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chris · ** Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 66

hi this is now the second time its has gone, and i really dont want to spend another £2k with so called experts. it has failed 3 days after its years warrenty.
that was for a total rebuild and its lasted less than 9k miles
the gearbox is fitted to a 2000 3.5 v6 auto bighorn
last time they told me there was no oil in the box but the aa said the oil was fine!!!
it is slipping in gears as before and will not drive well 3000rpm to get 5mph out of it.
trailed it home this morning.
any ideas?
any one had this?
what model of gear box is fitted?
does the same box fit in anyother cars / manufatures?
all help greatlyfully recieved

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crocket · **** Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 315 Location: Midlands

Can't comment on the mechanics but can on the warranty issue.

Look up and read the sale of goods act (same with services and repairs) and, without going into great depth here, it is patently obvious that a recon. gearbox should last longer than one year or 9,000 miles. So, regardless of the 'warranty' period, it is, obviously, not fit for purpose so a claim can be made.

Prepare for a fight and, if poss., come to a friendly arrangement with the suppliers first but, if all else fails the small claims court is a good place to go - it's very cheap, if the ruling goes against you then you're not liable for costs and it's easy.

There are numerous legal precedents for companies having to put stuff right after the warranty period - trawl the web and find some consumer forums for advice and try to avoid, in the first anstance anyway, no-win no-fee solicitors. These people can be good if all else has failed, however, and there is nothing else to lose.

Hope this helps.
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markymoan · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 18:58 Post subject:

If its the gm box its fitted in a lot of cars, Bmw being one of the biggest users.
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chris · ** Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 66

i trying to find out what gearbox it is to see if it is fitted in anyother cars.
its a 2000 but its pre facelift model.
thanks for your replies

markymoan · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 19:19 Post subject:

I hope this helps Smile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_4L30-E_transmission
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chris · ** Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 66

mark you are a star thanks. though it was used in the omega but not in so many cars
thanks.

THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 18:13 Post subject:

DID IT GO IN REVERSE
WOT COLOUR IS THE OIL
HAS IT GONE IN FAULT MOD
DOES IT DRIVE IN MANUALE L
THEN MANUALE 2 ONCE SPEED PICKED UP
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chris · ** Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 66

it drives in reverse fine
i have not checked the colour of the oil yet.
the check trans light is not on this time.
i will try driving it in manual L later (i think it did)

THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 19:44 Post subject:

DRIVE IT LIKE A MANUALE THEN TELL ME WOT HAPPENS
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chris · ** Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 66

its like i have only one gear 3500 rpm to get 30 odd miles an hours out of it.
in D
L 2 have no effect.
its like when the box hangs a gear when cold but it never shifts up.
it got plently of torque will get to 30 odd quickly but thats it!!!!!!
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THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 21:52 Post subject:

SAME AS MINE GEAR PLATES AND BANDING
BUT I ALSO HAD SAWDUST IN MY TORQU CONVERTOR
WILL POST A BIT MORE TO MOZ WITH MORE INFO
BUT IT COULD ALSO B THAT THE BOX HAS GONE INTO EMERGANCY MODE
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chris · ** Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 66

hi 'quiet one' have you anymore info for me?
thanks regards chris.

rfairbairn · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:20 Post subject:

Just wanted to contribute that I had an automatic gearbox rebuild in Kent in August and it was a botched job. Repaired box flares when changing gears and is erratic etc. The repair was carried out 400 miles from home. I was never happy with the quality of work that was done but the garage assured me it would @settle in@. It never did.

Finally got it diagnosed yesterday in auto specialist recommended by IM group and am now about to contact the original garage giving them the option of collecting and repairing it or paying for the new rebuild in Scotland (where I live).

My legal advice attached to my home insurance is proving quite useful here and they are sure I have a good case against the original repairer. I guess my advice is to get legal advice before you do anything further. The law can help in these cases. As crocket says its not fit for purpose (not value for money) and that should be that.

I'll post my own story in more detail when I have time. There are bits of it around here in my previous postings about naughty reverse gear and so on.

regards

R
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