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Driveline Vibration - 9/23/2008 8:10:58 PM

F@#$lander1

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Continuing with my Rover to-do list, I''ve got a rumble somewhere. Something is wrong somewhere between the viscous coupling and the rear wheel hub bearings. The vibration is ONLY present while more or less maintaining speed or while decelerating, during acceleration it''s completely unfelt/heard. This has been a long time issue that is getting progressively worse especially with the return of the cold weather (it was quite bad late last winter but by the time I got around to looking into it the temperatures were warming up and it went away). It''s most noticeable between 40-80mph, so 4th and 5th gears. It may be happening at lower speeds but I''m not noticing it. A quick check of the drive shafts showed no play in the u-joints so I''m open to any suggestions. The cheaper suggestions would be best as I know what this driveline is worth

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RE: Driveline Vibration - 9/29/2008 8:31:15 PM

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check your rear differential mounts.

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RE: Driveline Vibration - 9/30/2008 4:16:33 PM

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LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD A. GUTMAN

230 Route 206, Suite 307

Flanders, New Jersey 07836

Phone (973) 598-1980 Fax (973) 598-1982

Please get in touch with Mr. Gutman. We have a class action lawsuit against Landrover. I have a 2003 Freelander, I''ve replaced the engine, the fuel pump, the brakes on passenger side at least 10 times. My car sat at the LR dealership in american fork Utah for 10 months. My car was still under the original factory warranty. I was given a rental car for 10 months. After all was said & done I got stuck with a rebuilt engine at the price of $7000, a rental car bill $6000, paid for a car that I did not use for 10 months & insurance on that car. Finally, after finding others that had the same problems with thier freelander and a young lady on you tube who had wanted to file a class action law suit. Land Rover North America would never return my phone calls, and blamed me for being negligent in the care of my car & thats why I had the problems. I had paperwork, showing that I had done the recommended oil changes etc. I recieved a phone call from Michael at LRNA customer relations, last week & this week, trying to reimburse me for the engine. I forwarded the phone call to Mr. Gutman in hopes that we will soon have these unsafe vehicles off of the road & no one will ever purchase one of these money pits AGAIN!!!

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RE: Driveline Vibration - 9/30/2008 10:57:39 PM

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LRSUX-You should have done a little research before purchasing the vehicle, and how the hell did you end up paying for warranty work? Something about that is a little fishy.

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RE: Driveline Vibration - 10/1/2008 12:04:55 AM

F@#$lander1

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You know what? The purpose of this forum is for Land Rover owners to share experiences and questions. It''s a shame you''ve had so much trouble, but do us all a favor and SHUT UP ALREADY and STOP SPAMMING! My Freelander has it''s issues, which I expected because, well, without offending anyone, it''s a British car which have been known for needing more than normal tinkering. It''s part of their character. Do I love the vehicle any less for it? Of course not! If anything I have gotten to know my Landy far better than any car I''ve owned before. Thus far I''ve been left high and dry only once, otherwise it has forged on under conditions that would surely have ruined a lesser vehicle. You could have just as easily boughten a domestic and had worse issues.

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RE: Driveline Vibration - 10/2/2008 6:03:33 AM

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ORIGINAL: LRSUX

I have a 2003 Freelander, I''''ve replaced the brakes on passenger side at least 10 times.

Most people would have just cut their losses and just moved on,,after the 2nd or 3rd time.

I think its all about the money.

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