Recent content by rustbucket2013

Got a good 2nd hand rear diff and had it fitted. It made no difference at all. Rumbling still there. Upon further inspection it now looks like the culprits are the prop shaft mounts. There is a lot of play. Could this result in the prop shaft rubbing and causing this noise? Have ordered...

Thanks for replies guys Unfortunately I forgot to update my location. Im in Ireland Would be one hell of a trip in reverse from Lake Somerset Bukko....:car: Managed to source a 2nd hand one just about an hr ago for €100. Does that seem a decent price? Anything to look out for?

Hi All Am selling my 2004 Landrover Freelander 1.8 Petrol but require a new rear diff. The current one is shot and rumbles like thunder when turning corners. Any ideas on best place to get replacement, new or second hand Cheers

Managed to get it off eventually with an angle grinder. Running fine now. Thanks lads

Its only the damper, not the VCU itself

:D Took an angle grinder to it and jaysus its hard work. Will get it up on a ramp in work and have a proper go tomorrow. Failing that, cable ties it is. Cheers for all the advice lads

Yeah it was pressed back on and tapped with a hammer (by Auto Rescue) and it came off again on first corner. Will try hacksawing it off and see how it goes while getting a replacement thanks

Thanks for the replies lads. Yes it is relatively new. It says April 2013. Trouble is bought it from a dealer in April/May and its well out of its 3 month warranty. Couple of questions now that I know what it is Can It just be taken off altogether so that the car is mobile until a...

Hi New to forum but been reading posts as a guest for some time. I have a driveshaft problem on my 1.8 Freelander Petrol (2004) Strange clunking noise when driving and when I looked underneath this is what I saw. Not stopping car from driving, seems to be a counterweight or...

Hi New to forum. Been reading it for some time now since bought my landrover 6 months ago. Based in Dublin. Own a 2004 1.8 Petrol Freelander Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself Cheers Rustbucket