stephenm

New Member

• Feb 24, 2012

• #1

Hello,
I have a defender 1986 12j engine, when the engine is running, the pulley on the steering pump appears to be rattling, I don't know how serious this will get, trying to avert looming trouble. Is it the pump that I will soon be replacing or its just some parts in the steering pump like a bearing or some other? If its just some parts, could anyone please assist with instructions on how to do it. So far I have done some repairs on other things myself like changing shock absorbers and ball-joints and would really like to sort this head-on but don't know how to. Please help.

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Feb 24, 2012

• #2

Bearing is on way out...mine seized and caused a world of pain...get it done quick. You need a new pulley.

 

stephenm

New Member

• Feb 24, 2012

• #3

Thanks Storm99, did you fix it yourself? Do you have any pictures on how to do it? I need some help.

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Feb 24, 2012

• #4

Sorry no pics...its quite simple, three bolts hold the pulley on, you need to use a bar or something to hold the pulley tight otherwise it just spins as you try to undo them! New belt and pulley and off you go!

 

stephenm

New Member

• Feb 24, 2012

• #5

That sounds easy, is the pulley standard?

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Feb 24, 2012

• #6

Yes...as long as its for a 12j but avoid britpart...get a quality one, it will last years.

 

stephenm

New Member

• Feb 24, 2012

• #7

Many thanks.
I'm posting another problem just now.

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Feb 24, 2012

• #8

Excellent. I'll just put it on your bill shall I?

 

stephenm

New Member

• Feb 24, 2012

• #9

you mean that wasn't for free?