VCU and propshaft

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Neilster

Neilster

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Hello folks,

I have bought a 99 on a S-reg Freelander XDi. It came with no propshaft so I procured one through the usual channels (ebay) and of course, as you would expect, it's gubbed (broken)

Does anyone know of a Company that overhauls the VCU's. I have already renewed the VCU bearings and universal joints so I don't want to spend more money on a complete replacement overhauled shaft.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Neil.
 
Neilster said:
MHM,

Why will I need an IRD at the same time?
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Hopefully you wont but it is not uncommon for the prop to be removed to cover up other problems i.e. ird or rear diff. I have just had a new vcu from Ashcroft Transmissions and so far very pleased.
 
Ah right, I'm with you.

Yeah I am aware of that, fortunately when I fitted the shaft it didn't bring to light any other faults. IRD and rear diff appear to be ok. So I'm facing the prospect of spending money on a new VCU. Has anyone had any dealings with Freelander Specialist.com?
http://www.freelanderspecialist.com/freelander-parts/freelander-reconditioned-viscous-coupling-unit-vcu
 
Neilster said:
Ah right, I'm with you.

Yeah I am aware of that, fortunately when I fitted the shaft it didn't bring to light any other faults. IRD and rear diff appear to be ok. So I'm facing the prospect of spending money on a new VCU. Has anyone had any dealings with Freelander Specialist.com?
http://www.freelanderspecialist.com/freelander-parts/freelander-reconditioned-viscous-coupling-unit-vcu
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I got mine from Bell Engineering.
Home - Bell Engineering
 
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if yer gunna change the Vcu then change the bearings either side at the same time and check the mounts and shafts aswell :):):)
 
Neilster said:
Ah right, I'm with you.

Yeah I am aware of that, fortunately when I fitted the shaft it didn't bring to light any other faults. IRD and rear diff appear to be ok. So I'm facing the prospect of spending money on a new VCU. Has anyone had any dealings with Freelander Specialist.com?
http://www.freelanderspecialist.com/freelander-parts/freelander-reconditioned-viscous-coupling-unit-vcuhttp://www.freelanderspecialist.com...ander-reconditioned-viscous-coupling-unit-vcu
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they have a very good reputation they advertise on flea bay dont confuse them wiff Mr Wun Ball who has a very simular name . . . . .the durdy bastid :mad::mad::mad:
 
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