C ringwood
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I have a low rumble on driving ,then disappears after 2 to 3 miles no grinding or any other noises only a the low rumble ,any ideas
davidsmith1307
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Is the rumble road- or engine-speed related?
Colthebrummie
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Sell it quick
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Nodge68
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Does it have 4 identical tyres? When was the VCU last tasted? Sometimes you get a slight rumble when setting off from cold, especially if no cornering is done before getting to high speeds. This is due to the VCU fluid settling to the bottom, giving an imbalance. This then takes a few minutes to evenly distribute throughout the casing, restoring the balance.
I get this exact thing every morning when setting off for work. After a mile of driving at 50, this slight vibration has gone.
I get this exact thing every morning when setting off for work. After a mile of driving at 50, this slight vibration has gone.
C ringwood
Member
C ringwood
Member
Road noise not mechanical
If it is fluid is it anything to be concerned with
If it is fluid is it anything to be concerned with
Nodge68
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It depends on the cause. Are the tyres identical make, type and size with the least worn on the rear?
C ringwood
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New tyres were fitted 2months ago
pardec
Active Member
to the front by any chance?
Nodge68
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4 new tyres?
Colthebrummie
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What were the old tyres like? Were they identicle?
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C ringwood
Member
Identical all 4 tyres
Colthebrummie
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Many a vcu fails or starts to fail at around the 60 to 70,000 mile mark, although some last much longer. How many miles has your freelander done?
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C ringwood
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100 k
If vcu is failing would it be costly
If vcu is failing would it be costly
Colthebrummie
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You can get a reconditioned vice and the support bearings for about £300 from Bell engineering. The trouble is if the vcu is knackered and not replaced it will ruin the IRD which is very expensive.
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Colthebrummie
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Vice should be vcu. Bloody autocorrect.
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Colthebrummie
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You can test the performance of your vcu by doing the one wheel up test. Look it up on here.
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Nodge68
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The VCU will last much longer if the tyres have always been maintained as per LRs instructions. Mine is still just about serviceable at over 120K miles. If a mix of odd tyres have been used or tyre pressure maintenance isn't kept spot on, the the VCU has a much shorter life as does the rest of the 4X4 system. It's not unknown for an incorrect tyre replacement or a single tyre that's low on pressure to destroy the IRD in a few hundred miles.
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C ringwood
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Thx for prompt reply other opption is to turn it to 2 wheel drive
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Nodge68
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As a temporary measure maybe.
I personally can't see the point of a 2WD Freelander.
