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I did a bit more work on the 90 yesterday, including waxoiling the chassis - what a foul job and took at long longer as the gun kept clogging up due to the cold. None of my propshafts fit so I'm assuming the box is in the wrong place. The chassis was a D reg 90 2.5Td and none of the mounts were repositioned so not sure what to do really - perhaps get Prop Tech to modify the props for me. I've managed to get the broken stud removed from one of the manifolds and replaced so both manifolds are ready for cleaning up now. I took a photo for you all to see how far I've got. It's low at the back due to no springs being on it yet.

Thanks Fridgefreezer. Your all so helpful on this forum, so beware cause I have millions of questions

With the TD5 tank that I have I've been given the pump as well, but will this have enough pressure for a 3.9EFi?

I suppose today I could work on the seat box as it's here at home in the shed. I have one from a 300Tdi and have been advise to use flashband on the battery compartment - meant to help insulate and soundproof a little. I aslo intend to seat the ECU in the battery compartment, but I'm unsure about having the battery under there, but I suppose it's secure! I also have the screen and frame here. The seal is cream crackered on it and needs a new one, so could get that out and prep the frame up. Do you think it's worth trying to get hold of a heated screen to help with winter months?

Right the transfer box is the LT230 - thanks for the photos. So I take it I can use the original 90 front propshaft. Not able to measure it up without taking a trip out and I'm poorly at home today

Hhhhmmm, my gearbox came with no levers (bit of a bummer). Will see if I can get hold of the high low lever

Well that's typical. I'd hoped I'd have a photo of the Rad from the original 90, but I don't so will have to go and take one.

Yes sorry guys forgot the all important description! The Chassis is a 1989 90, 3.9EFi Engine and ZF Auto box HP22 which has a modern torque convertor in from a 1998 Disco. With regards to the gearbox, I'm stuck on the cooler pipes. I was given the long bog brush type cooler with pipes, but the fittings on the pipe were too small for the gear box. I've been told there are two different pipe sizes, so if someone could give me some advise here I'd be appreciative. Also Coastcard if you have the cooler and pipes that will fit this box I'll snap your hand off . I'm not fussed about using the bog brush one or the rectangular ones. I have friends who race in the BORC and they use the rectangular slot in coolers with no probs. Propshaft - Now I don't think the transfer box is Borg Warner (isn't that Chain driven). Let me know how I can tell and I'll post the details on here. Due to this I think my propshaft from the original 90 will fit, but please let me know if it's otherwise. Rad - The original 90 was a 3.5 Carb V8 and it had what looks to be a classic RR rad which fitted perfectly, but I won't risk re fitting it as it's very old and the fins are damaged. May consider a re core - what do you think? I can get a photo of it in case I'm wrong about it being a classic RR. I've been advised by a few people not to go down the TDI route. I know the coolers built in, but apparantly the engine cooling side is a little too small. I'll pop a seperate post under this one with some photos in. Thanks for all the help so far - don't think I've been on such a helpful forum

Well I've found the answer to my propshaft question and also put my mind at rest about the exhaust thanks to Coastcard. Mark - I can't seem to find your post and have spent a bit of time trauling - can you put the link to it on here? Thanks

The things I need to know at the minute; Cooling - which Rad to use and should I go with seperate coolers? Will a RR rad go in so that I can use standard coolant pipes. Fuel: I have a TD5 rear end with the TD5 tank. I need fuel lines and expect the simplest route will be to go braided and have the correct unions put on. I have been give the fuel lines with the tank (diesel), but of course it's the wrong fitment on to the engine. Exhaust - I been told there is a special downpipe for autos, but don't seem to see one listed - is this true? Propshafts - will I need different propshafts to those that have come off the stripped down 90? There are lots of other little bits and bobs, but these are the major things for now. Will browse through the other sections now.

Hello all Just come across this forum and hoping I can find someone on here who has built a V8 90 running a ZF Auto box. I'm in the middle of a build and am getting a bit of a headache as nothing is standard. Would love to speak to someone who's been there and done it. P.S. I'm not a bloke so no swearing at me!