Colinlladoog
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Hello everyone. I have just downsized to a Freelander and when I turn in first with low revs the car struggles. It feels like it's gunna stall. Otherwise absolutely perfect.
down sized from discovery to Freelander. got a problem with steering in low revs
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v8geoff
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Hello welcome
Hippo
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If yer need help fixing yer Freelander have a look in the main Freelander section over ere > Land Rover Freelander - Land Rover Zone
Free repair manuals in the How To section at the top.
Free repair manuals in the How To section at the top.
Travelmonkey
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Hello mate.
I'm new to Freelanders too (and this forum!), having just purchased one last month. I had exactly the same issue. Car feels like it's holding back a bit, and when turning on full lock it feels like the brakes are on.
I removed the propshaft and VCU today, and it's cured the problem. The car drives so much better.
I'm buying a reconditioned one from a place in Norfolk tomorrow, in exchange for mine. A reconditioned VCU and aftermarket bearings works out at £340. Delivery is £35, but I'm collecting mine as it's only an hour down the road.
Rob
I'm new to Freelanders too (and this forum!), having just purchased one last month. I had exactly the same issue. Car feels like it's holding back a bit, and when turning on full lock it feels like the brakes are on.
I removed the propshaft and VCU today, and it's cured the problem. The car drives so much better.
I'm buying a reconditioned one from a place in Norfolk tomorrow, in exchange for mine. A reconditioned VCU and aftermarket bearings works out at £340. Delivery is £35, but I'm collecting mine as it's only an hour down the road.
Rob
Hippo
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Be careful where you buy vcu's from. Make sure it's a good seller and not a crap one.
Travelmonkey
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I'm getting it from Freelander Specialists, in Norfolk. I've seen some good feedback from these people, so guessing they are ok?
Hippo
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Them's is ok.
Fitting instructions over ere > http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f69/freelander-1-vcu-bearing-replacement-how-guide-156068.html
LR manuals over ere > http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f69/rave-disk-maintenance-manual-260227.html
Freelander faults forum over ere > Land Rover Freelander - Land Rover Zone
Travelmonkey
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Thanks Hippo.
Picked up the VCU today, and also an EGR blanking plate. They were lovely people, and incredibly helpful. The mechanic took my car for a spin to diagnose a rattle, which he cured in seconds.
Picked up the VCU today, and also an EGR blanking plate. They were lovely people, and incredibly helpful. The mechanic took my car for a spin to diagnose a rattle, which he cured in seconds.
