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BaronDefenders



Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black
Steering Box
I’m embarking upon the rebuild of my 90 at the end of July and I’m slowly stockpiling parts. Now, one thing I’m not sure about is whether it’s worth replacing the steering box or not whilst doing the chassis change. I know that Adwest boxes are the only ones worth having. Is it worth trying to just put new seals into the current steering box I have or should I just replace it? To be clear, there’s currently absolutely nothing wrong with the current box other than it’s perhaps 16 years old. It’s really just a case of is it a worthwhile thing to replace whilst doing a rebuild? So I’d appreciate some advice from those that've done rebuilds and those that know a thing or two about steering boxes. Thumbs Up
Cheers! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

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sako243



Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Wales
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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Check the seals over while it's out but if there's no reason to change it why bother? Give it a clean up and overhaul seals if necessary but I wouldn't bother replacing since replacements seem to be hit or miss these days. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
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BaronDefenders



Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black
That’s one of my concerns. I’ve heard the reconditioned ones aren’t worth the effort but the Adwest ones are trustworthy. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #835536 6th Jun 2020 4:45pm
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sako243



Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Heard somewhere Adwest have stopped doing them. Crying or Very sad Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
Post #835537 6th Jun 2020 4:46pm
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sako243



Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Wales
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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
I'd put it back on but keep an eye out for a second cheap one to recon as a backup. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
Post #835538 6th Jun 2020 4:47pm
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BaronDefenders



Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black
Likewise I’d heard they’d stopped but it seems places still stock Adwest steering boxes Neutral Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #835540 6th Jun 2020 5:01pm
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey
Britpart distribute Adwest steering boxes now, you can no longer buy directly from Adwest.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Re: Steering Box
BaronDefenders wrote:
... there’s currently absolutely nothing wrong with the current box other than it’s perhaps 16 years old...


I would say that that gives you the answer! Leave it alone.

Mo Murphy wrote:
Britpart distribute Adwest steering boxes now


Thet's the most depressing thing I have heard for a quite a while.
Post #835547 6th Jun 2020 5:26pm
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BaronDefenders



Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black
I think that’s the answer then. Check it over and leave well enough alone. Thumbs Up Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #835548 6th Jun 2020 5:28pm
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Hufflepuff



Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
I am in a similar position. I was planning to get mine sent away to be rebuilt rather than replace it though, I didn't even know you could just buy them off the shelf still.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to get one rebuilt? 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
Post #835574 6th Jun 2020 7:11pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
If its working, no excessive play and no leaks, why do anything? Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #835582 6th Jun 2020 7:55pm
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