[ROVERNET - UK] Re: V8 Engine Questions

[Paul Smith]

>
> If I were doing this much work I would consider a transmission upgrade
> as well. The BW35 was arguably the worst part of the car when new,
> whereas a LT77 manual gearbox from an SD1 fits very nicely and a ZF
> HP22 or HP24 autobox from an eighties Jag can be made to fit with a
> bit of work ( use a Discovery or Rangie  Bell housing ); if you choose
> the latter make sure the ZF hasa cable kick down and not electronic
> control.

Tell me more Aidrian... not that the BW35 has given trouble, just doesn't
downshift.

PVS