Will say hello hopefully in the righ t place this time

[Hippo]

You can never have enough of a good thing

One Wheel Up Test Results video = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ytdkWyEsQ

 

[Alibro]

I thought about that but if I got it wrong don't fancy paying out for new transmission when it's a well documented problem that I know about cheers

If you don't have time or the kit to do the one wheel up test properly then just jack up one rear wheel, put a wheel brace on one of the studs and try to turn the wheel. If it turns (with a fair bit of force) it's not totally stuffed. If you can't make it turn without standing on the wheel brace then the VCU needs removed asap.
Note it should feel like you're pushing it through thick toffee.

 

[Softsand]

It's very simple to test the VCU, requiring nothing more than a jack, a 1.2 m lever, wheel brace, a 5ltr bottle of water and a watch with a second hand.

There's a video on YouTube made by @Hippo explaining exactly how to do it.

Thanks I will check it out,I was waiting until I was not doing it on packed ice but as I have to leave it in gear as the handbrake is getting worse i.e. sticking on I am booked for Tuesday and will have a word with the garage see if I can use their cleared area to test it ,cheers

 

[Softsand]

If you don't have time or the kit to do the one wheel up test properly then just jack up one rear wheel, put a wheel brace on one of the studs and try to turn the wheel. If it turns (with a fair bit of force) it's not totally stuffed. If you can't make it turn without standing on the wheel brace then the VCU needs removed asap.
Note it should feel like you're pushing it through thick toffee.

That sounds like an idea will definitely have a go at that , must say everyone has been very helpful it did look like the best place to go to , cheers

 

[Softsand]

Even when you've fitted a replacement, it is worth testing it - they have been known to be faulty - to loose or to tight.

Would it be better if I need to change to go for a new one I know it's more money but at my age I would probably never need to change it again cheers

 

[Softsand]

Good place to start and make a judgement based on the results you get.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/tests-new-freelander-1-owners-should-do-on-their-car.312863/

I have been impressed by the technical knowledge and the amount of replies I have had , so I think this was the best place to start cheers

 

[GrumpyGel]

Would it be better if I need to change to go for a new one I know it's more money but at my age I would probably never need to change it again cheers

I dunno about new ones. I wonder when they were manufactured and how long they have been sitting around.

But at the end of the day - I really don't know!

 

[Softsand]

You can never have enough of a good thing

One Wheel Up Test Results video = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ytdkWyEsQ[/QUOTE that's my weekend homework I thank you cheers

 

[Softsand]

I dunno about new ones. I wonder when they were manufactured and how long they have been sitting around.

But at the end of the day - I really don't know!

Well I tell you what you know more than me, and the best rugby team in the world , cheers