What's the date on it?
There is a theory that the fluid in the VCU calendar ages when not mixed for some time. IIRC GKN haven't made a new VCU since 2010, which makes even new VCUs over a decade old.
Keep a eye on it, and test it regularly.
What have you done to your Freelander today
- Thread starter Freelaner
- Start date
This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
What's the date on it?
There is a theory that the fluid in the VCU calendar ages when not mixed for some time. IIRC GKN haven't made a new VCU since 2010, which makes even new VCUs over a decade old.
Keep a eye on it, and test it regularly.
Dar ran Dar ran
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 629
- Location
- Cumbria GB
It’s a 2015 I think it was you who spotted the date when I bought it ?What's the date on it?
There is a theory that the fluid in the VCU calendar ages when not mixed for some time. IIRC GKN haven't made a new VCU since 2010, which makes even new VCUs over a decade old.
Keep an eye on it, and test it regularly.
I have an old picture I shall check
Dar ran Dar ran
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 629
- Location
- Cumbria GB
So it's approaching 8 years old.
Keep an eye on it once fitted, hopefully calendar aging is a myth.
Nice! Did you get the old one apart already? I had a bit of a fight to get the prop off the old VCU.
andyfreelandy
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 5,605
- Location
- Devon
We said goodbye to our 13 Yr old Golden Retriever today. She loved the Landy. Bit gutted.
andyfreelandy
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 5,605
- Location
- Devon
Trying to load photos!!
andyfreelandy
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 5,605
- Location
- Devon
Jess 2010 - 2023
Dar ran Dar ran
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 629
- Location
- Cumbria GB
Ya it actually came apart relatively easily I was shocked as it had been outside for over a year
In fact the prop I got as a spare also came apart no problem as well so happy days
I had been dredging the job tbh so sometimes you do actually get a break
Dar ran Dar ran
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 629
- Location
- Cumbria GB
Always a sad sad dayWe said goodbye to our 13 Yr old Golden Retriever today. She loved the Landy. Bit gutted.
We said goodbye to our 13 Yr old Golden Retriever today. She loved the Landy. Bit gutted.
It's heart breaking...dogs life is so short but they sure live it full.
Alibro
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 7,212
- Location
- Northern Ireland
Sorry to hear that mate. We lost our 12yr old Springer this time last year and it still hurts.We said goodbye to our 13 Yr old Golden Retriever today. She loved the Landy. Bit gutted.
We only had our Springer pup Freddie a few months when it happened and he was a great help but we still miss Alfie.
Alibro
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 7,212
- Location
- Northern Ireland
Copy and paste.
Last edited:
kernowsvenski
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 1,621
- Location
- Truro
GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 26,529
- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Always sad. Feeling for you.We said goodbye to our 13 Yr old Golden Retriever today. She loved the Landy. Bit gutted.
We lost our Alfie 9 months ago at 15. If I had any free time after keeping my eye on his 8 month old replacement, I'd still be missing him heapsSorry to hear that mate. We lost our 12yr old Springer this time last year and it still hurts.
We only had our Springer pup Freddie a few months when it happened and he was a great help but we still miss Alfie.
Our Alfie will live on though as my profile pic, can't change that
Dar ran Dar ran
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 629
- Location
- Cumbria GB
Prop back on all good and feels so much better to drive ! Four tyres to go on Monday
Yes, will do. Trying to find the parts at the moment as the bloke doesn't ship to UK. Thought RS Components, but don't need thousand packs.
Richard Martin
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 1,371
- Location
- Cardiff
Got the Bonnet Open warning on my FL2 today, so after a bit of internet searching I pulled connector off the sensor and shorted the terminals in the plug with a bent pin.
Now I need to decide whether to replace the sensor or to try cleaning it up to get it working again.
Now I need to decide whether to replace the sensor or to try cleaning it up to get it working again.
New intercooler hose (the long curved one) for my TD4. Not a fancy silicone one but black rubber. The old one had rubbed to a bracket underneath because someone had broken the rubber cushion that should be covering the bolt head. I removed the bolt and used a zip tie instead.
JSett
Member
- Posts
- 19
- Location
- The Wess Vinglun
Today I has mostly fitted a new rear door (tailgate) handle. Not only does the rear door open, but bonus: it also closes when required! Next comes the gas soldering iron to replace the corroded heated rear window connectors. Never a dull weekend with a Hippo.
Similar threads
