When was the 6 bolt steering box introduced?

Alpinewoodsman said:

My 1896 LHD 90 just went through French MOT equivilent, and they flagged up wear on the steering drop arm.

Is there any way to identify if it is a 3,4 or 6 bolt PAS box without getting underneath it? I'd rather order the right part straight off, and given the ice and snow outside, I'm try to do all the work in as few days as possible...

PS power washing the engine bay an hour before inspection cured the 'excessive fluid leak'.... modern rules aren't written for older cars!

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jamesmartin said:

you look at the top cap it either has 3, 4 or 6 bolts, if arm is tight on the box spline you probably just need this rgb000010

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Alpinewoodsman said:

Thanks.
200 euros is a bit steep when paddocks will do a drop arm for 20 quid though....

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jamesmartin said:

ball joint kit should only be around £10 and can be replaced without removing the drop arm

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Alpinewoodsman said:

The mood my wife is in, I'll do both arm and joint to be sure the test centre will pass it.

Turns out it's 6 bolt one. Aren't engine bay gymnastics fun!

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