Recent content by Dinger110

Will try switching the tyres next week, tried aligning the Vcu as best I could measured distance between Vcu and bearing mount , there isn’t a great deal of central play but aligned as best I could!

Oil was black likely never been changed 167k but no evidence grey shiny particles, 4 new tyres fitted in last 3 months 2 different brands but same tyre in same axle, slightly newer ones going to rear axle. And thanks for your thoughts

Ird and diff both drained , oil inspected and new quality oil Castrol fully synthetic of correct consistency ! Car worked fine for 4 days when original bearings were replaced so I’m at a loss! The only thing I have noticed when turning front prop by hand is a bit of backlash maybe a half inch...

Ok update! Ran the car in 2 wheel drive ran beautifully no noise from transmission at all then Bought hardy spicer bearings from paddock with gkn bearings quite expensive but I like the car! All back together and a similar noise but not identical ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️! About ready to bite the bullet and put...

These were new but been in storage so as I said can’t verify the quality , but imagine many people go cheap thinking they’re getting the same! Buy cheap buy twice! I’ve got a 4 hour journey tomorrow , any lasting damage if I leave till next week to have a closer look?

Caould the bearings at Vcu be just dry? And is it possible to grease/oil?

I did take freelander for a drive up the road without the rear prop, noise had gone but felt slight vibration which I assume is the fact there is only 1 prop so kind of out of balance. Suppose it is possible to be Vcu bearing but without the pressure of the rear prop the rear Vcu bearings don’t...

I see your point and thanks , checked oil in diff and even put s bit more in that’s defo full. I’m assuming the the Vcu bearings would carry on turning without rear diff and if your view was so would the noise still be there or not due to the fact the pressures off due to no rear prop???

They were new with VCU so can’t verify brand or quality but only on the car 4 days and less then 60 miles in that period , ran the freelander without the rear prop today , no noise but ever so slight vibration could be felt, re fitted the diff and the dry whirring sound as I said I’m fairly...

Yup whilst it was up on axle stands , solid no movement at all and no noise with rear axle removed‍♂️ Think a cheap 2nd hand duff and give that a go! Tanks for suggestion

Nope noise is still there ‍♂️ Like a dry bearing! Gotta be an issue with the diff breaking down !

Thanks guys, Didn’t realise there was a specific measurement for them but will check today as got the freelander up and removed the rear prop , noise has gone! Rechecked oil in the diff all good, movement on diff maybe 1/2 inch in bushes and output shaft from diff to prop maybe a 1/4 inch turn...

Firstly thanks for reply, No but identical on each axle, ever so slightly more worn to the front.

I too have a rear end issue, but first a little history, bought the 2005 freelander adventurer which had had the diff, Vcu and rear drive shafts removed, the duff was still in place but a lot of play and front rubber bush support was shot. I drained IRD oil and all appeared good ie no sparkly /...

Well what a job that was finally sorted! The torx bolt visible through the wing seized in solid ! Tried every method know to man to release so in the end with great difficulty (stick set)welded the E8 torx spanner to it and it loosened took lots of force and time but it slowly came away (copper...