There has been an 03 for sale for quite some time. It's advertised as a mechanics special because it has "loud lifters" according to the add. The rover seems to be in good condition otherwise. Is it a bad idea to even consider something such as this with the intention of getting it very cheap and then fixing the problem?
03 with "loud Lifters"
- Thread starter expectthebest
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How cheap? Lifters are easy to change out while you are doing your head gaskets. Have a pair of rocker assemblies handy in case they are boned and causing the noise. But before you move on it do an oil pressure test to make sure it isn't a bad bearing.
It probably needs a block, not lifters. Has anyone ever seen a lifter fail on a DII? I haven't, but I've sure seen a lot of 03/04 Discos with knocking liners. In my experience it doesn't cause any problems other than making noise.
Ben said:
Good Point.
So, what would be a fair price for the rig while planning on replacing the engine?
SGaynor said:
You could get more than $500 for scrap. $280 on the catalytics alone than the aluminum wheels then you still have 2 tons of scrap metal at $270 a ton.
Jeez just yesterday a totaled 02 went through copart 90K creamed in the rear for $2500 plus fees.
Just searched it on craigs. Looks nice
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ctd/2599282329.html
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Lifters and cams are failing an a regular basis since all oils 10-40 and lighter wt.
don't have any Zink in it any more if the rover V8 had roller lifters it would not be a problem. Some Amsoil and racing oils have the zink in it.
don't have any Zink in it any more if the rover V8 had roller lifters it would not be a problem. Some Amsoil and racing oils have the zink in it.
expectthebest said:
Is it a 4.6? Just wondering. Is there anyway you can record it for us to hear?
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redhawkrovers said:
Everything you've ever wanted to know about oil and Rovers is here:
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=54420
and here:
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=55081&highlight=oil+zinc
JohnB said:
I was saying what he should pay for a non-running Disco. Based on your numbers above, even if he bought it for $1000 and parted/scrapped it, he wouldn't be making much on it (not even factoring in the time/cost to part it out).
Just sayin'. I wouldn't pay more than $1000 for a non-running (or suspect engine) Disco.
If it was a slipped liner and the engine needed replaced, what would it cost including having it done since that would be well above my skill level?
Yep, that's the one. Thinking if I could get it for $2500 or so and just replace the engine if needed it might be a good deal. Depending on what the cost of a new or rebuilt engine is................JohnB said:
SGaynor said:
Sorry misunderstood. I thougt you stated $1000 if the body is in good shape(bad engine) or $500(bad engine)with a worn body since the OP said it had a bad engine.
Still if I could buy an 03 D2 around these parts with a perfect body(bad engine) for $1000 I would buy everyone I could find.