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shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

Heavy Steering

Hi all,

Using the Land Rover again after a while way from her (too long in fact) but the steering seems to be far stiffer than I remember.

In fact it almost struggles to self center on roads which makes me think the power steering is not quite what it was.

I have not touched it in the entire time I have had it, not even changed the oil or topped it up its just always worked fine.

I know its not just me having foggy memory as it used to, at stationary, be able to turn the wheel with one finger through the spoke of the wheel whereas now its noticeably heavier.

Would an oil flush and change be a good first port of call or should I be looking elsewhere? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

2nd Jul 2020 10:36am

sako243

Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 1218

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White

Change the fluid and rebleed. I was thinking my pump was knackered but after having to do an engine swap the difference was profound due to new fluid. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi

2nd Jul 2020 12:02pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8026

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Any fluid movement in the res engine running? Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

2nd Jul 2020 1:13pm

Tommybahama32

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 31

1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bronze Green

Hi,
might be worth checking the U/Js on the lower shaft between the column and the steering box, they can seize up, especially if its been stood for a while. Oh and tyre pressures.

2nd Jul 2020 1:55pm

Bluericky

Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 647

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green

Mine sounds very similar , I had a leaky box , put a recon unit on and it’s struggled to self centre and harder to steer . I tried replacing the fluid and adjusting the nut for tightness and it’s made no difference , I’ve now learnt to live with it but it’s certainly not as pleasant as it was !

Look forward to hearing the fix ! https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/

2nd Jul 2020 2:00pm

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1599

check pump is working

oil swap and flush wont hurt as nobody swaps the oil..

check oil for metal!

then it will most likely be a seized steering column uj.

remove and replace if so as once seized they will only do it again even if you free it off

2nd Jul 2020 4:10pm

benniferj

Member Since: 20 Oct 2016
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 361

I had a friend that recently had this issue with a VERY seized UJ on either track or tie rod, cant remember which. He was shocked it didn't snap as did not move by hand at all Insta: @thebenjordan4x4

2nd Jul 2020 4:14pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8026

if its a seized uj you will prob hear the pressure relief valve in the PAS system, which means pump is working. seized UJs tend to make it lumpy too. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

2nd Jul 2020 5:16pm

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