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-mike
I'm in Phoenix so a/c is pretty important. We really like our Trooper, but our toddler was soaked with sweat every time we took her our of her car seat last summer. Yep, I already know to use recirc, have dark tinted windows, and use a sun shade!
-mike
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Maybe there is a basket roof rack that can be made to provide some shade from the Phoenix sun. In Phoenix I don't think platic will last very long on the roof.
Here's a radical high tech solution: Use a roof rack full of solar cells to run a bunch of solid state cooling devices like the ones in 12 Volt electric coolers mounted to the roof under the solar cells. You would need some fans in it to help remove the heat from the outside side of the coolig devices. In winter the same rig could warm the car. You could be the first one on your block with a solar assisted automotive HVAC system.
I am not sure if a roof rack could provide enough shade to make a difference.
Is there a Trooper owner in Phoenix with a full roof rack that could put some stuff up there to block the sun next summer and give a report on how hot the car is inside wih and without roof rack shade?
Thank You
Now on my 99 Trooper I have two other concerns. First, on the other vehicle the access was from above so any spills would fall away from me. On my 99 Trooper the access is from below and any spills could fall or even spray down on me while I am under there. Second, I am concerned that that running a fuel injected engine with the fuel pump off could wreck something. Consequently I am not sure if I am going to do this change myself.
If anybody knows the correct way to do this please let us know.
You're will get some gas running out of the filter and fuel lines when you pull the old one off, and since as you noted you will be underneath the vehicle, have plenty of rags handy, and wear safety glasses.
Other than that, there isn't anything tricky about it.
-mike
Then again maybe I am confusing this with the warning not to run the fuel pump with a completely empty tank as that supposedly damages the pump.
-mike
I think it's very sad. The Trooper is a wonderful but underrated and not mainstream styled SUV.
-mike
Jim
About these new CHEAP Troopers... that Limited with a few miles on it sounds like an incredible DEAL!! I just visited my dealer and they have one last NEW 01' which is a Limited. They are offering $7000 off sticker and 0% financing. But the sticker on it is over $33000. I think it's only a 2WD as well. But it is a beauty!!
To my surprise they had 4 low mileage 01" used Troopers. All S models. I don't get it. Why are all these slightly used Troopers showing up?? Downside, everyone of them was the same color scheme. No variety. Happy Trooping !!! ;->
I was using 2wd to tow it and had no problems. I flipped on TOD for a few miles of rain. Milage was 15mpg un-ladded (2100lbs) and 12mpg ladden (5000lbs) I have 275-70-16 Pirellis Scorpion AT tires, Rancho 9000 shocks set at 4/front 5/rear during laden rides 4/front 3/rear unladden, and OME rear springs. With the car on the trailer it was about 3/4" from the bump stops with very little sag.
-mike
-mike
Jim
http://isuzu-suvs.com/howto/trooperwoofers.html
-mike
I know I know.........now is not the time to joke about New Yorkers everyone.
-mike
After being done with it, noticed a clunking from the front left. Upon inspection the dust cap that covers the center of the alloy wheel only has one screw in it. It was loose - hence clunking.
I thought I'd be smart and take one screw from the dust cap on the front right wheel that had all three - but no luck. The mechanics at the dealership stripped the threads in the two empty holes on the front-left. Even though I had the screw there was no thread for it to take on in the hole.
Any of you guys know if this is easily repairable? The dealership is playing dumb with me - doesn't seem to matter that I'm a professional engineer (and I only played that as a last resort).
They're saying they'll just tap the holes out and put in bigger screws. I'm not so happy to do that on alloys. (They want to charge me for this too)
Your opinions would be appreciated ...
So far my dealership has been terrible by the way - I'll name it and shame it soon. They have managed to break sensors on the engine during regular maintenance (lit up my dash like a Christmas tree) - that was on the 15k - and a whole host of other joyful things.
If I wasn't so busy with work and family I'd do the maintenance myself ... am regretting not doing so at the moment.
Frustratedly,
Old Pickup
P.S. Next stop BBB maybe
-mike
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1) my antenna never comes un-done, it's in the window But my '97 Rodeo's used to come undone until I put an open ended wrench on it and tightened it down securely.
2) http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html is a great tire resource. It will allow you to put in 2 different tire sizes and then it tells you exactly what % your speedo/odo will be off by.
-mike
David
Question - When I purchased my 2001 Trooper 4X4 I had installed the multi-function meter in my LS that normally is standard in the Limited ( Temp, Compass, Altitude). I've noticed that the barametric pressure reading is off by almost an inch of Hg. Isuzu dealer cannot get any advice from Isuzu tech support as to how to correct the problem. Has anyone else out there with a Limited observed the pressure reading against their known local conditions? The altitude display can be adjusted by the driver but not the pressure reading.
9500 miles so far and this is the only problem I've had - a great vehicle. Buy the way has anyone noticed that in the owners manual that the delivered new vehicle oil quantity is 5.6 quarts and the subsequent oil change capacity is 5 quarts including filter. Never seen this before. Why not put in 5.6 quarts when changing the oil?
I wouldn't overfill the oil above the full line of the dip stick - could cause foaming problems by the crank. I wouldn't think that anyone would push the Troop. hard enough to warrant an aftermarket install of a tray in the oil pan to prevent oil starvation under high g loads. 5 qts. should be more than sufficient for the oiling system.
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Tom
David
http://www.autoweb.com.au/id_HYU/doc_hyu0111211/article.html?src=newreleases
Here are the comparisons:
Suspension: rear solid axle with LSD 5-link (just like troopa) front Indypendent wishbone with torson bars (just like troopa)
Brakes: slightly larger front and rear
size: 2" longer, same height, 2" wider, 2" longer wheelbase
Boxy, just like the troopa
7 passenger
5500lb towing capacity
same ground clearance
222lbs torque peaking at 3000 rpms with 90% available from 1500->5K
AWD with LOW RANGE Transfer case, very TOD-like even uses eltromagnetic clutch pack like the TOD.
Priced in the $24-$25K range or less in Australia!
So if they bring it here, when the time comes I may need to replace the Troopa with this vehicle!
-mike
Clearly, .6 qt. is staying in there somewhere. There is no other explanation possible.
Regards,
Tom
Regards,
Tom