steerngo Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi I have a 1999 diesel freelander, I replaced the viscose coupling (recon unit)and the bearings (Brit part) aprox 18 months ago. things have never been quiet. But just lateley rumbling has got louder, and then the otherday I started getting a loud howling noise.I can feal some vibration on the prop tunnel. I am now woundering if the bearings, coupling, or even the rear diff are faulty. Ive also noted ther is no way to grease the bearings! or have I missed something . Only used to series models and range rovers, Grease nips everywhere. None on a freelander( backward step I think) HELP PLEASE ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 What are your tyres like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steerngo Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 What are your tyres like? Hi the tyres are allthe same type with aprox 8mm tred,no flat spots or edge ware. the noise seams to be under center of car with vibration around the hand brake leaver. ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Easy enough to crawl under and give your prop bearings a check for play. Chances are, as they are ****part, you've done well to get 18 months out of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steerngo Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 finely got under the motor this weekend to find 1 seized up and 1 very sloppy & noisy bearings. to be replaced forthwith. ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hi Ken Have a gander round the site and search for Britpart related topics. You will find that their gear is not held in high regard. It may involve a bigger initial outlay, but genuine spec goods or even proper branded LR goods will almost definately save you money, time and aggravation in the long run. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steerngo Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Hi Ken Have a gander round the site and search for Britpart related topics. You will find that their gear is not held in high regard. It may involve a bigger initial outlay, but genuine spec goods or even proper branded LR goods will almost definately save you money, time and aggravation in the long run. Dan thanks Dan Iam realiseing this as I also found a worn engine stabaliser, all put on the motor aprox 18months ago. You would think parts from a company supplying parts to the MOD and others, thay would be spot on! ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blippie Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 When it comes to the VCU bearings and rear diff mounts, bearing in mind you can get the genuine Land Rover parts for under £15, it hardly makes sense to buy Britpart. Such a shame... Cheers Blippie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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