2004 D2 Purchase...I could really use your expertise

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Apr 13, 2019 | 10:28 AM

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CollieRover

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From: Chicago

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Originally Posted by Best4x4

The tools that machined the Rover V8 were on their last legs in 03-04. LR quality control = didn’t care as the LR3 was about to debut. If you have to have a 4.6L grab it out of an 02 Range Rover.

This is what happens when the accountants take over production! Someone's gotta do the books, but let's make quality products.

Would you prefer a sleeved 4.6 from a good block over the 4.0? The difference is the crankshaft correct?

Apr 14, 2019 | 03:46 PM

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Baja

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From: Lynchburg VA

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Originally Posted by redwhitekat

We’re the 4L engines a much more reliable engine ? Better sleeves ??

Yes, the fit between sleeves and the block were much better on the earlier blocks. I have never seen a pre-03 with a ticking due to slipped sleeves. My understanding is they had lower incident rates of walked cam bearings also.