drops, mainly when the car was hot as the oil thins out when warmed, im expecting a drop here and there, as its obviousy not a failsafe fix, but nothing so far, saying that though it does say on the bottle it may take upto 100mls to work fully and ive dont around 30,
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Re: oil leak
Reply #20 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:26

richdrury wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 21:22:

just a couple of drops, mainly when the car was hot as the oil thins out when warmed, im expecting a drop here and there, as its obviousy not a failsafe fix, but nothing so far, saying that though it does say on the bottle it may take upto 100mls to work fully and ive dont around 30,

Good darts! I'll do a ATF change and see what happens..... for future reference, I dont suppose you could dig out the bottle and let me know the name of the Additive you used please? Thumbs Up!

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richdrury Junior Member Offline Posts: 51 mildenhall, suffolk Gender: Drives: 2000 omega b 2.5v6 cdx facelift	Re: oil leak Reply #21 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:33 I've not seen it here, as mentioned i got it from work on a US airbase, but its called "LUCAS Transmision Fix" hope it helps, if not available i'd recomend a simillar product by "Slick50"
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Broomies Mate Omega Knight Offline Champagne Coloured Cars Are Gay! Posts: 1448 Bristol, UK Gender: Drives: 97 BMW 535i V8	Re: oil leak Reply #22 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:39 richdrury wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 21:33: I've not seen it here, as mentioned i got it from work on a US airbase, but its called "LUCAS Transmision Fix" hope it helps, if not available i'd recomend a simillar product by "Slick50" Cheers mate. It can be found on gayBay for a tenner.
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richdrury Junior Member Offline Posts: 51 mildenhall, suffolk Gender: Drives: 2000 omega b 2.5v6 cdx facelift	Re: oil leak Reply #23 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:45 all good, about what i paid in dollars , have fun getting it in its thicker that treakle that stuff, i took the pans off and had the forsight to put it in the pan before refitting it thank god, bud a buddy of mine with a non sealled box on a volvo took over 30mins trying to get it to go in
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Re: oil leak
Reply #24 - 26. Apr 2011 at 21:50

richdrury wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 21:45:

all good, about what i paid in dollars Wink

, have fun getting it in its thicker that treakle that stuff, i took the pans off and had the forsight to put it in the pan before refitting it thank god, bud a buddy of mine with a non sealled box on a volvo took over 30mins trying to get it to go in Grin

I too will be removing both pans to get to the filter and petrol the hell out of it, so I'll be adding the Transmission fix to the sump if it's a pain in the arse to add through the level plug.

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richdrury Junior Member Offline Posts: 51 mildenhall, suffolk Gender: Drives: 2000 omega b 2.5v6 cdx facelift	Re: oil leak Reply #25 - 06. May 2011 at 15:51 Well, it would appear that the autobox has now let go i have smoke from under car, looked under and the whole underside is covered with my nice fresh atf I'm now waiting for a call back from my local engine/gearbox remanufacturer with a price to supply and fit a recon box
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Re: oil leak
Reply #26 - 06. May 2011 at 19:44

richdrury wrote on 06. May 2011 at 15:51:

Well, it would appear that the autobox has now let go Angry

i have smoke from under car, looked under and the whole underside is covered with my nice fresh atf Sad

I'm now waiting for a call back from my local engine/gearbox remanufacturer with a price to supply and fit a recon box Cry

Read this post with interest - I had atf leak a while back from saloon autobox. Removed box and fitted a new input shaft seal (shaft looked ok) - lasted ok for a couple of weeks and then leaking again. Ended up fitting another box off a breaker to cure (good result as box foc!!)

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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: oil leak Reply #27 - 06. May 2011 at 21:05 richdrury wrote on 06. May 2011 at 15:51: .... I'm now waiting for a call back from my local engine/gearbox remanufacturer with a price to supply and fit a recon box You're going to be looking at £1000 for a recon box fitted. Just go for A N Other 'new-to-you' gearbox from one of the breakers here.
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richdrury Junior Member Offline Posts: 51 mildenhall, suffolk Gender: Drives: 2000 omega b 2.5v6 cdx facelift	Re: oil leak Reply #28 - 06. May 2011 at 22:11 yeah, a member here Albs has offered me an ar35 from a 3.2 elite, would that go in my 2.5 without any moding?
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