Recent content by m1tch1987

I don't own a 32mm socket else I would have testing it using that :( I guess I can test it on the bench though once its out - can also refresh any bearings if needed.

I tried using the wheel method of jacking the car up on 1 side then seeing how much force was needed for the wheel to move with the handbrake off. I don't have a large enough socket but it took all my weight to move it very very slowly - the car had not been driven so it would have been cold...

Thanks for the help on this, I will just remove the propshaft over the weekend and keep the IRD output shaft in place for the time being, I have the blanking plate if he decides to keep it 2WD. The rear diff bushes had been replaced and the VDU was very stiff so I recon it is on its way out...

Hi all, A mate of mine has a Freelander 1, the VCU seems to be starting to stiffen up a bit meaning its probably on the way out. Its a fairly high mileage car which isn't used off road (just the daily commute) - it was cheap to buy and I think the failing VCU was probably one of the reasons...