Fitted bearings to Recon vcu, Cut a hole in my black and decker workmate as used it as vice to hold vcu and then couldn't get it back through gap once new bearing was fitted (doh) bolted props to vcu, torqued up then realisd i got a u shape washer wrong way round(doh again) Had a wrestling...

Also tried to run mini digger on it but couldn't escape from the smell of chips as you dont move fast enough in a digger

I started using Bio oil in a transit a few years ago, guy was selling it at about 90p a litre at the time and was all legit with a purpose built unit and was selling biodiesel as a straight substitute for diesel, After about 18 months my diesel pump went,thought this was just bad luck, so I...

Took it for a drive "Mondo" before I fit recon Vcu (from bell engineering) Mended both rear window regulators (took them off to see what I needed to buy but managed to fix them as they were, might last a while) Tried to repair sunroof but need parts, now ordered off ebay looked for fbh...

Hi, Thanks for the info, I've ordered the more expensive kit from germany (£43) as it had more bits with it and seller had better feedback, Will let you know how I get on, Cheers

Hi, I've just bought the Missus a 03 reg Td4 Kalahari, It drives lovely but has a few issues that I am going to sort out one by one, Sorting out vcu at mo but next on list is sunroof, When I bought it back of sunroof was raised a bit, and sealed with gaffa tape,(still trying to get remanants...

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ok, just seen the Link SijWhite posted for Bell, Thanks

Hi all, Thanks for all the replies, I think I got spare yoke sorted thanks to booboodag, cheers. Yes I did loosen the bolt and removed the U shaped washer, the mistake I think I made was not putting cold chisel straight enough as it veered off to an angle, As for getting the rear prop off...

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

Just bought the missus a 03plate TD4 with 90k on clock and no mention of vcu change in history, I tried the reverse round a corner test and it felt very slightly stiff. although when on ground I could turn it with a garden fork prong and a long bar pushed through gaps in prop, But we're...

Hi Lilman, yes I have, please keep away from my dog!

Hello, I'm Bill from Newbury Berkshire, I've just bought my missus a freelander TD4 , Also looking to get myself a discovery some time soon to replace my Transit as just moved out in the sticks and dont want to get snowed in(or out) this winter. Will be asking loads of questions as...