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 Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
 3rd Jan 2023 3:45pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
Thanks ! 
So some news with the repair !
First apparently I have no leaks from the input shaft so the 20x32x7 seal should be the right fit for my steering box.
I manage to fit back the stee ... |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
20th Dec 2022 11:08am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
Received my new generic seal, and it seems to fit well.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28958/normal_IMG_9162.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28958/norm ... |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
20th Dec 2022 9:35am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
Thanks for having a look !
I ordered some new seals and hope they will fit |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
19th Dec 2022 5:01pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
| I had the washer in the corteco kit I bought but I guess it's for a different shaft as it was too big to fit. Also my shaft does not exactly look like the one in the exploded view you provide. That's ... |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
19th Dec 2022 11:22am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
I took some pictures this morning. Here is the steering box with the new seal from the Corteco kit :
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28958/normal_IMG_9141%2BLarge.jpeg
htt ... |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
18th Dec 2022 10:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
Thanks for your answer and your great rebuild tutorial.
I do have both seals in my Corteco kit too but unfortunately none of them look like the previous seal (I need to take a picture of it tomorro ... |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
18th Dec 2022 7:38pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
Hi Donald,
The solution was determination, I think there's no magic advice to give unfortunately.
I did it from below, lifting it straight with my both hand and someone putting a bottle jack bel ... |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
18th Dec 2022 11:59am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
Ok managed to finally do it, but it’s a real pain.
Good luck to all my LHD friends refitting à steering box |
| Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
jamesthebaker
18th Dec 2022 11:32am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2004 · Subject: Any tips on refitting a LHD steering box ? |
Hi everyone,
New issue with the steering box series !
I’ve been watching endless of YouTube videos about people refitting their steering boxes on their defender, they all made it seem quite e ... |
| Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
jamesthebaker
27th Nov 2022 7:01pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 2768 · Subject: Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
Thanks a lot for all your advice, I finally bought a longer wrench and it made the job !
Nearly one week to remove a screw... I feel a bit stupid but that's another lesson learned !
And that gu ... |
| Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
jamesthebaker
27th Nov 2022 12:45pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 2768 · Subject: Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
| Other question, do you think the servo brake can handle a lot of heat ? Can I keep on trying to use the torch below it ? |
| Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
jamesthebaker
27th Nov 2022 12:39pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 2768 · Subject: Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
Yes that's what I was afraid of.
Any tips that I may not have thought of to manage to unscrew these bolts ? |
| Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
jamesthebaker
27th Nov 2022 12:25pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 2768 · Subject: Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
Thanks for your answer
I'm trying to follow the video you sent, which is very good
Unfortunately I'm not able to remove a single bolt holding the shaft to the splines. I guess they're rust ... |
| Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
jamesthebaker
27th Nov 2022 12:00pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 2768 · Subject: Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
No because I would need to uncouple the shaft to the steering box first  |
| Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
jamesthebaker
27th Nov 2022 11:52am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 2768 · Subject: Removing steering shaft on TD5 |
Hi everyone, it's me again,
I'm trying to remove my steering box to change the gaskets as it's leaking. To start with I have been trying for one week to remove the steering shaft without success. I ... |
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