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didirangerover:
I've spoken to a friendly mechanic after experiencing sudden onset road vibration and looking under 'Rusty' and he reckons my steering damper has dumped all it's hydraulic fluid. Looking at it you can see that the protective plastic sleeve has come away completely and there is no real evidence of any seals left!
I've been advised that the local scrappy has them for about 15 quid but want advice on how easy it is to change one from someone who isn't necessarily a mechanic!!
what should i be looking at on a second hand one which would give indications of wear and tear before I buy?

barmiebrumie:
check the price of a new one  :idea:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-LANDROVER-STEERING-DAMPER-DISCOVERY-RANGE_W0QQitemZ120108928658QQihZ002QQcategoryZ31348QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m118

mike142sl:
Changing the damper is an easy peasy job, unless the existing one is rusted on and then you'll need to grind the bolts off.

After that it's just a case of placing the new one betwen the holes and tigtening the new nuts up. I just put my rangie on wheel ramps so I could lye under the front to do it.

hairyasswelder:
As above, should be simple spanner work  :wink:
Local auto factors could save on post  8)

dod51e:
Replacement is easy.  Just undo the nuts securing the old damper at either end.  If they are siezed you will either need to cut them off with an angle grinder or split the nut with a nut splitter (cheaper option if you need to buy anything!).  Then it is just a case of slotting in the new one between the mounting points and tightening up the new nuts.  I would recommend a new one for two reasons, you don't know what conditions the seals are in within the damper and if the nuts are siezed on yours then they could well be seized on the scrappy one!
Good luck and watch your eyes for falling dirt whilst underneath.

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