thanks for that, but i have read that a 300tdi defender sit further forward due to gearbox being longer (by about 5inches if i remember correctly) so is a LT77 defender gearbox shorter then a r380 which is the same size as a auto? which would make a 200tdi auto fit in a 300tdi chassis? i think i will give them a ring again tomorrow and see if i can speak to the guy