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Freelander funny noises....

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spy:
I borrowed a freelander tonight from work, it came in part ex.  One of the other lads at work is supposed to be buying it but it is making a funny noise.  If you take up drive roughly there is quite a knock from the back end.  Are there any common faults? 

Also, as you turn tightly (particularly at full lock) it doesnt seem to want to roll.  As I turned into my drive (slopes downhill slightly) on a full right hand lock it almost stopped.  I was coasting but I would have expected it to roll further.  Is this the IRD beginning to seize up?  Is there a way to test the IRD unit? 

Its a W reg 1.8 with 70k.  Engine rebuilt last year so that shouldnt be a problem. 

Any tips for things to check?

Cheers all,

Mike

Llanigraham:

--- Quote from: spy on January 23, 2009, 19:56:45 ---I borrowed a freelander tonight from work, it came in part ex.  One of the other lads at work is supposed to be buying it but it is making a funny noise.  If you take up drive roughly there is quite a knock from the back end.  Are there any common faults? 

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Rear diff mount, most probably the one on the nose of the diff. Fairly common and easyish to change.


--- Quote from: spy on January 23, 2009, 19:56:45 ---Also, as you turn tightly (particularly at full lock) it doesnt seem to want to roll.  As I turned into my drive (slopes downhill slightly) on a full right hand lock it almost stopped.  I was coasting but I would have expected it to roll further.  Is this the IRD beginning to seize up?  Is there a way to test the IRD unit? 

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Probably not. The VCU does tighten up in that situation.
To test:
car in 1st, handbrake off.
jack up 1 rear wheel
with large socket and long breaker bar on the lifted wheel's hub nut push the bar down
It should JUST move smoothly with a lot of effort.
 

--- Quote from: spy on January 23, 2009, 19:56:45 ---Its a W reg 1.8 with 70k.  Engine rebuilt last year so that shouldnt be a problem. 

Any tips for things to check?
Cheers all,
Mike

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Check all window electrics work, especially rear window.
If electric sunroof fitted check it works properly.
Check condition of VCU support bearings.

spy:
Haha thanks for that!  I think you just about answered everything! :D  I will take a look in the morning.....

Cheers,

Mike

spy:
Just to let you know, the rear diff front mount was absolutely bladdered and hanging off!  Thanks again!

Llanigraham:
No problem.

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