What do you want for it?

You might be able to get $500 to $800 for a good block. There are still people with 2003's that might want it. You can get the crank checked by a machine shop. You can get an engine stand cheap, and no matter how much of a mechanic you are, you can build an engine if you have the space and time. Plenty of videos on youtube.. Just whatever your interests are.

I would hate for you to part out the 04. Makes me sad. I understand, though. $$ is $$...

 

Hi Okdiscoguy,
I have decided to only part out the 4.6 engine. I may keep some of the most important parts for myself since I have the matching engine on my 2003. I think I will still make money parting the engine and the whole truck.
Its just too nice to pillage into pieces.

Can I take the crankshaft only to the machine shop? Will they put it on a lathe type machine to check for run out? Other than visually inspecting each piston rod for damage & cracks is there any other way I can tell if they are in good condition? When I get to selling the block, I will probably include the 7 good pistons with it. When you say "connecting rods" are those the same as Piston rods?
I am asking $4500 for the full truck
Dave

 

Man its weird reading this...I too am from around the Indy area and also just bought the same color '04 in Atlanta, GA back in October....*twilight zone music*

 

wow, that's too rich for my blood. There is a perfect 03 here with a blown motor for $5K. I have a standing offer of $2500 for when he decides he just wants to get rid of it... That is a little high for a salvage with no tranny or x-fer case. But, just my opinion...

The rods are one in the same, and yes, you should be able to have the crank checked by a machine shop. I would suggest an engine shop, unless you know of a sharp machine shop. Also, the liners have a tendancy to slip when the truck has been overheated. You had better make sure that it is ok before selling it as a good block. You could be out some serious shipping charges. It sounds like someone drove it into a lake and sucked in water. Just trying to start it with water in it won't bed a rod like that, it has to be running. I would have the block inspected or list it seriously as-is..

 

Thats crazy iplayblues4u@comcast.net Maybe the Gray 04's are cursed with bad luck.
Yeah I trailer-ed it home on a U-haul car dolly. It towed great @ 70mph. The mountains in TN were a little exciting. Now I feel for guys towing trailers and motor homes. First time I towed anything with the Discovery. I worked that 6000lbs ball on my hitch. Told U-Haul I was hauling a Jeep liberty cause the Rover was way to heavy for their car dolly specs. I figured these are way over built & there was not an engine/trans/transfer case in it. I got some crazy looks from people in and around Atlanta. I always had "ROVER LAND" in my rear veiw mirror all the the way home. My girlfriend thinks I'm crazy but I know I will come out ahead if I bide my time. Especially parting the engine on here and eBay.