I have a 1998 XJ8 4.0 V8 with a transmission issue....go figure...But here is the question, I have an opportunity to pick up a ZF5PH24 transmission out of a BMW that I could have rebuilt and then change out the problem in the Jag. The question is does the ZF5PH24s in BMWs have common bellhousing bolt patterns that will bolt to the Jaguar engine. I am just a hobbyist with limited workshop area and so I don't really want to remove the transmission and have the car occupying the workshop for weeks while I pick up parts etc etc for the transmission repair..I can do the remove and replace in a couple days if I have one ready to go when I remove the old unit....Thanks for your time and attention....Dan

 

Different bolt patterns

 

I see no reason why not. I rebuilt my BMW X5 transmission. It has a transfer case bolted on the back, so that and the bell housing would have to be swapped over.
Check out/download these files- one is the parts catalogue, and one is the repair manual.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...manual-pdf.pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...manual-pdf.pdf

EDIT: of course, you'd have to reuse your Jag torque converter as well. You'll have to do your research, but the basic transmission is the same.

 

Thanks for the info fellows....I'll be picking up that transmissions and putting this Jag back on the road soon.....Dan

 

Just an update....I now have the BMW transmission home and will get busy seeing if I can use it or parts of it in the Jaguar....I will update this thread as I learn.....Dan

 

look on Ebay for a rebuilt valve body with new solenoids. Easier to install on the bench.
Get the new improved A drum too.


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