New VCU where to buy from.

Irishrover · Dec 15, 2013

Nodge68 said:
I don't know if it's of relevance but at the bottom of the listing in tiny writing are the words.
"Manufacturers part numbers used for reference purposes only"
Maybe the parts aren't OE?

:behindsofa:

I used them a few times some years ago when I replaced the engine in my P38. The engine was made by Coscast and was of superb quality. The other engine rebuild parts (Rockers, shafts etc.) were Bearmach and Allmakes.
I was very pleased with the engine and it gave me 20000 trouble free miles before I sold the car, which is still going strong !!
At the price, I would imagine it's a GKN, but a quick mail/phone call would confirm ??

Hippo · Dec 16, 2013

Paulmitchell1984 said:
would anybody recommend ebay? just found this one LAND ROVER FREELANDER VISCOUS COUPLING WITH BEARINGS TOQ000040/TOR000010 VCU NEW | eBay

Ask them if it's real new vcu made by gkn and stamped gkn, via ebay message system. Also ask if they accept returns if not used/damaged etc. This will help you return it after delivery if your not happy with what you receive.

Some on ere will talk on about distance selling regs but having the above confirmed by the seller is well worth it when returning something knowing it would help with a formal return via paypal dispute if the return conditions were confirmed at the time of asking if it's real.

nickcc · Dec 16, 2013

Looking in their sellers shop they also list the same VCU but with OE GKN bearings, the price for this one is £435 so presumably the one listed above has non OE bearings.

Paulmitchell1984 · Dec 16, 2013

Email sent cheers guys

Paulmitchell1984 · Dec 16, 2013

well vcu is GKN and the bearings are bearmach, seems ok then i guess..

Madmustang · Feb 25, 2014

Did you buy them and use them?

gemsdad · Feb 26, 2014

Irishrover said:
:behindsofa:

+1
Yes they often do that.

I have had stuff from them in Kellogs boxes !!!

when i worked at kelloggs,one old lady bought her cereal as usual from the shops,when she got home and opened the box,some dirty git had **** in the box and put it back into the system.true story.

Paulmitchell1984 · Feb 26, 2014

no i didnt, i went with Bell engineering

Tannaton · Feb 26, 2014

I got mine from Bell and although they were busy, the turned one around in a few working days. If you e-mail them they are really friendly.

With regard to new or recon - as I understand it, the main part that is reaplaced is the viscous fluid and seals, so in theory a recon one could be as good as a new one? Bell also give you a 12 month warranty and will supply them pre-fitted with new bearings and delivered at reasonable charge.

New VCU where to buy from.

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