Thread: 3.9isuzu gbox conversion to nissan patrol box

Why not fit the 4-speed LT95 from a 1984 4BD1 County or Stage1? They are pretty much unbreakable. You may also be able to get all the other floor panels to suit.

Les Richmond automotive, (Rangie spares) in Thomastown Vic used to fit patrol boxes to RRs etc. 94644094 ask for Andrew or John.

JC

There was some info on the LRA website, but I have not looked for some time.

There seems to be strong nissan 5 speeds and others that have problems stripping splines in 5th gear.

The problem may be adapting to the Isuzu flywheel housing. I imagine most of these conversions have been behind the rover V8.

You might also check Dellow or Marks adaptors.

If you use the nissan t/case, you will have a centre rear output and the tailshaft will run across at an angle to a rover rear diff. But wouldn't be an issue with a nissan diff.

Originally Posted by phantom444

does anybody have any info on swapping the landy 5 speed box for one out of a nissan patrol.I have heard of this being done and would like to get some info on if its still possible and where would you get the adaptor to suit.Given that the patrol boxes are pretty strong i would think this would be a good conversion.Any help would be greatly appreciated.ps I have a 86 county with a 5 speed box.

Have you considered a isuzu box I need to explore this option I think Dougal has done this one, indestructable box apparently. They are a cable operated gear level that bit I am not sure about. Hopefully he may shed a bit of light on this option. Check out the thread here I think you will find something on it.
Garry

Originally Posted by garryseries3

Have you considered a isuzu box I need to explore this option I think Dougal has done this one, indestructable box apparently. They are a cable operated gear level that bit I am not sure about. Hopefully he may shed a bit of light on this option. Check out the thread here I think you will find something on it.
Garry

Gaz,
I have a cable shift Isuzu box here. You can check it out next time you are around.

Murray

Originally Posted by cooper

Correct,keep away from the 2.8 nissan box,not designed for bigger motors as uses many skyline parts,so i'm told. I did have one and it had the same problems as some LR boxes,ie.jumping out of third on the overrun.

Yep, the 2.8L Diesel and the 3.0L Petrol had alloy boxes and are junk.

The new 3.0L Diesel boxes have problems with 5th. The only decent one is from behind a 4.2/4.5/4.8L and even they strip 5th if you tow a lot.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Why not fit the 4-speed LT95 from a 1984 4BD1 County or Stage1? They are pretty much unbreakable. You may also be able to get all the other floor panels to suit.

When I changed my County from 5 speed to 4 speed (Lt85 to Lt95), I didn't need to change any floor panels. I've been told you need to change something when going from 4 to 5 though, not sure exactly what.

Cheers, Murray

Hi
My county has the nissan 5sp.was done by the last owner about 15yrs ago. Marks adapter did a kit for them, but that was a long time ago. they don,t do them any more.