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Old 08-02-2018, 07:21 PM
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I’m investing in an ultra gauge soon for my 03, check it out. UltraGauge OBDII Scan tool & Information Center
thanks ive looked at those, way cleaner looking than a bunch on analog gauges on the dash
 
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Once you find what you're looking for...check the frame over thoroughly...especially behind the rear axle. Also, test drive for several miles, bringing it up to temp...and listening for any strange ticks, knocks, tapping, etc, etc. Look it over very closely underneath and under the hood, check all fluid levels, bring a code checker with you and make sure all lights appear when you first turn the ignition key.

There is a noticable difference between the 4.0 and 4.6...power wise...and some say reliability. Biggest factor is finding a rig that previous owner(s) have kept up on maintenance and repairs.

Thought l saw a nice 99 for sale here the other day, it was a lot of rover for the money...but l'm not seeing it now.

Good luck, with your search.

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I have 4, cannot feel the difference in power between 4.6 and 4.0, but I can vouch that the 03+ are the only ones I have ever had with slipped cylinder liners.
Here is the truck your were referencing for sale:

https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto...656330061.html
 
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2nd on the por15

You painted the exhaust?
 
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Por15 hi-temp exhaust paint, been almost 2 years summer and winter with road salt in Pennsylvania , looks as good as the day I put it on
 
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You will feel the HP difference after you modify a 4.0L, D2 but I’ve had excellent results with 4.0’s vs 4.6L’s in 03-04 D2’s.
 
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Por15 hi-temp exhaust paint, been almost 2 years summer and winter with road salt in Pennsylvania , looks as good as the day I put it on
No kidding would have figured the cats would have cooked that stuff off in minutes.
 
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Old 08-02-2018, 09:31 PM
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It did on my other car but I made sure I did really good prep work, any good paint made for headers would suffice as well
 
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I must say, my least problematic Land Rover EVER has been my 02 4.0. It has about 200k miles on it, and it doesn't make one strange noise. Original everything, including driveshaft but with rebuild Moog u-joints. Its had 1 head gasket in its life, and not much more than that. Runs 183F anything over 15MPH, and 194-195 idling. Original cooling fans, with Britpart 180F thermostat.
 
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Originally Posted by Best4x4
You will feel the HP difference after you modify a 4.0L, D2 but I’ve had excellent results with 4.0’s vs 4.6L’s in 03-04 D2’s.
thanks! funny how everyone says to get an 04 on some forums
 
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I must say, my least problematic Land Rover EVER has been my 02 4.0. It has about 200k miles on it, and it doesn't make one strange noise. Original everything, including driveshaft but with rebuild Moog u-joints. Its had 1 head gasket in its life, and not much more than that. Runs 183F anything over 15MPH, and 194-195 idling. Original cooling fans, with Britpart 180F thermostat.
sounds like most of you guys are in agreement that the 4.0 is more reliable, sounds like id be best off with an 00 or 01 then add the CDL linkage or just crawl underneath with a wrench for 4x4. lots of 02s for sale in my area but as far as i know they dont have the CDL
 
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