Colinlladoog
New Member
Hello everyone. I have just downsized to a Freelander and when I turn in first with low revs the car struggles. It feels like it's gunna stall. Otherwise absolutely perfect.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
If yer need help fixing yer Freelander have a look in the main Freelander section over ere > Land Rover Freelander - Land Rover Zone
Free repair manuals in the How To section at the top.
Free repair manuals in the How To section at the top.
Travelmonkey
Member
Hello mate.
I'm new to Freelanders too (and this forum!), having just purchased one last month. I had exactly the same issue. Car feels like it's holding back a bit, and when turning on full lock it feels like the brakes are on.
I removed the propshaft and VCU today, and it's cured the problem. The car drives so much better.
I'm buying a reconditioned one from a place in Norfolk tomorrow, in exchange for mine. A reconditioned VCU and aftermarket bearings works out at £340. Delivery is £35, but I'm collecting mine as it's only an hour down the road.
Rob
I'm new to Freelanders too (and this forum!), having just purchased one last month. I had exactly the same issue. Car feels like it's holding back a bit, and when turning on full lock it feels like the brakes are on.
I removed the propshaft and VCU today, and it's cured the problem. The car drives so much better.
I'm buying a reconditioned one from a place in Norfolk tomorrow, in exchange for mine. A reconditioned VCU and aftermarket bearings works out at £340. Delivery is £35, but I'm collecting mine as it's only an hour down the road.
Rob
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Be careful where you buy vcu's from. Make sure it's a good seller and not a crap one.
Travelmonkey
Member
I'm getting it from Freelander Specialists, in Norfolk. I've seen some good feedback from these people, so guessing they are ok?
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Them's is ok.
Fitting instructions over ere > http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f69/freelander-1-vcu-bearing-replacement-how-guide-156068.html
LR manuals over ere > http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f69/rave-disk-maintenance-manual-260227.html
Freelander faults forum over ere > Land Rover Freelander - Land Rover Zone
Travelmonkey
Member
Thanks Hippo.
Picked up the VCU today, and also an EGR blanking plate. They were lovely people, and incredibly helpful. The mechanic took my car for a spin to diagnose a rattle, which he cured in seconds.
Picked up the VCU today, and also an EGR blanking plate. They were lovely people, and incredibly helpful. The mechanic took my car for a spin to diagnose a rattle, which he cured in seconds.
