Thread: steering box

Originally Posted by rrc80

hi guys,
i just bought a secondhand 3 bolt p/s box. iv been told it doesnt leak? i didnt know that was possible haha. anyway as mine is leaking like a sieve and i hear that they all do, i was thinking about geting it recond. looking at the hayens workshop manual it seems its best to get a pro to recon it (as i dont know how they work its prob for the best) has anyone had theirs recond befour? i was just interested in what sort of price it is. im in perth and the only place i know that do this stuff is alfred cove automatics, does anyone recomend anywhere els?

cheers, andy

Hi Andy,

Go and speak to Mark at Beechboro 4x4 (Malaga)
He is a landy specialist and his attitude and customer service is excellent.

Good luck with it

Stumpy

Better still ,go speak to Kev at rovertech and get a service exchange box and drop arm

Better still buy my Brand NEW Manual steering box with modified late model drop arm for $200 bucks all up and have no more leaks!!!
LOL
Brad

And very strong arms!!!
Who needs the gym fees?

Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by Bradtot

Better still buy my Brand NEW Manual steering box with modified late model drop arm for $200 bucks all up and have no more leaks!!!
LOL
Brad

I might be in the market for that if rrc80 doesn't need it. I will message you personally so I dont hijack this thread.

thanks for the info guys, anyone know how much it costs for a excange or recon?
not to sure on having manual steering on a big rangie, my dato was bad enough, although it does sound cheaper than buying new pump,hoses and box

i went through 1L of p/s fluid i the last 5000kms just to give you guys an idea of how bad the leaks are haha

cheers, andy

HI rrc80,

I purchased a 3 bolt steering box from wreckers who said it didn't leak.....had it fitted by local mechanic and wasted $195.00c (+ fitting) .....still leaks (not as bad as yours) and currently on my (bucket list) of things to do on my 81 RRC ........

Most three bolt steering boxes (from wreckers etc) are worn well past their use by date so steer well clear of them ....ha ha

Recon unit exchange (or if they will do it) exchange it for a 4 bolt (from Disco) with fittings modified to suit your RRC (supplied and fitted) you won't get much change from around $1,200.00c from Peter at Rovercraft in Kenwick.

I will also be taking Stumps advice and check out Mark at Beechboro 4x4 to see what his pricing is like.

Others have (from this site) purchased replacement new/recon units from UK etc but I'm unsure of cost and what's involved.

Good luck and don't forget to post how you went with this.

Cheers

Baggy

Hi Stumpy I have no idea if it will fit. It was for an early model rangie. As Philip says you will need strong arms.
I bought it just before BritParts closed up in Star St some years ago as I knew somebody who was looking for one ..but he didnt want it in the end so I still have it. What I am asking is what I paid for it.
I have just thrown out 5 power steering boxes some that only needed seals.
I did advertise them in the markets section for free but I had no takers so they went on the verge collection..Jan this year.
To answer the question I would just buy a new one from ebay or the UK $750 is the cheapest I have seen.
Brad