tightness of drivetrain when on full lock.

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1.8&trouble

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• May 14, 2009

• #1

many thanks all for guidance on first set of questions,But i want to clarify the axle wind up sensation that is felt on full lock when manouvering.Is it normal for the car not to want to move easily when on full lock,the sensation is that the brakes have been applied (although its definatly not the brakes which give this tight feeling).I suspect the vcu is becoming tight (i have done the chalk test and its not seized solid) but i think its well worn!!(65k miles) does anybody here know what if feels like when it was new or just after replacing the vcu??
many thanks. Christian

 

Chaser

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• May 14, 2009

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1.8&trouble said:

many thanks all for guidance on first set of questions,But i want to clarify the axle wind up sensation that is felt on full lock when manouvering.Is it normal for the car not to want to move easily when on full lock,the sensation is that the brakes have been applied (although its definatly not the brakes which give this tight feeling).I suspect the vcu is becoming tight (i have done the chalk test and its not seized solid) but i think its well worn!!(65k miles) does anybody here know what if feels like when it was new or just after replacing the vcu??
many thanks. Christian

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It's a very common question, :search:for previous posts. I don't think any of us has a definitive answer. Every new owner has some initial concerns it seems.

 

howardo

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• May 15, 2009

• #3

it is normal for a freelander to feel tight on full lock, the question is how tight? i have read that the vcu should be changed by 70K as it will not work effectivly after that.
I've never changed my vcu though, it seems fine, i hope anyway.

 

The Mad Hat Man

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• May 15, 2009

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Why change it if ut is working ok? Just check it regularly to reduce the likelyhood of very expensive bills if it siezes and goes unnoticed.

 

jacko4034

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• May 15, 2009

• #5

Try painting a line on the front and rear prop, either side of the VCU. Go for a drive and check the line. If the 2 parts of the line no longer line up, then the VCU is not seized.

 

ALAN P

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• May 15, 2009

• #6

had this feeling on my freelander along with some nasty mechanical whiring, removed the props and vcu today and it drives so much better...