Dezzie Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Back in November 2011, I had a new rear Diff, new VCU and 2 new propshaft bearings fitted to my series 1 F.L year 2000 diesel L series. £1200 bill ! ! Then about April 2012, the propshaft bearings became noisy. So, took it back, and they replaced them. Job's a good 'un ! Then - October 2012, propshaft bearings went noisy AGAIN, so took it back, and the replaced them AGAIN. (correction - changed the noisy one). They did mention that the propshaft was fine, and in good working order, as they felt this may be the issue. Now - December 2012, 500 miles later, the propshaft bearings are noisy AGAIN ! ! ! ! What's the problem ? Surely, it must be something else making the bearings fail ? I've contacted the Garage, and they've said that they're not really prepared to change them again, without having the car in, and stripping it down to find out what's wrong. Which may cost me mega bucks, which I don't have. The rear diff is new, the VCU is new, the tyres are all new. (less than 12 months). Please help - the Freebie is on borrowed time ! But I do like it, and would like to keep it. Thanks for any help. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 If the parts are under 12 months old than they are under guarantee still, I would be asking the garage to replace them again for free (insisting) they do it or go to your local consumer direct advisor and seek advice as the garage should be doing it free to you and charging the manufacturer for the labour. Or buy good quality bearings yourself and pay someone else to fit them as it sounds like they have used budget parts! Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defv890 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I had the same What make are they Mine were Brit part and the were the same as yours gave up and fitted genuine and been fine since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 If they weren't genuine they will probably be noisy, I've heard several people say this and it's my experience too (Britpart = 2 weeks failure, Bearmach = OK but noisy so far) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Adams Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Depending if you have a great need/desire for 4x4, you could just remove the prop and save some fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dezzie Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for all the replies. What would happen if I were to ignore the noise, and just carrry on using the vehicle as normal ? Is there a chance that the bearings could seize ? Or break up and cause irrepairable damage ? I wanted to travel down to Cheddar on Sunday in the Land Rover (about 2 hours away). I'm worried that the propshaft may seize whilst I'm heading down the motorway. Is this likely ? Or will they just get noisy (noisier ?) Thanks again, any replies much appreciated. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Mine has been noisy since I bought it, once it goes I think it takes out the gearbox etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Is there a chance that the bearings could seize ? Or break up and cause irrepairable damage ? Yes and yes. Unlikely, but possible, you could have a propshaft trying to thrash its way through the floorpan and eat your legs in the worst case. Or dig in the ground & roll the car. Take your pick of doom scenarios! Most likely it'll just be noisy, if the bearings seize they'd probably rip their rubber mounts and rotate inside the carrier, would make a godawful racket & probably kill the VCU. Mine have been whirry/rumbly for thousands of miles, but unbolting the cradle & spinning the bearing feels fine, it's mostly the rubber mount not being to genuine spec I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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