Isuzu Trooper

paisan

Here is the australian distributer for an OBDII code reader for the PC: http://www.capa.com.au/

Here is the manufacturer page: http://www.autotap.com/welcome.html

$289 for the import one, $489 for the universal.

-mike

tetonman

Here's some info on a new recall of GM trucks:

GM Recalls Midsize SUVs
Tue May 7,11:17 AM ET

DETROIT (Reuters) - A federal agency said on Tuesday that General Motors Corp. will recall 60,000 of its popular mid-size sport utility vehicles to fix a fuel filter problem, the fifth recall involving the models in the past year.


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (news - web sites) said the new recall covered Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Oldsmobile Bravada SUVs built between September and November 2001. A fitting on the fuel filter can come loose, cutting off fuel to the engine and possibly causing a fuel leak.

The other recalls included one for a weak suspension piece in all three models, two for problems with four-wheel-drive systems in the Chevy and GMC models, and one on the Envoy for a technical violation of NHTSA rules.

I'll keep my Trooper thanks...

paisan

Pics are almost uploaded from the pine barrens on sunday 40+ videos!

http://isuzu-suvs.com/events

-mike

keepontroopin

Hey I have a 2000 Trooper too. Why don't we buy one copy of the CD and copy it for each other and split the price. Thats not illegal right? ;o)

stever

Oh sure, let's get the attention of the DMCA crowd :-)

Steve
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paisan

I trust no one would make backups of stuff they don't own.

-mike

antidealer

have a '94 trooper type S w/ 136M SOHC engine with oil leaking - oil is coating the spark plugs. after two trips to the dealer, diagnosed as bad wires while under warranty, they now want $1,500 indicating that the valve gasket and spark plug gaskets are bad. wanted to know if this a an isolated problem with my vehicle and/or if there is a bigger issue going on? the oil issue was diagnosed after taking the vehicle in to check why the vehicle was "bucking" between 40-50 mph. thinking is was a fuel injector problem, they came back with this diagnoses. they ultimatley cleaned the fuel injectors.

dwinzen

Thanks for the reply; actually, I have an opportunity to pick up the Q-Tower Yakima rack this week at 20% off regular price. My two concerns are: 1. Will the leg in the door frame damage the molding allowing water or air to seep in, and 2. Will the rack sit too far forward since the back tower legs need to lock in the rear door frame. Will the second issue cause the items on top to sit too far forward?

keepontroopin

So is it still leaking oil? Did you have the plugs and wires changed?

keepontroopin

I have a Yak Rack with Qtower setup. First let me say I love it. There are pics of my rack fully loaded on Paisans site under Terry's Isuzus - check them out and your #2 worry will go away.

As for the first point, I have actually had the tower arms rip my rubber gasket at the top of the one rear door. Even though it is ripped I have not noticed any water coming in except when i go through a high pressure car wash. Even then the amount is minimal. Go with Yak and you will be glad you did.

dwinzen

Thanks, the Q tower does look good. Not too far forward at all.

tkevinblanc

Valve gasket and spark plug gaskets?

Bad spark plug wires would have nothing to do with oil leaking.

There are valve COVER gaskets, which if they leaked would allow oil to cover the outside the engine, perhaps coating the OUTSIDE of the plugs... there are little gaskets that seat the plugs to the head, but they wouldn't have anything to do with oil leaking.

Stupid question maybe, but have they checked the PCV valve? Once clogged, these things can (at least in some vehicles) wreak havoc, causing all sorts of symptoms that don't seem like they could possibly be related... check that the oil filler cap is seated tightly, too.

This engine isn't so exotic that any good mechanic couldn't go over it. I'd take it to a reputable independent shop for a once over. At least they'd probably be willing to give you straight answers and show you what they are talking about...

bluedevils

If somebody bought one on ebay here in the U.S. for 40 bucks, how much would it cost to ship to Australia?

zutrooper

Kevin: I think your're getting some BS. The early SOHC engines had a design flaw that caused oil to seep into the spark plug cylinder. In fact, Isuzu re-invented the wire to remedy. I'd make sure you're running the latest design sires first. Mark P

cubster1

paisan and chad thanks for the feed back. truly feel better hearing from both of you. wife likes the moon (pewter) color. thinking that's pretty light. going from dark green S blazer with black interior....anything will be cooler than getting into that after 8 hours in the August sun.:)

radman6

I second keepontroopins remarks. Yakima makes great racks. I haven't had any trouble with tearing the rubber door gasket - but then I take mine off and store it in the garage as soon as I'm done with it.

Some owners have reported a little marring of the paint in the door frame. The Q tower kit comes with some vinyl protector strips to prevent that. They look a little "light duty" for the job and I may replace them if they fail over time.

One nice feature of the rack is it's flexibility. I have mine set up for maximum spread since I often carry a canoe or a kayak on top. Add the optional gunwale brackets and a couple straps and the canoe doesn't even move.

Think about adding locks and a wind faring to protect your investment and keep down the wind noise. 20% off is a good deal on Yakima racks. I'd like to find a deal like that when I'm ready to buy a storage box (rocket box).

sbcooke

I have a thule rack. Yes, over time the paint is marked up a little. In regards to water, I treat the weatherstripping twice a year or so with either armorall or silicone spray. It eliminates any leak. Occasionally I get 3 or 4 drops when parked overnight in heavy rain. Never anything more than that. I am very pleased with the rack, and I find the position over the doors easier to load bikes and my box than if the rack were in the rear like the factory position.

savvas_e

Hi all,

In my Monterey, there is an electrical connector that hangs down just behind the factory fog light in the front bumpers, on both sides. It is not connected to anything.

Does anyone have any idea what they might be for?

bluedevils

Does your truck have the factory fog lights? If not, that sounds like the wiring for the fog lights. If you already have factory fog lights, then I don't know what it's for.

paisan

Could be wiring for alternate fog-lamps. I know over there they have all kinds of fog-driving light options so maybe it's an extra harness?

-mike

tkevinblanc

zutrooper, I didn't post the original note - I guess my ignorance of early Trooper engines is showing, though.

Please read post #4209. There must be something I just don't understand about what's being stated in that post.

sbcooke

I have 2 wiring plugs clipped to the front on each side where the fogs should be in my 99. I believe you can buy the fog light switch, pop it into the dash, connect fogs up and you are all set. Maybe you got dealer installed fog lights and they wired them up themselves and left the factory wiring in place?

paisan

The Monteray over in Aus is roughly equal to our LS models which includes factory fogs, but you could be correct sean.

-mike

mkaye

Hilarious: Associated Press.
"Consumer Reports, the magazine that uncovers safety problems in everything from appliances to beauty products, says it is guilty of giving consumers a potentially dangerous product. The magazine...is recalling 15,000 glove compartment organizers.

The kits contain a flashlight that can overheat and melt the case and a tire pressure gauge that gives inaccurate readings...

The (NHTSA) says customers should remove the batteries and throw out the flashlight and gauge."

paisan

Gotta love that!

savvas_e

The Monterey has the factory fogs as standard, as the LS does. Like Sean says though, he has two plugs clipped where the fogs would be. And having a look at the Jackaroo SE, which doesn't have the fog lights fitted, there are indeed two connectors on each side.

In my case, one connector is attached to the fogs, the other is something like an 8 or 12 way connector IIRC. Too much for just fog lights.

Think I'll get the multimeter out this weekend and see if there are any light circuits or something else running through it.

Maybe it's prewired for the Japanese Bighorn's stability control.

How about your LS Paisan, is there an extra connector behind your fog lights?

paisan

This evening!

-mike

paisan

Check for the T-bars went out yesterday.

-mike

keepontroopin

Here is how I solved the problem of the Q-towers scratching my door jams. I took an old rubber inner-tube (one that we use for tubing in the winter time) and cut a rectangular piece out of it relatively the same size as the vinyl piece that comes with the rack and used it in place of the vinyl piece. I haven't had a scratch since.

antidealer

haven't had the problem fixed yet. pursuing a consumer affairs inquiry w/ dealer; however i'm more interested in finding the real cause/solution. my primary problem is the "bucking" when i reach 40-50mph. my second problem is the oil on the spark plug issue. I'm still not conviced if one is related to the other as the oil issue has occured twice before. also, if the oil is causing the bucking then it should occur regardless of the speed. i'll replace the pvc valve and see if that solves anything. where can i get more info on the problems with the earlier problems. is the final solution the redesign plugs. can you get these aftermarket or dealer only?

keepontroopin

A few posts back you wrote a reply to someone questioning TOD? One of the remarks you made is that in TOD on a steep downhill slope the TOD will increase to 50/50? Is that correct? That is the first I have heard of this. I just want to make sure I am not misunderstanding anything.

paisan

Since it uses weight sensors, on a downhill the front will get 50% power when decending a steep slope. I found that out in Uwharrie while doing a bunch of rock crawling up and down grades.

-mike

keepontroopin

what the angle is when it kicks in?

paisan

I'm sure it depends on a lot of different factors and it was a constant 50/50 split, but fluxuated as I moved down the hill. I was going way less than 5mph so I know it wasn't the usual over 5mph kick-in. But it did kick in w/o me on the gas pedal.

-mike

grucela

I have a 2000 LS, last trip to dealer, they turned the torsion bars up. Said it was part of a TSB to correct some of the leaning. Anyways, since that is done, do you think the 275/70's would fit with out rubbing. Don't have a lift. You can tell how much they cranked the bars though. Roughly 1-1.5" Can't tell any diff on turns, but they did not do a alignment so the outsides are wearing bad. Let me know. Thanks

paisan

That is strange, I'll have to check my TSBs on that. Cause if you cranked em 1-1.5" your car is gonna be sagging in the back w/o a lift! Not to mention they owe you an alignment if they cranked your T-bars!

From what I've been told the 275-70s should fit w/o cranking the t-bars or lifting it at all. My 275-70s with the OME springs in the rear and 1" of T-bar lift in the front have no problems even on full-lock and compression. I have a slight .5" rake on mine so that when I put the trailer on it doesn't sag.

Cranking the T-bars will not change the leaning at all. Only changing the stiffness of the t-bars will do that and cranking will only change your downward travel.

-mike

chiefdoc

Hello All, I'm the proud owner of a 2K Trooper. I ready to replace my original tires after 56K!
I'm looking to get larger with Michelin LTXs 265/70/16. Should this size tire fit okay w/o disrupting turning radius/clearance? Note: there have been no mods done to suspension, etc. I'm told 255/65/16 is the largest recommended, but 265/70/16 should work, no warm fuzzy with "should work". Thanks in advance

paisan

And 275-70-16 both should work on a stock trooper. I run 275-70-16 with a 1.5-2" lift and have had no issues. At least 1/2 a dozen run 265-75-16 w/o issue on a stock setup as well. So your 265-70-16 should work fine.

-mike

paisan

http://www.ironmansuspension.com/

Just found this posted on one of the subie boards so you guys might want to check em out.

-mike

zutrooper

I've heard a similar story about a TSB issued on t-bars on 2001 troopers. Apparently, some troopers have experienced some pretty major spring settling. "Leaning" is evident while car is sitting. Prior to lifting my trooper, I had to raise on t-bar about an inch and lower the other about half an inch to level wheel wells.

paisan

Oh I see, leaning as in one side loosened up, rather than leaning as in leaning in a turn.

-mike

sbcooke

I didn't think much of it at the time, but 6 months after I got my 99, I noticed one side higher than the other. I had the ride height adjusted, no problems since. I wonder if they just cranked up or down one of the T bars and if it was due to sagging?

paisan

My guess would be yes sb.

-mike

grucela

Went to the dealer today. The found that they had cranked the T-bars 2.5" Yes the rear was sagging. Anyways, they lowered the front where it was before. But, there is a weird formula and instructions for the dealer to check all Trooper fron hight. I might scan it and post it. But this was done to improve handling and less leaning during stopping. Also, the service manager stated you could order the helper fan to assist the A/C and would need the wiring harness to connect. He would price out the parts and see from a newer Trooper how much work would need to be done. Last note, notice how the 275/70 tires are cheaper then the 265/70 or even some 245/70's.

paisan

I think the only ones that come with 275-70-16 from the factory are the TLC/LX470.

That is funny that they are cranking the T-bars to stop brake-dive, cause they can crank them all the way up, that might shift some weight to the rear but not enough to make a difference, they also will limit down travel, but not up travel, which is what gets used during a brake dive. Stiffer T-bars is what they really need.

-mike

boxtrooper

Some larger tires are meant for a really heavy load. I want to avoid excessively over rated tires because the rubber is harder so you get less traction and they have more layers which makes them heavier than lighter rated tires so the MPG and performance penalty will be bigger. If you mostly drive in extreme off road then the over rated tire might have some extra toughness, but still less traction that lighter rated tires.

Just my 2 cents, I like the look of 275/75/16s on a Trooper, but I selected a more practical 255/70/16 for better performance since I can't see the tires while I drive anyway.

paisan

Stick with the P-metric size tires if you don't do off-roading. The P-tires are a bit lighter than the American/English sized tires which are usually LT tires as opposed to Passenger vehicle tires. The Scorpions I have are P tires and grip on the street very well, with no harshness of ride, etc.

-mike

radman6

Michelins are a great choice for tires. I've run both the LTX M/S and AT on two different vehicles (90 4 Runner, 93 Chevy PU). Plan to buy Michelins again when the stock Bridgestones wear out on my 2000 Trooper. With only 12K on the Trooper that may be awhile.

I've found the Michelins to have the best highway ride of any truck / SUV tire, and they last forever. The set on my pickup has over 60k and they still have ample tread left.

I've found you can go up a size or two from stock and still have a quiet, smooth ride. I've also found they have plenty of bite for general off road driving and they take can take a pretty good beating.

The only downside is initial cost - but you recover that over time with longer lasting tires.

savvas_e

Radman6,

How did you find the LTX M/S, particularly when off-roading?

The tire I really do want to get is the LTX A/T. However Michelin in Aus has no plan to import any 16" 70 series tyres in the A/T. So if I want to stick to Michelin, my choices are limited to the LTX M/S or the new Synchrone, or go to a 75 series in the A/T. Michelin claims the Synchrone is between the M/S and A/T for off-roading capability.

If anyone else can offer an opinion, let me know.

PS... For those that are interested, the extra connectors behind the fog lamps that I was talking about last week. I found power on only one pin, when the ignition is on. It doesn't seem that any light or turn indicator circuits run through it. So I'm none the wiser on what those connectors are for.

savvas_e

Hi Thebert,

Any perceivable performance or consumption hits on your Trooper, by going to 255/70R16 tires?

Regards,
Savvas