BrianMay Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Howdy Been looking at converting a Series III 200tdi to auto, I've "heard" there was an option (USA??) of automatic gearbox n the Disco1, but can't seem to find any relevant info anywhere, starting by the gearbox itself...is it a ZF like on the Disco 300tdi and V8? What could be a good donnor for this? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 No experience personally, but yes, it would be like the 300Tdi. I guess that would be your best option for a donor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Yes, it is a ZF HP22, however there is a different engine backplate for the 200TDI auto compared to manual, and the concensus is you need everything that a disco had to make it work. There's kickdown linkage to think about as well. 200TDI autos are about in the UK, however really, really rare and even more so now given hownold they are. They are deadly slow too, but don't let any of this put you off 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianMay Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Tanks for the reply!! So....if I had a 200tdi manual and wanted to make it auto, buying a ZF from Ashcroft by itself wouldn't cut the deal, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianMay Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 if not, would a 300tdi be doable in a SIII? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 It was an option over here, but truly awful. I have the back plate and everything bar the cables/selector. The Autobox I have is an unknown quantiy though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 David, did you get the message I sent you some time ago about a friend in the US being interested in buying that whole transmission from you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 4 hours ago, BrianMay said: if not, would a 300tdi be doable in a SIII? 300TDI fit more easily, especially in a LHD as the turbo is higher and makes missing the steering more likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianMay Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Great....I'll dig into the 300tdi hypotheses and try to figure out what's needed! cheers for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 21 hours ago, Snagger said: David, did you get the message I sent you some time ago about a friend in the US being interested in buying that whole transmission from you? Hi Nick, no I don't believe I did, although my memory is getting poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 20 hours ago, Nonimouse said: Hi Nick, no I don't believe I did, although my memory is getting poor I’ll send you his details again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 10:38 AM, BrianMay said: Tanks for the reply!! So....if I had a 200tdi manual and wanted to make it auto, buying a ZF from Ashcroft by itself wouldn't cut the deal, right? No. Will need quite a few other things. My brother in law has a complete Disco 300Tdi auto that he will break if anyone wants an engine and gearbox. Only thing missing is the power steering pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 5 hours ago, smallfry said: No. Will need quite a few other things. My brother in law has a complete Disco 300Tdi auto that he will break if anyone wants an engine and gearbox. Only thing missing is the power steering pump. Doesn’t have good condition aircon pipes, does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Snagger said: Doesn’t have good condition aircon pipes, does it? I have no idea offhand. I can't even remember if it has aircon. I will check tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianMay Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 It's not that easy to get the parts to Portugal, it's easier to just buy a complete car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Do what I did, buy a complete car in Spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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