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Or check Ebay for a used one. I found this one, but I have no clue if it will work with you Rodeo:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1943831338
Finally you can do a search at www.car-parts.com and you will find a bunch of them at junk yards.
If it was me and I didn't use the tape player I would buy a whole new head unit. More power is a good thing.
-Ryan
It's been sold in a day - i didn't get a chance :-( I am currently watching another one on eBay though... The current price is $5 + $15 shipping. The picture is pretty crappy and it came out of 2000 Passport. The seller says the color is tan. I just wonder if "tan" Honda color is the same as Beige Isuzu. Any ideas?
The dealer still has it on order, but if I find it elsewhere I am planning to cancel it. they want $106 for it and it may be in late January.
I am thinking about purchasing a rodeo with 4 cyl, for its economy. Any thoughts about the 4 cyl model? Does it have reasonable performance?
Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
6cyl is definitely more expensive to service, but the difference is not that huge. The reliability of 3.2 V6 is supposed to be better, even though it mostly depends on your luck :-) In my opinion, Rodeo is too heavy to be propelled by relatively small 4 cyl even with stick shift, but I live in Denver (high elevation) and that definitely contributes a lot to it.
Amigo 4 cyl 5 Speed 3551 lbs
Rodeo 4 cyl 5 speed 3701 lbs (+150)
Rodeo V6 Auto 2wd 3923 lbs (+372)
That probably accounts for my Amigo 4 cyl being decent on power. I have driven a 2002 Rodeo 4 and it felt about the same. I have owned 4 VW diesels so anything else feels powerful to me ;-)
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I agree with paisan that it is unlikely to be the timing belt.
It could also be the bearings on any of the pulleys, including the idler pulley on the t belt.
Your "power" setting overrides the overdrive gear to maximize performance from the motor. Your RPM will approach redline prior to the shift change.
Your maximum speed in 4 wheel drive is limited to your Trooper's ability to push two axles at an exaggerated low gearing. Be careful with speed in 4 wheel drive. Highway = 2 wheel drive. Foul weather/loose surface = TOD or 4 high. Mudhole-Wetlands-Soft Terra = 4 low.
Sorry gear-heads, I may have simplified things.
I hope this helps willie 340.
Lee
-Ryan
TOD should be used in any condition other than a perfectly dry day, when you are on the highway. TOD on a trooper gives you far superior handling especially in emergency situations.
Back to the initial question, you can run 4-hi or TOD at any speed up to redline in 4th gear. Basically you can run it up to 100+mph.
4-hi should only be used on dirt/snow/sand, whereas TOD can be used on any surface.
-mike
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The dealership that I bought the vehicle from changed hands, and the new owners seem different. The calls don't get returned, etc.
Thanks
Nate
Anyways, The dealer still doesn't have the parts (6 days) and the vehicle is needed. My understanding is that if a warranty repair that cannot be completed, and renders the vehicle undrivable, then the owner is a candidate for a loaner vehicle.
I called Isuzu, talked to the Massachusetts case manager (Maurice) and he said I was "S.O.L." (short on luck, not really but to get past the edmunds screeners) Is it me, or is this wrong? After this I will not buy another Isuzu, even Hyundai is more help than Isuzu. Did you see the '03 powertrain warranty drop to 75k miles?
How about getting a mechanic in the car with you when the problem occurs? Have you searched for Technical Service Bulletins on alldata.com? That may point to one common problem among all rodeo's? How about timing and/or idle adjusted? If it only stalls at rest, it could something as simple as that?
-mike
-brian
Anyone else run into this?
1 qt per 1000 miles, 5 quart oil change (6.3 total quarts in engine), 5000 miles, equals little to no oil in the pan at change time.
I have a 2000 and I was using about 0.5qt per 1000 for the first 15K or so. Now at 32k I use about 0.5qt per 3k. There are a bunch of other trends about oil useage on other boards. And yes many folks use 0.25 to 1qt per 1k. Also, you are correct that the manual states that up to 1qt/1k is within spec. Also, it states that you should check you oil every other gas fillup. After reading that in the manual and reading others posts on oil useage I watched it like a hawk. But now that the useage is minimal I only check it every 1k.
-Ryan
The GM has excellent living-room sized seats with 8-way power plus lumbar on the front, adjustable pedals, very good road noise isolation, hugs the road nicely, soft on the bumps.
However, there are other things that left me scratching my head. The engine which is supposed to have more more torque and power felt rather weak. My 4x4 passport which is heavier can jump off the line with ease and with no sign of srain. The steering becomes numb and rubbery at about 80 mph and I had a hard time keeping the car inside the lane. In contrast, I can aim and shot with pinpoint accuracy in my passport at 80 mph, can even do a quick evasive maneuver in my passport without "wandering". And I thought GM's biggest improvement was the steering.