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chalky



Member Since: 09 May 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
DEFENDER Auto Conversion
Hi, following on from a Topic i posted Yesterday Ref SVX Or X-TECH DEFENDER i am still trying to soort a problem for a freind, An Ex Serving Soldier Injured In Service, Who wants a DEFENDER of all things ?

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Anyhow, i need the assistance of those that know and maybe some one who has done it ?

Can the DEFENDER Of the Newest breed be converted to Auto ? My initial thought would be buy an Older V8 Auto and spend Ł35 K Doing that up ?

Thanks in anticipation DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #299589 17th Jan 2014 1:42pm
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NickEJ



Member Since: 24 Nov 2012
Location: Ljubljana
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Slovenia 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Galway Green
Hi Chalky

Just look up Ashcroft Transmissions, they do auto boxes for Defender. Cheaper than you were thinking as well!
Post #299592 17th Jan 2014 1:52pm
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Alex1976



Member Since: 24 Jan 2013
Location: Buckingham
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I believe that all Defenders can be converted - you need to speak to Dave @ Aschroft Engineering as they are the experts.

I used an Ashcroft kit to convert my 300Tdi and highly recommend the products as well as the technical support you get from them.

If I could afford the fuel bill then a 4.0 V8 auto would have been my first choice (like a 50th) but I don't like LPG conversions either.
Post #299593 17th Jan 2014 1:53pm
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
i think its more than doable, apparently they even have a flappy paddle version..

http://www.defendericon.com/land-rover-def...--gearbox/
Post #299599 17th Jan 2014 2:06pm
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JeremyJ



Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
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Our last demo 110 was converted by Ashcroft for the new owner. Great conversion and drove very nicely.
Post #299647 17th Jan 2014 5:11pm
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bm52



Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
I have posted re the auto. Have a search. Now covered over 12k in mine Thumbs Up BM52
Post #299685 17th Jan 2014 6:53pm
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Romadog



Member Since: 07 Jul 2011
Location: Powys
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Love mine with a 4.0V8 same as 50th ! Thumbs Up
Post #299692 17th Jan 2014 7:02pm
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Cheshire110



Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Cheshire/London
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that nene/icon auto conversion with paddle shift is top of my wish list! would be smoother on road (surely?!) and brilliant off it! Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #299696 17th Jan 2014 7:04pm
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Totally Off Topic Sorry....

Chalky....

Just caught up with a few recent posts of yours and thought there for a moment you were 'returning to the fold?' Not tempted at all?....
Bet you've lost that 'hard edge' and become a little 'pink and fluffy' since being being spoilt with your Discovery? Nice to know you're still about.

Laughing Bow down Laughing If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #299771 17th Jan 2014 10:50pm
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chalky



Member Since: 09 May 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Hi mate, i have been tempted to return over the past 4 years BUT the D3 has been 100 % Trouble free and its so well made and comfortouble i just cant bring myself to part with it !

I was holding out for a new Defender but its just not happening ! I'd like a nice tidy TD5 Whistle

But as it stands i'll be staying Pink N Fluffy Big Cry DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #299797 18th Jan 2014 12:26am
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