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I would think had it been replaced and being an expensive part there would be a reciept even if only for the parts, it would be a big selling point to show a buyer.

The ....do you agree...in hindsite was not needed as it was a common sense statement that any one with half a brain ..could not agree with.. was looking to create a bit of soladarity on the subject something that we all agreed on..

You have hit the nail on the head...vcu is a consumable item ...no diff to your clutch..makes no diff whether its a bad idea ..its there and if your nor happy with the concept..buy sometning else...or pay out the pennies

Then i think were back to the scenerio that if your just buying the car and its done over 70k or looks like its been a farm vehicle or maybe had a hard life and no service history is a good sign of neglect then,,if in doubt change vcu and bearing carriers, 300/400 quid now or upto 1800 quid...

is it not the job of the ird to reduce any any such torque to the rear dif to minimise power to dif..bit out of my depth with ird gear reduction but commonsense would say thats its job ...your view ...

the amount of torgue is negligable with regards to turning or powering the rear wheels

spot on..in normal use ie on the road in dry condition..its a front wheel drive only...only front half of prop rotates leaving rear wheels as a rolling shell, if the front wheels were to meet mud or snow..the front wheels spin due to no traction this causes the vcu to get hot that causes the gel...

Have you been on the beer or do you suffer a mental deficiency..your the one who said driving in perm 4 wd shouldnt be a prob and im the one who had to post bell engineering stating it will cause massive damage...its called ..back peedling now you relaise what a dick youve made of ya self with...

very entertaining ..lol...time to go home, thanks for banter...no insult intendedor meant..or taken

oh by the way ..do you now admit your wrong about running in 4 wheel drive perm

as a fully qualified design engineer / toolmaker...for 40y.. working from higher end component drawings ..ie as to i have to design the presstools, how many stages. multistages, dont have to rely on cnc m/cs as i can shape. mill, turn..screwcut, precision grind and bench fit haha..still got and...

read what i said...regards tyres...it had already had new ones on the back....dealer correctly put new on front..the service history and pile of bills shows the rear tyres had put on for the mot 6 weeks earlier...mot mileage and cars mileage showed 124 miles...ive just checked paperwork..so no...

well if i win...least it makes me a winner even a fav good..cant see you being anyones fav..reckon your just born loser, sooo what part of what ive said is...wrong

before you nit pick i do know the ird gets called transfer box but in all the diagramns its an ird box

https://www.lrdirect.com/blog/ird-unit-on-the-freelander-1/

from ..bell engineering ..now this company has glowing reports from this forum If your Freelander feels "tight" or it appears the brakes are binding, especially when reversing on full lock, this means your existing VCU is past its servicable life and you should change it as soon as possible...

yes i agree you are a contender for ar.. le of the week i admire you admitting it, the dealer who was spot on was the onei purchased it from..full service..did vcu..2 new tyres had 8 cars off him so i have the right to say..spot on .if you knew first thing about freelanders you would know it...

very handy thanks

hi..been in for a quick look today ..its cracking of crank damper..new one on monday...thanks for help and advice

this company dosent claim to be anything..its the awards they win, testimonials and there standing in the motor industry..are you always this gobby or just having a bad day cause ya one of those who cant afford the car they have...haha