The manual says, "On power steering 1st version, the steering locks are on steering arms or on frame cross member. On 2nd version, the locks are in steering housing. The steering is marked by means of an 'A'. NEVER INSTALL 1ST VERSION OF POWER STEERING INSTEAD OF 2ND VERSION"

This new gear box I just got from the remanufacturers doesn't have an A stamped on it, so I figure it is a first version. I sent them an email asking them about it, and they sent me,

"We install internal stops in our boxes so they are all compatible with the later version. You can verify this by checking the number of turns lock to lock on your box versus the box we sent you. They should be the same (within 1/4 turn)."


Sounds great, but I was thinking that the manual was refering to a full-travel steering lock, not a "car off, key out" steering lock.

Does anybody really know the in's and out's of these things? What kind of "steering locks" are we talking about here?

Also, what would happen if one were to install a first version instead of a second?

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1982 300CD Petrol/Black Leather