muttleyd Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Right well, working my way round the little jobs post not and work on the wrinkles. One issue has been play in the steering. When driving down along if you hit a bump or pot hole and the car lurches trying to catch it due to the play seems quite alarming. Feels like you would end up on the other lane. Now I know there is a bit of its a landrover but seems worse than my old 200 tdi. Anyway whilst it was in the local independent for some other work, they had a look, and adjusted the box up as much as possible without it locking up. And whilst it was better its still not confidence inspiring. Now they mentioned that the 6 bolt fitted have a tendency to be worse than the 4 bolt. Now the chassis is a galv one so don't fancy cutting it about to fit a 4 bolt one. So what are the options? Just change it for another one? I have heard lots of stories about replacement bits being worse than the bits replaced so any recommendations Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Just fit a 4 bolt, direct replacement. That is assuming the play is only in the box and not rod ends, bushes, swivel pins etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Panhard rod is something else to check before changing the box. 4 bolt are more common and cheaper but there is nothing wrong with a 6 or even 3 bolt if in good condition they all fit in the same place on the same holes however the hose/pipe fittings can vary from box to box and a 6/3 bolt won't fit if you have a viscous fan on a 200tdi disco engine in a defender. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttleyd Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 The play seems to be the box. Interesting that it fits on the same holes, the garage seemed to suggest that was not the case. Any suggestions for a supplier for a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Adwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 All disco 1, 90, 110 and defender use the same bolt holes and fittment. Adwest though I'm not sure if they still sell direct. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttleyd Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defenderer Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi , I had the same problem with my defender 1991, i replaced it with a second hand box and it made a massive difference and the problem was solved, try and source your parts locally so if there are any probs you can sort it quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 The Gemmer 6-bolt box is described in the parts book as Heavy Duty, where the 4-bolt is light duty. No idea on the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defenderer Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi , I had the same problem with my defender 1991, i replaced it with a second hand box and it made a massive difference and the problem was solved, try and source your parts locally so if there are any probs you can sort it quickly Hi all i need some help please , iv got a 1991 defender 200tdi i have quite a bit of oil leaking from the transfer box , any ideas on what i can do to try and stop it ? Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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