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Omg it’s a Freelander….. So. New vcu bearings put on fresh from bell, whine has gone which is good but one of the bearing has an annoying squeak on full lock ffs…. also when had it in bits checked the IRD pinion bearings, pleased to report all good. So better than before but the saga...

so, now have a wobble free Freelander 1 td4 (new VCU) bit noisy but have bearings (FAG's) on order. ****ing about in the water and now massive power loss almost feels like turbo not engaging ? when warms up get like a squealing noise then the power loss starts, feels like running an old...

Just as a bit of an update here after months of faffing about finally bit the bullet and got hold of a new vcu…. Wobble gone yay!!!!!! Only thing now is a bearing wine I think from cheap carrier bearings, will get a new set of FAGs on there hopefully then all resolved… So good now it’s not...

Thanks Nodge68, I agree, is possible an extra large persuade-atron has been used…. Although I hope not….. The vcu damper is towards the back,of the vehicle, I tried adjusting it today to no avail. It has identical tyres fitted, I had them all replaced at the same time and the least worn are on...

I was wondering if the prop shaft could have been removed from the ird or rear diff and put back out of line as I can’t see any paint/pen marks on those areas?

Thanks, I did check that and they were a bit out. Levelled them up so they are at 90 degrees, still the same. The bolts are not in the centre of the slotted holes but they are equal each side if that makes sense ?

Hello, Wondering if anybody may have experienced this or have any guidance to my freelancers new little problem….. So a while back had a grinding noise coming from the car, thanks to the guys on here successful diagnosis as centre prop shaft carrier bearing (on my 2002 td4) bearings replaced by...

Hi only about 10 months on the but you were spot on! Centre carrier bearings replaced and noise now gone - yippie… only thing now I think I have a vibration above 50 mph could be wheel balancing or prop shaft not gone back in as it came apart ffs…. Still,progress (although slow) I’ve read a...

Thanks for the info - not changed IRD oil yet but have located fill and drain points. On the list to do when it’s next in the air in a week or so. Wheel bearings and breaks all good nothing trapped, worn there ( did find a worn track rod end - added to the list) I think I may be being over...

Thanks for the reply’s much appreciated, have changed the gearbox oil (no evidence of contamination) both filler and drainer out and back in with fresh oil noise still there. Coolants all good but the wine persists, I’m wondering if the green fluid coming from the two holes between the gearbox...

Thanks rob_bell, Is it much of a job to change the gearbox and ird oil (any ideas what type) I know e breathers your taking about at the back of the engine at the top do both gearbox and ird have breathers. also forgot to mention that when I had it on the lift there was light green water...

Yeah it deffo did have water draining from gearbox area when I got it on the lift nothing from the IRD though - will give it a day or so see if it improves. I also wondered if the alignment could be putting new pressure onto a different area of the bearings as it was out of alignment before...

Thanks Hippo

So, not sure what I’ve managed to do to it but will try and explain the situation…. Was minding my own business going through what I thought was a well know and passable Ford in the midlands. As I was on the approach I noticed that there were a lot of tractor tracks but thought nothing more and...

So, not sure what I’ve managed to do to it but will try and explain the situation…. Was minding my own business going through what I thought was a well know and passable Ford in the midlands. As I was on the approach I noticed that there were a lot of tractor tracks but thought nothing more and...

Hi all, new to this group- got a freelander 1 td4 2003 (3dr & well looked after) Been in here a few times to see how to take bits off to fix, rear door handle, service, air filter, brakes, drop links, turbo vent filter, vcu, etc…good group glad to be part of it ;->