what to look for in an 04

[barefoot]

looking into buying an 04 (last of the body style i like). what do i need to be looking out for and what are some common issues with them?

thanks!

 

[KyleT]

a year before 2003.

 

[ptschram]

A spare engine out of a P38.

 

[ukoffroad]

A spare engine out of a P38.

X2, and one of those awesome sets of TV repairman tools.

In all seriousness, look for an owner that has all the records if possible, If the heads have been done so much the better.

 

[Eliot]

A spare engine out of a P38.

Are the P38 blocks that much more reliable?

 

[RBBailey]

The only thing I've had to do on mine is remember to keep the sunroofs closed, and I had to replace the brake control block thing to get rid of the three amigos. Check to see that this has been done since there was a problem with them early on, and they were often replaced with updated units by the dealer. But it is an $800 part, so it is worth checking on.

The dealer did change the head gasket for me at 90k.

Mine has 110k miles on it.

 

[ptschram]

Are the P38 blocks that much more reliable?

Cooling system less fragile, less likely to have been overheated.

 

[barefoot]

So would an 02 be a better puchase?

 

[Eliot]

Cooling system less fragile, less likely to have been overheated.

Do we have enough engines in the secondary market to keep pace with failures?

 

[ptschram]

Do we have enough engines in the secondary market to keep pace with failures?

I hope not, my retirement is heavily leveraged with Rover V8 blocks to be resleeved.

 

[barefoot]

found an 01 with 78k for 6500. think i will seal the deal tomorrow since carfax came back ok.

 

[I HATE PONIES]

found an 01 with 78k for 6500. think i will seal the deal tomorrow since carfax came back ok.

Check for the CDL nipple. An 01 with an early build date should have it.

 

[K-rover]

My 01 has an April manufactured date and It did NOT have a the CDL nipple.
I ended up replacing the whole TC to get it!

 

[barefoot]

I have no way to check... Buying online.