Paddy_SP Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 As part of the ground-up build of my 110, I am replacing anything that looks the slightest bit suspect... On examining the steering box tie bar (at least that's what the manual calls it), I noticed that the bolt-like projection has horrific corrosion near its base. This is the offending item: http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/Pad...orging_0003.jpg I cannot make myself refit such an obviously dodgy component, but it looks as though a new one would be a lot of money. The main body is a hefty forging, but the part that is suspect looks as though it might be screwed in. I cannot imagine that a design engineer would give himself all the grief of trying to make this in one piece. If I'm right, and can remove it, I'm hoping I should simply be able to fit a new high-tensile part in its place... Before I go attacking it with a torch, etc., can anyone here tell me whether it is a one-piece or a two-piece component? Any help would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 That's a forged part so it'll be one complete piece. LR part ANR2994, Common part across the whole Defender & Discovery 1 & Range Rover Classic range of vehicles. My 2002 EPC says it was £27 + VAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 That's a forged part so it'll be one complete piece. LR part ANR2994, Common part across the whole Defender & Discovery 1 & Range Rover Classic range of vehicles.My 2002 EPC says it was £27 + VAT. Many thanks for the helpful info - I might just give in and buy a new one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 ring your parts supplier to check the price first, it might have changed in the last 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mortus Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 i didnt think it looked too bad tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 i didnt think it looked too bad tbh. Agreed - from that angle it doesn't. But up close, the base of the shank is 'orrible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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