Should I need a new steering box? 90TD5 - Land Rovers Only

wells90 · 05-27-2008, 02:17 PM

I have just been told my 90 defender will fail an MOT because the steering box is leaking. They have told me a new box will cost 350 pounds. I see you can buy a seal kit. Is this a more sensible way to go?
The vehicle doesnt get heavy off road usage but has 48k and is 4 yrs old.

Any thoughts from the experts gratefully received.

jiataowill · 08-23-2008, 05:46 AM

My suggestion is getting a brand new box, if u chose to replace the sealkit, it may cost more than 200 pounds due to the labor charges, while it is still a used part,(except u can do it by urself), but ur car's only done 50Ks, nearly a new car, it does worth to get a new box for it.
poor guy, just out of warranty.
Good luck

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08-23-2008, 05:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
jiataowill Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	My suggestion is getting a brand new box, if u chose to replace the sealkit, it may cost more than 200 pounds due to the labor charges, while it is still a used part,(except u can do it by urself), but ur car's only done 50Ks, nearly a new car, it does worth to get a new box for it. poor guy, just out of warranty. Good luck

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