I have a 4HP24EH monster box stage two built by Ashcroft’s and was fitted to my off roader that is a 300dti and has done 200miles maximum. It has been dried stored for two years full of oil.

At present in my 1989 3.9EFI V8 defender I have an LT85 gearbox that is making one hell of a racket in 5th gear and when sitting idling and I believe it’s the lay shaft but not sure. This box was, rebuilt many miles ago by the previous owner of the 90, it was at that time rebuilt by Ashcroft’s.

Now the questions if I fit the auto box into the V8 what parts do I need


Things I know I need, again good info from Dave at Ashcroft’s very helpful

V8 bell housing to fit RRC 3.9.

Flex plate and starter ring to suit RRC 3.9.

TC to suit the 4HP24EH auto box.

Kick down cable I have from the 300tdi just fit a shorter cable from Ashcroft’s


Things I need to find or advice to work around this

Kick down linkage from the plenum chamber, I can only see goggling this linkage for crabs unless they are the same

What oil cooler to use and where is the best place to position it

I have the disco 1 gear shift and cable but not in the best condition, would a gear shift from a Discovery 2 also do the job


Any other advice or any parts that I need


Very best regards Ivan