jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
you dont need blanking plate but its worth changing ird oil looks like youve found the grinding in vcu support bearing and clunking in diff
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Hippo
Lord Hippo
You can do a similar test on the vcu on a bench, to the one wheel up test. Slide the 2x props on the vcu. Clamp 1 prop stationary. Put a long screw driver through the uj on the other end of the vcu. Put a weight on the screw driver and watch it turn 45 degrees to horizontal. Time will be different to the one wheel up test on a Freelander. It's still a good indication.
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
id try 2 new support bearings ,diff bush or bushes and vc and gaiter for front of prop cv if cv is still ok ie no rotational play
i assume the last comment on the thread means the vcu is totaly seized ? could it not of just been the bearing stopping it moving ???
i will try the bench test tomorrow ,if it is fu,,,ed where is the best place to get one ? is it worth getting a new one or recon one seeing the car is 11 yrs old now
i will try the bench test tomorrow ,if it is fu,,,ed where is the best place to get one ? is it worth getting a new one or recon one seeing the car is 11 yrs old now
Get one from Bell.
Pm Austen. He is on here. I wouldn't have thought it a problem, specially if it's BFPO
Right antill the parts arrive i cant really do anymore to the drive train
But next lol (long list )
the clutch !!! is very very low to the floor ,done a bit of reading on here and saw the thread ,i assume its a pritty common fault on the freelander and just needs agood bleed /change of fluid
then its the windows two of them sound like they have come off there runners /cables hopefully they have not snapped
and if you look at below pic you can see the engine bay and there is a engine cover missing ,any ideas best place to get a second hand cover from ,as having the loom and injectors showing looks pooh
But next lol (long list )
the clutch !!! is very very low to the floor ,done a bit of reading on here and saw the thread ,i assume its a pritty common fault on the freelander and just needs agood bleed /change of fluid
then its the windows two of them sound like they have come off there runners /cables hopefully they have not snapped
and if you look at below pic you can see the engine bay and there is a engine cover missing ,any ideas best place to get a second hand cover from ,as having the loom and injectors showing looks pooh
Jeez. You really bought a dog there, didn't you? Best to check the rear subframe attachments while you are under it. Search the CFAQ section for " Freelander" to find prospective faults & cures. Also look at the lists of faults in the Gaylander section.
I hope yu got deep pockets, coz this isn't going to be a cheap motor.
I hope yu got deep pockets, coz this isn't going to be a cheap motor.
I ain't sure, when yu add up all the costs to fix it, it might have been cheaper to buy an expensive one 
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the fun of cars in my opion is playing with them, if it has a problem fix it ,thats all the fun if you follow my link here
1.8 vvc build just starting - 16v Mini Club Forums
you will see i love to play ,if it ends up costing more ,well at least then i know everything is spot on ,as for the rust ,well what can i say ,just needs some tlc
1.8 vvc build just starting
- 16v Mini Club Forumsyou will see i love to play ,if it ends up costing more ,well at least then i know everything is spot on ,as for the rust ,well what can i say ,just needs some tlc
matacaibo
Active Member
the fun of cars in my opion is playing with them, if it has a problem fix it ,thats all the fun if you follow my link here
1.8 vvc build just starting
you will see i love to play ,if it ends up costing more ,well at least then i know everything is spot on ,as for the rust ,well what can i say ,just needs some tlc
Totally agree with this, if you get enjoyment from bringing this Hippo back from the brink we should all be applauding you mate, good luck
