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bobbin

New Member

• Jan 31, 2012

• #1

Hi Peeps, my f/l has a droning noise when cruising,sounds like a distant Hercules,most noticeable from 50mph and gets louder as you go faster.Is this normal for freelanders ?!? Its an 04 td4 manual. Cheers,Rob

 

Chaser

New Member

• Jan 31, 2012

• #2

Tyre noise maybe??

 

Ian jones

Well-Known Member

• Jan 31, 2012

• #3

Hi check that all 4 tyres are the same make/model/size , also check if your VCU gets very hot after a run ,DO NOT IGNORE THE DRONE check the above and let us know asap .

 

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bobbin

New Member

• Jan 31, 2012

• #4

Tyres all match, new onthe back.Going to Scarboro' tomorrow so will check for heat in vcu. Cheers,will report back.

 

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TRXnMe

Active Member

• Jan 31, 2012

• #5

Wheel bearings? Dunno about Freelanders, but the drone sounds like a few cars I've had with semi knackered bearings.

If it's VCU related, swap it quick, the IRD costs a lot more than a recon VCU

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Feb 2, 2012

• #6

wheel bearings, vcu bearings

 

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cuza68

New Member

• Feb 3, 2012

• #7

If you get chance to remove the prop and VCU go for it and it will give you some idea if VCU/bearings on prop or something else.

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Feb 5, 2012

• #8

Test yer vcu as per the video below.

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Feb 5, 2012

• #9

and check this out....... Saw-tooth tyre wear » Oponeo.co.uk

 

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bobbin

New Member

• Feb 9, 2012

• #10

Checked it out after a run and eveything seemed ok But as its still under warranty took it back for the dealer to look at.They couldn't find anything wrong so we came to the conclusion that twas the tyres.Apart from the droning it was driving fine!
However !!! today was doing a 3 point turn when it stopped dead,put it in reverse ,loud bang and set going again. drove home and a light knocking noise appeared, that within 2 miles was a LOUD knocking noise
Anyway its getting trailered to the dealer tomorrow to sort it (hopefully):baby: