reconditioned IRD and VCU?

is there any difference in getting a recond unit from Bell and getting a new one from evil bay ?

recon is £200 and new with GKN bearings is £380ish?

You'll get a 'real' VCU from Bell. Pot luck with eBay.

sijwhite said:

You'll get a 'real' VCU from Bell. Pot luck with eBay.

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Not technically true. Only GKN knows the correct match of fluid and amount inside. You can only buy a "real" one new. All re-conners have guessed and none of them agree.

Hippo said:

Not technically true. Only GKN knows the correct match of fluid and amount inside. You can only buy a "real" one new. All re-conners have guessed and none of them agree.

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Okay, fair point, well made.

It does seem that Bell can be relied upon though. Not so sure about some of the traders on eBay.

Hippo said:

Not technically true. Only GKN knows the correct match of fluid and amount inside. You can only buy a "real" one new. All re-conners have guessed and none of them agree.

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Mmmmmm we didn't guess!! We rebuilt and tested many many times until they behaved the same.

fingers crossed this sorts out a few niggles, just got to wait for mine to arrive tomorrow, just hope im in when they come to deliver :S

got my new vcu from bell fitted and returned the old one, reversing is looooads easier, and doesnt take long to do at all

How much all in all Paul? Does your IRD still work?

no idea if IRD still works but i defintately drives better now, 200 for the VCU, 30 for both bearings and 15 postage (collection and delivery included) so 245 all in and 14 days to return your old vcu, or 70 surplus charge

can anyone help me I have a 2.0 td4 with a seized viscous coupling and I would like to overhaul the unit myself.
I have sourced the silicone fluid just wondering if anyone hade done this before to guide me in the wright direction many thanks
Daniel

There are a couple of threads on here where people have rebuilt VCUs themselves, if you search, you should find them.

How did you know which silicone fluid spec to use?

You'll either need some fancy metal cutting & welding experience, or quite a bit of time and effort clearing out the old (basically) solidified c**p through peep holes. Then you've got plenty of ways it can go wrong that'll probably take a bit of trial and error to sort out.

They're not hugely expensive, so its is a job you take on because you "want to do it".

My fluid wasn't solid when my old vcu failed. I drilled a hole in the side at the top. I kept the hole at the top and the fuild started to ooze out by itself. Not all, but far more than eggspected.

i would have a look on ebay im looking myself well soon will be i have seen some good refurb units with warranty failing that you could always take a chance on someone who is breaking one for parts again loads on ebay good luck anyway mate

matt at cannock, hes on here

Just had my vcu changed by Austen at Bell, 150 mile round trip but worth it, thanks Austen.

Bell engineering all the way cant fault them

Yer can't beat the satisfaction of lying under yer heap in the deepest of winter, freezing yer fingers oft until they hurt, struggling to fit yer own props/vcu. If yer haven't done it yer int lived.

Getting mine done just after easter by Bell ..... Sorry Hippo know what you mean nowt like a job well done, done by yourself, but for the extra no point freezing your bits off.... plus don't fancy doing it road side...

marti666 said:

Getting mine done just after easter by Bell ..... Sorry Hippo know what you mean nowt like a job well done, done by yourself, but for the extra no point freezing your bits off.... plus don't fancy doing it road side...

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Had mine done Tuesday, thanks Austen for fitting me in during your holiday's. Done 1000 miles the hippo seems run with less drag..... and reversing better. £320 all in including new bearings bargain.