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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10358  
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Always only Ashcroft.
They built my ZFHP22//24 hybrid box and it’s bloomin fab.  |
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30th Aug 2020 8:14pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2494 
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Greeni I agree with your comments about Ashcroft. Do they only rebuild or do they actually supply new auto boxes? My mate wants to swap out his LT77 for a new auto box. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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30th Aug 2020 8:28pm |
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| Inigo Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 614 
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Second recommendation for Ashcroft. I also have a ZF HP22/24 hybrid. I'm just getting used to it, but once I have the hang of downshifting just one gear at a time, I think it'll be great.
Toying with the idea of flappy paddles, but perhaps that is a step too far for a Defender. |
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30th Aug 2020 9:16pm |
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| Inigo Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 614
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And to answer your questions discomog, mine was also a replacement for a manual box. I'm not sure it is a completely new autobox, but was bought outright.
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30th Aug 2020 9:20pm |
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| V8Simon Member Since: 17 May 2016 Location: Prestatyn, Wales Posts: 137 
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I bought my ZF HP22 from Ashcrofts in 1997 I think it was and its still going strong. Standard box and just oil changes in the last 22+ years. 1984 90 V8 puma want to be.
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1st Sep 2020 12:34pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7681 
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Had 3 autos from ashcrofts now 22/24 amalgamated boxes all have been faultless and performed brilliantly in the vehicles they were for. As ever I just regret selling them! Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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1st Sep 2020 6:30pm |
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| 100inch Member Since: 15 May 2012 Location: Brunswick Posts: 407  
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Second the ZF but I suggest your friend discusses the option to have the converter either adapted or changed. With the weight of the Morgan he doesn't want/ need any sluggishness. m
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1st Sep 2020 11:15pm |
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| montyjn Member Since: 06 Sep 2016 Location: London Posts: 41 |
Perhaps a silly question, but given the auto box is only 4 speed, does it feel like you are missing the 5th gear in a manual box, or does the gearing make motorway cruising etc perfectly acceptable?
I keep going round and round in my mind with what to do when I take my LT85 box out for a refurb / replacement. Do I stick with a refurb LT85, move to a R380 or go auto... Seems to be no definitive answer! |
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22nd Sep 2020 9:54am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10358
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Well, it's 4 speed + lockout.
My spec on the 90 is a ACR built 4.6 Rv8, ZFHP22/24 Stage 2 (every big option ticked) 4.6 torque convertor and an old RRC 1.2 t/box. It cruises VERY comfortably at 'motorway acceptable' speeds  I much prefer take the v8 on long distances than the td5, even though that also has a 1.2 t/box in.Last edited by GREENI on 22nd Sep 2020 11:09am. Edited 1 time in total |
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22nd Sep 2020 10:08am |
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| montyjn Member Since: 06 Sep 2016 Location: London Posts: 41 |
Thanks Greeni. It's certainly something I'm looking at. Did you buy the whole v8 conversion kit? I'm guessing the ZFHP22/24 is a slightly more sophisticated gearbox than the LT85 (mine whines a tonne and has worn syncromesh!)..
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22nd Sep 2020 10:43am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10358
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It's worth having a poke around Ashcroft's site, though a bit dated and clunky (like a Land Rover really) it's a great source of information and he shouldn't change it!
https://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/automatic-gearboxes.html |
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