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Im moving forward with the unassembeled Colorado engine zuke found , Ill start pulling my engine in a week or so when I have some time off. Thx for the comments everyone.
I have the heads off mine so I'm partly there already. I'll probably pull it in the next few days. If I can be of help somehow such as photos etc just gimme a shout since I'll be a few days ahead of ya
Started the engine removal process today, Valve covers are off and the valve train looks fine so now dropped valve. So now my guess is I may have had a cracked piston which would explain the miss fire in that cylinder....anyway something in the bottom was the issue.....Ill know what soon enough.
My engine is out. Tons-o-fun it was. Actually it wasn't bad took about 2hrs once I had the heads off which took 2hrs as well. I had never worked on this engine prior so I had to find my way around. Any questions I can help with lemme know. There's a few transmission bolts that were hard but not impossible to get to, I got to them all without manipulating the motor angle etc or using extensions from way behind it. It was a little slow going though and when I go at it again, I'll probably tilt the motor on the mounts etc. There's a couple sensors including a knock sensor that is easy to miss, least I think it was a knock sensor, drivers side of block under the headers in what is commonly a knock sensor location.
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After getting my D2 running perfectly something in the engine let go while going 75 on the interstate. No warning at all. Anyway it knocked the bottom out of the oil pan and took out a chuck of the block. I need some options for a used motor. hoping to stay under $1000. Ill be doing the swap myself. Ill replace the head gaskets and oil pump before the install as well. on a side note the lady behind me stopped and said it looked like something you see in a nascar race......smoke and flames coming out the back. I posted the carnage for your viewing pleasure......
I have a 2004 disco 2 hse good motor located south florida
Impressive work! I am going through the same thing, only I am a complete noob and don't know my way around engines. It's certainly been a learning experience for me but it is taking a long time. If you were close to florida, you'd find these discos are a dime a dozen. Looking forward to seeing the progress you make!
