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When the truck is started after sitting for a while(usually overnight or 8 hours at work)it will make a rattling noise like a loose heat shield. It only does this at certain RPM and the problem goes away after a few minutes. The engine also runs roughly while it rattles.
Like I said, after a few minutes both problems go away and the truck drives great. In my opinion it is a bad catalytic converter. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Greg
-mike
-mike
-mike
Oh well, time to bring it to the dealer. Too bad, I don't want to leave it there-it's a great truck.
I really like a manual shift, it makes driving more fun. I really like the TOD function for slippery highways. So, it would be hard to choose between them. I think the TOD plus automatic downshifting would be my choice. Without the auto downshift I would again choose manual.
Which years / models of Trooper TOD automatic transmissions have the automatically downshift going down hills? Does this feature only work with cruise control on? Can you get the autodownshift feature without leather seats?
I believe that 2000 and up models have the grade logic transmission software.
Regards,
Tom
-mike
-mike
Most engines goe for 200+K miles
-mike
The only consistent problem I have heard on the 3.5L is the intake manifold gaskets in cold weather, and that is a relatively easy repair.
Some of the 3.2L have a problem with noisy hydraulic lifters, not sure if that affects longevity or is just annoying.
IIRC, the 1998 Troopers were 3.2L engines, while the 1999-2002 are 3.5L engines. Additionally, the 2000 and later Troopers utilize "drive by wire" where the gas peddal is not mechanical - instead it is electronic. 2000 and later models have a 10 year warrantee that is transferrable only to members of your family. Also, 2001-2002 have better grade logic in the transmission. All of these feature are not deal killers - all are good trucks and go for the best deal.
What I would consider most important are things you can easily overlook such as if you are in a hot climite, look for Troopers with tinted glass. Additionally, if you can obtain the oil consumption history, go for the one that uses least amount of oil as Trooper engines vary on oil burn from 1qt per 1,000 miles to almost no oil loss between oil changes.
:-)
Steve
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00: Adds grade logic, drive by wire, auto temp controls, TOD on all ATs, no moonroof avail for S model
01: Adds electric fan for AC condenser
02: TOD optional on S model, Tinted windows std on all models, in-glass antenna std.
All have 3.5l engines
-mike
-mike
The insurance is just gonna junk it and likely it will be parted out, so a few missing parts won't matter.
Only common one I'm aware of is the leaky valve seals or whatever (was kinda mentioned earlier)
3.5L:
Intake manifold gasket is the only common problem I'm aware of.
1991 and earlier Troopers had much less stellar engine reputations. The 2.8L V6 had many common problems from what I've heard, but most were not serious and were easy/cheap for an average mechanic to fix. The Isuzu 2.6L 4 cylinder was known for cracked head problems. I think the problem frequency lessened with each model year (this engine was available 1988-1991, IIRC).
E.g. in 1998 the S with Performance Package (equivalent to the LS from '99 and newer) did not come with fog lamps. To get fogs on a '98, you had to get the Luxury Package (equivalent to the Limited models from '99 & up).
In '98 and '02, it's possible to have an auto trans Trooper that does NOT have TOD. From '99 to '01, TOD was standard on auto trans Troopers (excluding the 2WD ones).
Has anyone replaced 1995 SOHC heads with heads from a later model that has the rockless cam over valve drive train that does not suffer from this lifter noise issue? It seems to me that if the fuel injectors are in the intake manifold and the spark plugs and wires are used from the 1995 SOHC, that leaves only the mechanical valve function to the head itself. If the timing belt can be made to work, the valve openning and closing ought to be taken care of correctly and with no other changes the "1995 DOHC cam over vlave" engine is born.
Is anyone familiar with the heads of both the 1995 SOHC and a later cam over valve head to know if this might work? Would it help the engine to breath better (particularily if the new heads are from a 3.5L) too?
Isuzu is getting out of the Trooper business, we will have to get into what parts with work with what engine sooner or later. So please think about this one for me.
Thank You
Boxtrooper
Paison, maybe you could find room for such a list on http://www.Isuzu-Suvs.com and figure out a way to invite people to add to the list.
Wow -- I thought the 1998 was 3.2L but was corrected in that 1998 - 2002 have 3.5L engines. Might make a good web page detailing all the differences mentioned in this thread -- hey Paisan, want to put up this information along with commentary on tires??
BTW, my 1999 Trooper has electric fold out mirrors - are these still offered on the 2002's?
Also, I remember earlier model year Troopers having wipers on the headlamps like some European cars like the Mercedes. Anyone know what years those were offered? I find this Trooper tivia interesting.
Can I remove these plugs and attach oil hose leading to an additional oil filter such as an Amsoil bypass filter or full flow and bypass filter combination?
I am asking because I want to improve the oil cleaning abiltiy for my 1995 SOHC so I can prevent the lifter tick. On top of the intake manifold there are a few large threaded holes and there is 8 or 9 inches of clearance below the closed hood, so that would be my choice of where to mount the remote oil filter(s) using a sturdy aluminum bracket with a catch pan to catch any oil drips while changing filters.
You seem to know more about the subject, so perhaps you're right about this.
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I have them, haven't had that much use for them, and can live without them. But they do come in handy when you have been mud-larking.
Well lads, enjoy your Friday! I'm off for the weekend.
Power folding mirrors are available on LS and Limited models through 02. S does not get power folders.
I would love to get info on parts and tires for http://isuzu-suvs.com I'll likely try to gather the info over the next month or so and work on it during my vacation while sitting on the deck @ the lake house in July
My subaru XT6 is similar in that they only made 4K cars over 3 model years, so we are always figuring out which other subaru parts fit it.
-mike
-mike
And they say that Troopers rollover in emergency situations?
Hopefully it won't be a big repair bill, seems mostly cosmentic.
-mike
I thought the power-fold mirrors had been standard on all Troopers for a while. If not, that's a little disappointing. I really wish our minivan had 'em. They come in real handy for us-- pulling into the garage, not squeezing between trees on the trails as we don't do that.
let me know how much
-mike
-mike
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I haven't made a decision on the Totaling of the 97' yet. I'm waiting on the insurance company to give me all the options available to me right now. Should get an answer sometime today. Man I hate to lose this car. It only has 67,000 miles on it and looks perfect inside. It was a 'cream puff' for sure until that accident! Kinda turns my stomach every time I think about it. What really hurts is you lose out on the Sales Tax issue as if you are buying the replacement vehicle for cash. That's about a $1000 dollar hit!
Hope to have more info soon.
-mike