Freelander 1 Changed VCU bearings 2 years ago...

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Morten 1

Morten 1

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Evening ladies and gets.
Changed my VCU bearings 2 years ago along with a recon VCU. Last year the car has sounded a bit sick, to say the least. Turning left in roundabouts etc. and the car makes some bad noise.
Had a LR day today, failed it's norwegian MOT of course, and I thought I would have a look at this matter also.

See attached pictures and video. Is this normal after only two years? Bought from a well known supplier.

Video.

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On the plus side. Fuel cradle now fixed, two new brake pipes, rear brakes OK, new pads, new bushes to the rear suspension and one new rear ABS sensor. :)
 
It's not normal for that to happen unless you do a very high mileage per year or work the vehicle really hard.
 
Some makes of VCU bearing do seem to have a very short life, with either the bearing or rubber mount failing. The longest lived are definitely genuine LR bearings.
 
Thanks guys. The bearings was fitted by a garage 2 years ago, found the receipt which also have the mileage written on it, 207500 it's now 213000'ish. Not lived a hard life, been stationary for long periods of time due to hgf for example.
 
I forgot to mention that it's km not miles, so even less. Let's just say they came with the vcu.
I'll get them sorted, buy original LR parts as suggested here.
 
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