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V8_Disco



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1989 Defender 110 V8 Petrol SW Auto Bonatti Grey
I have an auto 110 and used to have (still do in bits an auto d2) the early gearbox that's in the 110 is horrible compared to the disco box but you change the driving style and it's ok ... I will be fitting a updated d2 box with p38 gear set in the future

Can't say I find either sluggish the 4.6 v8 in the d2 wins over the 3.5 efi in the current 110 that's why I will be swapping Wink but the 110 is great fun even with the small engine
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windymiller



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2Hooky

My old 11 plate Defender has been converted and im sure you will be able to come up and have a drive as i am only just over an hour away from you .
pm me if you would like to organise this.
Post #502610 9th Feb 2016 12:40pm
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
Re: JE INTRODUCES LAND ROVER DEFENDER 6-SPEED AUTO GEARBOX
Supacat wrote:
anyone any experience of how it actually drives?


So answering my own question - I've just read this piece in Autocar:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/land-r...110-review

Their comments on the gearbox are very disappointing:

"the gearbox often hunts for gears and is noticeably abrupt between first and second, while quick applications of throttle results in substantial transmission shunt when stepping-off."

and

"All the same, a brutish shift between first and second is just one of the ways in which the transmission can try to pour cold water on the fun."
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/c...d-10892907


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Post #503026 10th Feb 2016 10:19am
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
i've driven it on a 3.2 lump. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
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JellyBean



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I bought my 90SW last year with a 4 speed auto already installed. It was fine, but seemed to rev highly in all gears and I just felt the engine was calling for more gears. It was also quite noisy, in my opinion. I had the 6 speed auto installed about 1000 miles back by JE engineering, together with a tune to approx 175 bhp. The transformation is just what I wanted.
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GREENI



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Can I pick someone's brains here, please.
After stripping the v8 90 down I carelessly didn't take note where the 2 wires from the auto go to. (Hp22)
One for the reverse light, I think I have covered.
The inhibitor wire is what I'm struggling with, which wire (to where and colour maybe) does that go to please?

Thanks in advance.
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Romadog



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Supacat



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jst wrote:
i've driven it on a 3.2 lump.


What were your thoughts on it?
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Supacat



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JellyBean wrote:
I bought my 90SW last year with a 4 speed auto already installed. It was fine, but seemed to rev highly in all gears and I just felt the engine was calling for more gears. It was also quite noisy, in my opinion. I had the 6 speed auto installed about 1000 miles back by JE engineering, together with a tune to approx 175 bhp. The transformation is just what I wanted.


Very interesting!

I don't think you have mentioned that before have you?

Can you get some photos up of the install and share your thoughts - especially compared to the earlier 4 speed?
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GREENI



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Romadog wrote:
This should help

http://forum.devon4x4.com/index.php?view=t...p;id=43883

Thumbs Up


Cheers Romadog, though being a dumbass, it still doesn't make sense. I need a 'big dummies guide' Big Cry
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ibexman



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Post #504752 14th Feb 2016 9:15pm
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GREENI



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Cheers Chris. Between the two links, I think I know where I'm at, I need get the cooling and oil cooler pipes on now and I should be ready to turn her over.

Sorry for the hijack.
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ibexman



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I've been wanting auto in my td5 for years any one run Td5 with compushift on here near me Essex / Kent / London cheers Chris
Post #505105 16th Feb 2016 10:07am
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JellyBean



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Hi SupaCat - no, haven't mentioned before. I'll take some shots and post later when get the chance. So far the set up has been great - definitely the right box for the 2.2 engine, but costly!
I've also had the air suspension added by ACHV, if anyone is interested.
I'm in London/Suffolk should anyone want to try.
Mark
Post #505106 16th Feb 2016 10:22am
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Supacat



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Mark - I think there's probably quite a few on here that would be more than interested to hear about the bits you have had done. Thumbs Up
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