I'm not convinced Land Rover ever intended everything to work,

Adjusted up my back brakes properly, and did another owut

I run mine at 34. I think the book says less iirc

Retest done today. Its a bit warmer than the last test, and unfortunately I couldn't do it after the car had stood overnight. Had to do school run first thing. The car had stood for two hours. 1. 46s 2. 33s 3. 32s 4. 28s 5. 28s 6. 25s 7. 27s 8. 28s 9. 28s 10. 27s 11. 25s 12. 27s 13. 25s 14. 25s...

I've been using this for years. Click and collect, same day usually. https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/triple-qx-fully-syn-engine-oil-5w-40-a3-b4-5ltr-521776031

Yep. That's the answer for sure. Also, I've found a chap in Liskeard breaking three vehicles. I've messaged him to see if he has a subframe and that I can collect, but so far, radio silence. I'm sure I'll be able to get one at some point from somewhere mind. I visited the local breakers yard but...

Well, since my post I've done more investigating. You were quite right about not being able to weld them for MOTs. I've found someone doing powder coated ones for £375, but I don't want to go down that route as my experience of powder coating is that once damaged (or not) moisture behind the...

I'd agree with this. They've been fantastic on mine

I don't think it'll make a difference either, but it'll add to the discussion.

I've had a thorough inspection of the rear subframe this evening. The rest of it is rock sold, with only minor surface corrosion in other areas. This may change my approach.

Thanks John. I shall report back after a re-test of the VCU. If it's kaput I'll get anoth recon one from Bell, with bearings fitted.

You see that this vehicle knows it's still a freelander. You've got the joy achieved when feeling heat after sorting a TD4 stat out.

I might give it another go then, before condemming the VCU and whipping off the prop this weekend.

So with a slightly tightening VCU I'm wondering if that is the reason for this issue. I shall be taking the prop off this weekend so will see if that makes a difference, although having said that, the car hasn't made the noise for a few days now.

I'd be interested on the consensus on this. I've always done the test forwards but on this occasion I was avoiding the bodywork with the weights and as I was parked on a bit of a slope I needed the extra ground clearance to get to horizontal.

Thanks Ali. I'll check out postage costs first. Any idea of the approx weight at all?

Suits you Sir. :p Either way, I think it's time to prep for replacement. I don't think it's mega urgent, but It's now on the list of jobs to do in the coming months.

Interesting point. I'd not thought of that. In previous tests I've always used a length of box section steel but that in itself is quite heavy. I wanted to do the test with something lighter to get the results more accurate. The broom handle was all I had to hand and I was slightly concerned it...

I'm definitely leaning towards finding a reasonable 2nd hand one and doing some work on it as you suggest Gerald. I could get it all cleaned and prepped whilst still using the vehicle. As I think about it more I'm certainly not leaning towards welding at the moment. Too much of a temporary fix...

I guess I have some decisions to make, but I'm very invested in this car, and I know the rest of it is good (apart from the VCU and brakes at the moment) so I will no doubt go for a replacement. It'll be a good time to do the fuel tank cradle too. Might tap you up for help with the propshaft if...