Hi new to the forum and in need of a mechanic in Sheffield to have a look at my new freelander1

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D4M13NZ

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Hi everyone I have bought a freelander 1 with a 12mth mot but something isn't right. Tyre tread on limit. Slight knock over big bumps on off side. I was told 4x4 works perfect then the morning after purchasing I looked underneath to find no prop shaft. I payed £1000 for it. Not sure if av been ripped off. But I love it so I want a mechanic who won't rob me to look over it and advice me on what needs fixing also fit me a prop shaft if I purches one.. it's going to be my family vehicle so want it safe.
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If you bought it from a dealer, then take it back. If it was sold as a 4WD, then you have strong grounds to demand your money back.

The reality is, most of the time the propshafts are removed to hide some kind of problem with the 4WD system. Sadly if there is a problem, it can cost serious money to correct.
If the parts of the that get damaged are ok. Then it's not as straightforward as fitting replacement probs. You'll need the Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) reconditioned before it's fitted. Fitting a second hand VCU is a risky business as they are easily damaged and often the reason the Freelander was in the scrapers to start with.
If you do want to fix it up and get the 4WD system functioning. You'll need 4 new tyres that are all identical. The Freelander 4WD system is damaged by odd tyres and often the reason for it's failure.
There's lots of theads on here about the 4WD system and how to check it. Search for One Wheel Up Test.
 
Nodge68 said:
If you bought it from a dealer, then take it back. If it was sold as a 4WD, then you have strong grounds to demand your money back.

The reality is, most of the time the propshafts are removed to hide some kind of problem with the 4WD system. Sadly if there is a problem, it can cost serious money to correct.
If the parts of the that get damaged are ok. Then it's not as straightforward as fitting replacement probs. You'll need the Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) reconditioned before it's fitted. Fitting a second hand VCU is a risky business as they are easily damaged and often the reason the Freelander was in the scrapers to start with.
If you do want to fix it up and get the 4WD system functioning. You'll need 4 new tyres that are all identical. The Freelander 4WD system is damaged by odd tyres and often the reason for it's failure.
There's lots of theads on here about the 4WD system and how to check it. Search for One Wheel Up Test.
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The more I read the sader I get I was going to buy 4 new tyres anyway as these are mix match and ones on limit. £400+ there I believe. I wanted a 4x4 that's why I bought it. I should of done more checks but excitement got me. I would like to get it all functional and as should be. Willing to spend another £1000 to correct it but that's inc tyres. If it's going to be more then I think I will be better off selling it on I guess.
 
this fred is proof, if proof was needed, that peeps should check out vehicle forums BEFORE buying something, to get the low down on prospective problems.
 
D4M13NZ said:
The more I read the sader I get I was going to buy 4 new tyres anyway as these are mix match and ones on limit. £400+ there I believe. I wanted a 4x4 that's why I bought it. I should of done more checks but excitement got me. I would like to get it all functional and as should be. Willing to spend another £1000 to correct it but that's inc tyres. If it's going to be more then I think I will be better off selling it on I guess.
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Tyres will be nothing like £400. You can half that if you choose the correct tyres, from the correct supplier. ;)

The absolute minimum it'll cost for the VCU will be £260 for a recon unit, from Bell Engineering. You'll need to ascertain that the IRD and rear diff are serviceale before spending any cash. This can be done by simply changing the oil in both. The oil that comes out will be a good indicator of the condition of both units. If the oil looks ok, ( dark brown, not silvery in colour) then get 4 new tyres, a second hand set of propshafts complete with VCU. Send the VCU off to Bell Engineering for reconditioning and new bearings. Then fit the shafts and VCU to the vehicle, keeping you fingers crossed that it all works correctly. ;)
 
Nodge68 said:
Tyres will be nothing like £400. You can half that if you choose the correct tyres, from the correct supplier. ;)

The absolute minimum it'll cost for the VCU will be £260 for a recon unit, from Bell Engineering. You'll need to ascertain that the IRD and rear diff are serviceale before spending any cash. This can be done by simply changing the oil in both. The oil that comes out will be a good indicator of the condition of both units. If the oil looks ok, then get 4 new tyres, a second set of propshafts complete with VCU. Send the VCU off to Bell Engineering for reconditioning and new bearings. Then fit the shafts and VCU to the vehicle, keeping you fingers crossed that it all works correctly. ;)
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That sounds more promising so with a £1000 could I get it how it should be?
 
Nodge68 said:
You'll scare off a new FL owner MHM. I suspect he's hacked off enough already. Help and guidance is needed now. ;)
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Potentially yes. You'll need to do a bit of DIY work if you're going to keep costs down. The Freelander is an old school technology vehicle, so lots of stuff can be done by an enthusiastic owner. ;)
 
Nodge68 said:
Potentially yes. You'll need to do a bit of DIY work if you're going to keep costs down. The Freelander is an old school technology vehicle, so lots of stuff can be done by an enthusiastic owner. ;)
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Am pretty good with my hands always fixed my own cars with help from forums and friends. I really want to get it fixed. It's a automatic aswel so will that cause me any issue
 
D4M13NZ said:
Am pretty good with my hands always fixed my own cars with help from forums and friends. I really want to get it fixed. It's a automatic aswel so will that cause me any issue
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take great care when changing the oil. follow the Rave exactly, or risk loosing reverse gear.
 
D4M13NZ said:
Am pretty good with my hands always fixed my own cars with help from forums and friends. I really want to get it fixed. It's a automatic aswel so will that cause me any issue
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That's good then. The auto box won't affect the 4WD repair. However the auto box is very fussy on fluid chances. If it's done more than 60K miles, then the box fluid will be past it and requires changing. The forum has a guide on that little task too.
 
Nodge68 said:
That's good then. The auto box won't affect the 4WD repair. However the auto box is very fussy on fluid chances. If it's done more than 60K miles, then the box fluid will be past it and requires changing. The forum has a guide on that little task too.
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It's done about 170k just watched a video from Google seems easy enough to do the oil for the transmission. Do you have a link if possible on how to do it correctly.
Thank you for all your help you have no idea how much I appreciate it
 
It's a pity you got screwed by a dodgy seller as otherwise it sounds like your happy with the car. If it was me I'd do one of the following.
Bring it back and demand my money back as the car is not as sold,
Drive it as is and live with it being 2WD.
Sell it on and buy a better one for the same money.
Spending close to another £1k on a car with 170k miles on it is crazy.
 
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