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2001 Isuzu Trooper cuts out and dies while driving diagnostics not helpful.

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#8 of 12 Re: 92 ls trooper cuts out & dies also [wilitwork] by la10killer Dec 17, 2008 (9:18 am)
Replying to: wilitwork (Nov 16, 2008 7:26 pm) We did replace the gasket and had the tube to the EGR cleaned. No more stalling problems. Cost was $257. However, CEL came back on after two weeks. Then went off. Then came back on. Code reader used to say vacuum leak now it is a vapor leak. Whatever. At least it doesn't die now!
#9 of 12 Trooper cutting out and intake manifold gasket??? by htfeaster Jan 15, 2009 (3:58 pm)
In reading the posts, this sounds quite familiar to what happened to me. I recently purchased a trooper from a friend who takes impecable care of his vehicle. I had some performance issues and thought it might be my battery and changed the battery and cables. A week later I was driving my trooper when it stopped and all of the computer lights came on. I know very little about cars and had it towed to the nearest repair shop where they told me I had only about one-quarter of the oil needed (and i had a recent oil change with no signs of leaking) and I need a new engine or motor to the tune of $5000.   After reading these posts I am wondering if the problem is the intake manifold gasket? Any suggestions? Should I ask them about the intake manifold gasket, take it somewhere else, etc. I hate to immediately be so suspicious but there were never any signs of a problem of this proportion and the repair shop is quite aware of my ignorance reagrding cars. Is it possible the engine or motor may need to be completely replaced? Any ideas, help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!   Hunter Replies to this message: gryff (Jun 01, 2009 7:19 pm)
#11 of 12 Re: Trooper cutting out and intake manifold gasket??? [htfeaster] by gryff Jun 01, 2009 (7:19 pm)
Replying to: htfeaster (Jan 15, 2009 3:58 pm) This is EXACTLY what I'm going through now! I was stuck on the highway yesterday because my '99 Trooper shut OFF while I was driving and just coasted to a stop on the side of the road. No hint of ANY problems. No nothing! After a towing and major inconveniences I was told that the engine had LOCKED/SEIZED up! Imagine my disgust to hear this. He told me that the engine was bone dry. I had no leaks prior to and he said he couldn't find any. He said the only other thing is that it just burned the oil up.   My quotes thus far range from 3700 to 3900 to 4260 used and 6000 to 6610 new. It's makes me 'sick' just thinking about it. I love my Trooper!!! If I had gotten any indication that it needed oil at that point (oil light NEVER came on) or that it was even hot, I would've stopped at the next exit and handled it. Now, I'm faced with the dilemma of fixing it or buying another car. At least I'll know to keep the engine thoroughly juiced if I do buy the engine.   P.S. Oh, I'm also told that they have to pull the front end off to remove the engine, which makes it an even more laborious task.   Gryph
#12 of 12 Re: 2001 Isuzu Trooper cuts out and dies while driving diagnostics not helpful. [la10killer] by gryff Jun 01, 2009 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: la10killer (Nov 11, 2008 7:25 am) Did a diagnostic too when the CEL came on for no apparent reason. My 99 only has 129400 on it. The result was the EGR sensor/valve. Now, I feel like the issue was oil since my engine has now locked up. If only I'd known the a couple of quarts would've alleviated the problem. It would help if the OIL LIGHT actually did its job and came on when it was low.   (Disgusted!)

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