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seadogdjh



Member Since: 13 May 2017
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
TD5 steering column
Hi all, just posted the below in the my defender thread

It was at this point realised something not right.
When ordered online had already been in contact with the supplier on the phone to confirm was correct boss (48 spline) with regards to chassis number which is an xa. After phoning them to double check was correct for 48 spline, went to count the splines..... 36! Any body else had a similar problem? Office closed but shall be in touch first thing on morning to get the other one sent out and then update on here

Is regarding a mounteny steering boss and wheel. Seems the number of splines is different to what should be.... It's a t plate 99 td5 chassis xa.

Any thoughts? Cheers in advance Wink
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Martin
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At that age the factory body type matters and determined which column + wheel it received at the factory. Station Wagons got one type (36) and everything else the other (4Cool

http://www.web-rover.co.uk/articles-steeringwheels.html  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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That should be ( 48 ) not (4Cool

Going on your vehicle profile saved here you have a 110 station wagon so 36 spline is correct.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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seadogdjh



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
That's great to read that there's an explanation for this, many thanks Thumbs Up
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seadogdjh



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Ok, so got the correct mountney boss, however was not at all happy with the finish or detailing (see if can spot their mistake!!)


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Decided to go for something of what should (hopefully) be better quality and ordered a momo tuner wheel and 36 spline momo boss which the supplier said would fit ok.
Have read other threads on here but couldn't see anything specific to model and year of mine. 99 td5 110 county station wagon.
Has anyone with same spec fitted such a boss as below. It just does not fit very far down the splines and butts up against the steering housing.


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It does have an indicator cancel pin but just the one.


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Has anyone fitted such a boss to a similar spec vehicle and were any modifications needed to get this to fit and work correctly, any help greatly appreciated Wink
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seadogdjh



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
....Sorry, or do i need a different boss???.... Again Embarassed Laughing
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seadogdjh



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
So got it fitted, really happy with the look.


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Got the ignition on and gave it a few turns, the problem is there is no clearance between the back of the boss and the steering cowling i think you'd call it, think the creaking noises may do my nut in, not that there's already a few to contend with haha it being what it is Wink
Other concern is that there is only approx 3 or 4 mm of the splined shaft binding with the splines on the boss.

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Still looking for any guidance or advice on any possible improvements
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seadogdjh



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Aha! Is this what people have used over the momo one?
http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/land-rover-36-spline-boss-kit.html
Looks like it may give some clearance and yet more of the splines be allowed to bind
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seadogdjh



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Ok so got an exmoor boss and got it fitted. Not 100% happy with it though, but it shall have to do for now.
The wheel looks great but the finish of the boss and it's final position is quite proud.
Shall do more homework and change the boss at least when it finally gets a rebuild.


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