Its quite a simple proceedure buddy if your good on the tools and have time to spare and take your time. Best thing is to make sure 100% you have everything on site and ready laid out before starting the job albeit the most cheapest option would be to change vehicle buddy to an auto. Not ideal as you mentioned you had a lot of time and dosh invested in your current ride but sometimes you have to bite the bullet and take the easiest route.

Its not as easy as you'd think. With the P38 there's a whole load of electrics to deal with. It's trying to get them to work with the existing loom. I'm brilliant on the tools, but getting the electrical side to work will be fun. I've considered buying an auto but they're either ropey or silly money.

If you were closer you could swap over with the autobox in my scrapper. That would leave me a spare manual box. :)

However, I think you would do better looking for an HP24 box out of a 4.6. you'll need new props as well though and the gearbox ECU and maybe even engine ECU as I am fairly certain the auto ECU was slightly different. Obviously there's the different gear-shift too. And then you'll have to chip it to stop it feeling sluggish. All in all, easier to stick with the manual and take up squats and deadlift.

Thats the plan. Rebuilt HP24, ashcroft modified torque converter all mated to the HP22 bellhousing. I can source all the bits from an auto, its whether or not it will swap into mine with minimal wiring changes. The only solution would be to run a hydraulically controlled HP22/24 with a kickdown cable. No wiring involved and the most robust setup. The only thing is i'm not too clued up on the hydraulic HP22 or how to make one work, nor will ashcroft tell you anything other than they can build you one. I'm already running a chip, straight through exhaust, hybrid turbo with an electronic boost controller.
I ended up fitting the mild uprated clutch instead, I fitted the HD unit but the pedal was horrendous. It would have ruined the car for me.
 
Went for the covid jab, did some spirited driving on the way back. Noticed a strong diesel smell coming from the bay. Found this after some searching. 193256325_150883353691188_4819409264710559469_n.jpg 192166382_806888849971593_8509669548621955828_n.jpg
 
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re the heavy clutch a few of the tratter guys have fitted a remote brake servo to the clutch so its feather light the vacuum can be done with an electric vac pump

blanking cap from injector 6 leak off. For some reason it had perished yet the pipes were all done.

it’s not just the clutch, it’s changing gears quite often as I spend most of my time round town. Coupled with the poor release mechanism I don’t think the HD clutch would last.
 
blanking cap from injector 6 leak off. For some reason it had perished yet the pipes were all done.

it’s not just the clutch, it’s changing gears quite often as I spend most of my time round town. Coupled with the poor release mechanism I don’t think the HD clutch would last.

Traffic in town can be a killer with the manual, i must admit that i drove my mates RR sport and quite liked the auto and i hate autos:rolleyes:
 
Traffic in town can be a killer with the manual, i must admit that i drove my mates RR sport and quite liked the auto and i hate autos:rolleyes:

it just gets a bit tiring. An auto would suit me better for what I do for the time being, but trying to find one in the spec I want within a sensible budget isn’t easy.
 
it just gets a bit tiring. An auto would suit me better for what I do for the time being, but trying to find one in the spec I want within a sensible budget isn’t easy.
Its all swings and roundabouts buddy. Ive converted loads in my time albeit your right about the electrics side of things. Your best option all round is to either stick with what you have already or bite the bullet and buy an auto or do a swap with another owner who has a nice auto who wants a nice manual. A lot cheaper in the long run too. Your choice.
 
Is anyone going to the big Land Rover event at Thruxton over the 12/13th June??? i have asked the admin on here if there is a club members stand/parking area but they said no which surprised me TBH as its a perfect venue and chance for owners/members to meet up.
 
Is anyone going to the big Land Rover event at Thruxton over the 12/13th June??? i have asked the admin on here if there is a club members stand/parking area but they said no which surprised me TBH as its a perfect venue and chance for owners/members to meet up.
You my be able to "pull up an ammo box and swing the lamp" with your Jock mate.:eek::D:D
 
Is anyone going to the big Land Rover event at Thruxton over the 12/13th June??? i have asked the admin on here if there is a club members stand/parking area but they said no which surprised me TBH as its a perfect venue and chance for owners/members to meet up.
Think we might get treated like the"poor"relations because we are able to fix our own and steer clear of Main Stealers.;)
 
Its all swings and roundabouts buddy. Ive converted loads in my time albeit your right about the electrics side of things. Your best option all round is to either stick with what you have already or bite the bullet and buy an auto or do a swap with another owner who has a nice auto who wants a nice manual. A lot cheaper in the long run too. Your choice.

Normal cars are pretty easy to swap. But with the P38 it's a little more involved. I'll see what happens, not in no rush. I think going down the hydraulic route would be the easiest option.
 
Its not as easy as you'd think. With the P38 there's a whole load of electrics to deal with. It's trying to get them to work with the existing loom. I'm brilliant on the tools, but getting the electrical side to work will be fun. I've considered buying an auto but they're either ropey or silly money.



Thats the plan. Rebuilt HP24, ashcroft modified torque converter all mated to the HP22 bellhousing. I can source all the bits from an auto, its whether or not it will swap into mine with minimal wiring changes. The only solution would be to run a hydraulically controlled HP22/24 with a kickdown cable. No wiring involved and the most robust setup. The only thing is i'm not too clued up on the hydraulic HP22 or how to make one work, nor will ashcroft tell you anything other than they can build you one. I'm already running a chip, straight through exhaust, hybrid turbo with an electronic boost controller.
I ended up fitting the mild uprated clutch instead, I fitted the HD unit but the pedal was horrendous. It would have ruined the car for me.

That sounds like @jamesmartin territory. Or @zen or possibly bemble. I haven't a clue.
 
Good luck finding zen.

i have asked the admin on here if there is a club members stand/parking area but they said no which surprised me TBH as its a perfect venue and chance for owners/members to meet up.
We used to do that sort of thing but turned out more trouble and expense than anything. Plus they always had events early in the year so was always bad weather. The secret society here still has a meet in London annually.
 
Struggling to find someone who can sort my aircon :( needs a leak test followed by a flush and fresh oil before thinking about gassing.
Most only seem capable of regassing and checking for leaks
 
That sounds like @jamesmartin territory. Or @zen or possibly bemble. I haven't a clue.


I’ve seen James Martin mentioned a few times. Is he an auto box guru? If there’s a way I can make the HP24 run hydraulically I’ll be golden. Just need to fab up something for the kickdown cable. Really don’t fancy a compushift at £800
 

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