Landrover gearboxes

[brennon]

I'm looking for a rover v8 for my project, easiest donor seems to be an early range rover. I know little about the gearboxes, what's the deal with the transfer box? Does it unbolt? Is it part of the gearbox? Does the gearbox oil flow into it or are they both sealed units? In short can I use one, unbolt the transfer box and bolt prop flange on?

On a side note I can't use the transfer box as space is far too limited

[sowen]

Don't go there....

The transfer case does indeed unbolt, but there is no way without throwing time and money at it to make a normal propshaft fit, the entire rear end is designed to fit the transfer box, and not the transfer box designed to fit the gearbox. It will be cheaper and infinitely easier to just buy a complete ready to go rwd gearbox for the Rover V8, bellhousing and gear selector included.

[brennon]

Thank you very much! That's exactly what I was looking for!

[sowen]

The manual flywheel is also different, it's larger and takes a 10.5" clutch which doesn't fit in the regular rwd spec bellhousing which uses a 9.5" clutch.

Realistically if you want a 3.5, get one complete from a Rover SD1, it's not worth bothering with the Range Rover lumps unless you want a 3.9 or larger, even then you'll be after regular rwd bits which are most commonly from SD1's.

[brennon]

even better! thank you very much!
i think the 3.5 is most probably my best option, rear axle strength is an issue!
theres a high chance i will be forced into using an autobox as well as pedal space is looking limited to say the least!!

[sowen]

If going auto then it isn't as much of an issue, you'll need the correct flexplate for the autobox, should be easier and cheaper to find a complete setup like that. The Range Rover has a higher water pump than the saloon spec engines, also if going auto the earlier Rover P6 would be a good source of complete engine and transmission.

[optimusprime]

Also the 'nose' of the water pumps are different,some are longer than others,putting the pump thru your radiator ..... (I found that the hard way)

[Xenocide]

I think i know of a v8 stever parker conversion plate for the standard land rover gearbox. Let me know if you're interested and i'll see if he's still got it.