steering box refurb

[norm]

Hey Norm, I am looking at getting mine does as it has a bit of play.
I see your in Martlesham Heath near Ipswich, thats close to me, any chance of having a feel of ya wheel to see what its like???

Cheers
Luke.[/quo


yeh no worries
mates taking it for its first mot next week not sure what day yet
pm me your phone number and i ll give you a bell when its back
norm

 

[norm]

hello chris
will sort photos one day
mot booked for next week!!!! :shock:
norm

:shock: WOW! You don't hang about Forget the photo's, just bring the bus over one weekend and show me :lol:
Good work Dude! 8)

thats not to say it will pass :lol:
once its done and registed may well pop to see you and how your getting on with your new project
norm

 

[Barkafer]

[/quote]
thats not to say it will pass :lol:
once its done and registed may well pop to see you and how your getting on with your new project
norm[/quote]

Hey less of the negative vibes man! Have faith she will pass if you got all the basics done.
I know the test is asking a few more questions now, but nothing too technical!
You can sort it anyhow! Looking forward to seeing it rolling

 

[MartCath]

Finally managed to get the pitman arm off and the steering box out on the bench. Once cleaned up and old oil drained out I had a good look inside. The worm and peg looked exactly as the previous pictures of NOS parts for sale. No wear visiably evident. On turning the worm I was unable to feel or detect any play up/down back or forth so I am happy that the bearings are in good shape. Replaced the oil seal around the shaft, and going to use a little gasket seal to prevent any leaks around the casing before filling up with Penrith Gear Oil i have bought from RoadHouse Motor company which is more viscous. Once all back together and fitted should hopefully bring the steering up to MOT scratch.... and saved a good few quid.

Just thought I would pass this on... might help others and save money.

Cheers

Martin

 

[choplee]

Finally managed to get the pitman arm off and the steering box out on the bench. Once cleaned up and old oil drained out I had a good look inside. The worm and peg looked exactly as the previous pictures of NOS parts for sale. No wear visiably evident. On turning the worm I was unable to feel or detect any play up/down back or forth so I am happy that the bearings are in good shape. Replaced the oil seal around the shaft, and going to use a little gasket seal to prevent any leaks around the casing before filling up with Penrith Gear Oil i have bought from RoadHouse Motor company which is more viscous. Once all back together and fitted should hopefully bring the steering up to MOT scratch.... and saved a good few quid.

Just thought I would pass this on... might help others and save money.

Cheers

Martin

nice one fella ...wish mine was that easy ...

 

[ZedBed]

If you have a clonk when you first turn steering in either direction, there is a flat worn on the pin like this:

Likely the £100 refurb poster's fixers machined the flat off. I had this peg machined round again. They had t also machine the flange part down and take some height off the top. The adjuster takes up the slack and still plenty of cleaence inside.

Clonk gone, but somehow I doubt it'll last...

 

[THE LAST PANZER]

The last panzer has my donor steering box, and is on the case.

Yep i better get some pics up of the story so far

 

[choplee]

The last panzer has my donor steering box, and is on the case.

Yep i better get some pics up of the story so far

that would be cool fella .....

Just got my box back for the second time ,so fingers crossed :? :?

this time they said they replaced some parts ,as it was a pin inside ....i don't know about that apart from it was worse after the refurb .. :lol:

 

[MartCath]

a quick update as to my own steering box refurb....

The first oil seal Ii replaced was slightly too small and turned within the casting, so ordered the next size up from simplybearings.co.uk which fitted perfectly.. 37x25x7 seals were fitted with (i'll let you know exactly the type I got). I have then used gasket seal around the casing joint and am leaving to set before adding the the steering oil. I will leave the steering box off until I am happy there are no leaks.

Should be good to go at the weekend!

Best of luck with your own refurbs

Martin

 

[choplee]

hello all
just had my steering box refurbed by power steering specilists in charlton
what a top job no more knocking and much less play all for just over £100 posted
thought id let you people know that there are some good guys still about
i am not linked to them in any way just wanted to pass on there name if it helps someone else
thanks norm

found out mine went to a specialist in charlton cost a bit more than that ,but i did get back within a week and it was back to them within the same week :lol: it was twice as bad as it went in.
Back again within days and fingers crossed this time they repaired it correctly

 

[choplee]

Fitted for a second time back from charlton and it's not notchy it's like its grinding ....

Not really impressed now :evil: :evil:

just editing post....the refurb 2 times box is F****d ...

Not sure what the "charlton boys "are doing ,but it an't working and is so dangerous you wouldn't believe :evil: :evil: :evil:

 

[67westy]

a quick update as to my own steering box refurb....

The first oil seal Ii replaced was slightly too small and turned within the casting, so ordered the next size up from simplybearings.co.uk which fitted perfectly.. 37x25x7 seals were fitted with (i'll let you know exactly the type I got). I have then used gasket seal around the casing joint and am leaving to set before adding the the steering oil. I will leave the steering box off until I am happy there are no leaks.

Should be good to go at the weekend!

Best of luck with your own refurbs

Martin

I don't think you have the right sized seals there, the originals are 24-36-7 and 25-36-7

 

[Craig763]

Guys,

I'm looking for a Steering box for my van and looking at the previous posts very hit and miss. Looked at the Just Kampers websute and seen that they sell refurbished boxes. Can anyone comment on what their like!

Cheers
Craig

 

[choplee]

Guys,

I'm looking for a Steering box for my van and looking at the previous posts very hit and miss. Looked at the Just Kampers websute and seen that they sell refurbished boxes. Can anyone comment on what their like!

Cheers
Craig

sorry Craig i'm not sure of anyone having a jk steering box.....i didn't know they did the early bay box :!:

 

[Graham L]

Guys,

I'm looking for a Steering box for my van and looking at the previous posts very hit and miss. Looked at the Just Kampers websute and seen that they sell refurbished boxes. Can anyone comment on what their like!

Cheers
Craig

To recon an early box they want yours back and also want £330 which is a lot of money, the rest on their site are for late bays only which are different.

Link her to the LHD early box http://www.justkampers.com/shop/steering-box-lhd-j18062.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;