Hello!
Information about parts to the ZF needed (different final, rings, gears etc.). Since RBT is difficult to get in touch with there are some alternatives but...
What about the quality of other vendors parts that are available ?
Any suggestion and opinion would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
Anders
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I don't know of any other sources then RBT and Wilkinson who has some.
RBT OWNS the exclusive rights to the Pantera's ZF. In many cases he is the ONLY show in town.
ZF knows nothing about this trans-axle any more. It doesn't even show in their listings.
Ron McCall has done more then a few ZF rebuilds. He may be able to help on parts...maybe?
re: message rmccall here
Wilkinson has been selling ZF parts on eBay recently; however, I believe they are not OEM ZF/RBT.
I have Wilkinson's differential in my 74 Euro Pantera and it is working well. It really improved my 50 year old transaxle by reducing slop (kind of like replacing a worn out motorcycle chain). It has 70% locking which improves traction when launching and in corners. It was the only change made to the transaxle and was not difficult to install. I will probably get more done to the transaxle later on. Here is a photo of Wilkinson's differential installed in my transaxle. My original ring and pinion were retained.
I also have his synchros, tall 5th gear, and bearings in another Pantera. It is a 72 Pantera Pre L and all is well. Here is a photo from that project.
It would be possible to get supplies directly from ZF in Germany which would have a historic service, "ZF TRadition" . To be checked by contacting ZF.
I got this info from the facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1946369045628365
my ZF /2 was overhauled/rebuild by ZF Services in Urbach Germany. The tech senior (Meister) did work as a junior on the gearbox production. He mentioned ZF had a garage full of boxes all scrapped.
He could not source the missing parts from inside ZF! so all ordered from RBT.
Just my little insight
