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| cinstone Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Stourbridge Posts: 375   
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As above, fitted to front drivers side corner of chassis.
Mine appears to be leaking from the bottom of the front face. Anyone know if it can have seals replaced or is it a complete new un'. Any idea of cost? Cheers all. Chris. http://shropshirelandrovers.freeforums.org 2015 Defender 90 XS SW & Helen, 1964 IIa. Previously 2012 Defender 90 XS SW & 2008 90 XS SW. Previous LR's: Michael, my 2008 Defender 90 XS SW. Machinas oportet intrare non capsicum annuum faveo |
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1st May 2012 5:34am |
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| cinstone Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Stourbridge Posts: 375
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O.k. Tar for the info'.
If you look at from the front of the vehicle it's the lower front circular recessed face it seems to be leaking from. Chris. http://shropshirelandrovers.freeforums.org 2015 Defender 90 XS SW & Helen, 1964 IIa. Previously 2012 Defender 90 XS SW & 2008 90 XS SW. Previous LR's: Michael, my 2008 Defender 90 XS SW. Machinas oportet intrare non capsicum annuum faveo |
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1st May 2012 9:52am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17335  
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It is entirely feasible to rebuild an Adwest steering box yourself (provided that you are competent and have adequate tools and facilities) but the difficulty is getting the internal parts you need, which is nearly impossible.
Unless it is a very simple repair you are probably better off with an exchange unit. I have had extremely bad experiences with Landrover Genuine Parts steering boxes in the past; the original one on my Disco2 started to leak at about 130k miles, so I replaced it with a Genuine Part, which failed within six weeks with a leak far more sever than the first). The second replacement (again genuine) lasted just long enough for the warraanty to expire (literally one week after the anniversary of the original replacement and whilst less that a year old) and failed, again worse than the original. In my subsequent discussions with the main dealer (very helpful but with hands tied) and Landrover, it became apparent that ALL Disco2 boxes supplied by LR are reconditions; it is simply not possible to opt for a new one (you don't get the choice, and you pay the full price). It seems that the reconditioning is carried out by Johny Hillbilly on the cheap, and they do not get rebuilt to Adwest standards. I appreciate that I may have been unlucky and the situation may have been improved, but i would now only buy from LR if there was no other choice (first choice Adwest in Reading, since at least it is rebuilt to OE specs). In the end I bought a second-hand box off Ebay that came off a Disco a year older but much lower mileage and which had never been rebuilt. 60k miles on it is still going strong. I did also rebuild the last leaky one myself, properly this time, but have not yet needed to refit it. The standard of rebuild assembly was apalling, with seals fitted crooked and a number of other completely avoidable defects. |
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1st May 2012 11:42am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Adwest themselves will do recon exchange. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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1st May 2012 11:59am |
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| cinstone Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Stourbridge Posts: 375
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Thanks both.
Will look into it. Cheers. Chris. http://shropshirelandrovers.freeforums.org 2015 Defender 90 XS SW & Helen, 1964 IIa. Previously 2012 Defender 90 XS SW & 2008 90 XS SW. Previous LR's: Michael, my 2008 Defender 90 XS SW. Machinas oportet intrare non capsicum annuum faveo |
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2nd May 2012 5:35am |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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The steering box seal where the drop arm ball joint connects was leaking on my 110. I replaced seal and now leak free  kit cost £6.99
Simon 993 Varioram - Guards Red Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE |
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2nd May 2012 6:13am |
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