Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 HI All and a belated happy new year, So here is my problem: Last year I fitted a quick release wheel and boss kit to my early 90 and it worked very well but it does bring the wheel about 2” nearer than the standard wheel mounting. Is there any way I could reduce the length of column or move the wheel back a bit to give me more room between me and the wheel? I have notice a small patch of oil (?) under the 90 below the steering pump and with some drops on the case underneath but signs of oil leaking from behind the pulley wheel.. When I touched the drip it wasn’t red like steering fluid and was less viscous than engine oil. It has been on the drive for about 2 months before I took it out and only now I have seen a leak and that’s only small. Reason to worry or is leaking oil a standard thing on land rovers? Thanks in advance J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Not sure on the steering wheel height, being a shorty I've never changed from the standard wheel. Re. the PAS pump leak, if it's coming from behind the pulley on the pump itself then it can only really be the power steering fluid that's leaking out of there. It should be red (ATF) though it can get discoloured by the dirt around the place when it leaks out. Apparently you can get replacement seals for the pulley shaft on the PAS pumps, though I never bothered and just replaced mine when it started haemorrhaging oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Many thanks J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Might be possible to obtain a thinner adaptor boss, depending on the maker of the boss/wheel might be worth trying them first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 i've got a snap off one on my 110 and it sits about the same distance as yours.i've lifted and moved my seats further back and i don't really have a problem with it and i'm 6'4". there's no real way to shorten the column Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy'd Gentry Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 As with LandyV8, I'm 6' 2", so with a pair of seat risers from Mudstuff, the extra height of the steering wheel boss was negated by the rise in seat height. If you're more vertically challenged, this route may pose problems with reaching the pedals. One has to ask, why the quick release wheel in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 so it makes it harder to steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieEater3142 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ok, very interested in this - can people point me at a good quick release wheel. Project has a lot of money in it and anything to deter thieving person I'm not that keen on is a bonus. Also 6'2 and 'big boned' so do you gain a lot from the sear risers from Mudstuff? Have some nice buckets in my current 90 and a 13" wheel with no issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 you can make your own risers out of thin wall 1 1/2" / 2" box section.cut them to length,drill a hole through and fix them in.easy. have a look on ebay as i've seen a few snap off fixings an example..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SNAP-OFF-QUICK-RELEASE-STEERING-WHEEL-BOSS-KIT-HUB-FITS-OMP-SPARCO-MOMO-BOSS-KIT-/200699079840?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eba98eca0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 so it makes it harder to steal. Yep thats right difficult gripping the spline with your teeth and driving at the same time ! Although I think they would try! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 How many times have you forgotten to take the wheel with you when you go to get in the landy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 How many times have you forgotten to take the wheel with you when you go to get in the landy? #To start with loads but I am getting better. I thought of fitting it with a chain and wearing round my neck with an open to the navel shirt John Travolter style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ok, very interested in this - can people point me at a good quick release wheel. Project has a lot of money in it and anything to deter thieving person I'm not that keen on is a bonus. Also 6'2 and 'big boned' so do you gain a lot from the sear risers from Mudstuff? Have some nice buckets in my current 90 and a 13" wheel with no issue PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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