Freelander 1 Sourcing VCU

FrINlander · Thursday at 17:19

Tried searching, but couldn't find anything.
I reached out to Bell to get a recon VCU for my '00 1.8 Freelander. They don't seem to do overseas business. As I am in the EU, this is an issue. Does anyone know of a reputable dealer for properly reconed VCUs or IRDs in the EU?

Kerlaan · Friday at 18:30

FrINlander said:
Tried searching, but couldn't find anything.
I reached out to Bell to get a recon VCU for my '00 1.8 Freelander. They don't seem to do overseas business. As I am in the EU, this is an issue. Does anyone know of a reputable dealer for properly reconed VCUs or IRDs in the EU?

I found nobody alas. I looked in France, Netherlands, Germany, Austria or Hungary last year. It seems that new is the only option. I can get GKN new and in some ways, this would be the only solution I would trust. Expensive, yes. Second hand option is not worth the risk in my opinion.

FrINlander · Friday at 22:46

Yeah, there's a lot of sellers on eBay, but I just can't get over the fear of getting scammed. I just took the prop off and am considering just reconditioning myself. I have all summer to slowly get the liquids out and in.

Freddie17 · 2025-04-19T08:58:01+0100

Try these guys - call and speak to Sue.

FreelanderSpecialist.com

www.freelanderspecialist.com

I know they can ship parts. Not cheap, but very reputable.

FrINlander · 2025-04-19T17:35:14+0100

Freddie17 said:
Try these guys - call and speak to Sue.

FreelanderSpecialist.com

www.freelanderspecialist.com

I know they can ship parts. Not cheap, but very reputable.

I looked at this site briefly, but the name sounded similar to one in the scam warning threads. I'll give Sue a ring. Cheers!

Alibro · 2025-04-20T00:15:09+0100

FrINlander said:
Tried searching, but couldn't find anything.
I reached out to Bell to get a recon VCU for my '00 1.8 Freelander. They don't seem to do overseas business. As I am in the EU, this is an issue. Does anyone know of a reputable dealer for properly reconed VCUs or IRDs in the EU?

If you have a drill, a tap and can get the fluid (which I think is common to VW and some Range Rovers) then doing it yourself will save you a fortune. Have a look through some of the DIY VCU threads for tips.
If you're really adventurous then cut it open, clean all the metal disks and weld it back together but this is a bigger job.

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