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207 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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Isuu must have taken good care to make sure vehicles capable of bering shipped to Alaska (somewhere within the reasonble perimeter) were well built to suit environmental concerns - the difference between PA/NY winter coverage is substantial.
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Replying to: coop15 (Aug 05, 2009 4:55 pm) |
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Hello - To make sure the record has been set straight, my friend's Axiom was originally owned ( 4 - 5 years ) by a couple in PA. Pennsylvania doesn't use salt, either. Her rust damage (which totaled the vehicle) occurred over a period of 1 1/2 years. According to the mechanics we've talked to, Isuzu isn't the only manufacturer experimenting with 'new' (and I'm sure much more cost efficient) alloys. Luck with yours, sounds like you got a good one. Coop |
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Replying to: coop15 (Aug 05, 2009 4:55 pm) Other than smog emissions and some "entry port installs" of electronics or "packages", the cars end up wherever the demand comes from. Rustproofing of the frame would have been done before or during the mfg process in Japan. |
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Replying to: howardru (Aug 11, 2009 5:01 am)
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Replying to: cptsesso (Aug 15, 2009 5:24 pm)
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Replying to: woodyco (Aug 16, 2009 9:46 am) You can find out a lot more about the history of the Subaru Isuzu plant at this Wikipedia link for Subaru of Indiana. Which shows the dates of production of the Axiom and various other models. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_of_Indiana_Automotive,_Inc. |
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Replying to: woodyco (Aug 16, 2009 9:46 am) At this point, I don't give a r  t's ss about Isuzu or where they assemble their cars. Assembled in Indiana with mostly Japanese parts, including the frame. Isuzu produced a poor quality product with a frame that rusted prematurely for any market. They know whey they pulled out of North America. Enjoy your Isuzu.... |
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During the quarterly PM inspection and oil change, I noticed a minor radiator leak, evidenced by green antifreeze appearing in the metal rock-guard pan at the bottom that protects the radiator and oil filter. No visible leak was detected. So, we idled the Axiom for about a half hour, then noticed a dribble coming out of the radiator overflow hose where it connects by the radiator cap. Just a small amount, but consistent. Checked the overflow hose - it was good, and not plugged; bought a small clamp and new radiator cap. That was yesterday. But, the problem persists today. I now suspect that maybe the bottom radiator hose connection, currently secured by the factory OEM spring-type clamp, may be getting looser, and may need a better screw-on style clamp instead. All hoses feel tight and fine, but this vehicle does have 97K miles on it and original hoses. So, there is a mystery radiator leak somewhere, one that is not readily visible, but that leaves radiator fluid in the pan. The vehicle never runs hot, but then again, I want to be sure it doesn't. Anybody have any ideas? I did do a radiator flush about 20K ago, so the radiator is clean and has great fresh green fluid in it. I hate to have to drain it unnecessarily... should I get it pressure tested? Or, as my mechanic buddy suggests, should I just go get a screw-type clamp and clamp the bottom hose connection tighter, in case this is a problem that only shows up when the vehicle has been running a while? What do you think? 
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Replying to: walk_the_walk2 (Sep 28, 2009 6:00 pm) Regards Bert
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