Thread: Puma auto conversion

Just some opinions.

I've done an Auto conversion on my TD5.
Just finished an Auto conversion on sons cruiser.
IMO these conversions are for DIY types or those with mates who can do it for them.
In both cases above it was DIY and the cruiser had some external input for wiring loom mods.
Around 3.5 grand did it with some patient frugal/ smart shopping and a number of man hrs over weekends.
While my TD5 has been done a little different, the $ would probably be similar.
If you have 19+k to spend for a slushy buy a vehicle that has it.
If it's for running around comfort 19 k buys a lot of runaround.

You will unlikely see 10% of the money spent if you are someone who trades in/ upgrades regularly.

Having said that the conversions are fantastic and both vehicles mentioned are long term eg no plan for moving on in the future.
But absolutely no way either would be contemplated or value increased for the sort of $ being thrown around.
Sons cruiser was wagon originally converted to ute.
It would probably be cheaper or similar to convert an auto wagon to ute back.


These are just my opinions and experiences make of them what you will.

planning to keep defender really.


19k is still a lot for me but when your wife asks for an auto car and turns down just about every suggestion and she says 'make the defender auto for me and buy yourself another' thats an option I would consider lol

Originally Posted by frantic

Umm, no read their website. In The tdi defender 90-98 they used the tdi auto, in the TD5 and now the puma they use the d2/RRC p38 auto. In most cases a p38 RR will weigh more and hit the gearbox a lot harder at high rpm with the 4.6v8 than the 2.2 puma or 2.5td5. Ashcroft Transmissions Ashcroft Transmissions Some upgrade options. Ashcroft Transmissions

I stand corrected.

It was back in 2012 when I researched this so I'm mistaken on the gearbox used, what still stands is the overheating issue.

I would love to hear from someone that has done this conversion in a Puma and their recommendations.

I will see Bruce Monday morning, I'm going to have this conversation with him again.

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