Buy and Build advice for a D2
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Mudding
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Canada
I’m investing in an ultra gauge soon for my 03, check it out. UltraGauge OBDII Scan tool & Information Center
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.
Brian.
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.
Brian.
Here is the truck your were referencing for sale:
https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto...656330061.html
No kidding would have figured the cats would have cooked that stuff off in minutes.
Rock Crawling
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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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Mudding
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From: Canada
thanks! funny how everyone says to get an 04 on some forums
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Mudding
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From: Canada
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.