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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: deepender on January 03, 2008, 17:13:41
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I would like to convert my 90 TD5 to an auto. I have a box from a disco td5 and wondered if anyone has attempted this, as i gather its not that straightforward due to the electronics.
Any ideas or feedback would be welcome.
Tim
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Check out page 94 to 97 in Febs LRE, full article on that subject.
I have a hp22 in my td5 Defender.
Peter
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Did you fit it yourself Peter? and was there any problems?, Tim
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Yes,
Ashcroft built the gear box as I had bigger clutch packs and pump fitted and valved for a diesel I did the rest.
It wasn't too bad just take your time I got all parts for the job from Ashcrofts as they do a nice kit, had to have rear prop altered made 15mm shorter and fitted a front from the discovery 2 auto which is 15mm longer if you leave the gear box with the std pump you can use your prop shafts on the zf22, I think that the 24e is 15mm longer than the std box due to pump.
Give Dave at Ashcrofts a call, he will help you even if you don't buy from him.
It was worth the trouble and cost, it is really nice to drive on and off road.
Peter
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Thanks very much Peter, looks like i will give it a go, Ashcroft helped me many years ago when i fitted an auto to my series 2 with a steve parker V6 :D
Tim