VERY OLD DISCO Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Anybody know how to strip a 4 bolt steering box (Disco 1993 4 bolt)? I can get a "repair kit" on Ebay for £9, but is it worth it? I assume if the shaft is corroded then it needs chroming and grinding? I have swapped the seal on the bottom but it leaks worse now! Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 i think general opinion is that its not worth the hastle. you can get a recon 4 bolt box for under a hundred quid now, or a good, non leaky secondhand one for about £60. i bought a secondhand one from someone on here, for £60, took about 3 hours to fit it. worst bit was aligning all the steering column UJ's, and bleading the system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERY OLD DISCO Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 Yes I know, I have had it off and put new a new seal on the bottom shaft, that made the leak worse! I think I might go for a s/h or rebuilt one, any body got one? Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 put an add on the classifieds forum, theres a couple of people on here that break landrovers, if you buy it from one of 'us' you are less likely to get ripped off than if you bid on one on ebay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Well, that answers that. Reference previous subject on leeking steering box - I added small amount of brake fluid - it's not helped. I thought about the new seals, but this subject tells me not to do it - so a new box it will be. Only had a reconditioned one two years ago!! I'll have to stump up the money again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 you can get your replacment from Paddocks they sell Adwest ones. Edited after Ivan set me straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I found it cheaper to buy an Adwest one from Paddocks. I did call Adwest but they said buy it from Paddocks as they buy so many they get a really good discount. Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I presume that as its leaking out of the bottom of the steering box, that I need a new one including the drop arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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