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Rifleman95th

New Member

• Sep 13, 2014

• #1

Good evening folks, my freelander has started to develope a "rumbling" nosie from the front left wheel when it's turning right it only seems to happen when I'm doing above 10-15mph ish. Anyone able to shine any light on this matter will be much appreciated

 

SmileySteve

Well-Known Member

• Sep 13, 2014

• #2

Wheel bearing, or CV joint.
Is it worse on full lock? try both directions

 

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Rifleman95th

New Member

• Sep 13, 2014

• #3

SmileySteve said:

Wheel bearing, or CV joint.
Is it worse on full lock? try both directions

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Sorry I didn't mention it only does happen when it's on full lock, and only happens when turning right, turning left it's fine

 

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edge

Active Member

• Sep 13, 2014

• #4

Funny you should have this mine has just started to complain
I am leaning towards the CV /drive shaft ,I did think it might be the IRD but a chat with bell engineering eased my worries .
I can't praise them enough, to take the time to look over my Freelander and come for a test drive to locate the problem is above and beyond the call
TOP MAN!!!!!

 

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Rifleman95th

New Member

• Sep 13, 2014

• #5

How easy is it to change a cv joint?

 

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edge

Active Member

• Sep 13, 2014

• #6

I think its best to change the whole drive shaft (less hassle ) but I may stand corrected

 

GrumpyGel

Well-Known Member

• Sep 14, 2014

• #7

wow, out of curiosity, I just had a look on Rimmers to see what sort of prices they are charging...

LR Outer CV : £220
OEM Outer CV : £121
Aftermarket Outer CV : £25

LR Driveshaft : £511
OEM Driveshaft : £233
Aftermarket Driveshaft : £63

Just slight differences there then!

 

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Rifleman95th

New Member

• Sep 14, 2014

• #8

GrumpyGel said:

wow, out of curiosity, I just had a look on Rimmers to see what sort of prices they are charging...

LR Outer CV : £220
OEM Outer CV : £121
Aftermarket Outer CV : £25

LR Driveshaft : £511
OEM Driveshaft : £233
Aftermarket Driveshaft : £63

Just slight differences there then!

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Wow thanks for that. My f/l is no way worth the value to justify paying dealer prices, suppose I'll start looking now for a new part