The 4.0 v8 in my 2001 D2 has been a pretty reliable the past few years but I am wondering how it compares to the 4.6 motor option for long term durability and repair costs. I would appreciate hearing from some 4.6 owners to hear about their "motor" experiences.
Cheers, Rob
Disco V8 reliability question
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Rob
- Greasy Fingers
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exmod90
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gerry here in Prince George .
our 2004 disco 11 4.6 v8 has just turned the clock @ 100,000 kms .
other than regular scheduled maintenance [ oil changes , filters , plugs , belts , hoses ] we had to :
1) replace the h20 pump @ 17,000 kms
2) replace the oil pan gasket @ 46,000 kms
3) replace the head gaskets @ 65,000 kms
4) replace the throttle body kit @ 65,000 kms
5) replaced 1 ignition coil and plug wires @ 78,000 kms
the motor runs strong and is a gas hog [ burns premium ] . no issues with the vehicle overall having spent 5 winters here in PG .
our 2004 disco 11 4.6 v8 has just turned the clock @ 100,000 kms .
other than regular scheduled maintenance [ oil changes , filters , plugs , belts , hoses ] we had to :
1) replace the h20 pump @ 17,000 kms
2) replace the oil pan gasket @ 46,000 kms
3) replace the head gaskets @ 65,000 kms
4) replace the throttle body kit @ 65,000 kms
5) replaced 1 ignition coil and plug wires @ 78,000 kms
the motor runs strong and is a gas hog [ burns premium ] . no issues with the vehicle overall having spent 5 winters here in PG .
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PaavScan
04 Disc II 4.6 SE7 DVD non ACE.
Bough 2008 73k
Now have 126K
The only item changed is 8 spark plugs to cure rough idle.
Routine maintenance oils & filter including transmission filter,
diff's & transfer box oils, powers steering oil, thermostat & fluid.
Front drive shat u joints & aft drive shaft rubber coupling.
Item that need a look before summer trips, brakes & rocker cover gaskets & fan Belt & change break fluid.
The three amigos come & go.
Bough 2008 73k
Now have 126K
The only item changed is 8 spark plugs to cure rough idle.
Routine maintenance oils & filter including transmission filter,
diff's & transfer box oils, powers steering oil, thermostat & fluid.
Front drive shat u joints & aft drive shaft rubber coupling.
Item that need a look before summer trips, brakes & rocker cover gaskets & fan Belt & change break fluid.
The three amigos come & go.