Recent content by Chris_68

Slow progress here... A question regarding UJ. I ordered ones with a grease nipple but there's no grub screw and not easy get one here. Can I leave the grease nipples in place? Thanks /Chris

Thanks, I'm now in the process of replacing the VCU bearings, U-joints. plus new diff oil, couldn't find anything obvious but better to replace since I removed everything. Will report back when I have all parts.

Hi, Andy, I'm planning to try your idea, do you have any photos? Do you keep the metal washer on the side opposite the splines and on the axle end with splines you replace with an oil seal? Regards Chris

Hi, I removed the VCU and propshaft and drove a bit, the noise (but less I think) is still there so a humble request for advice. I filled up the diff oil some months ago, will try to empty, inspect oil and refill. I attach a video of the backlash, is it acceptable or could this be the problem...

Hi, sorry it wasn’t if any help. I will replace my bearings this weekend so if not sooner I can try to help then.

Hi, Can't help with why they don't fit but here's a great How To https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/freelander-1-vcu-bearing-replacement-how-to-guide.156068/ /Chris

Hi, An update, I had to remove the cat and weld inside the flange, it is hard to spot so if you have a similar problem then inspect the area around the flange twice... /Chris

Hi First, thank you and excuse me for slow response. Had to remove manifold and exhaust to weld a leaking exhaust and after that too many other projects. Its quite a job to remove the prop shaft so decided to replace the bearings (not entire assembly) and U-joints, If I understand correctly...

Thank you all for advices. I managed to remove and weld in a new flex pipe, made a jig to get correct length. There's always a but though, there is now a minor leak between down pipe and manifold. I tightened to 60Nm used a new gasket and some permatex. Will order a new gasket, is it...

This was not the reply I was hoping for but after having a closer look I agree that it will be difficult to do in-situ but also that it is at least room to remove the down pipe. Let's see how cooperative the bolts are though.. /Chris

Hi, A quick question, I had problem with exhaust values and I think I found the reason :) (see photo) A down pipe is quite expensive over here and not easy to remove I guess. How would you do, , would you weld or replace with a new generic flexible pipe plus clamps. Thank you in advance /Chris

Hi I had MOT today so didn't want to mess with transmission before that, will check the VCU bearings in the weekend. Now I have to focus on the lambda value which MOT didn't like :)

Hi Andy Thank you very much, The VCU was replaced 3 years ago and haven't driven much, bearings are GKN. I will check if I don't find anything else that's wrong. Main suspect now is the diff :-(

Hi folks, Is there a way to find out if the noice from rear is due to wheel bearings or diff? The car is a Freelander 1 -04 26000km and afaik the bearings are never replaced. I have the car jacked up at the moment trying to listen and recorded when spinning the wheels but doesnt getting any...

Hi, Thanks for feedback and advice. The collars are still there, will try to remove the bolts now when I have bolt extractor. If it fails I could well end up in deciding that the bushings are perfectly fine :-) /Chris