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Hi, mine whined when I brought it, it was the rear diff bearings, also needed rear diff support brackets, have you checked your brakes, if the pad has seperated from the metal it can be ok going forward but locks up in reverse, had that fault on a horsebox trailer once :)

Hi, ca t help you much except that I am scrapping a 2001 1.8 petrol fl, if you need any electrical parts (no window motors left) give me a shout, best of luck. Just a thought, but regarding the back window, if your battery is disconnected or goes flat doesnt it drop down automatically? Could...

I have a private plate S400JLC, currently on a car that will be going to the scrapyard soon, best offer before it goes, valued at £800 on line, but I cant be bothered to pay the £100 to keep it

Breaking fl1 2000 1.8 petrol model, no door motors left, vcu, prop, ird. I brought this motor for the doors, I was told the engine was good but an electrical fault meant it woukd only run for a few secs then cut out, it was pressure tested etc to check for hg fault, all ok. Engi e is now removed...

I have ran 2 hiluxs for the last 7 years, put over 400k miles on the 2 motors, engines great, but when they went wrong mega money, £650 for an alternator, over 2k for a rear axle rebuild, over 2k for a steering rack, but only 1 window ever went wrong lol. I have a 2001 td4 with 150k, had it a...

Yeah, same problem, held up with wood until I got a replacement from the breakers. Let us know if the repair kit from ebay works.

Hi, not that its much use but my 2000 1.8 petrol cant be read by a ODB2 reader, so make sure you double check. Best of luck

Sorry I meant the vcu shaft and bearings, the fitter said it was very important to get them aligned to eliminate bearing wear, vibration etc, but surely the straighter the prop shaft the smoother the drive? Uj's or not, straight would be smooth?

Last time I saw a rad like that it was cos the last owner had poured in "magic potion" to cure a head gasket fault, it blocked all the water ports and caused overheating. Do you need another front bumper?

Hi, my new vcu came from autopost in london, although I didn't purchase it myself, I know that if you don't line the prop shaft, vcu shaft, bearings etc dead in line you can get a vibration judder. Hope this helps

Defo do the1 wheel up check, if the vcu is solid it will only cost money!

I have also brought another fl1 in gold, ( i now have 3! Why why why?) the colour is growing on me, it also had central locking fault but was just the drivers door lock, rear tailgate was also held up with wood, must be a rover mod! Now I just have the 3 amigos to sort out lol at least my vcu...

Totally agree, I do feel that if you dont know the history of a vehicle, then I would replace the vcu for peace of mind as the consequences can be very expensive, my td4 has 150k and no history, so £300 for a new gkn vcu with bearings inc fitting was justified. After reading the tests I would...

Hopefully posted it on the relevant thread, there are more questions than answers regarding vcu tests!

I have just fitted a brand new gkn vcu with bearings, run in for 100miles, outside temp 10 deg C. 5kg weight on 1.2 m length average time from 45 deg to horizontal 1 min 15 secs. I know there are lots of questions but if in doubt replace the vcu for peace of mind. :)

5kg weight on 1.2m bar outside temp 10 deg C, car has run approx 100 miles to settle in new vcu, 45 deg down to horizontal between 1 min 5 secs and 1 min 15 secs. Hope this helps

It was a new gkn unit from autopost in london, my old vcu would not move with a 4.5kg weight at 1m, I will try and test the new unit over the weekend and post the results

Note to alibro, my missus can make u a cushion for the naughty step, she has a pattern as she has already made 1 for me :)

My "bargain" was at the expenses of another freelander owner, he brought an 04 td4 with knocking so paid £408 for a new unit (I have the receipt) he fitted it, started the engine and hey presto it was the ird, he removed it without it even leaving the garage and drives itc2wd, but he couldn't...

I have removed the rear subframe, let me know if your interested in it? Cheers