jameshub Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 as much as i like the workout every day i've decided its time to fit power steering to my ex-MOD Defender 90 anyone got any recommendation about rough cost (without installation) and best place to look + things to look for? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 When I converted mine I just bought a setup from a disco, its a four bolt box, and everything went on from what I remember. It was v8 to v8 which helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameshub Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 what was rough cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 It was a few years back but I think I only paid about 45 quid, that was for box, pipes, pump, pump mount and reservoir. I sufferd without ps for a couple of years, once Id done it, it was one of those "why didn't I do this at the start" moments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 spotted this power steering kit on ebay earlier item http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDROVER-DEFENDER-POWER-STEERING-CONVERSION-/181069056117?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a288e8875'> 181069056117 might be worth a look even if you don't bid on it. not mine by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 presuming you have a 2.5n/a diesel engine, you need the following: power steering box - ideally from a Defender with swan neck drop arm, otherwise you have to swap the drop arm (PITA) or modify steering drag link. Power steering pump from n/a or TD defender power steering reservoir the bracket which holds the pump to the engine pipework a different crank pulley - needs two grooves, both same diameter power steering belt rough cost £100, takes a few hours to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameshub Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 spotted this power steering kit on ebay earlier item 181069056117 might be worth a look even if you don't bid on it. not mine by the way. perfect, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameshub Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 presuming you have a 2.5n/a diesel engine, you need the following:power steering box - ideally from a Defender with swan neck drop arm, otherwise you have to swap the drop arm (PITA) or modify steering drag link. Power steering pump from n/a or TD defender power steering reservoir the bracket which holds the pump to the engine pipework a different crank pulley - needs two grooves, both same diameter power steering belt rough cost £100, takes a few hours to do. yes i do have the 2.5n/a so this is great info, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris200100 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Where you from James as I have a power steering box from a defender in my garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameshub Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Where you from James as I have a power steering box from a defender in my garage i live in Essex i'm not very mechanical but do you mean you have everything required (except belt and liquid obviously)? How much are you looking for it? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris200100 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 No just the steering box that attaches to the chassis is all I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Just seen this on Devon 4x4 http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=22&id=145820&Itemid=106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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