Thread: Series III Mechanics in Canberra

I can't help with the fitting of power steering but I switch between modern cars and Land Rovers without power steering without too many problems. For years in the UK I also drove cars without power steering.

There are potentially a lot of things that can make the steering heavier than it should be eg. incorrect tyre pressures, steering joints worn/dry, steering relay full of rust, swivel hubs worn or wrong pre-load, steering box too tight or worn etc. etc.
Assuming everything is AOK then the single most important thing with unassisted steering is only turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.
If you get yourself into a situation where you need to turn the wheel while the vehicle is stationary it's very hard.
Even a 3-point turn can be handled easily if you plan ahead and at the last minute turn the steering wheel so the wheels are in the correct position for the next part of the manouvre.

Easy for me to say, but all it takes is some practice. Remember that years ago power steering wasn't common and we all managed OK.

Best of luck,


Colin

There are a few of us around in Canberra with Series vehicles. Many of us maintain our own vehicles and are able to help teach you what to do.

There is a Land Rover Club of the ACT meeting coming up on the 3rd March and many of us will be there. Always happy to share knowledge. One chap actually sends his out for service so he may be able to assist with a 'where'.

Re the power steering - my Stage 1 is very heavy in the front-end - I was surprised when I drove a Series 2 recently as it was so much lighter. There are people on AULRO who have fashioned power steering for the Series 3 - have a search for a 'tutorial' by a guy called Banjo (he is based in Newcastle). Be aware you will have to get an engineering certificate for the modification.

Gday Nooby happy to help with a chat for a canberra based series group plus a drive for 100 landrover enthusiasts
Give me a call peter 0403468503
Checkout olrhd.com.au - Home

Its a great lifetime experience its a landrove thing
Defenderly

Peter