blackwolf wrote:

I'm not aware of any connection between BMW and the Ford/Getrag MT82 transmission.

I'm now resigned to the fact the mt82 transmission has to go. With it's internal slave cylinder I'm not going to miss it but I'm looking now for a conversion plate from 3UZ-FE engine to an M57 gearbox as I know there is also an adaptor plate from M57 gearbox to lt230 transfer box. I was however looking to see if anybody has an adaptor plate from 3 UZ-FE engine to an equally strong gearbox other than an M57 as these seem hard to find

Co1 wrote:

I know this is for a 300tdi, but gives these guys a ring and they may well be able to sort you out:

https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product...-flywheel/

Thank you Yes I asked them the question regarding a plate and they advised the M57 gearbox as they do an adaptor from that to lt230. It's the gearbox I'm struggling to find as drifters use them apparently

sako243 wrote:

I've got one of the Synchrogearboxes adapter kits (1UZ to 300Tdi) which doesn't fit my donor engine very well - I could have the flywheel bored out but thinking of keeping the original auto box now so if you wanted one it's available. Already got the ring gear mounted on the flywheel.

I wanted to send you a PM but as a newbie computer said no!! I have in mind the PMC adaptor from 1/3 UZ-Fe as they are apparently the same at the back to M57 gear box I did however think last week why don't I put the R380 gear box on then that'll bolt straight into LT230 I don't know if anyone has done this but I'm also not sure if it is a strong enough gearbox. I need to join instagram as apparently there are people that have done it.

LR90XS2011 wrote:

there are a few on Instagram doing these types of conversions and adapters

Thank you will give it a try as I'm not on instagram at the moment

Timbo wrote:

sako243 wrote:

I've got one of the Synchrogearboxes adapter kits (1UZ to 300Tdi) which doesn't fit my donor engine very well - I could have the flywheel bored out but thinking of keeping the original auto box now so if you wanted one it's available. Already got the ring gear mounted on the flywheel.

I wanted to send you a PM but as a newbie computer said no!! I have in mind the PMC adaptor from 1/3 UZ-Fe as they are apparently the same at the back to M57 gear box I did however think last week why don't I put the R380 gear box on then that'll bolt straight into LT230 I don't know if anyone has done this but I'm also not sure if it is a strong enough gearbox. I need to join instagram as apparently there are people that have done it.

Torque is what tends to kill gearboxes - particularly the lumpy instantaneous torque of 4 cylinder diesels. If you look at the torque profile of a 300Tdi vs. say a 4.6V8 the peak torque of the 300Tdi as each cylinder fires is significantly higher than that of the smoother running V8. So although the 1/3UZ might output more torque on paper that doesn't tell the full story. The R380 and LT230 is a simple solution - provided you're not a lunatic I don't see why it wouldn't work and there's a simple adapter plate off the shelf (and conveniently the one I have surplus to requirements ).

The one thing that is bloody tight is the passenger side header to the clutch slave cylinder. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi

Defendermatt wrote:

I have done the 3UZ with R380 https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic73015.html

If you want a manual then you're best off with the GS6-53DZ out of many many BMW's. There are plenty available from ebay or breakers. There is an engine and transfer adapter for this transmission.

I just took a quick look at your thread and it's impressive to say the least! I'm pretty sure I'll be delving into it many times from now on. Re the GS6-53dz there are lots about but apparently its the 330 or 530 variant with codes HGU and HGD that fit the PMC plate unless you know to another adaptor plate maker, in which case please let me know. The majority of the gearboxs on ebay are N47 with a different bolt pattern to M57. Thanks for the reply and I'm pretty sure I'll be asking you lots more questions

sako243 wrote:

Timbo wrote:

sako243 wrote:

I've got one of the Synchrogearboxes adapter kits (1UZ to 300Tdi) which doesn't fit my donor engine very well - I could have the flywheel bored out but thinking of keeping the original auto box now so if you wanted one it's available. Already got the ring gear mounted on the flywheel.

I wanted to send you a PM but as a newbie computer said no!! I have in mind the PMC adaptor from 1/3 UZ-Fe as they are apparently the same at the back to M57 gear box I did however think last week why don't I put the R380 gear box on then that'll bolt straight into LT230 I don't know if anyone has done this but I'm also not sure if it is a strong enough gearbox. I need to join instagram as apparently there are people that have done it.

Torque is what tends to kill gearboxes - particularly the lumpy instantaneous torque of 4 cylinder diesels. If you look at the torque profile of a 300Tdi vs. say a 4.6V8 the peak torque of the 300Tdi as each cylinder fires is significantly higher than that of the smoother running V8. So although the 1/3UZ might output more torque on paper that doesn't tell the full story. The R380 and LT230 is a simple solution - provided you're not a lunatic I don't see why it wouldn't work and there's a simple adapter plate off the shelf (and conveniently the one I have surplus to requirements ).

The one thing that is bloody tight is the passenger side header to the clutch slave cylinder.

Well I am a lunatic which is why I'm putting a V8 lexus into my land rover with very little experience and knowledge and a lot of enthusiasm. I may very well take up your offer of a plate. I'm in conversation with someone at the moment regarding procuring the M57 gearbox so if this doesn't come off I'll be in touch. I think I've done enough post's now to send a PM Thank you for the reply will be in touch