[JS5D]

Hello,

So I think I might be able to get my hands on an LT85 (Santana) manual 5 speed transmission including matching transferbox, which was mated to a 3.5V8 (which is also included in the deal). In my car I have the same engine, but a 3 speed Torqueglide auto. Frankly I really dislike automatic transmissions. The 3 speed is smooth, but seems to leak at times and does not exactly provide stellar acceleration.

Question is would an LT85 fit in the range range rover? As far as I can tell the combination was only fitted in the Defender. I know the transfer case on the 3 speed is very different with an almost 1:1 high range ratio. So regardless I would swap it all as a full set. I would need to find a clutch pedal, but I think the manual stick will fit through the cover already in the console.

Worth the effort?

 

[JS5D]

Santana was lightyears ahead of BL Solihull when it came to building things properly, including gearboxes. This part has to be coming out of a 3.5 carbed (not Defender) 110 from the UK.

Well, it is suppose to have come out of a 1987 which looks like a 90 (SWB) and has a 3.5 V8 (carb) so yes it probably is a UK model imported later.

Not sure when they started using the Defender name, I am more of a Series man myself

 

[JS5D]

Defender tranny 5 speed / 3.5 V8

Works great

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This looks like a very different bell housing cover than my Auto tranny.
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