TD5 Gearbox replacement

Hi All.

Can anybody recommend a replacement gearbox for a disco TD5 that will last. I do a lot of towing (2200kg+) and the first box went after 150

000km. I am now on 250 000km and wondering when the next one is going to give up. Would also like to know if anybody has found a worth conversion for the TD5 as I am looking for more power, my have to go the V8 route.

Regards Mark S South Africa

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m_asmith
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Hi all,

Just been reading through the postings and an article about someone who found that the box in his disco should have been a manual but was in fact an auto box from a V8. Are these boxes different (stronger) or is it jus the ratios that are different?

Mark South Africa.

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m_asmith

On or around 3 Dec 2006 11:07:17 -0800, m snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com enlightened us thusly:

The ZF 4-speed is reckoned to be quite a tough box. later ones are better, the "A" clutch was uprated, a weak point in the earlier ones. I think the relevant numbers are 4HP22 and 4HP24, but no doubt Badger can confirm or deny.

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Austin Shackles

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Yep, 4HP24 has the uprated "A" clutch, amongst other internal mods. BUT - it is about 15mm longer overall than the 4HP22 because of this, and also it is electronically controlled. You can build the 24 internals into a 22 case and fit the 22's manual valve body, and the 24's larger "A" clutch and pump housing though, but it's quite a faff about. Badger.

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Badger

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