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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: chuggaman on October 19, 2005, 11:51:56

Title: automatic gearbox conversion on 200 tdi
Post by: chuggaman on October 19, 2005, 11:51:56

i would love to convert my disco to an auto and at the same time lower the ratio on the transfer box to cope with oversized wheels


where oh where do i start??????

Title: automatic gearbox conversion on 200 tdi
Post by: Budgie on October 19, 2005, 12:24:39

I'd start with a V8 and work backwards!!  :D

The TDi is not know to be the best coupled with an auto box, very sluggish unless you do a lot to increase the engine power.  I would try and get a drive of an auto TDi before you actually start seriously thinking about a conversion.  :wink:

Title: automatic gearbox conversion on 200 tdi
Post by: muddyweb on October 19, 2005, 12:47:55

Your main issue is going to be finding the parts..  Tdi Autos are few and far between.

You can swap the transfer box over simply enough to a Defender variant which will change the gearing for you.

Title: disco auto
Post by: colintandy on October 19, 2005, 14:33:40

i got an auto 200tdi and what i find is the fact that when traverlling less than 48 mph she wants to change down all while which gets annoying when traverling behind heavy traffic ect but yes  with the power upgrade she tends to want to get to top gear quicker than normal but has still got that gear lag

Title: automatic gearbox conversion on 200 tdi
Post by: chuggaman on October 19, 2005, 15:33:36

well thats put paid to that then

thanks guys

mike

Title: automatic gearbox conversion on 200 tdi
Post by: Sooty on October 19, 2005, 20:51:24

Quote from: "muddyweb"

Your main issue is going to be finding the parts..  Tdi Autos are few and far between.

I know where there is one for sale, £2000 and it id yours.