I've noticed some play in my steering when at speed in my 2000 Disco II. Thisnormally happens whendriving on rough road or after hitting some bumbs. It feels like the steering wheel is vibrating or moving slightly on its own, while the wheels are not turning.

I'm planning on getting it looked at and wanted to see if anyone had any opinions, possibly time for new shocks and steering damper? Flush thepower steeringfluid? (its at about 105k on the original suspension parts).
Thanks,
Tom in San Antonio

 

Sounds to me like a steering damper shock, and at that mileage and OME steering damper is in order. If you havn't flushed the steering fluid you should do that too with the addition of Lucas additive.

 

I agree, new stabilizer from OME, flush the steering system, inspect for busing wear annd also check for weird tread wear.

 

Thanks for the input, a couple of quick questions-
What does OME stand for?
Would you recommend something other than a Land Rover Genuine shocks,damper?
When does the maint. schedule last call for the power steering flush?
Thanks, Tom

 

Old Man Emu (OME)

 

Old Man Emu is a far better shock and stabilizer.
For the service, here is my list.

This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service the way I do it.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001
1 Air filter
6 Qts of engine oil
12 Qts of ATF
7 Qts of 80/90W gear oil
2 Qts of Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb. Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platium Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt if not yet replaced
2 Bottles of SeaFoam


60,000 Mile Service or Major Service for High Mileage Used Vehicle just purchased
Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Flush the coolant system
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both of the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
Mike

 

Think I need one them OME members as well.

Seem like each time I log in the forum........................you guys make me spend more $$$

 

Almost always 'performance aftermarket' is better than OEM. Just watch for 'cheap replacement' type aftermarket parts and unproven designs (unless you're adventurous) and when in doubt ask in a few places. I get the impression many of the LR stock parts are bits left over from previous designs and not always kept up with the needs of the newer vehicles. Not that I've ever seen a stock steering damper worth it, my plan is to just change it annually along with a couple other things as part of general maintenance. Then I can keep the old one as an emergency trail-replacement part. If you offroad and you're doing the change anyway you may want to look at using a Defender Damper and the relocation kit, I think Expedition Exchange carries them to move it up and into a little more protected location. This is my plan next time.

 

Call Tony at Cerrone's, at 650-365-4145. He has some of the best prices on line.

 

Ha ha. I have every check planned out for the next 2 years.... This is of course planning new head gaskets and a valve job.