We have until recently converted the TD5 Defenders to auto by using a Disco TD5 autobox but rebuilding it with hydraulic control as opposed to electronic control and fitting a linkage to the throttle pedal to pull the kickdown cable.

With the arrival of the Compushift we are now able to use the stock Disco TD5 autobox, keep it electronic and use the Compushift to control it.

Both routes have their pros and cons, looking at the hydraulic control option first, the advantage is lower cost and simplicity (some people don"t want any electronics), the disadvantage is, as with any other autobox you will have a fixed shift pattern, you can adjust it a little with the kickdown cable but it"s fairly fixed and if you don"t like it theres not much you can do about it.

The disadvantage of the electronic option is it costs a bit more but there are a quite a few advantages such as you can adjust the compushift to make the autobox shift exactly as you want it, lock up when you want it, switchshift etc, read here for more info, when set up correctly it drives better than the hydraulic option, another advantage is you are now able to use the stock Disco 2 TD5 autobox so if you are on a budget you can get the autobox, converter, starter ring, cooler Etc from a breaker and just buy the Compushift and console from us.

Please have a read of the "Technical Info" section on heavy duty upgrades.

Hydraulic TD5 Auto Kit

ZF Autobox, rebuilt, outright with torque converter, £ 1300

Crank assy, to include starter ring, flexplate, buttress ring, crank bolts, boss, £ 190

Oil cooler & pipes, to include, cooler, 2 x pipes, 3 x clamp, 1 x bracket, 1 x clip, 5 x screw, 1 x clamp with stud, 1 x L bracket, £ 190

Shifter, to include, shifter & cable, top cap, button, slide selector, spring, knob, rollerdeck, trim, outer cable clamp, swan neck, hi/lo & diff lock linkage, £ 275 Misc, to include, rubber boot, hi/lo gaitor, shifter mount, cable plate, cable seal, footrest, footrest rubber, brake pedal plate and rubber, throttle pedal, LH mount £ 270

NAS spec centre console, £ 325

Electronic TD5 Auto Kit

ZF Autobox, rebuilt, outright with torque converter, £ 1300

Compushift (inc XY switch) £ 750

Crank assy, to include starter ring, flexplate, buttress ring, crank bolts, boss, £ 190

Oil cooler & pipes, to include, cooler, 2 x pipes, 3 x clamp, 1 x bracket, 1 x clip, 5 x screw, 1 x clamp with stud, 1 x L bracket, £ 190

Shifter, to include, shifter & cable, top cap, button, slide selector, spring, knob, rollerdeck, trim, outer cable clamp, swan neck, hi/lo & diff lock linkage, £ 275 Misc, to include, rubber boot, hi/lo gaitor, shifter mount, cable plate, cable seal, footrest, footrest rubber, brake pedal plate and rubber, throttle pedal, LH mount £ 170

NAS spec centre console, £ 325