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Sammy boy

New Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #1

Hi all, I have a 3.9 V8 manual Disco that will eventually be my modified trialer. I want to convert this to an auto, I'm told that there are differences in the cranks and spigot shafts,is this so?

So, is it possible to put an auto box (ZF) onto my manual engine?

Atb

Sam.

 

bencorkill

Well-Known Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #2

Wouldnt it be easier and cheaper just to buy a auto?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #3

engines are all the same just remove flywheel spigot bush etc and fit drive plate boss assembly for auto , fit drive plate using shims so its distance from rear of engine face to rear face of plate is 1-3mm less than depth of torque converter securing thread block from edge of bellhousing

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Nov 4, 2012

• #4

bencorkill said:

Wouldnt it be easier and cheaper just to buy a auto?

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There's an easy answer to that question. YES :lol:

 

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Sammy boy

New Member

• Nov 5, 2012

• #5

discool said:

There's an easy answer to that question. YES :lol:

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No! :lol: The motor owes me nothing

 

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Sammy boy

New Member

• Nov 5, 2012

• #6

jamesmartin said:

engines are all the same just remove flywheel spigot bush etc and fit drive plate boss assembly for auto , fit drive plate using shims so its distance from rear of engine face to rear face of plate is 1-3mm less than depth of torque converter securing thread block from edge of bellhousing

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Thanks James, very helpful.

atb

Sam.