Highbeams need to be active for Aux lights to work.

 

In all likely hood that engine will tick for a long time. Just watch for overheats and take care of it. Start a rebuild or engine replacement fund. I wouldn't freak out about it. I'm willing to bet 90% of the 03-04 Discovery's tick now(if on original motor). I think mine has it too but I've never really noticed it until I thought about it.

 

That video is trippy, why does it have that crazy distortion? Seems like a well documented vehicle that's a ticking bomb like many Discos.

 

I've spent many months looking for the right 03-04 Discovery, I've been searching as far as Montana and even Canada, so its almost ironic that after all this time I just so happen to find a decent special edition Disco right in my back yard.

An engine replacement fund? Never thought of that but it sounds like a dam good idea. I wonder though, would this be an excuse to save up for a diesel conversion? Or should I save up for another 4.6 engine?

I value these records like gold! I'm definitely getting a frame for them

Yes the video is a little weird. Considering how long it took me to figure out how to open the bonnet, and I'm generally very camera shy. But I really felt the need to make a brief recording of the truck.

Yes shortly after I left, the seller figured out how to turn those aux lights on lol. Apparently they had to call their daughter to figure it out seeing how she was the only person who really drove the disco. Speaking of which does anyone known if it is illegal to drive around town and on the highway with those Aux lights uncovered and turned on?

 

light regulations are different from state to state.
In Ma. your driving lights mounted in the bumper are fine. Your aux. light mounted on the grill are not allow on public roads as they are to close to the center of the vehicle.
Ask me how I know; my 67 gta has a early 67 shebly grill (center high beams) a good inspection station will call me on them, halfway thru 67 DOT made Shebly move the light out to the side of the car.

 

Alright sounds good, I'll give the local NH DMV a call just for the hell of it to inquire about the lights.
Now what about the ticking engine fund? Should I just save up for another 4.6 or a diesel engine and conversation? If the 4.6 are prone to these ticking issues, even when well maintained then wouldn't it be cheaper in the ling run to get the diesel?

 

Noticed that the seller deleted the Craigslist add so here are the pics in case anyone missed the link:

 

I watched that video again and honestly that tick sounds like nothing. If it performs well with no issues I would just run a heavier oil to try and quite it. No point in wasting money to rebuild it when it's not necessary. Seriously it sounds fine. If it bothers you that much try to fix it, but I'm willing to bet that engine will last a while with good maintenance.

 

Your positive encouragement is greatly appreciated. I'm not to worried in general, but the idea of long trips make me uneasy so regardless I'm putting together a engine rebuild fund. I'll be sure to use only the highest grade fuel, and I'll be sure to switch to rotella oil asap to start. See how everything goes in November. Thanks again!

 

God i love the gray with black interior...
If your 9-5 is silver i'm glad we're not neighbors.