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#11718 of 11965 Re: ISUZU ENGINE REPLACEMENT [ghost329] by marcy73

Apr 03, 2008 (8:13 pm)

Replying to: ghost329 (Mar 19, 2008 4:08 pm)
I was wondering.. I just bought A used 1999 isuzu trooper and man.. is it really this bad on gas? this vehicle looks to be in really good condition and i have had it for a couple of months ...it starting to make wierd noises.. knocks here and there.. now there is this high pitch musical sound that appears here and there.. sometimes with a knock sometimes without.. does anyone know of what this could be? its so big i cant tell where the noises are coming from sometimes.. like i sware sometimes it sounds like im draggin something..
thanks,
m

#11719 of 11965 Re: ISUZU ENGINE REPLACEMENT [marcy73] by atfdmike

Apr 04, 2008 (3:02 am)

Replying to: marcy73 (Apr 03, 2008 8:13 pm)
Hi, it would help to know how many miles and what type of transmission is in your vehicle. The symptoms you describe could be attributed to poor gasoline, failing timing belt/pusher and possibly a bad steering pump or alternator, so any information like service to trans, parts replaced, etc; will help generate interest in helping diagnose the problem. HTH

#11720 of 11965 Re: ISUZU ENGINE REPLACEMENT [marcy73] by cracovian

Apr 04, 2008 (7:36 am)

Replying to: marcy73 (Apr 03, 2008 8:13 pm)
I was laughing hard reading your post especially the "dragging" part
 
I think that, realistically, only H2s, Monteros, and older Kia Sorentos can edge the Trooper (though very slightly) in how much gas they use.

#11721 of 11965 Re: ISUZU ENGINE REPLACEMENT [cracovian] by wlbrown9

Apr 04, 2008 (7:49 am)

Replying to: cracovian (Apr 04, 2008 7:36 am)
I have a 2000 Trooper LS. My gas mileage averages from a low of 16.5 to as high as 18.5. Not bad for a large, heavy box. The numbers have run about the same over 130,000 miles. Mine is 2wd and it seems that 4wd or TOD versions might get about 1 MPG less on average.
 
Have you had the brakes checked? If you have a bad caliper that is dragging, that could really hurt the mileage. Have spark plugs ever been changed? They are good for 100K miles max. Also probably need to check that they are the correct ones. Reports of changing to non-specified plugs can cause problems. You might also try some fuel system cleaner, either have it done or run several batches of injector cleaner through.
 
Is your Trooper displaying a CEL? If so, code from that might point to a problem.

#11722 of 11965 Power steering box by egyptgerry

Apr 04, 2008 (5:04 pm)

Hi there Guys,i need to change either the steering idler or the steering box in my 1994 Trooper 3.1td any ideas on what they are like to change,Any ideas will be welcome.Gerry in the Uk

#11723 of 11965 Head gasket-Oil mixed with coolant by maude3

Apr 14, 2008 (7:40 am)

I have a 90 Isuzu trooper. My oil is mixed with coolant. Before this and now my car is going through tons of coolant. I'm pretty sure it's the head gasket. First has any one used the liquid sealer? I thought of trying this first to get me by till I can get a new head gasket or better yet a new engine. Is it ok to drive it till I get this done? I just bought the car a month and half ago and unfortunately the seller didn't tell me about this problem.

#11724 of 11965 Re: Head gasket-Oil mixed with coolant [maude3] by egyptgerry

Apr 14, 2008 (8:45 am)

Replying to: maude3 (Apr 14, 2008 7:40 am)
Forget liquid sealer,Afraid to say your head gasket is shot,Looks like you need to strip the head off and get it skimmed then fit a new gasket set,also to be honest i would not drive it as dont forget the coolant is also going into the sump,oil floats on water so you could end up with a sump full of water and the crank shaft bearings would not like that and could sease the engine,Sorry to be the bearer of bad news,Regards,GERRY

#11725 of 11965 Re: Head gasket-Oil mixed with coolant [maude3] by atfdmike

Apr 14, 2008 (9:31 am)

Replying to: maude3 (Apr 14, 2008 7:40 am)
X 2 on the advice from egyptgerry. Don't continue to drive it. The antifreeze will dilute the oil and your bearings and rockers will be shot. Plus you don't know what the engine has been through before you owned it. It is a pretty common problem on the 2.4 and 2.6 motors. There are aftermarket heads (AMC and others) available that are made heavier and pretty much eliminate warpage and fracturing common in the Isuzu head. HTH.

#11726 of 11965 Re: Head gasket-Oil mixed with coolant [atfdmike] by egyptgerry

Apr 14, 2008 (11:15 am)

Replying to: atfdmike (Apr 14, 2008 9:31 am)
Glad 2 brains are better than 1,But really the 2.4 and the 2.6 where not the strongest of motors,I used to have them for my business but changed over a few years ago now to the 3.1 td but i do have a 3.0 v6 that runs on LPG gas,gives no problem and the co2 emissions are so low it passes our annual test here with flying colors

#11727 of 11965 1999 Trooper water pump question by canepole

Apr 16, 2008 (1:25 pm)

On my '99 Trooper 3.2L I have removed about all that is needed, but can't figure out how the heck to get the plastic plate with the timing marks off to get at the water pump. Looks like I need to remove the pully, which is bolted to the crankshaft. if so, how do I stop it from spinning?
 
Any tips will be appreciated.
 
Thanks

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