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However, it is all or nothing. I don't think they can tailor what works and what doesn't.
Why don't you just press the lock button on the driver door before you get out, then not press the lock button on the fob? You could still unlock with the fob, but I don't think the alarm would be set.
. . . and here is his answer to oil useage on +98 . . .
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Most of the complaints of oil usage is on 98 up and I see alot of them. It's in the piston design they changed them in the 98 3.2 run. They only have 4 drain back holes on the oil ring. The new ones will have 10 or 11. Oil is building up and sticking in oil rings. Best way to keep from this doins this is keeping the EGR port clean and the pcv valve replaced. On the 95 3.2 I would say it couldn't hurt to have the egr port cleaned, injectors cleaned and the upper intake decarboned.
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-Ryan
http://www.classicsofttrim.com/oem.html
In 98 they were using a 3.5L I believe? Second, I have a '99 which has never burned oil except for the first 1000 miles (I did have a new short block put in 15K ago...long story) which says the design does work in some cases. Third, that description would seem like a limited quantity would be used up and then no more like during the break in period...people report 1/2 quart per 1000 miles? That seems like oil is blowing past the rings and getting burned in combustion, not stuck in the rings.
The description may be accurate, but it doesn't quite make sense to me the way is it worded. Can someone who understands this put it differently to prove/dispove the theory?
-mike
Namely, some of the oil that makes it to the side of the cylinder and is wiped down, cannot drain out the fouled oil ring drainback holes. When the piston lowers, that undrained oil is now in the combustion chamber. Some of this combusts and leaves. Some partially combusts and makes gunk that further fouls the oil ring and makes matters worse. The gunk that is wiped down and drains fouls the oil. Again, this makes things worse. Some of the gunk in the exhaust also likely heads towards the EGR plugging it, also making matters worse. I don't know if this could ever get so bad that the top (compression) rings would be effected and you get blowby.
Then again I ain't no mechanic. Maybe my rationale is all wrong. If it is correct; in addition to the EGR, PCV etc. pointers noted in the original post you should change your oil sooner rather than later. This will prevent accumulation of junk that could also start the oil ring plugging process.
Again just my $.02.
Trooper = 1
Lexus LS450 = 0
Coming to work today a lady in a brand new lexus on the phone is behind me goes to drive around me and clips my right rear bumper. She smacked right into the bumper protector. Pulls up next to me and say "I think I bumped you" I said "It's ok I'm sure it's ok" The front of her car was a tweaked, she'll need a new $700 bumper, once I got to work I checked it out, paint wasn't even taken off the trooper's bumper protector
Yippie!
-mike
I had a very similar experience with a honda a few weeks back...except she hit the tow hook. No damage to me, new hood and grill for her.
Bumper Bar $200
Hole in Lexus LS430 Pricelss
-mike
2. Paisan, you will most certainly lead to the sale of a few bumper bars. I looked at independant4x.com, but couldn't find yours. Where exactly is it, or did you customize.
Drop an e-mail to matt and tell him that you are interested in a bar like mine, and I'm sure he'll hook you up on it.
On the hidden hitch, I'm definitely contemplating putting a towhook back in the rear with a longer bolt. I just have been too lazy to do it. It's a PITA to put a towhook through the pin of the reciever sometimes.
-mike
Tkevinblanc - My problems arise when 2 year gets in the truck to play, I roll windows down, but once you reach inside the window to unlock the door, alarm!! Not a big a deal just inconvenient if I have to go inside and find the FOB.
-Kevin
The FOB will still unlock the doors.
Well, anyway. It's just a thought.
On a 96 Mazda 626 I owned I always put in a pint bottle of lifter cleaner right before an oil change. It isn't is harsh as motor flush and took care of lifter ticking. Maybe a product like that would help out the ring situation if it wasn't too bad.
Maybe the solution is to use a real synthetic like Mobil-1. I have used it in both of my Isuzus since the first oil change.
My Rodeo 3.2 uses about 1/2 quart every 3000 miles.
My Amigo 2.2 could go 10000 miles on Mobil-1 and not use a drop.
My buddy has driven his hard since day 1 and also has never used a drop. He does lots of miles with 3k changes on dino.
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My faithful 1995 Trooper still runs great and drives straight and true, if you don't mind the stink of the air bag smoke.
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So I drove it home, it is awaiting the insurance inspector, who said over the phone that he thought it is almost certainly totalled, even though it still runs and drives great.
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5 Speed Troopers are rare and in demand. My kids want me to get a new Trooper to replace it because they love to ride in it.
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Should I just let it be totalled and towed away?
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Should I buy it back after totalling pay for the excessive repair bill?
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Do any of you have a 5 Speed 1995 to 2002 Trooper that you could sell to me?
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How about making a deal that it not be totalled and just not have them replace either the front or rear bumpers and then get a set of ARBs? I wonder if anyone has made a deal like that with an insurance company?
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Please send your suggestions.
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Has anyone got a Trooper with a great body that is in need of a new 1995 chassis with OME suspension? Can the body be swapped as a unit? If my Trooper ends up in the junk yard still running and driving great maybe someone will buy it and make an awsome dune buggy.
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Thank You
Robert Driving Troopers for nearly 20 years.
The owner’s manual specifies single weight (40) motor oil for the transfer case. Lat week I went to an oil change chain, and they said their book calls for Dextron. I insisted they verify, so they called they support line and an Isuzu dealer who confirmed the Dex.
I am driving with Dex now, but I would like a confirmation. Please help.
Thanks
Sam
Now I'm just waiting for Sam's Offroad to deliver my new Rancho RS9000x's this week (buy 3 & the 4th is free .
http://traderpub.com/usaindex.html
Also try Isuzudealers.com, probably not as good as Trader, but here ya go anyway..........good luck.
http://www.isuzudealers.com/
If you have to have a perfect LOOKING Trooper I suggest you take the insurance money and run. Otherwise I suspect you will spend too much money bringing your baby completely back to life. You will just keep finding things that cost more than you think. This is afterall why insurance companies total vehicles - becuase it costs too much to bring them back.
On the other hand if you can stand a few dings here and there then you I suggest you consider buying your Trooper back. Ask the insurance company how much they will give you and how much it will cost to buy it back. The difference is how much money you have to work with. If has to be enough to buy an ARB front bumper, a new rear bumper, an AC condenser, and fix all other functional problems. You also have to have enough left over to pay yourself and your family for the hassle of driving around a "cosmetically challenged" vehicle. If you will not be happy driving such a beater then this option will not work for you.
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But the 5 speed makes the Trooper a lot of fun to drive. And I remember test driving the 1995 automatic transmission and I am certainly don't want one of those, too sloppy around shift points causing uneeded engine reving etc...
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Were there any 5 speed 2002 Troopers actually made and imported into the USA?
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Thank you
Robert
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Has any of you got suggestions on how to get more money in an insurance settlement when they total your car?
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Anyone want my dear old Trooper as is for the amount the insurance company lets me buy it back?
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1995 Trooper-S with power package
OME suspension, still drives straight
tick free engine running smooth and strong
http://www.directhits.com added for better towing power.
One owner etc...
It will truly suck not having you around these forums but I think you should look at other vehicles as there are many more safer (and just as dependable) choices out there.
Honestly (completely honestly), money should not be an object in this case. I would make the Volvo b@st@rd and his/her insurance company pay for assaulting me and my kids - no mercy. It would be enough for getting a new something and buying the dune buggy back for sure...
Has any of you got suggestions on how to get more money in an insurance settlement when they total your car?
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In these types of situations, your car value is irrelevant. Having kids in the car that gets totaled will usually get you the maximum medical coverage amount of the person at fault (medical bills, pain and suffering, lost work and productivity time, etc.) You also have an option of going after personal assets of that person if they were under/uninsured.
Consider getting a lawyer if the co. is not cooperating. Quite often, the "threat" of doing so will make them quite receptive to your needs. Don't rush, don't sign anything, and most importantly, make sure that everyone is or will be OK.
And I like Breakor & Cracovian's advice, especially the part about making sure everyone is "healthy" and not just "sore."
Steve, Host
To the Troopers credit it had no signs of impending problems, was in excellent overall shape and had not one rattle.
But the wife was ready and so it went. The Pilot is quieter, softer, more comfortable, seats 8, gets 18 MPG, has a DVD player, 230 HP, yadda-yadda-yadda...
I will consider myself lucky if in 7 years and 127k miles the Honda fairs as well as the Trooper did. FWIW, we never approached using the 4WD abilities of the Troop' so that was not really an issue on the Pilot.
The resale/depreciated value of a Trooper is poor, so I think Boxtroopers '95 5 Speed is totaled. The cost of Isuzu parts/repairs is not low...
Troop' on all. Best of luck with your Troopers - you won't need it.
Oh, now for the question you all were waiting for....Trade in value:
'96 Trooper S PEP
127k miles
New(er) brakes
Old(er) tires
A few door dings and scratches
Generally outstanding condition:
.....................$4900.
That was with Pilot at MSRP!
-mike
-mike
So, a few were imported... but it was the only 2002 5 speed that I saw during my seach over the course of a couple of months.
The way the owners manual is written, it is easy to confuse which transfer case they are talking about.
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A.) to buy a relatively inexpensive 2wd Trooper and install my 1995 front drive and transfer case?
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B.) to buy a relatively inexpensive 4wd non-TOD Trooper and install my 1995 manual 5 speed transmission?
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What feedback does the engine get from the transmission?
Thank You
There is no filter on the transmission.
I'm sorry about your trouble. It is a shocking amount of money.
I had mine power flushed at 50K miles, now at 55K no problems yet. My milage went up about 3mpg after that.
-mike
I also flush my power steering fluid as well - especially to help save the ZF rack in my V8 SHO.
-mike
As to adding your 5spd to a non-TOD equipped Trooper, are you sure the transfer case is the same? If not you will have to move that and the computer. Other stuff could also be different here too. For example, IIRC on the 2000 Troopers the exhaust pipes are different in manual vs. AT equipped Troopers. I think it would be much easier and cheaper to move the damaged sheet metal from 1 Trooper to another. There should be no real suprises here and you would have a vehicle with known mechanicals.
Do yourself a favor and drive a newer AT Trooper. This was my first AT vehicle ever. I have no desire to go back to manual shifting. So maybe you too can be converted.
Bottom line, you sound like you may love your damaged Trooper more than you pocketbook. Be careful.
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Then the front end was new radiator and A/C condensor and all the support stuff plus hood and left fender and bumper etc.. for $3500.
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Last there's the rear end where the big Volvo died, that bow in the left rear quarter and a new bumper and some minor body work the the bottom hing edge of the big door was only $2000 or so.
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I have a initial offer of $5300 for my Trooper as a total loss payment. I have submitted copies of 1995 5 speed Troopers selling for $7100 and $7990 for comparison to ask for a bigger payment. I will also ask to hold my old Trooper until the new one is purchased and I take delivery just in case I want to swap tires (nearly new Dueler Revo's) or seats or floor mats etc...
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My runs great drives straght 1995 Trooper is done for, maybe it will become a high power dune buggy for someone. Or maybe it will become a junk yard mule.
-mike