Help! Head Gasket/Bottom End Knock/Engine Woes
#31
I have had excellent results with this particular shop, and they are very upfront about cost. I do have a spare vehicle so I may be able to find time to do some of the work myself, and just drag it out over a few weeks. I'm still going to pay them for a full diagnostic and have them price out the options before I commit any sweat equity to a project I could just as easily pay for.
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Check this out, a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty on a remanufactured engine!!!!
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Here's some used ones also:
1997 Land Rover Discovery Engine Sales > Buy High Quality Used Engines/Motors at Great Discount (Huge Selection)!
looks inviting huh
1997 Land Rover Discovery Engine Sales > Buy High Quality Used Engines/Motors at Great Discount (Huge Selection)!
looks inviting huh
#34
Here's some used ones also:
1997 Land Rover Discovery Engine Sales > Buy High Quality Used Engines/Motors at Great Discount (Huge Selection)!
looks inviting huh
1997 Land Rover Discovery Engine Sales > Buy High Quality Used Engines/Motors at Great Discount (Huge Selection)!
looks inviting huh
#36
Yeah that's where I've been looking. The one in Rigby has 167k miles though. I like that particular junkyard, it's where I got some '91 SE-R rims for my '89 Sentra, LOL. I've found some engines in Ogden, Orem, and West Vally, plus a few in Washington, any one of which could justify a nice road trip in my pickup, lol.
#37
I don't blame you on that, just be prepared to throw down some significant bucks my friend.
I know a local guy who just bought a DII from a young couple. They had taken it to the LR dealear for the 90K service and it cost them 6 grand to get it back. They decided they could not afford to keep it and put it up for sale. He paid them $5500 cash for it and it was immaculate inside and out. He has since replaced the driveshaft.
I know a local guy who just bought a DII from a young couple. They had taken it to the LR dealear for the 90K service and it cost them 6 grand to get it back. They decided they could not afford to keep it and put it up for sale. He paid them $5500 cash for it and it was immaculate inside and out. He has since replaced the driveshaft.
Actually I think I'll do some but not all of it myself.
Regarding my question about crank sensor position and type, ECR confirmed with me that it's just a question of Bosch vs. GEMS:
There is a GEMS and a Bosche block.
You will want a GEMS block.
I'm thinking if I do put in a used engine I'll do the water pump, oil pump, and oil pan gasket, then let the shop do the head gasket, valve cover gaskets, and the swap. Their labor price will determine whether I can afford the 4.6 swap or just stick with a used 4.0. Then of course I may not even need a swap, but if I've got piston rings going out or anything like that, that's another story.
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OK, I guess a lot depends upon the condition of your engine. The lower end knock that has persisted for over 3k miles would concern me. I would think that it had to do some damage over time.
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OK, I guess a lot depends upon the condition of your engine. The lower end knock that has persisted for over 3k miles would concern me. I would think that it had to do some damage over time.
I was just checking out your audio site. I need to replace my sound system but do not want to spend a fortune doing it. Got any ideas for something good, easy and inexpensive there?
I was just checking out your audio site. I need to replace my sound system but do not want to spend a fortune doing it. Got any ideas for something good, easy and inexpensive there?