Another blown headgasket story
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Another blown headgasket story
Hi guys and gals,
I have a 2002 Disco that I bought for around $1000, this is my second one so I know the drill. Working on slowly replacing all parts that are broken and I've been getting a little more concerned about the headgasket failure on the front driver side. I only drive about 4 miles a day total so I'm not stressed over it too much.
I've been calling around shops in the Cedar Rapids area and none will touch the car. Ones that do give me an "I don't want to do this job" price. I had one shop say they'd rebuild the whole engine or do an engine swap, sounds out of budget. I'd love to drive this one like I used to drive my old one, 2 to 4 hour road trips in the hill country.
Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? Located in Iowa.
I have a 2002 Disco that I bought for around $1000, this is my second one so I know the drill. Working on slowly replacing all parts that are broken and I've been getting a little more concerned about the headgasket failure on the front driver side. I only drive about 4 miles a day total so I'm not stressed over it too much.
I've been calling around shops in the Cedar Rapids area and none will touch the car. Ones that do give me an "I don't want to do this job" price. I had one shop say they'd rebuild the whole engine or do an engine swap, sounds out of budget. I'd love to drive this one like I used to drive my old one, 2 to 4 hour road trips in the hill country.
Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? Located in Iowa.
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there is one other upside to doing the project yourself. With they money you'll save (and it will be a considerable amount) you will be able to justify purchasing a couple more tools. A valve seat cutter, for example... which leads me to ask: would anyone happen to know the stem diameter on an intake valve (or exhaust) for the 4.0 motor? Maybe the Neway kit for D2,s is worth splurging for, but knowing the diameter (seven millimeter?) in advance would give me some other options. Glad for your thoughts...
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there is one other upside to doing the project yourself. With they money you'll save (and it will be a considerable amount) you will be able to justify purchasing a couple more tools. A valve seat cutter, for example... which leads me to ask: would anyone happen to know the stem diameter on an intake valve (or exhaust) for the 4.0 motor? Maybe the Neway kit for D2,s is worth splurging for, but knowing the diameter (seven millimeter?) in advance would give me some other options. Glad for your thoughts...
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JohnZo (02-27-2024)
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