you may not read about them..when you've got one .but im sure you would research the pitfalls before buying ya first one ..

I would, but as you point out, it has been posted on the forum, and probably most of the innernet, about 27,000,000, times before! :)
 
I would, but as you point out, it has been posted on the forum, and probably most of the innernet, about 27,000,000, times before! :)
the guy with no prop asked me how I knewso much about vcu and props...cause been on internet 27000000 times..obviously he aint seen them..lol
 
Im now aware of 3 buyers who have purchased freelanders with no props, surely people research before they buy a vehicle they know nothing about.
One of these buyers is a mate who couldn't be bothered to ask for advice or more likely to pig headed.
Now hes spent 3k on a td4 and when I saw it did reverse on full lock test which was very smooth ..looked under..no prop..driving it theres a knocking from front all be it not bad but I reckon ird shot.
Any one on here just had a freelancer...go look under ya car for a prop...cause if aint got one you've got load expense coming your way and treat this site like ya bible...its got all the answers

Bought myself another Freelander about a month ago. It's got its props / VCU in place, although the VCU feels tight to me. Looks like I'm going to give a DIY referb a go. I'm not fantastic at welding, so I'm going to try a different method of get the old fluid or and the new fluid in.
 
when i bought mine i replaced the ird as it had a rumble then went out and bought a new vcu never botherd fitting it as ours is just a town car its lying in my shed.alot of people remove vcu as a precaution car drives well without it so no prop doesnt always mean screwed ird a good test drive will tell if you have problems.
 
Bought myself another Freelander about a month ago. It's got its props / VCU in place, although the VCU feels tight to me. Looks like I'm going to give a DIY referb a go. I'm not fantastic at welding, so I'm going to try a different method of get the old fluid or and the new fluid in.
very wise..as you know what the result can be if it fails
 
Just got back from a few days away and really want to reply to this ****, but I'm hungry. So I'll get a curry then tell the **** what a fecking **** he really is!

Thankfully, I'm a rich as this **** - and I shalln't skimp on my curry - I'll spend $17 for a very good curry - not like those who can't afford a $17 curry and pay $12 and accept it ain't quite a $17 curry.
 
Just got back from a few days away and really want to reply to this ****, but I'm hungry. So I'll get a curry then tell the **** what a fecking **** he really is!

Thankfully, I'm a rich as this **** - and I shalln't skimp on my curry - I'll spend $17 for a very good curry - not like those who can't afford a $17 curry and pay $12 and accept it ain't quite a $17 curry.

I once brought a curry for £5 and some chicken. I had to rebuild the curry st home in my kitchen.

Now because I don't read about freelancers normally, why do you need to weld them when changing some oil in some part of the drivetrain?
 
....hope ya ird blow:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::):)s up...lol

well I hope it runs well..wouldn't wish ya ird to blow up..

You sir are an obnoxious **** - which is it? Do you want this fella's car t break or not? I think I know what you're wishing for - and it ain't exactly in the spirit of the forum.

. but theres always the cheap skates who scrimp...

Who the f**k are you to call this bloke a scrimping cheap skate? Do you know him? Does he pinch his kids dinner money for a pint after work?

You have completely ignored what he has said. He has paid £20 for a set of props with a VCU housing in the middle. His has drained the fluid in the VCU housing and replaced it with new - which is basically what a reconditioner does. Whether he did this because he wanted a challenge or to save money I do not know and should be completely irrelevant to everyone except an abosolute **** arsehole. Personally - good on him - he's got off his arse and done something much more creative that posting obnoxious comments about all and everyone.
 
I once brought a curry for £5 and some chicken. I had to rebuild the curry st home in my kitchen.

See that's where you go wrong. You sir, like everybody (except the OP and me) are idiots. You should listen to the OP. Only professionals should rebuild things, it is not to be attempted at home. As you did rebuild your curry, you really deserve a good dose of the trots.

Now because I don't read about freelancers normally, why do you need to weld them when changing some oil in some part of the drivetrain?

Sealed units, getting fluid out, getting fluid in, keeping fluid in.
 
must have done ,i only asked you nodge68 to let us know how you get on and i get called an idiot , o well day can only get better i suppose .
 
Im now aware of 3 buyers who have purchased freelanders with no props, surely people research before they buy a vehicle they know nothing about.
One of these buyers is a mate who couldn't be bothered to ask for advice or more likely to pig headed.
Now hes spent 3k on a td4 and when I saw it did reverse on full lock test which was very smooth ..looked under..no prop..driving it theres a knocking from front all be it not bad but I reckon ird shot.
Any one on here just had a freelancer...go look under ya car for a prop...cause if aint got one you've got load expense coming your way and treat this site like ya bible...its got all the answers
Think you've just discribed me there mate. I have the knocking, and no prop So what does it mean exactly? I no nothing of these vehicles, I merely wanted a van for work. It's a 2000 Freelander Commercial 2.0L diesel.
 
Think you've just discribed me there mate. I have the knocking, and no prop So what does it mean exactly? I no nothing of these vehicles, I merely wanted a van for work. It's a 2000 Freelander Commercial 2.0L diesel.

Props can be removed to reportedly save fuel but more normally they are removed because there is a problem.

Usually because the VCU has stiffened up putting at lot of strain on the rear diff and IRD.

It's not easy to know whether it was removed to prevent damage or whether damage has already happened.

The knocking may be the bearings either side of the VCU which are fairly simple to replace I believe but others will be able to advise you better.

They should be some sticky threads at the top of this section which will explain better
 
See that's where you go wrong. You sir, like everybody (except the OP and me) are idiots. You should listen to the OP. Only professionals should rebuild things, it is not to be attempted at home. As you did rebuild your curry, you really deserve a good dose of the trots.



Sealed units, getting fluid out, getting fluid in, keeping fluid in.


Arr didn't know they were sealed.

As for the curry thing, I shall stick with the friendly Indian in future, far less likely to get the trots :D
 
You sir are an obnoxious **** - which is it? Do you want this fella's car t break or not? I think I know what you're wishing for - and it ain't exactly in the spirit of the forum.



Who the f**k are you to call this bloke a scrimping cheap skate? Do you know him? Does he pinch his kids dinner money for a pint after work?

You have completely ignored what he has said. He has paid £20 for a set of props with a VCU housing in the middle. His has drained the fluid in the VCU housing and replaced it with new - which is basically what a reconditioner does. Whether he did this because he wanted a challenge or to save money I do not know and should be completely irrelevant to everyone except an abosolute **** arsehole. Personally - good on him - he's got off his arse and done something much more creative that posting obnoxious comments about all and everyone.
grumpy...go...f....self sick off gobbing off at every chance ya get...for sake off 250 quid idiots like you,,,do there own...risk wrecking the ird, seen the post where ground of the casing drilled holes..welded it up..well that's balanced then...if ya cant afford 250 quid ..buy a corsa...lol..no wonder so many freelanders get scrapped..cheapskates buy them ..cant afford to run them...lol
 
grumpy...go...f....self sick off gobbing off at every chance ya get...for sake off 250 quid idiots like you,,,do there own...risk wrecking the ird, seen the post where ground of the casing drilled holes..welded it up..well that's balanced then...if ya cant afford 250 quid ..buy a corsa...lol..no wonder so many freelanders get scrapped..cheapskates buy them ..cant afford to run them...lol

They get scrapped because people don't do anything about the VCU.

Whether you choose to refurbish yourself or pay for one from someone else makes no difference.

What your language and attitude it the tech sections please
 

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