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bebby

Member

• Jan 17, 2016

• #1

My series 2 has got an early steering column with a pinch bolt on the back of the steering wheel to attach it.Will a series 3 column fit straight on so I can change the steering wheel.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2016

• #2

columns vary , ive had to get a series 3 cut and early top half welded on

 

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bebby

Member

• Jan 17, 2016

• #3

Thought it wouldn't be straightforward if landrover had anything to do with it lol. Just wanted to change the steering wheel and didn't want to drill and play about with the new boss.

 

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109inches

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2016

• #4

I think it will fit in exactly the right place. Bear in mind that the series 3's have a steering lock and the horn isn't located in the middle of the steering wheel. Is there a reason you want to change the steering wheel? The series 3 steering wheel is much more pleasant than the series 2 types. What made a difference on my series 2 was a cheap lace up steering will cover for £6 from eBay. A bit more comfortable and no black dirty hands on cold mornings when arriving at work.

 

wattfield

AKA Dirk Diggler

• Jan 17, 2016

• #5

109inches said:

I think it will fit in exactly the right place. Bear in mind that the series 3's have a steering lock and the horn isn't located in the middle of the steering wheel. Is there a reason you want to change the steering wheel? The series 3 steering wheel is much more pleasant than the series 2 types. What made a difference on my series 2 was a cheap lace up steering will cover for £6 from eBay. A bit more comfortable and no black dirty hands on cold mornings when arriving at work.

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I taped some foam on to the steering wheel then fitted the same sort of cover.

 

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bebby

Member

• Jan 18, 2016

• #6

The only reason I want to change the wheel is since I put a 2.0 ltr engine in the steering is very light with the large wheel. Just thought a smaller wheel would be a bit less responsive.

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• Jan 21, 2016

• #7

Complaining about series steering being light... now theres a first!

to be honest i find my series light to steer at speed but just got used to it. What 2ltr engine is it by the way? The original series 2 type?

 

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bebby

Member

• Jan 23, 2016

• #8

Its a perkins 2ltr turbo diesel out of a montego. When I took the old 2.25 petrol out the front lifted about 2 inches and never went back down with the new lighter motor.