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    d2 4.0 block

    I have a 4.0 out of a d2 that had about 85 k on it. This motor had seeping hg's so i pulled it apart. Also found to have mildly worn cam/lifters and a pretty gunked up top end. However the engine ran great without overheating or making any noises for the 1k i put on it. I had intended on...
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    fair price for 4.0 block

    i have a known good 4.0 out of a d2. I am taking it to the machine shop to have it checked for cracks and warping. I will have the crank checked and polished as well. If all checks out, what is a fair price for a block with heads and crank only these days?
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    omg! wits end...

    01 d2 82k last motor was loosing water and had questionable knock under load. I rebuilt another block that was tested good and had no signs of slipping liners or anything. new block has all new parts inside it and were put together right. new motor fired up and has same knock as old motor...
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    annoying noises

    01 d2 82k has a fresh rebuilt engine i dropped in due to some oil pressure issues and leaking hg's. i had a knock i was chasing before that i thought was due to the oil pressure. however, same noise there. under load and worse when cold start: i would describe it as a loud rapping or...
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    engine tilting

    01 d2 4.0 pulled engine and rebuilt it. had recently placed motor mounts on old engine so i reused them. they are basically brand new and are the right mounts. i have looked and looked at it and they re installed correctly. however, engine is all bolted up and the front end is tilting upwards...
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    plasti guage

    2001 d2 4.0 forgive me, this is my first encounter with a bottom end. i had the crank checked at the machine shop and it was within factory spec so it was only polished. i ordered new factory spec mains and connecting rod bearings. i put the bottom end together thinking that there was no need...
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    set timing

    forgive my ignorance... d2 4.0 how do you set timing when you are reassembling a completely disassembled engine? I know cyl 1 at tdc but how do you line up the cam exactly?
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    pressure tested block

    i just had a block (d2 4.0) pressure checked. The block cleared ok. My question is, shouldnt the block be heated while testing? The machinist said that they didnt do that and he didnt know anyone who did. He said he tested at 3x the pressure and tested it 3 times to make sure. Does this sound legit?
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    Rebuild advice...

    So, i have a 4.0 out of a d2 with 80k all apart. I replaced this engine because the hg's were both leaking and i was unsure of the history (bought used). However the block i replaced it with is bad. Rather than purchase another used unit i am sending the first engine in to have heads and...
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    01 d2 engine

    Need a complete driving condition engine for an 01 d2 non sai. This will be the third engine i am purchasing for this truck. First engine was bad from dealer and was hidden for sale. Second engine from drillbit had slipped sleeve. I DO NOT and CANNOT afford another piece of crap engine PLEASE...
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    how to check a lifter

    01 d2 i have the top end apart chasing a tick/light knock. i want to check the lifters individually to see if one has failed. is there a way to do this? i tried to compress a couple of them with one of the push rods but they are too tight to compress by hand. suggestions?
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    oil channels

    01 d2 so i has an oil channel (on the head that that feeds the rockers) that appears to be at least partially clogged off with sludge. any tricks for cleaning without removing head? i thought about shooting compressed air in it but not sure where it would end up exactly. any suggestions?
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    chasing a tick...

    01 d2, recent used engine placed with around 81k. not sure of the history... So I had a used engine installed that turned out to have a tick. It is there lightly at idle, more so when put into gear, and even more under load. it is bad enough that i dont want to drive it. it goes away...
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    d2 front bumper

    need a good front bumper for an 01 d2 preferably gray in color.
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    d2 dash buzzing

    01 d2, there is a buzzing sound that comes from the dash like a motor running but loud. left side of drivers wheel, close to the dimmer switch, behind a little vent looking thing. noise changes if i put my finger over the vent. wth is it?
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    vacuum lines d2

    so i need some help figuring out where one of the vacuum lines on my d2 goes. was hoping someone had a pic of the area of the driverside firewall they could post up. it is a non sai unit. thanks!
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    d2 torque converter issues

    01 d2 81k 2 things have happened: it got cold here and i had the engine swapped out. now, torque converter takes forever to kick in. in the mornings it takes 10-15 min hwy driving to kick in and sometimes i have to move the shifter from d to n and back then it will kick in. any ideas? there was...
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    crank sensor?

    01 d2 80k turns over but no spark or fuel. i am thinking that it is the crank sensor but wanted to ask if it could cause it to die while driving? the truck died on my wife while driving. towed home and it fired up later that day. drove fine for 3 days but now wont start again. just wanted...
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    dash buzzing

    01 d2 makes a buzzing noise like a fan running behind speedo/cluster when key turned to pos 2. wth?
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    frame rust options

    i have a d2 01 that has some pretty bad frame rust in the rear where the frame turns up. the rest of the truck isnt that bad. i was wondering if anyone has had or if it is possible to have this section cut out and replaced. ideas?