Arierep
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Hello,
My 90 300tdi had all the usual stuff renewed, water pump, clutch, adjusted swivel pins, etc. The steering was not perfect, but I always assumed it was like that, a Defender steering. The little klunk it made during take off and braking was always assumed to be from the usual A-frame ball joint, which I would change as soon as I had time.
A further inspection revealed that the play was fron the top link bushes, rather than the ball joint.
Replacement was easy as it gets with a 15ton press, also with new bolts.
The result is astonishing.
The car is now much more silent, comfortable, stable, the steering is much more precise and stable, it feels like a new car.
Everyone should check the top link bushes. Replacement will give you a new car, quite a surprise
My 90 300tdi had all the usual stuff renewed, water pump, clutch, adjusted swivel pins, etc. The steering was not perfect, but I always assumed it was like that, a Defender steering. The little klunk it made during take off and braking was always assumed to be from the usual A-frame ball joint, which I would change as soon as I had time.
A further inspection revealed that the play was fron the top link bushes, rather than the ball joint.
Replacement was easy as it gets with a 15ton press, also with new bolts.
The result is astonishing.
The car is now much more silent, comfortable, stable, the steering is much more precise and stable, it feels like a new car.
Everyone should check the top link bushes. Replacement will give you a new car, quite a surprise