Recent content by stevemaxfield40

I dont have a problem with a defender but it might be a little "agricultural" - Ive had a couple and I love em! I make furniture for a living and I need to deliver smaller pieces now and then. Im more concerned about the bad press on late TD5's and early discos 3's

I've got approx £10k to spend on either a late td5 or an early disco 3. What would the forum suggest. Thanks for the help

Thanks James - do I need to disconnect the battery? I dont know why but I cant help worrying that the air bags gonna blow up in my face the minute I start meddling with the steering wheel :eek: Ta

Thanks Dogsbody - I guess it needs fixing then - anybody know how?

Last week the Steering Rod lower UJ went pair shaped. The steering wheel spun and I knew immediately that the Air Bag ribbon within the steering wheel got knact - I heard it. So I fixed the UJ - steering perfect but the SRS light is now on all the time. Simple question - is it an easy fix or...

Quick update - I took off the bottom UJ and the splines have stripped. Quick and easy fix I reckon Thanks all Steve

Thanks Robin - yeah I did a brief look around The steering wheel just spins freely and I can see where the UJ disappears into the box - it sounded like splines stripped - Ive never taken one apart before so I dont really know what to expect. DOes the steering column come apart in sections?

Hi Folks Im a 50 summat cabinet maker based near Oldham Not new to discos - love em! - but new to the forum More suited to chisels than spanners but I always have a go Good to meet you - virtually of course! :)

Sorry - just on it Folks hang on until I intro myself :o

Hi folks Just pulled onto the drive - turned the steering and I got a crunch and then nothing. The steering wheel turns very freely but the wheels stay put. Im guessing its a UJ splines issue and will set to with the spanners tomorrow but does anybody think it could be the steering box? It...