Not sure where or what to do with this

Here is what I posted in regards to my dilemma
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Wanted to say hi. Former owner of a 1987 D90.

Sold her a couple months back and purchased a 2001 Disco II from what I thought was a trustworthy seller LOL

Yeah, that didn't go so well. So I am weighing my options and looking for guidance.

Here is what I copied from what I posted on the Defender Sources forum

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Hey everybody, hope this finds you all great

A couple months back, I joined to sell my 1987 D90 and I did So, thank you DEFENDER SOURCE for the resources.

I then purchased a 2001 Disco II for my wife to drive to get us through the winter. I thought I had bought a fairly reliable vehicle from a fairly honest guy... LOL

I DID NOT

So, I purchased her for $4K, put 5 brand new tires on her and purchased the new brake and rotor kit for the front. Installed etc....

While I was performing the brake job, I noticed that the lower bolt on the passengers side caliper wasn't even tightened and loose by about an 1/8"... I mean... seriously... sticking out..

So flash forward to 3 weeks ago. Drop a cylinder and CRAP!!!!

Went to my trustworthy mechanic and he suggested to get rid of it or spend the money on a rebuild....


THOUGHTS? SUGGESTIONS?

WRONG FORUM :shrug

Thanks in advance

PERFECT WORLD: I find a shop that will either rebuild or swap the drive train with ..... well..... a reliable and warranted drive train
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I would love to sell it ALL.... OUTRIGHT for $2500 ??????

5 new tires with 50 miles on them @ $1,125
1 new rotor and brake pad kit for front end @ $187

and then the rest of the vehicle for $1300 LOL

 

Where are you located?

 

I am in SoCal. San Fernando valley on the east side. In a small horse community near Sunland/Tujunga

 

I’m curious, how much did you get quoted for the rebuild? I’d ask the same to anyone on here, how much does it seem like this work would cost (from a mechanic) ballpark?

 

I have not checked as of yet. I am going to though. I will check with Trail Head 4x4 as suggested here on the forum

I have seen used 4.0's for $700-$1500 and have had ballpark costs of $1500-$2000

with one guy saying he'd do it for $600

But.... the LS swap seems the way to go for long term.

 

I bought an 80k 4.0 shortblock from Will Tillerey for $500, runs great.

 

DID you put it in and what swap kit did you use for the mod.?

 

it was a stock disco 4.0 so I didn't need to do anything other than pull bad out and put the new one in

 

What are these interiors worth?

 

Around $500