Baeau Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Greeting to all......... One of the cohorts over here (California) has a bit of a dilema. The current rig is a mid 90's D1 fitted with an Isuzu diesel. That connected to the V8 / Efi spec ZF. Aside from trying Ashcroft, any suggestions to locate the correct ZF valve body (for the diesel). Or, reputable breakers in the UK that may have some ZF's which were removed from diesel Rovers? Trivia here. California has "wonderful" laws regarding the do's & don'ts of vehicle mods. Normally, not an issue. However, the State will not allow a gas vehicle to be converted to diesel. It polices that through the every other year emissions inspection. Meaning, we have litttle diesel knowledge. Now, said cohort, finds himself with two Rovers, California titled as diesel fueled. We don't want to know why, just want to get them to be proper drivers. Any thoughts, comments & criticism will be appreciated. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I can't think of anything better than Ashcroft. What's it rev too? Does it drive rubbish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm not familiar with the ZF but wouldn't you need another TC and/or governor as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Whŷ bother? It only slightly alters the shift points, but bear in mind it was designed for a 300tdi, and not for the Isuzu lump that will have a different power curve it'll be wrong anyway. Jin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaRoNut Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Greeting to all......... One of the cohorts over here (California) has a bit of a dilema. The current rig is a mid 90's D1 fitted with an Isuzu diesel. That connected to the V8 / Efi spec ZF. Aside from trying Ashcroft, any suggestions to locate the correct ZF valve body (for the diesel). Or, reputable breakers in the UK that may have some ZF's which were removed from diesel Rovers? Any thoughts, comments & criticism will be appreciated. Cheers! Hi all, my first post on this forum. I am no expert on ZF Auto boxes but have fitted diesel lumps on two such ZFs recently, one in a D1. I did not change any valve bodies etc, but played with the adjustment of the kick-down cable until I was happy with the response of the gearbox. The diesel lumps have a lot more torque at low rpm compared to the V8s and the gear change then often occurs sooner. I drive around town often not exceeding 1500rpm. I get 4th gear lock-up at 80kph. You do not mention what the unwanted behaviour of the gearbox is, which you want to rectify. Please give more detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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