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hugh bathe

Member

• Aug 24, 2008

• #1

Would I be correct in thinking that the main reason for ird failiures is
atributed to seized or partially seized ird's putting excess stress on the
unit
kiwi

 

aussielander

New Member

• Aug 24, 2008

• #2

if you mean seized or partially seized VCU then yes

 

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ianda12

Active Member

• Aug 24, 2008

• #3

Yep, check your VCU regularly.

 

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george99

New Member

• Aug 29, 2008

• #4

Yep and once the VCU siezes (it will happen if you have the older ratio IRD) your IRD will be next with the possibility of the rear diff as well.

 

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ste220

New Member

• Aug 29, 2008

• #5

george99 said:

Yep and once the VCU siezes (it will happen if you have the older ratio IRD) your IRD will be next with the possibility of the rear diff as well.

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which years had the older ratio's?

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Aug 29, 2008

• #6

i wouldnt worry - it hapens to all VCUs in time irrespective.

IRD Ratios were changed in 1999, i think.

 

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ste220

New Member

• Aug 29, 2008

• #7

typical, mines a 1999, so the changeover year, so still dont know which i have?? done the tipex test on mine yesterday, and all seems fine

 

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george99

New Member

• Aug 29, 2008

• #8

All freelander IRD's manufactured before 2001 have the old, incorrect ratio I believe.

 

louiw

New Member

• Nov 7, 2008

• #9

I'm having the same problem. Vibrating gaylander around 50mph, and horriible grating noise from somewhere under my feet. Unusual wear on rear tyres, and took it into main dealer. Price for new IRD (they didn't mention seized VCU) around £1600!! I'm gonna take it for a second opinion, as it may just be the VCU, and try to get away with IRD replacement by turning into front wheel drive only. Has anyone any thoughts on this...is it safe??

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Nov 7, 2008

• #10

remove a prop shaft ASAP. Mondo mode (2wd) is perfectly safe = loadsa peeps do it - improved performance and fool economy.

 

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cremator

New Member

• Nov 7, 2008

• #11

The Mad Hat Man said:

remove a prop shaft ASAP. Mondo mode (2wd) is perfectly safe = loadsa peeps do it - improved performance and fool economy.

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so how do u check the vcu

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Nov 7, 2008

• #12

yu do a search for the tippex or the willo method - or look in Q's and A's section.