thefrog

Active Member

• Jul 15, 2022

• #1

Hello,

I have a Leak in my front shaft as you can see in the picture.

I damaged it while removing the complete shaft to remove the VCU
The garage says I need to buy a complete front shaft, as I cannot replace the rubber ?
Is this true ?

Thanks for your help

 

Arctic2

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2022

• #2

No the garage are wrong look below.
GAITER KIT FL1 PROPSHAFT FRONT(GKN) TVB000090GTR Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order. (island-4x4.co.uk)

Land Rover Freelander 1 Front Propshaft Gaitor, Boot, Propeller Shaft | eBay

 

andyfreelandy

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2022

• #3

Also, you can buy the gaitor and front joint if you find it damaged.
Garages love replacing large parts, more profit!!!

https://www.driveshaftparts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2799

 

Last edited: Jul 15, 2022

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2022

• #4

thefrog said:

Is this true ?

Click to expand...

No it's wrong, as shown above.

 

thefrog

Active Member

• Jul 18, 2022

• #5

Thanks everyone for this info.
I've ordered the parts...

Now I'm on the hunt for a new VCU. I live in France and because of Brexit, It costs a Fortune to import from England..

 

Arctic2

Well-Known Member

• Jul 18, 2022

• #6

thefrog said:

Thanks everyone for this info.
I've ordered the parts...

Now I'm on the hunt for a new VCU. I live in France and because of Brexit, It costs a Fortune to import from England..

Click to expand...

Make sure you get a GKN one, and double check with any seller it's for the 1.8

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1 GKN VISCOUS COUPLING UNIT TOR000010G TD4 1.8 2.0 (98-06) | eBay