Have you bought a Freelander 1 and then gone underneath to find there is no prop shaft fitted? You have been looking forward to a bit of off-roading and now you find it is only 2WD? This has happened to quite a lot of people unfortunately, and is a big disappointment …
Separating the viscous coupling unit (VCU) of your Freelander from the prop shaft can be difficult – particularly the front prop shaft which often gets very rusted. This video shows you how to separate the two without causing damage.
Want to know what the inside of your viscous coupling unit (VCU) on your Freelander 1 looks like? Here is a diagram: 1. Cylinder 2. Slotted disc 3. Input shaft 4. Roller bearing 5. Ball bearing 6. Torsional damper flange 7. Output shaft In normal conditions your rear wheels only …
You hear a lot of horror stories about the Freelander 1 – repeated head gasket failures; complete drive trains destroyed; engines blown up … – are they really THAT bad? The first thing to realise is that not all Freelander 1’s are made equal. Within the Freelander 1 range there …
Only £747.10 + VAT Is Your Freelander Holding Back on You? Do You Want Your Beloved Freelander to have Power Again? We Can Help! A Freelander Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) should be replaced approximately every 70,000 miles – otherwise you risk doing damage to the rest of the drive train …
Freelanders need a little more care and attention than many modern day vehicles, but if you give it that little extra love it should reward you well by keeping away what could potentially be very costly repair bills. So here are our top 7 tips for looking after your Freelander: …
Many people when they get a worn tyre will pop along to their local tyre fitters and replace maybe just the one tyre, or often at best two of them. With the Land Rover Freelander you need to BEWARE! The Land Rover Freelanders are permanent four wheel drive. Drive is …
Some of the most expensive parts to replace on a Land Rover Freelander are in the drive train – the IRD unit (transfer box), rear differential and gearbox. So why would you risk damaging any, or all of these parts? If your viscous coupling unit (VCU) has past its useable …
Only £650 incl. VAT Is Your Freelander Clonking or grinding? Do You Want Your Beloved Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander Transfer Box / IRD Unit is damaged we can provide you with a reconditioned unit for only £650. What has caused my …
If you are thinking of buying a Land Rover Freelander there are a few things that it is worth checking on any Freelander you are considering. As with all cars there are certain issues that are common to each particular make, and the Freelander is no exception. To help you …
