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#278 of 313 Re: '98 trooper 3.5 stopped running today! [oilburner1] by andyplain May 02, 2009 (8:59 am)
Replying to: oilburner1 (Mar 10, 2009 4:00 pm) This is not good buddy... I have a 2000 Trooper same knocking noise and I had to rebuild my motor 95k.   Apparently the motor used up the entire 5 qts of oil and damaged the crankshaft and barrings. My truck ran nice even idled with a slight knocking until accelerated it was a loud knocking... I found a mechanic who charged me in Miami,FL $3000.00 to completely overhaul my motor with all new parts..   The truck in running great now better than new...   Good Luck, Now I started to use Lukas Oil and check the oil every time I put Gas.
#279 of 313 1990 trooper dying out by surfdaddy1 May 02, 2009 (11:52 am)
i have just replaced the gas tank ,fuel pump, fuel filter on 90, 4cyl, it starts right up and i can rev it to redlineand idle and sit running for 30 min or more but as soon as i start to drive it ,it will die out in 30 sec. then will start back up and do it again/any ideas??? thanks
#280 of 313 Isuzu Trooper quits after starting when key released by ben50 May 02, 2009 (2:52 pm)
On 1990 Izuzu trooper - it starts but quits almost immediately when I release the key. While still running, the fuel, alternator and check engine lights are on. If I keep the starter engaged and rev it really high, the lights will go out and it will stay running when key released. I've replaced all bad vacuum hoses that I can find. No loose wires at alternator. All fuses good. Very occasionally, it will start and run without that rev up. Any suggestions?
#281 of 313 clutch problems by surfdaddy1 May 02, 2009 (4:32 pm)
1990 trooper 4cyl. ,5 speed manual, i just got this truck back running, it was sitting 6 months /new clutch 1 year,1500 miles old working perfect, now the clutch will not fully engage/it will go in every gear but have major slippage/is it just hung up and need a good smack? any ideas?
#282 of 313 2002 3.5l trooper auto transmisson fluid fill by 2002trooper35l May 09, 2009 (3:04 pm)
I drained my transmission through the plug on the pan but the level in the plastic fill cylinder remained the same. I want to refill my transmission with fluid but i can't figure out how to get the fluid under the hood to drain down into the transmission. Anyone have any advice for me?
#283 of 313 Re: '98 trooper 3.5 stopped running today! [pvman1] by belaircarguy May 10, 2009 (3:00 am)
Replying to: pvman1 (Mar 10, 2009 4:44 pm) Gene - I have a 1996 Trooper - same engine as yours. Only have 90,000 miles, but mine is the same story. Starts and runs like a top. Engine is smooth and vibration free. Changed the timing belt and water pump about 58,000 miles, so I have a few more miles to go until the next change out. Interior is in good shape, no rust on the body, paint is still shiny, minus a few parking lot dings. My mechanic keeps telling me the Trooper has lots of rust underneath, but so what! When I look under the car, some items are rusty, like the frame and cross members. Other items (body and all sheet metal) are rust free. Motor only uses perhaps 1 quart of oil every 3000 miles (just about the time it is ready to go for an oil change / service). I plan on keeping this one until the wheels fall off!   Bel Air Car Guy
#284 of 313 91 Trooper failing smog by isuzudan Jun 16, 2009 (11:42 am)
I have a 91 Trooper that passes CA smog except for HC emmissions. Because the car was last registered in Santa Cruz, the tester does not use the dyno, and it is the low idle that is worst. I have changed the plugs, cleaned the injectors, changed to oil (with an engine flush), changed the air filter, and retarded the timing. The HC went up! Anyone have a tip for me? Thanks, Dan Replies to this message: robarre (Jul 08, 2009 7:26 am)
#285 of 313 Serpentine Belt and Low Oil Questions by Goalie69 Jun 16, 2009 (1:41 pm)
I have two repair related questions for my 2002 Trooper that has 74,000 miles on it. I’m far from a car expert and would appreciate any feedback.   First, I was told that I need to replace my serpentine belt. Is the 74,000 mile mark a common point in time for replacing this belt, and what would be a reasonable price to pay an auto mechanic to replace this?   Secondly, my car is using up oil. However, there is absolutely no leaking anywhere, nor is there blue smoke coming from my car as if it’s burning oil. Are there any common known issues of this type associated with the Trooper, and what could it be? Approximately what would it cost to resolve the issue?   Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: wlbrown9 (Jun 18, 2009 11:32 am) cracovian (Jun 26, 2009 6:51 am) Goalie69 (Jul 01, 2009 7:33 pm)
#286 of 313 Re: Serpentine Belt and Low Oil Questions [Goalie69] by wlbrown9 Jun 18, 2009 (11:32 am)
Replying to: Goalie69 (Jun 16, 2009 1:41 pm) Serpentine belt... 10 minutes to do it yourself. Just note the route about the front of the engine so you can do it yourself. It takes a socket and ratchet to rotate one of the tension idlers to provide enough slack to get the belt back on.   Note on this. Last year at rotation time on some Firestone tires I was quoted $140 to replace the Serpentine belt. I picked one up later for around $30 at Advance or Autozone. They can even print out the belt layout for you.   A lot of Troopers will burn a quart every 1500 to 3000 miles. Not a problem and probably not much you can do to change that. Just check the oil level when you fill up so you don't run low and burn up the engine. My '00 might burn a quart every 2000-2500 miles...not a problem. Replies to this message: cracovian (Jun 26, 2009 6:51 am) Goalie69 (Jul 01, 2009 7:33 pm)
#287 of 313 Re: Serpentine Belt and Low Oil Questions [wlbrown9] by cracovian Jun 26, 2009 (6:51 am)
Replying to: wlbrown9 (Jun 18, 2009 11:32 am) I agree - replacing the belt is a good DIY project but it will take more like 30 minutes for those of us who have two left hands for this kind of stuff (plus you have to figure out which bolt to turn). You can pick a nice premium belt (got mine from amazon for $25) and save lots of money at the same time. I replaced my 2002's at 50K - it was cracked on the inside. 70K+ is late - do it ASAP.

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