Hiya, I'm no expert but i dont think a damper will fix a seized vcu, some freelanders don't even have dampers but still get seized vcu,
hope this helps, Bill
 
redrocky said:
Hi has anyone seen or tryed one of these viscous coupling? did it solve the seized coupling problem, are they anygood, if they are its a cheap fix.
FREELANDER 1 1.8 PETROL VISCOUS COUPLING DAMPER DA2352 LAND ROVER | eBay
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I'm not sure you're grasping the basics here! There's nothing viscous about that and it doesn't couple anything! It's purely a bolt on damper to cut down vibrations, the only reason for changing it is if it delaminates and falls apart! A vcu on all but the v6 has one of those bolted to it, a v6 is smoother so doesn't need one. The vcu passes a varying amount of drive to the rear wheels depending on conditions. The damper? Well, it just damps:)


DD
 
Kizzeh said:
am i right in thinking a ruined damper will increase wear on a VCU though?
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No all it will do is reduce engine induced propshaft vibration!! My V6 doesn't need one at all because the engine is smoother. If you have a failed damper it can damage the support bearings and the floor if it's fallen apart!!
 
Bloody hell....... Bit of a blonde moment??? how can a vibration damper pevent vcu failure :hysterically_laughi
 
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