110 300TDi Automatic???

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Seen a nice 300Tdi 110 for sale locally with air-con and an auto-box, I
didn't think you could get an auto on a 90 or 110 (except the 50th anniv
V8's) so is this likely to be a special or an aftermarket conversion? I do
prefer automatic so am thinking it may be a nice motor but am wary of
botched conversions. Not spoken to the seller but it is a dealer
(simmonites).


 
In article <[email protected]>,
Andy <[email protected]> wrote:
>Seen a nice 300Tdi 110 for sale locally with air-con and an auto-box, I
>didn't think you could get an auto on a 90 or 110 (except the 50th anniv
>V8's) so is this likely to be a special or an aftermarket conversion? I do
>prefer automatic so am thinking it may be a nice motor but am wary of
>botched conversions. Not spoken to the seller but it is a dealer
>(simmonites).

Ashcroft transmissions do auto-conversions for the 110 and 90, so it
could be one of theirs. Alternatively it could be a special vehicles
job.

Simmonites are a nice bunch to deal with, though, and I've no dount
they'll gice you chapter and verse on it.

http://simmonites.com/vehi/black defender 110.jpg.JPG

Is it that one?

If so, and if it's an Ashcroft conversion then I'd go for it. In
fact I'm having to tell myself to be sensible here....

Put it this way: Simmonites have a good reputation and they're not going
to risk that by selling you a bodge-up as something it's not. I'd
recommend a visit and a chat.

No connection with Simmonites other than being very happy with the Rangie
I bought from them a couple of years back.

--
Andy Breen Not speaking on behalf of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth

One man does not make an island, but several stacked together
can make a good bonfire (Stephanie Petrie)

 

"Andrew Robert Breen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Andy <[email protected]> wrote:
>>Seen a nice 300Tdi 110 for sale locally with air-con and an auto-box, I
>>didn't think you could get an auto on a 90 or 110 (except the 50th anniv
>>V8's) so is this likely to be a special or an aftermarket conversion? I do
>>prefer automatic so am thinking it may be a nice motor but am wary of
>>botched conversions. Not spoken to the seller but it is a dealer
>>(simmonites).
>
> Ashcroft transmissions do auto-conversions for the 110 and 90, so it
> could be one of theirs. Alternatively it could be a special vehicles
> job.
>
> Simmonites are a nice bunch to deal with, though, and I've no dount
> they'll gice you chapter and verse on it.
>
> http://simmonites.com/vehi/black defender 110.jpg.JPG
>
> Is it that one?
>
> If so, and if it's an Ashcroft conversion then I'd go for it. In
> fact I'm having to tell myself to be sensible here....
>
> Put it this way: Simmonites have a good reputation and they're not going
> to risk that by selling you a bodge-up as something it's not. I'd
> recommend a visit and a chat.
>
> No connection with Simmonites other than being very happy with the Rangie
> I bought from them a couple of years back.
>


Yep that's the one, its really nice and has superb high back seats fitted in
the middle and back (new Exmoor jobs I reckon), looks like my Disco 2 might
be going up for sale sooner than I thought !



 
Assuming the auto conversion is OK, the only thing stopping me buying it
would be the black paint job, one laning session and it would look awful
covered in scratches!!


 
In article <[email protected]>,
Andy <[email protected]> wrote:
>Assuming the auto conversion is OK, the only thing stopping me buying it
>would be the black paint job, one laning session and it would look awful
>covered in scratches!!

Nah. It'll look //much// better. Land-Rovers don't look right without a
few dents and scratches, and that unscratched metallic black just doesn't
look right without some paint damage :)

--
Andy Breen ~ Not speaking on behalf of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Feng Shui: an ancient oriental art for extracting
money from the gullible (Martin Sinclair)
 
Andrew Robert Breen <[email protected]> uttered summat worrerz funny about:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Andy <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Assuming the auto conversion is OK, the only thing stopping me
>> buying it would be the black paint job, one laning session and it
>> would look awful covered in scratches!!
>
> Nah. It'll look //much// better. Land-Rovers don't look right without
> a few dents and scratches, and that unscratched metallic black just
> doesn't look right without some paint damage :)

Now if I had the wonga that would seriously be on my driveway.

Aircon and auto only shame is it's not a V8 does diesel MPG ah well!

Looks to be a professional job, even extra holes for the air con cooler /
autobox cooler (I guess!) below the grill.

Lee D


 
It looks like quite an old car that has been refurbished. The front
hubs are pre 1994 ones with the large end cap. The I can't see the
rear, so would guess it's has a rear disc conversion. If it's been
rebuilt well, then all well and good, otherwise that's mucho lolly for
an old car and may prove difficult to sell on.

I've got some matching alloy end caps in the garage if you want to
cover up the stub axle!

And don't you tire of buying Land Rovers Andy - is this number 4 in the
last 12 months?!!!


Andy wrote:
> Assuming the auto conversion is OK, the only thing stopping me buying it
> would be the black paint job, one laning session and it would look awful
> covered in scratches!!

 

"ChavScum" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> And don't you tire of buying Land Rovers Andy - is this number 4 in the
> last 12 months?!!!

If I bought it, it would actually be number 7 (sh*t didn't realise I was
that bad until I had a count up) I just get bored after a couple of months
or so, I like to buy cheap, do them up a bit then sell on at either break
even or a small profit, trouble is I'm never satisfied with what I have got.
This year I have had a Disco 1, 2 and 3, a Freelander TD4, a V8 90 and now
another Disco 2.

To be honest I think I will keep the current Disco 2, it is cracking on and
off road but before I blow a few hundred quid on off-road kit for it I have
to be sure I'm gonna keep it. My record isn't good though!


 
Andy <[email protected]> uttered summat worrerz funny about:
> "ChavScum" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>> And don't you tire of buying Land Rovers Andy - is this number 4 in
>> the last 12 months?!!!
>
> If I bought it, it would actually be number 7 (sh*t didn't realise I
> was that bad until I had a count up) I just get bored after a couple
> of months or so, I like to buy cheap, do them up a bit then sell on
> at either break even or a small profit, trouble is I'm never
> satisfied with what I have got. This year I have had a Disco 1, 2 and
> 3, a Freelander TD4, a V8 90 and now another Disco 2.
>
> To be honest I think I will keep the current Disco 2, it is cracking
> on and off road but before I blow a few hundred quid on off-road kit
> for it I have to be sure I'm gonna keep it. My record isn't good
> though!

Nige will pop along soon to comfort your invoice pile ;-)

Lee D


 

"Lee_D" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Andy <[email protected]> uttered summat worrerz funny about:
>> "ChavScum" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> And don't you tire of buying Land Rovers Andy - is this number 4 in
>>> the last 12 months?!!!
>>
>> If I bought it, it would actually be number 7 (sh*t didn't realise I
>> was that bad until I had a count up) I just get bored after a couple
>> of months or so, I like to buy cheap, do them up a bit then sell on
>> at either break even or a small profit, trouble is I'm never
>> satisfied with what I have got. This year I have had a Disco 1, 2 and
>> 3, a Freelander TD4, a V8 90 and now another Disco 2.
>>
>> To be honest I think I will keep the current Disco 2, it is cracking
>> on and off road but before I blow a few hundred quid on off-road kit
>> for it I have to be sure I'm gonna keep it. My record isn't good
>> though!
>
> Nige will pop along soon to comfort your invoice pile ;-)
>
> Lee D
I'd lost count how many have you bought recently Nige?
Derek


 
Andy Hi,

I have converted two 90s (V8 engined though) to autobox in the last three
years.
The vehicles were trusted by friends to the undersigned with instructions to
make them easier to live with and drive both on and off the road.
Both have been very happy with the conversions.

You can either use the 50th Anniversary and/or NAS90 autobox console which
is a bit on the expensive side or simply add the gearshift lever to a cubby
box or make a special mount/adaptor close to the center seat.

Apart from that you can either keep the LT230 transfer box or upgrade to the
Borg Warner one.

Take care
Pantelis

"Andrew Robert Breen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Andy <[email protected]> wrote:
> >Seen a nice 300Tdi 110 for sale locally with air-con and an auto-box, I
> >didn't think you could get an auto on a 90 or 110 (except the 50th anniv
> >V8's) so is this likely to be a special or an aftermarket conversion? I
do
> >prefer automatic so am thinking it may be a nice motor but am wary of
> >botched conversions. Not spoken to the seller but it is a dealer
> >(simmonites).
>
> Ashcroft transmissions do auto-conversions for the 110 and 90, so it
> could be one of theirs. Alternatively it could be a special vehicles
> job.
>
> Simmonites are a nice bunch to deal with, though, and I've no dount
> they'll gice you chapter and verse on it.
>
> http://simmonites.com/vehi/black defender 110.jpg.JPG
>
> Is it that one?
>
> If so, and if it's an Ashcroft conversion then I'd go for it. In
> fact I'm having to tell myself to be sensible here....
>
> Put it this way: Simmonites have a good reputation and they're not going
> to risk that by selling you a bodge-up as something it's not. I'd
> recommend a visit and a chat.
>
> No connection with Simmonites other than being very happy with the Rangie
> I bought from them a couple of years back.
>
> --
> Andy Breen Not speaking on behalf of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth
>
> One man does not make an island, but several stacked together
> can make a good bonfire (Stephanie Petrie)
>


 
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