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  1. 30th April 2005, 11:15 AM #1
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    Freelander IRDs and Viscous Couplings

    Hi all, (linked to my freelander drive problems thread)

    I have had a recent failure of my viscous coupling on my 98 L series Diesel. This in turn caused axle and transmission windup causing the the Intermediate Reduction Drive (IRD) unit to fail.

    Both are very, very, very, very expensive and I have been told that neither are rebuildable.

    Does anyone know if they can be rebuilt or have any alternatives or suggestions.

    I can source used replacements.


    Gaz
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  2. 30th April 2005, 02:09 PM #2
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    Viscous units don't last for ever in Rangies either so I reckon I'd be puting in a new one. Murray at Jag and Rover spares here doesn't seem to wreck Freeloaders but he may be worth a try. I also reckon you should try Ashcroft Transmissions in the UK I know some of the Rangie boys have had them send couplings out as they are much cheaper.

    http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/
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  3. 30th April 2005, 07:26 PM #3
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    BTW - I've put a reply in the other thread about the re-building. It's possible but not easy. If you can get the IRD from a scrapped low mileage 2000MY vehicle then go for it.

    Ashcroft would also be a very good start as they re-build IRDs.

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  4. 30th April 2005, 07:41 PM #4
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    Ashcrofts have a new viscous on their site for 370 quit I guess thats about $850-$900 plus frieght so less than $1k brand new.
    see below

    http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_31.html

    IRD is about$1770 new

    http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_27.html
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    Thanks guys - the ashcroft site is a good one.

    Used their advice and confirmed my Visc Coupling is R/s. Also their poiny about load when reversing when on full sterring lock is spot on - car has been doing that since I got it. Should have know as the old subaru was the same when in 4wd and reversing.

    I took the propeller shaft out today and the car runs OK in 2wd - no problems or noise. Guess the damage is in the rear drive of the IRD and not in the diff etc. Also took the oil out - very black - obviously working hard time but there was little metal on the magnetic pickup and virtually nothing in the oil. Will continue to drive around town - have put the car on my NRMA card for the free tow home if the IRD packs it in - and I am back to using the gas guzzling discovery for out of town (its just starting to develop the mainshaft problem in the gearbox - another issue for another day)

    After owning 4 landrovers I told myself I was silly to buy another one - and a freelander at that - was going to buy a honda HRV but was worried about their poor reliablilty - guess I should have listened to myself

    Thanks for the help

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