Best/cheapest place for parts (online)?

So it looks like I need a chuffin VCU for the Flander. Anyone got any suggestions where to get one at a reasonable price?

I'd sooner avoid ebay - 'tis a lot of wedge with potentially no comeback if it's a dud.

Found a source here Island 4x4 - High quality aftermarket parts for your Land Rover Freelander, Discovery, Defender and Range Rover.

seems like a good price, especially since I got a quote for £500+vat from a local supplier...

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Ashcroft transmissions ??

I've used Island 4x4 a couple of times - no problems / good service.

Thornton 4x4 At Bradford. I Found Them Through Requiring A Diff And Vcu. They Supply Recon Units At £250 + Vat For Each Part But This Comes With A 12 Month Warranty.

Island 4x4 sell on Ebay...

i did wonder how long it would be till somone metioned ebay.......

ShotgunDrew said:

Island 4x4 sell on Ebay...

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"I'd sooner avoid ebay - 'tis a lot of wedge with potentially no comeback if it's a dud.

Found a source here Island 4x4 - High quality aftermarket parts for your Land Rover Freelander, Discovery, Defender and Range Rover."


Merely pointing out that the original poster was thinking of buying from an internet retailer that actually sells on Ebay... I think some of his stuff is actually cheaper on Ebay, as he uses it as a form of advertising as so many companies do - myself included! (I don't sell anything to do with Landy's though, unfortunately!)

Dan,
I know its fleabay, but this lot come highly recommended...

eBay.co.uk Shop - Road Race Rally: Freelander: Freelander Front Brake Pad Set - SFP100360 - Mintex New

i find carpark accessories quite cheap; especially after dark

Thanks everyone for your comments! I did subsequently notice that Island sell on ebay. In actual fact I've never had a problem with ebay, have even bought cameras from HK without issues. Don't know what I was worried about, really...

Anyway, subsequent question... VCU bearings. My Haynes book says it needs a press to remove/install bearings. If I buy new'uns can I install them myself with the usual big hammer & socket combination? It's always how I've put in wheel bearings in the past.

Thanks as always, you fine bunch of people.

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Rave warns against hammering against the VCU itself - ie holding VCU body in a vice (or some other holding device) to hammer the bearing(s) off - as it knackers the VCU! Me, I always weaken pressed bearing that are accessible with a disc cutter - but a puller is the best and safest advise.

Try M&M near Worcester

Went for Island in the end, as they had the VCU and bearings in stock. Top marks to them for speedy delivery, ordered Monday evening online, delivered Wednesday morning.

Found a friendly engineering works to press the bearings on for me.


Thanks everyone

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