Recent content by sailorden

Hi Thanks for the help. I will stick it on the list for the 'winter' jobs! Den

Hi I always knew that my wife hated me & I bet she got this cd changer just to keep me out of the house. I've had a look on connect 2 and they have some adaptors, but not this one. If any one has an idea (which doesn't include shooting the wife) then let me know Thanks Den

Hi I have a R770 radio/Cassette in my freelander. Now my wife bought me a grundig MCD46 CD changer. The Grundig has a mini iso connector and the philips R770 has a normal ISO connector. I'm told I need a22EA6264/00 iso Convertor (ie to connect a Philips RC020 to a VDO CDC026. I've...

Hi The central locking on the drivers door and the rear passenger door (drivers side) locks fine with the 'plip'. But when you unlock the car with the key fob only the near side and the rear door unlock. I have to unlock the drivers door with the key and then reach into the back if I want...

Just as a final try. I replaced the bearings with a higher quality branded bearing, and guess what it drives fine with no issues! One off the bearings that I took off had a 'flat' spot and with a 'new' recon VCU unit it all works well. A happy ending to the saga, Thanks for all the...

Hi I went mad an bought a recon VCU unit and bearings, stuck it back together and then drove it. Still the noise on tight turns, and it feels like it will do real damage if I leave it on. I took it off and it drives like a dream. So if it isnt the vcu, the bearings, the brakes then...

Hi Split the prop shafts from the VCU unit (now that's a tough job) but thanks to the forum. http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/vcu-prop-removed-bearing-swap-help-am-stuck-99483.html Gave it some serious grief with a lump hammer and cold chisel! Checked both bearings, one was ok, but...

Hi I took off the prop shaft and VCU unit. And guess what the Freelander runs like a dream. It just shows you the tippex test, the bar turning wheel test Hah! Now the question is - 4 wheel or 2 wheel that is the question! Thoughts please! Thanks Den

Hi I took of the old Exhaust and then drove it without one up the road and the noise was still there. I have now replaced the exhaust with a brand new one and replaced all the mounts. For a moment I thought that it may be hitting the sub frame, but it looks ok. The rear VCU bearing...

Hi When I jack up the back and rotate one wheel the other whell goes the other way. Both Wheels rotate freely when the hand brake is off. So that looks ok, What about the VCU bearing housing should there be any play in that? Thanks Den

Hi I have slight knocking (from rear diff area) on really really tight slow turns. 1. I have changed all three diff mounts 2. I have 'tippex' tested the VCU 3. I have 'torque' tested the VCU 4. Fitted new Brake shoes, discs, pads, cylinders. pipes and hoses. 5. Fitted alloys...

By the way I also repaired the drivers side rear sub frame mount (Welded in new plate) as recommended. It solved the creaking chassis problem!! Thanks for the advise Den

Hi I have slight knocking (from rear diff area) on really really tight slow turns. 1. I have changed all three diff mounts 2. I have 'tippex' tested the VCU 3. I have 'torque' tested the VCU 4. Fitted new Brake shoes, discs, pads, cylinders. pipes and hoses. 5. Fitted alloys...

Hi Thanks I worked that out now. They seems to take advantage of us poor Cork boys! Anyway I shot the donkey and the freelander is the main item used for my travel now a days. Thanks Den

use a paint stripper heat gun and like magic they will be like new! Or peanut butter (Smooth) but that only lasts for 2 - 3 months. See both options on YOU TUBE good luck Den