Had my td4 for a week or two - noticed that it holds back quite a bit in full lock. I know it's meant to be normal to a degree but no idea what that degree is. Anyway - I did the test. Jacked back wheel up, socket on hub nut with 1 meter bar with 5kg weight, took about 1 min 30 sec to turn 45 degrees. After reading the various VCU threads on here its not clear if that is ok or not - seems a bit slow.
This morning the Mrs took it to work and said that there was grinding noise when she went over a speed bump. Also I noticed a slight tyre scrub when going round a tight corner (travelling at a fair speed). All points to VCU I think. Bit concerns about the grinding noise and whether damage to the IRD had now occurred? She said it hasn't made any noises since.
When I was doing the test I noticed the rear diff seemed to move a fair bit - diff centre mount need replacing perhaps? How difficult a job is that?
Also I noticed what looked like a slight oil leak from the IRD- but not sure if that was possibly related to having a new clutch/fly wheel fitted - would there be any slight spillage or leakage as a result of such work?
I'm taking the prop shaft off tonight pronto. Just need to buy some torx sockets!
This morning the Mrs took it to work and said that there was grinding noise when she went over a speed bump. Also I noticed a slight tyre scrub when going round a tight corner (travelling at a fair speed). All points to VCU I think. Bit concerns about the grinding noise and whether damage to the IRD had now occurred? She said it hasn't made any noises since.
When I was doing the test I noticed the rear diff seemed to move a fair bit - diff centre mount need replacing perhaps? How difficult a job is that?
Also I noticed what looked like a slight oil leak from the IRD- but not sure if that was possibly related to having a new clutch/fly wheel fitted - would there be any slight spillage or leakage as a result of such work?
I'm taking the prop shaft off tonight pronto. Just need to buy some torx sockets!
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