awpeterson Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I have a 2000 Disco II, 4.0 V8, ZF 4-Speed Auto Transmission that is going out (well it is pretty much gone). I am considering converting it to the R380 Manual Transmission and am wondering if anyone has experience/tips/gotcha's/etc. on this conversion. Any help is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I would say don't, because the V8 manual is horrible all notchy clacky gearchanges. I converted my old Disco from manual to auto because I couldn't stand it any longer! An exchange gearbox from Ashcroft Transmissions would be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Isn't the ECU connected to the gear box as well ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Yes - I guess it might be possible to reconfigure the engine ECU to think it was a manual but it's another obstacle... otherwise there will be lots of warning lights and the Three Bongs will be coming to stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynall Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Contact Gary at TD5alive as he is a whiz kid and he was working on modifiying the auto ecu to change up earlier, so can prob give you good advice. In my simple mind slam in r380 then sort ecu and away you go. R380 is carp but with Difflock evolution oil its almost okay Lynall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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