Which defender to buy to convert to auto?

[yunus400@hotmail.com]

Hi all,
I would like to draw upon members experiences, knowledge and ideas in relation to my question on converting a defender into an auto.

My problem is that I have no idea which model to buy to make this a success. Any advice/experiences/insight/websites to look at etc would be awesome.

Thanks in advance.
Dugal

[debruiser]

why not just buy an automatic 4x4.... probably work out cheaper...

[weeds]

300tdi or td5

[sashadidi]

Land Rover Defender 110 Auto 2011 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/defender/auction-579745254.htm)

[yunus400@hotmail.com]

thanks for the replies so far. I really like to the look and the history of the defender. It is certainly an iconic vehicle. We are a one car family and the misses can't drive the manual, would be much easier if she could. lol
cheers
dugal

[29dinosaur]

Land Rover Defender 110 Auto 2011 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/defender/auction-579745254.htm)

Great value with the Aussie dollar....

[Sue]

But wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) for her to get a manual licence? :)

[29dinosaur]

thanks for the replies so far. I really like to the look and the history of the defender. It is certainly an iconic vehicle. We are a one car family and the misses can't drive the manual, would be much easier if she could. lol
cheers
dugal

I have an employee who couldn't drive a manual.. Her husband purchased a manual 4wd (breed not to be mentioned on this site) and so she took lessons and now she won't drive an auto......

[redrovertdi]

Buy a 300tdi 110 and drop in the zf4hp22 from the equivalent disco, very easy one day job[ive done it and well worth it!]

[chuck]

It really depends on your budget.
You can convert most of them to auto however the older ones will be cheaper to convert due to the availability & compatibility of second hand parts & the fact that most of the older defenders had the same engine combinations as the discos.

The new Pumas can be converted using an Ashcroft conversion kit that whilst expensive comes with a new engine ECU that gives you more power.

This conversion has been reviewed by Landrover Owners magazine and was given a great review. (should be a OEM option).

[Brad110]

I have a Tdi which has a disco auto.

It was converted before I got it.

I've done over 200k and tow a boat (trailer sailer)

I love it.

You need the Defender transfer not the disco and I think you can fit a later ZF which will let you fit lock up on lower gears.

It needs a large oil cooler and a bit more fuel.

I have had 2 counties and 2 Tdi and the set up has transformed the vehicle.

The benefits in the bush outweigh any loss of engine braking.

It would not affect the resale either.

[redrovertdi]

Fit the disco transfer and it wont use any more fuel and will be slightly quieter at the lower revs. On Easter monday i drove to Yepoon from Brisbane, filled the tank up the neck when i left and topped up at GinGin up the filler neck again and let it settle, 346kms for 31.7L so very happy for a 300tdi 110 with the spare tyre on the bonnet, steel bull and scrub bars and a full length roof rack.

[yunus400@hotmail.com]

Thanks everyone for your imput. It now gives me a lot to think about, and to undertake more research. Time to get in touch with ashcrofts and ask a few questions.

[fonfe]

My old work converted 2 puma left hand rive 90s for pinewood studios whilst they were filming the latest bond film as the girl couldn't drive manual.
We used the Ashcroft conversions.....once the gear changes were set up right they were mint. Would totally recommend them.