Is 15k too much for a 2003 Disco II?
#31
If you find a truck in good knick, but not running, steal it for $500 and use your money to drop in a Turner 4.6 long block or Toddco 5.0 liter long block. You'll have a more reliable truck with a brand new engine. A low mile original engine is not the most desirable. You want an engine with iron flanged liners, upgraded cams etc.
Or maybe Trailhead 4x4 could source a good one and drop in an ls1 for you. Then you fly to Ohio, and drive home to break it in.
both options are money better spent.
Or maybe Trailhead 4x4 could source a good one and drop in an ls1 for you. Then you fly to Ohio, and drive home to break it in.
both options are money better spent.
#32
This guy gets it!
#33
The Turner 4.6 is a factory replacement engine. Remanufactured to factory spec or a few internal upgrades available. The Todd Co 5.0 is also a factory replacement with larger displacement. Neither should have issues getting registered.
I'm afraid I'm on the opposite side of the state to that truck or I'd go check it out for you. Sorry, brother.
I'm afraid I'm on the opposite side of the state to that truck or I'd go check it out for you. Sorry, brother.
#34
The Turner 4.6 is a factory replacement engine. Remanufactured to factory spec or a few internal upgrades available. The Todd Co 5.0 is also a factory replacement with larger displacement. Neither should have issues getting registered.
I'm afraid I'm on the opposite side of the state to that truck or I'd go check it out for you. Sorry, brother.
I'm afraid I'm on the opposite side of the state to that truck or I'd go check it out for you. Sorry, brother.
I am going to go look at a 2002 in green today. 178k miles, hes asking 3k. I'd offer less, but we'll see if its any good first.
#36
I'd rather spend $3k now, have it conk out in a few years, and buy another than sink 15k for the low mileage D2.
#37
The Turner 4.6 is a factory replacement engine. Remanufactured to factory spec or a few internal upgrades available. The Todd Co 5.0 is also a factory replacement with larger displacement. Neither should have issues getting registered.
I'm afraid I'm on the opposite side of the state to that truck or I'd go check it out for you. Sorry, brother.
I'm afraid I'm on the opposite side of the state to that truck or I'd go check it out for you. Sorry, brother.
If the engine/ECU reports back that it isn't the original engine, then the vehicle has to be taken to a BAR referee:
https://www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Engi...uidelines.html
When the first paragraph reads:
Engine changes continue to present problems and challenges to car owners and technicians. Our recommendation is to rebuild and reinstall the original engine, transmission, and emission control configuration.
It's definitely doable, but it's not a simple process.
Welcome to Kalifornia.
Last edited by MacRoadie; 08-05-2017 at 12:55 PM.
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#40
Very true. And as someone who lives on the east coast but reads LR forums daily, I feel as though I see so many good trucks for sale through forums that are located in CA. A great one will pop up sooner or later and you are ready to grab it with cash in hand. Rushing to buy something will only lead to headaches. And those headaches will be compounded by you seeing multiple good examples being offered while you are dealing with issues that could have been avoided with patience.