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  1. 4th February 2012, 01:26 PM #11
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    I ordered from the UK.
    1 x Steering Intermediate Shaft
    4 x Rear Output Flange Propshaft Bolts
    4 x Front Output Propshaft Bolts
    1 x Propshaft Tool 1/2" Drive

    Parts and postage 134.34 pounds ($203), and they usually refund around 20 pounds when I check my credit card.

    Latest prices in Sydney: from $485 to $1500 just for the Intermediate Shaft.

    As mentioned before. They think we're so stupid.

    Cheers.
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  2. 4th February 2012, 11:47 PM #12
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    Yep happen to my D2 a few months ago.. jammed up all of sudden.. changed the steering shaft... unis packed up..
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  3. 6th February 2012, 10:53 AM #13
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    Zippo, do have a list of part no's for the bits you purchased (and where from). I need same, incl diff stuff. Sounds the way to go.
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  4. 7th February 2012, 04:13 PM #14
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    This is what I purchased:
    eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

    This is where I purchased it from:
    DLS LAND ROVER SPARES UK items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores!

    Diff stuff: Internals or protectors?

    I purchased the bolt-on protectors that bend around the bottom and bolt to the back - near the flange - Front and back. And let me tell you; I needed them on the last trip to Zig Zag. Plenty of times the whole disco was sitting on the protectors.

    If you were interested.

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  5. 17th February 2012, 04:26 PM #15
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    Intermediate steering shaft is here, and if all goes well this weekend, I'll fit it. Which brings me to the next question.

    Is there a real need for the steering damper?

    I imagine the steering would get a little wobblier, right?

    Anyone "not" put the damper back? Removed it?

    Cheers.
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  6. 17th February 2012, 05:22 PM #16
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    Zippo, thanks for the DLS tip. Just checked all 13 pages of their D2 spares - unbeleivable range and low prices! Well worth a look-see, folks!
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  7. 17th February 2012, 06:27 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wasa57 View Post
    Zippo, thanks for the DLS tip. Just checked all 13 pages of their D2 spares - unbeleivable range and low prices! Well worth a look-see, folks!
    With all the advice and help from this site (www.aulro.com), it nice to have something to give back.

    Wasa57, you're welcome.

    Cheers.
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  8. 19th February 2012, 08:27 PM #18
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    Okay, I did the job, but the steering is still a little hard...Well, harder than before this all started.

    The old steering shaft doesn't seem to have any play in the joints. I'm thinking, maybe it's the steering box?
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  9. 19th February 2012, 10:37 PM #19
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    There's adjustment in the box, not sure exactly what it's adjusting but it may be that some degree of preload is a by-product of this adjustment.
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  10. 20th February 2012, 12:01 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by clubagreenie View Post
    There's adjustment in the box, not sure exactly what it's adjusting but it may be that some degree of preload is a by-product of this adjustment.
    Yes, I looked at that, and maybe I may have tighten a little too much. I was trying to get rid of the free-play in the steering wheel.

    I'll have to have another go.
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