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URGENT HELP NEEDED

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 12:26 pm
by ShinyDiscoBalls
Hi all,

Got my Disco (2000) in to get the power steering looked at for the second time.

Basically the steering column vibrates and makes a really loud noise almost like a rusty gate.

The dealership has replaced a couple hoses and bled the system twice and claims they cannot fix it.

I think the pump is on its last legs and as it is expensive to replace and the cost would be under warranty the dealer is trying to get away with not fixing it.

Any thoughts?

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 12:36 pm
by HSV Rangie
You sure its not the steering column bearings.

Michael.

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 12:38 pm
by ShinyDiscoBalls
No I'm not sure.... but it would make sense as it feels like it's the column and not the power steer.

Is it a common occurrance?

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:34 pm
by HSV Rangie
It was common in RR clasics.

Michael.

Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:26 pm
by landy_man
ShinyDiscoBalls wrote:is expensive to replace and the cost would be under warranty the dealer is trying to get away with not fixing it.


Take it to another Dealer ;) , expressing to them the bad service you got from your present dealer...

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 9:06 pm
by Bush65
Disco steering columns are quite a bit different to RRC. Might be in the column, but not the same bearing problem as RRC.

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:02 am
by ShinyDiscoBalls
Thanks for the info guys... They have checked everything (allegedly)... replaces some hoses to an upgraded set which should have fixed it but allas it has not.

They are now contacting Land Rover in the UK to try and have it sorted.

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 4:05 pm
by Slunnie
Hmmm, mines the same. LR are replacing the steering column.

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:09 am
by ShinyDiscoBalls
Keep me posted Slunnie... will be curious to see the outcome of the replacement.

Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 10:43 am
by ShinyDiscoBalls
Hey Slunnie,

Have you had your column replaced yet? And which dealer id this through? I'm yet to hear back from the service department at Alto. Supposed to get back to me on Monday and it'sn now Thursday... shit service.