Borg Warner box

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#1 Borg Warner box

Post by UK Muppet » Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:30 pm

I have a 69 2+2 auto and when I stripped the box I found the pressure regulator casting was broken. I have placed a wanted ad on the forum for a box working or not but so far the only response is to visit the spares event which I doubt I can manage.
So I have been considering alternative boxes and I believe the XJ6 was fitted with the BW12, 65 & 66 and wonder which would be the best choice. I would think the later 66 would be best for parts availability but would it fit as a direct replacement? I know the kickdown mechanism is an issue as the BW8 has a cable that pushes and the 12 has a vacuum modulator. I think the 65/66 are cable and they pull so that would mean altering the mechanism, somehow.
Has anyone changed to a later box?
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Tony
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#2 Re: Borg Warner box

Post by mgcjag » Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:32 pm

Hi Tony..its only been a few days since you posted in the wanted section.....there must be plenty of auto boxes knocking around after all tne manual conversions.....just bump your wanted post up now and then.....check with all these resto companies.....CMC,...E type UK......Moss Jaguar.....KenJenkins....the list goes on.....even contact thest guys and others advertising on ebay....Steve https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-E-TYP ... ect=mobile
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#3 Re: Borg Warner box

Post by christopher storey » Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:19 pm

Graham Whitehouse may very well be able to supply this part

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#4 Re: Borg Warner box

Post by UK Muppet » Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:37 pm

Thanks for the quick responses, Steve and Christopher. I have spoken to a few people so far without luck and have sent emails to Moss and E type uk.
Question for Christopher, who is Graham Whitehouse and how do I contact him?
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#5 Re: Borg Warner box

Post by mgcjag » Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:44 pm

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Post by Bob. » Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:17 am

Another possible source. https://borgwarnerspecialist.co.uk/
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#7 Re: Borg Warner box

Post by andrewk » Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:51 pm

Hi Tony,

I recently needed some parts for my BW12.
Speak to Martyn tel: 01708 440308 at Automatic Transmissions, 144 Hornchurch Rd, RM11 1QH
There's a good chance he can help you out and he will post.
I have no connection with his business, just a very satisfied customer.
Good luck and let us know the outcome.
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#8 Re: Borg Warner box

Post by UK Muppet » Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:55 pm

Many thanks for all the suggestions, I contacted most of them and in the end found the part at a reasonable price at the company Andrewk suggested. I think they are called Chase Autos and they are very knowledgeable with regard to these old auto boxes and they have a stock of used parts. Not only did they have the regulator but they are supplying me with an oversize thrust washer and a spacer plus the seal/gasket kit. Like Andrewk I am a very satisfied customer.
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