Tapps33
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Hello all! Let me kick this particular conversation off with where I’m at. I’ve got a 2010 LR4 with about 170K miles on it. The engine is slightly overdue for all the timing chain fun, but it’s also developing a coolant issue. Before you ask, the water pump and crossover tube are fine (although I’m in the process of making a swap to a electric pump/fan). Unfortunately, the more I look into it, the more it looks like the head gasket is beginning to go out. (The more I look around, 170-185K seems to be a failure point for the head gaskets in these engines...of course I’m specifically looking for that too, so you never know.)
So here’s my dilemma:
-All the parts to do a head gasket/timing chain maintenance add up to about $5-$6K (when the tools and head machine work are factored in).
-A used NA 5.0 runs between $5-8K
-A used SC 5.0 runs about $7-$9K
As far as I can tell, the everything between the RRS and LR4 was the same except the extra coolant line, engine ECU and radiator. So, since I’m rebuilding the cooling system, the swap should be fairly easy....SHOULD being the key word. The extra HP would be really nice for what I consider to be not a significant increase in “repair” cost.
BIG question, has anyone every actually tried this before? Or would I be the first sucker to attempt it?
Looking forward to your responses!
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So here’s my dilemma:
-All the parts to do a head gasket/timing chain maintenance add up to about $5-$6K (when the tools and head machine work are factored in).
-A used NA 5.0 runs between $5-8K
-A used SC 5.0 runs about $7-$9K
As far as I can tell, the everything between the RRS and LR4 was the same except the extra coolant line, engine ECU and radiator. So, since I’m rebuilding the cooling system, the swap should be fairly easy....SHOULD being the key word. The extra HP would be really nice for what I consider to be not a significant increase in “repair” cost.
BIG question, has anyone every actually tried this before? Or would I be the first sucker to attempt it?
Looking forward to your responses!
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