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#3264 of 3293 Re: 2000 trooper by atfdmike Apr 12, 2008 (1:50 am)
Replying to: tkem12 (Apr 11, 2008 2:29 pm) You are experiencing a common complaint with the 3.5 L engine. You need to use a good oil high in detergent....like synthetic Rotella. It will clean the piston rings and drains over time that get gunked up and cause the oil to leak into the combustion chamber and burn off. Patience is required....it may help but it does take time. Some claim that using Seafoam will speed it along. HTH Replies to this message: tkem12 (Apr 22, 2008 6:26 am)
#3265 of 3293 Spark Plug confusion! by pwebster Apr 12, 2008 (8:53 am)
Can anyone tell me how I'm supposed to get a wrench down in the small opening to remove my old spark plugs? Do I need a special tool for this? Replies to this message: atfdmike (Apr 14, 2008 6:20 am) wlbrown9 (Apr 16, 2008 7:20 am)
#3267 of 3293 Re: Spark Plug confusion! [pwebster] by atfdmike Apr 14, 2008 (6:20 am)
Replying to: pwebster (Apr 12, 2008 8:53 am) A standard size spark plug socket on an extension should work fine. The spark plug socket does need to have the rubber insert that will hold the plug while lifting and lowering it into the tube. Depending on your model vehicle, a universal joint may help if you cannot get a straight angle at the plug tuve. A deepwell impact socket will not work since the walls are thicker, and the spark plug is not held in place correctly with one. HTH Replies to this message: wlbrown9 (Apr 16, 2008 7:20 am)
#3268 of 3293 Re: isuzu trooper for sale [meat1] by waata99 Apr 14, 2008 (6:48 am)
Where are you located? Can you give some specifics about the Trooper and what you're looking to get out of it...
#3269 of 3293 Re: Spark Plug confusion! [atfdmike] by wlbrown9 Apr 16, 2008 (7:20 am)
Replying to: atfdmike (Apr 14, 2008 6:20 am) Second what atfdmike said...you might need a set of extensions especially for the plugs closest to the firewall. If you have trouble with the rubber boots between the plugs and coils being stuck on, use compressed air down the center hole to pop them off. Before I got a real compressor, I used one of the little 9 volt pumps and it just broke the seal without a problem.   If you don't have a socket with the rubber insert, one of the magnetic extensions would work to remove the old plug once it is loose, but it would be much easier with the real spark socket for getting the new plugs started. Remember these are aluminum heads....don't want to get them threaded incorrectly.
#3270 of 3293 2000 Trooper Oxygen Sensors by desimones Apr 21, 2008 (2:12 pm)
I heard that a faulty oxygen sensor can decrease the fuel efficiency. My engine check light on my Trooper goes on periodically and was wondering how I can tell if this is the cause. Does anyone know where they are located. I believe that it has two sets (4 total). Replies to this message: atfdmike (Apr 22, 2008 3:53 am)
#3271 of 3293 Re: 2000 Trooper Oxygen Sensors [desimones] by atfdmike Apr 22, 2008 (3:53 am)
Replying to: desimones (Apr 21, 2008 2:12 pm) Hi, two are located before the converters, one on each, and two are located after the converters. The ones before the converters tell the ECM when to go from closed loop to open loop, and thus do affect mileage if they are not working properly. The heaters built into the sensor just help the sensor work faster as it shortens the time needed for them to get to proper operating temps. The ones after the converter act as a comparison for the ecm to tell it if the cats are functioning properly, but do not directly affect engine settings. The sensors before the converters are the most likely to cause problems but either set can set a code. Get the codes read....the OBD system has the capability to tell you which sensor is causing the CEL. Hope this helps. One guys opinion.
#3272 of 3293 Re: 2000 trooper [atfdmike] by tkem12 Apr 22, 2008 (6:26 am)
Replying to: atfdmike (Apr 12, 2008 1:50 am) On Feb 23,2008 desimones talked of a oil filter upgrade that replaces the oil filter housing to accomodate a larger filter THIS IS THE INFO I NEED.
#3273 of 3293 Serpentine path by davec4 Apr 28, 2008 (11:37 am)
I have a 2000 Trooper. My serpentine belt fell off due to the alternator being loose. Can someone send me a diagram of it's path and any special instructions I might need in putting it back on?   Thanks in advance!!! Replies to this message: bahmed (Apr 28, 2008 6:02 pm)

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