Freelander 'milk float noise'

[hundleydavid]

Hi All

Picked up a v6 freelander for the stable/horse run. Are they all noisy?eg when driving it, sounds like a quiet milk float speeding up in the background.. I am guessing the answer is no, but having not owned a landrover before, assume they are prone to some problems.

Also live in the Banbury/Oxon area, can anyone suggest a non Fran garage for servicing etc.

Thanks

[psimpson7]

That could be the IRD. Read this link. WHere is the noise coming from?

www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/faq_category_8.html

Pete

[cptsideways]

Oh dear - get the Vaseline out its gonna be a big one

[greenlandy]

If the IRD is shagged (they all are IMO when they leave the factory) replace the prop as well. They both wear out together and the prop will send a new IRD out in a couple thousand miles. IRD=shit design IMHO and LR won't allow companies to make replacement parts. I've had one apart they are not complicated but there are no parts available for a DIY

[toppstuff]

cptsideways said:

Oh dear - get the Vaseline out its gonna be a big one

Sorry dude I think he may be right . My new neighbour has one - its a terrible thing and a disgrace to the brand IMO. Has had a new gearbox and a new rear diff in 20,000 miles , and it rattles like a 30 year old Renault ( which is a lot ) ....

I worry this may be costly. I hope not. Good luck fella.

[greenlandy]

IIRC you can get a new IRD for about £650 but if stocks are low expect to pay £1000.