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jimmyvonk



Member Since: 31 Aug 2017
Location: Melton Constable, Norfolk
Posts: 34
United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Defender steering box woes.
2004 TD5 LWB

On the last MOT I received advisories for too much play in the 4 bolt steering box - fair enough.

The box is not leaking and seams to work ok but the middle dead zone is a bit wide.

Problem - the adjuster is seized - lock nut comes undone with the adjuster screw, and no way to get enough purchase on them without stripping the adjuster with all the crap in the way.

So... if I take the box off - do you think I will be able to free it off with some heat etc when I can get to it?

Or - if going to the work of taking it off, should I replace (118k on the clock)?

What is the current recommended replacement? (New/recon)

Your advice much appreciated.
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Mdm



Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
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at that age and mileage treat it to a new or reconditioned one.

i've just used nps national power steering at leicester with good results, they advertise on ebay but being a bit old school if you ring you'll get better and dare i say it cheaper service. take on one off fit new back on the road same day or send yours away and they will overhaul it and send it back
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jimmyvonk



Member Since: 31 Aug 2017
Location: Melton Constable, Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Yes, more I think about it the more I’m thinking a new replacement may be a better bet, give me another 100k plus miles before I need to worry again.
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sako243



Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Are you sure it's the steering box?

Mine's got over double the mileage yours has and everytime I think it's got a bit of play it's something else - TREs, wheel bearings, etc. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
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