Thread: Disco 1 steering box

Do a search on the bottom left of the page about steering boxes and u will find a how to replace the seals. Really good step by step. Was about 2 months ago..ish maybe 3. Print it an keep it in you landy bible!

I have literally just finished putting in a new one. Depending on how bad the leaks are may be worth getting a new one (although not cheap )

Cheers guys. The leaks aren't too bad yet so may even try erplacing the seals as mentioned. Out of curiosity how much was the replacement?

Originally Posted by sparky_pete

Cheers guys. The leaks aren't too bad yet so may even try erplacing the seals as mentioned. Out of curiosity how much was the replacement?

Did one on the RRC recently was around $900 fitted Did research and most said go new as replacing seals is temporary at best). Still don't know if it was right decision, but at least it doesn't leak!

Did mine with it in situ took 2 hours and 30 bucks for the kit

1993 Discovery 1 3.5l
2" Lift, Cranked HD Trailing Arms
31" Maxxis Mudders
Tons of Radios, Tons of Spotties

I just pulled mine out of my D1 to stop the leak.
Busted a ball joint puller - $30.
Got the magic puzzle apart (one day I will read the instructions).
Then the needles bearings started falling out.
the end of the bearing race was mixed with ATF into a nice silver paste and had pitted the sector shaft.

My question is, can I fit new needle bearings?
(the book says no). But I say "hey for $20 bucks its worth a try".
Anyone done it before?

Dave.