Stage 1 V8

There is about 8 inches of play at the steering wheel which I’ve tracked down to the steering relay.
It appears that this is different to the Series 2/3 Relay due to the forward position of the front cross member - an improvement really. However, a replacement unit is not available and talking to one parts suppliers, internals are not available either. Speaking with a rebound Land Rover specialist I got “Steering relay?”. After I explained the situation he was still drawing a blank.
Given my general scepticism of parts desk people (and the general state of the part bin rummaging going on in the British motor industry in the early 80’s) I somewhat doubt its a completely different animal from the S2/3 item. That said, given the state of the general state of the British motor industry in the 80’s and the fact it was done with Government funds, I wouldn’t be surprised if they decided to design one from scratch.
Any way, my guess (hope) is that the body is a different casting while the internals are the same. Does anyone know what I’m likely to find in there?
Thanks,
Finn.

Your guess is correct. See here (page 1K 05):-

http://www.retroanaconda.com/landrover/ ... brakes.pdf

As above, read your parts book.

Mountings, main body, end cap screws and one arm are different. Most play issues are usually from a pinch bolt coming loose.
They are a fiddle to rebuild but DIY achievable.

I'm a lucky fella then as I have a brand spanking new replacement steering relay for mine for when I get around to it.

Where, when, how much? Just curious as I've a spare used one. Craddocks have it listed for £475 + VAT but I don't suppose for a moment they actually have one or can get one.

Came with the vehicle; PO liked to buy stuff for his maintenace/fixing store.

Thanks for that Geoff. I’ll order some bits today.
I did try to download the manuals but struggled to find a live link.
Craddock don’t have one. But, that academic as I’m not spending nigh on £600 on it.

Have you tried here? :-

https://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/ ... catalogue/

This is nice and clear of the parts book but as far as I can see online only:-

http://www.retroanaconda.com/landrover/ ... arts-book/

Thanks Geoff, that's most helpful.
Out of interest, did the S1V8 get delivered with power steering? Mine has power steering but I can't seem to find much info on this other than it my have originated from a Military S1V8.

I'm pretty sure not, but I'm loathe to ever give any absolutely definitive answer to anything Land Rover anymore. map's sure to know.

There is supposed to be an aftermarket, bespoke conversion for a handful of armoured Land-Rovers used in Northern Ireland. I understand this utilised most of the original steering system and not the usual chassis chop 110/Disco conversion typically seen today.

Thanks. It does retain the bulk of the steering system.
I have to try and bleed it but there doesn't seem to any bleed nipple or the like. I'll try via the hose and see how far I get.

map1275 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:08 pm There is supposed to be an aftermarket, bespoke conversion for a handful of armoured Land-Rovers used in Northern Ireland. I understand this utilised most of the original steering system and not the usual chassis chop 110/Disco conversion typically seen today.

Ah, I remember a reference to this in an earlier thread I started about front props for these beasts, in which I referenced this discussion on another forum:-

https://forums.lr4x4.com/topic/10556-ru ... ering-box/

PAS should self bleed, just operate lock to lock with the engine running.

OMG what am I looking looking at there in the photo? Is it top looking down, back looking front, or what?

PAS options vary a lot and there were some after market conversions kits on the market at different times. The most common approach has generally been to fit the RRC set up.