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rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 727 |
I suggest a quick count of the splines to make sure you have the correct boss
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26th Nov 2023 11:11am |
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Naycrx Member Since: 11 Oct 2023 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 127 |
Yes I have just done that, 48 splines on the column and just checked part number, they have sent me a defender 48 slime boss......
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26th Nov 2023 11:19am |
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Naycrx Member Since: 11 Oct 2023 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 127 |
Sorry posted twice
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26th Nov 2023 11:19am |
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bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 872 |
The 36 spline one on my Puma is tight. I always have to press it home screwing the nut in and have to use a puller to remove it.
Not saying that is right but perhaps not unusual. |
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26th Nov 2023 1:04pm |
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Naycrx Member Since: 11 Oct 2023 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 127 |
Hmmm.... it will kind of located on around 2mm max of the splines, but I'm unsure about screwing it down incase it hasn't gone on correctly and damage the splines ?
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26th Nov 2023 1:41pm |
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swt Member Since: 24 Aug 2018 Location: Cumbria Posts: 160 |
I had what sounds like a similar problem. See the following thread:
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post933204.html The tolerances are fairly precise. I got a replacement boss from Optimill and all was well. |
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26th Nov 2023 4:43pm |
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Naycrx Member Since: 11 Oct 2023 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 127 |
Brilliant sounds exactly the same . I haven't messed around woth it to much as I didn't want to scratch it etc. Were they ok with taking it back for an exchange?
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26th Nov 2023 4:58pm |
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swt Member Since: 24 Aug 2018 Location: Cumbria Posts: 160 |
Customer service was excellent. I sent them some pictures, sent it back in good as new condition (like you, I was very careful with it) and a new one arrived by return, which slipped on very easily.
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26th Nov 2023 6:03pm |
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JAP Member Since: 08 Jan 2023 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2 |
Likewise I had a 48 spline boss which wouldn’t drop far enough down onto the spindle to allow the bolt to secure it. I returned it after contacting Optimil and they sent me out a new one which fitted perfectly. It was obviously drilled out slightly more allowing it to drop sufficiently onto the spindle. Really good service from them.
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28th Nov 2023 12:11am |
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Naycrx Member Since: 11 Oct 2023 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 127 |
Quick update- I rang Optimill they explained that obviously tolerances can be out on there part or ours- therefore carry bosses in stock that are marginally larger - New one being sent today- Customer service was brilliant. Fingers crossed new one fits
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29th Nov 2023 10:43am |
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