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May 25, 2011 | 12:51 PM

#21

0304Disco

Winching

Joined: Oct 2010

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From: IL

As stated you are not out of the woods with an 04'!!!

I'll post my finding on the engine condition of an 04' engine that has been maintained by the book or greater. I've owned it since new and am a licensed aircraft technician so I know a great deal about machines. It's not good and my 03' keeps going with no problems
(for now)!!!!

May 25, 2011 | 07:55 PM

#22

94svt50

Recovery Vehicle

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 800

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vandev

That is not a safe bet either....I have a 04 that looked as it was in great condition...i heard a tick that no one else heard...it blew up 2 months after i bought it....If i had to do it over again i would look for one blown up ..get it cheep...and put a new rebuilt engine in it and drive it like i stole it...Any car or truck purchase is a roll of the dice..and a LR is like shooting craps with every you have on one roll.. as you can see from reading threw these forums...it's not pretty....

enter if you dare... Chris

Have you ever torn it apart yet to see what caused the engine to fail?

May 25, 2011 | 08:54 PM

#23

vandev

Recovery Vehicle

Joined: Jun 2009

Posts: 1,099

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yep

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94svt50

Have you ever torn it apart yet to see what caused the engine to fail?

bottom hose blew we suspect.. no water.......cam bearing practicly melted, well all bearings to copper....no water at 70mph on expressway...one minute with eyes off temp gauge...i wasn't even upset as it didn't tick anymore...I felt pretty liberated actually...it's been sitting in my driveway for almost 8 months now....i really like driving my wifes s40 volvo though..33mpg.....

Sep 30, 2012 | 08:46 PM

#24

bmichoulas

1st Gear

Joined: Sep 2012

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My 2003 disco just started all of the symptoms you guys are talking about. Car is in the shop..... most likely will need a new camshaft or engine....

I can't seem to find this technical service bulletin.... can someone post a link that is working? Or is this something that doesn't exist?