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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: bombx3 on March 31, 2007, 19:21:42

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: bombx3 on March 31, 2007, 19:21:42

I have a 6 bolt steering box new and cant get rid of the slack in the middle i was told it may be air.It is a right pig to keep in a straight line you have to keep over correcting it,any ideas ,i have checked all the links its def in the box.everyone i spoke to have said the 6 bolt is a pig to bleed

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: ken110 on March 31, 2007, 22:42:21

have you taken up the slack with the adjuster on the top??

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: bombx3 on April 01, 2007, 04:14:40

Quote from: "ken110"

have you taken up the slack with the adjuster on the top??

no on the box they say not to touch as it affects the warenty

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: ken110 on April 01, 2007, 10:14:59

warrenty?? how old is it??I did mine the other week and it's fine now...can even do 70 in a straight line :D

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: bombx3 on April 01, 2007, 13:01:00

just fiited the box

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: bombx3 on April 01, 2007, 18:56:21

when i bleed it turning steering left it pee,s out.But turn it to the right hardly any.what do you recon

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: ken110 on April 02, 2007, 09:28:30

I'm not too up on bleeding them to be honest... someone will be along soo though I'm sure

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: Tinks on April 02, 2007, 19:46:58

I put  new 6 bolt box on my truck and had the same problem. :roll:

I phoned the supplier and ended up speaking to the people that actually recondition them, they said that they are a pain to bleed and make sure you turn the wheel a good 20 times each way, also they said that the boxs are set up in a factory and they can never properly simulate the the vehicle being connected to it so most of them will need to be readjusted once on the vehicle.

i did that and it made not difference so i just phoned the supplier again explained the situation and they said i could adjust the box and it would not affect my warrenty!  So I'd give that a go! :D

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: bombx3 on April 02, 2007, 21:34:18

which adjuster did you turn.the tot allen bolt or the other one

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: ibexman on April 02, 2007, 21:48:15

Using a ring spanner loosen the nut then, whilst the spanner is still on the nut,  clockwise on the allen bolt, retighten the nut, try the steering out.  dont overdo it or else you will lock the steering up.

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: bombx3 on April 02, 2007, 22:10:11

do i do it with the engine running and what do i have the steering postion on

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: ibexman on April 02, 2007, 22:26:33

off and centre

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: L90OOK on April 03, 2007, 09:36:41

Do it with the steering off centre...if you want me to come over & give you a hand let me know.
Cheers

Title: bleeding 6 bolt steering box
Post by: bombx3 on April 03, 2007, 16:05:43

Quote from: "L90OOK"

Do it with the steering off centre...if you want me to come over & give you a hand let me know.
Cheers

just turned it in ..loads better will mes with again when i have more time