Hello everyone!
I'm new to the site, found it while looking for information about the Freelander. So here is a quick backstory:
I love Land Rovers! I guess that's given. I currently own a 1994 Range Rover Classic, and I have had at least 3 Rangies more.
I'm a mechanical Engineer and a regular menace to all that is cars, I perform most service and repairs to the Range myself; and I am not afraid of learning new tips.
Currently, I am interested in buying a 2002 Freelander. (Not going to trade my RR, don't worry!)
The car is in pretty good shape; well looked after; and I have been reading around about the care I need to have with it (I know the issue with the V-6 engine and overheating, for example.)
It has about 100 K miles, and it runs and feels very well. The owner is the first one, and it seems that he has been giving it reasonably good maintenance.
The only issue it has it that it's currently a 2WD. The current owner has removed the rear propeller shaft, due to a peculiar noise when the shaft is in place.
I put the shaft back, and the car works all right at first; but after a couple of minutes rolling it starts to vibrate and there's a "brooming" noise that sound almost, but not quite, like a bad bearing. The noise seems to come from the middle of the vehicle, rather than from the rear. Also, I can feel pretty clearly like the rear wheels are "sticking" - as if they were breaking slightly.
My guess is that the viscous coupling is at fault; it's starting to seize prematurely.
However, I would like advise on this, and on what else to look for.
I would venture to guess that since the car works perfectly in 2WD mode, there is no problem with the IRD unit. Am I guessing right? Or could there be any damage to the IRD and not be noticeable when just removing the prop shaft?
Also, my diagnosis pointing to the VCU is that, if the car has been stopped for a while, there is no noise at all or any problem at first; the noise and drag starts after it's driven a few miles. Is my impression correct?
On the other hand, could these symptoms be related to the rear differential or the IRD itself?
I would appreciate any advise.
Thanks in advance.
I'm new to the site, found it while looking for information about the Freelander. So here is a quick backstory:
I love Land Rovers! I guess that's given. I currently own a 1994 Range Rover Classic, and I have had at least 3 Rangies more.
I'm a mechanical Engineer and a regular menace to all that is cars, I perform most service and repairs to the Range myself; and I am not afraid of learning new tips.
Currently, I am interested in buying a 2002 Freelander. (Not going to trade my RR, don't worry!)
The car is in pretty good shape; well looked after; and I have been reading around about the care I need to have with it (I know the issue with the V-6 engine and overheating, for example.)
It has about 100 K miles, and it runs and feels very well. The owner is the first one, and it seems that he has been giving it reasonably good maintenance.
The only issue it has it that it's currently a 2WD. The current owner has removed the rear propeller shaft, due to a peculiar noise when the shaft is in place.
I put the shaft back, and the car works all right at first; but after a couple of minutes rolling it starts to vibrate and there's a "brooming" noise that sound almost, but not quite, like a bad bearing. The noise seems to come from the middle of the vehicle, rather than from the rear. Also, I can feel pretty clearly like the rear wheels are "sticking" - as if they were breaking slightly.
My guess is that the viscous coupling is at fault; it's starting to seize prematurely.
However, I would like advise on this, and on what else to look for.
I would venture to guess that since the car works perfectly in 2WD mode, there is no problem with the IRD unit. Am I guessing right? Or could there be any damage to the IRD and not be noticeable when just removing the prop shaft?
Also, my diagnosis pointing to the VCU is that, if the car has been stopped for a while, there is no noise at all or any problem at first; the noise and drag starts after it's driven a few miles. Is my impression correct?
On the other hand, could these symptoms be related to the rear differential or the IRD itself?
I would appreciate any advise.
Thanks in advance.