I wish it was that simple! There again, no, glad it isn't otherwise I'd have been the biggest tool in the workshop all day!

Aye that's the video. It's kind of like a live action Haynes book of lies. "undo bolt and withdraw component" translates as; "curse and scream for several hours, use vary large hammer, then drink beer. The following day give it to someone else to solve."

Well, one pleasant Sunday wasted! I am beat. F***ed if I can get them to move just 1mm. I have a nice bruise on my thumb though, I wouldn't have got that had I been sat in the garden drinking beer. Mondo mode for a while yet then.

I actually bent my best chisel. And thanks for the magic word, I nearly had it right, I'll drop the lot onto the floor and shout louder!

I've seen the videos on YouTube and it looked so simple! Removed the propshaft in order to replace the VCU mounting/bearings which are shot. Got the complete unit on the bench, and I now need the magic spell that is required in order to separate the two shafts from the VCU. Stopped for lunch...

Yeah, I always use 6 sided sockets. No excuse to use cheap ones.

OK. Find me a Defender in the same condition, for the £1500 this Freelander cost me, and I'll be there like a shot!

Got the manual online for about £8. I am relieved to note that the oil filter, though rustier than it's possible to be in one year since last service, is an after market one, and so I can surmise that it has been changed at least once since it's last Land Rover dealer service back in 2007! Oil...

My minutes obviously come from some other dimension.

Oh, I've not actually managed to get it off yet! Three bolts ceased so squirted a load of WD40 around and went inside for beer. I will have another go in the morning. Judging by the one bolt that was sheared by a previous attempt (not me) and one the immediately sheared when I "undid" it I'm...

For my first post*, an amusing tale of woe... (which appears to be quite common round these parts!) I have a post 2004 facelift model Freelander 1 with the super popular 1.8 petrol lump (yes, sarcasm!) This year after having a garage service my cars for many years, I decided to once again do...

You do know there's one on that auction site right now? item# 292223732548

Just a hello from a long time lurker. Had my 1.8 Freelander for nearly two years. Would rather have a nice old Rangey, or a V8 air portable, but this does for running about in. I promise I won't ask about Freelander VCU's. [ducks and runs!]