Steering box exchange

Hi All,

Its MOT time and I have a fair amount of play in the steering box (advised at last MOT) but I'm used to it, you know how it is.......

However, I have got a Disco 4 bolt box in stock and I was wondering if any of you would know if it is a straightforward replacement for the earlier 3 bolt type. I'm thinking about the bolts through the chassis, the connection to the column and the connections to the pump,

Appreciate any advice / experience you may be able to share.

Cheers

Chris

get the pipes mate cos theyre not all the same ,believe me i know :doh:hope this helps....dave

Try tightening up your steering box first.

You could adjust it.....

As has been said it is the hose connections into the box that are different. You could get a hydralic hose place to change the ends on your hoses for you or get the pump and hoses that suit the 4 bolt box.

I used hydroscand last time......

classic kev said:

Try tightening up your steering box first.

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Thanks to all who replied. Sounds like the attachment to the chassis and the steering shaft are not an issue.

I have the whole set: box, hydraulic pipes and pump so at least I know I won't be stuck if the MOT guy doesn't like the play this time.

I did adjust the existing box last year and got rid of the play. Trouble was the "brown trouser" moment when I went round the first corner and the steering wheel didn't self centre:doh:

Cheers

Chris