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petestaunch



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green
Replacement steering wheel grief.
Continuing the theme of a new Defender owner who bought things prematurely and is trying to sort it out after the fact!

I bought a steering wheel on ebay.


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Seller quote 'Has been on a TD5. Believe 48 splines but not sure'

It doesn't fit my 2008 Puma.





The guts.



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What do I need to buy to make it fit? Is it worth the effort?

Thanks
Post #598274 1st Feb 2017 3:37pm
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Stacey007



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It looks to be 48 splines counting the sprockets.

I like the look of it (if it will fit a series) Thumbs Up


Good luck fitting it you may need a Boss but I'm not sure? is there any name / make on the wheel you can look up?
Post #598276 1st Feb 2017 4:03pm
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X4SKP



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Hello petestaunch

A 2008 Station Wagon looks to be a 36 Spline...but the Steering Wheel looks good so maybe source a replacement Boss and you can use it...check the PCD (Hole Positions) for any swap over Boss, pairing it to your Wheel


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Good Luck SKIP
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Post #598277 1st Feb 2017 4:10pm
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gabe3105



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Judging by that table then, his hard top will be 48 spline, but the steering wheel in the picture is 36?
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miker



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By my count steering wheel looks to be a 36 spline as would make sense for for a td5.

The puma could be 36 or 48 dependent on version, but as it doesn't fit you can assume 48!

Should be able to source a 48 spline boss that will mate to your wheel.
Post #598303 1st Feb 2017 6:14pm
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jomara



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Looks like a Mountney Classic wheel, why not give them a call Thumbs Up

http://www.mountneyltd.com/2014-08-18-04-2...ssic-range 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #598309 1st Feb 2017 6:36pm
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petestaunch



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Again, possibly moronic question but I am just counting the little ridges, correct? In that case it's 36 spline.

I was just told by the mechanic that 'it wouldnt fit'. Is there any other reason it wouldnt fit?

Thank you all for your help, and yes it looks like a Mountney. Heading to their site now
Post #598493 2nd Feb 2017 9:38am
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X4SKP



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Re: Replacement steering wheel grief.
Hi petestaunch

Your replacement wheel is fitted with a 36 Spline Boss (yes the 'ridges' are counted)
If it doesn't fit your Defender then you (probably) have a 48 Spline Steering Column
(Take the existing wheel off and count the Splines on the Column)


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36 Spline Boss


48 Spline Steering Column

As it's easier to change the Boss than your Steering Column your options are:
1 Change the Boss to a 48 Spline Unit
2 Sell your Replacement wheel and start again
3 Do nothing

You have to answer your initial question...

petestaunch wrote:
Is it worth the effort?


Good Luck SKIP
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Post #598544 2nd Feb 2017 12:28pm
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petestaunch



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Skip.

Appreciate you taking the time. Thank you.

Pete
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X4SKP



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That's OK, I really like your replacement wheel...so if it were me, i'd sort this out so it could be fitted... Thumbs Up SKIP
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petestaunch



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Right

Mountney werent very helpful. Could someone please just post a link to a suitable boss. I dont think I need one made out of Carbon Fibre or anything crazy.

Thanks


Pete
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miker



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If you can measure the pcd then yes.

PCD being the size of the circle that all the bolts sit on the perimeter of.
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petestaunch



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Post #598631 2nd Feb 2017 6:19pm
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X4SKP



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Measure the PDC of your location screws then check with any Boss supplier
This may work...
http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/land-rover-48-...0-vat.html
Download the Installation Advice also

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jomara



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Here's the 48 spline Mountney boss on LRParts Thumbs Up

http://www.lrparts.net/defender-steering-w...lines.html 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #598651 2nd Feb 2017 7:05pm
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