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Wondering what type of tires one would use with an 18" wheel. Looks like about the only type would be a low profile pure street tire.
Wonder what Isuzu vehicle the 18" wheels were designed for?
Since the wheels have already sold and there are no more, I guess it would be OK to post the link?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item- =7938247834&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Later I punched the instrument panel (it is the way I repair my old TV), and it didn't work on the parking brake light. But the TOD light came back. My TOD light was malfunctioned for a while, and I didn't expect that I made it work again when I tried to punch the parking brake light off. I think I will try to punch the instrument panel this afternoon when it is a littler warmer; I hope this time it can work on the CEL, which was on for a few months.
I will keep you guys updated about my 99 Trooper. We just got a Toyota mini-van. My wife tried to persuade me to sell the Trooper and keep her college car (130K miles 1992 2-door Tercel). She insist that my Trooper would stall in the traffic 4 times a week and I already visited dealer and mechanic with my Trooper 8 times this year; and all her Tercel need is changing oil. Since I am such a Trooper-lover, I still decide to keep it. (Another reason is: I may get less money from the 99 Trooper than from the 92 Tercel). Anyway, after all these colorful experience with my Trooper, I realize how Bible taught us: “Love is patient...”
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I have owned 3 Troopers and all have been very reliable. We used to take my 140K miles old 1995 Trooper instead of the 5K miles minivan on trips when we were worried if the van would make it, but we were certain to make it in the Trooper.
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I have a 2001 Trooper now and there was a strange behavior yesturday. When almost warmed up it seemed to come off the fast idle too soon and idled rough at a light, maybe down to 300 or 400 RPMs, I could not get it to repeat.
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I took advantage of the snowy parking lot to do a couple laps with 4WD-Lo just to keep the parts lubricated. (A friend with a Toyota LandCruiser that cost more than all three of my Troopers combined, did not put it in 4WD-Lo for a year or two and now cannot get it into 4WD-Lo)
-mike
I just wish happy holidays to everyone, everywhere. I enjoyed reading the forum during this year. Thanks for your memory for Trooper. The best truck I have ever had.
1. Intake Gasket. I changed it at the dealer last June, but it is hard say it will go bad again or not.
2. oxygen sensor.
3. Fuel pump. Last time I visit the dealer for the problem, the dealer recommend me to change the fuel filter and fuel pump. I changed the fuel filter and the old filter seemed to have no problem. The dealer don't think it is the Gasket problem (since they already changed it)
My fellow Trooper fan, can you guys use your expertise and give me some suggestions?
Thanks!
Peter
As far as the CEL light goes, I doubt it is a fuel pump issue. If the engine runs fine but stalls occasionally its getting plenty fuel. The pump is designed to pump much more than needed, which is always recirculated back to the fuel tank. Since you recently replaced the fuel filter, and it appeared to be fine, I doubt the pump has any blockage causing the problem.
You said yours was changed? I think it is very possible to go again. I believe there are multiple img's...they mentioned upper and lower when mine was changed? Perhaps you only had one replaced originally?
My engine kept getting codes, but nothing that said "bad img". It took 5 trips to get it fixed.
Answer: the EGR valve is sticking open. Too much carbon buildup I guess. Freed it up a bit and it runs great. I haven't replaced it yet.
Some on this board have attempted to clean it. I'm curious if this produced any long term good results. My mechanic said it's a temporary fix. It really needs a new EGR - pretty expensive item I found out. Easy to replace, but part is expensive.
I'm going to refer back to previous posts regarding cleaning. Any follow up on how well cleaning really works would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Steve, Host
-mike
One more question before the new year
Where does the EGR valve locate and is it difficult to replace it by myself?
Happy new year!
Peter
Peterisme - the EGR is located atop the engine at the passenger side rear of the engine. It's a cylindrical deal about 2" in diameter with a wire connector on the top. This has to be one of the simplest maintainance tasks to do. Although I haven't taken it off myself, I know my mechanic did it in less than a minute, and not much longer to replace it. It's held on by two bolts. I believe it's simply unbolt, detach the electrical connectors, and replace. Ta, da. I guess there is a concern that you be careful not to damage the EGR gasket when you remove it.
When mine was acting up, I got the CEL and a rough idle. Never bad enough to completely stall, but enough to notice it wasn't normal.
wjf, "Isuzu Rodeo" #1476, 29 Dec 2004 12:41 pm
Thanks!
Steve, Host
-mike
Tom
Just one problem.The beast won't run on regular,and I even get a little valve clatter running 102 octane? Could it maybe need a valve adjustment?
thanks in advance,
Rob
-mike
If pinging, also check the EGR thread above.
Thanks guys,
Rob
Based on a lot of horror stories (CEL lights) related to spark plugs that are not Trooper - friendly, the consensus seems to be that only OEM Denso's should be used. The user manual for my 2001 LS lists "two" Denso's -
K16PR-P11, and
PK16PR11 (cheaper, and easier to find)
Does anybody know why I shoudn't use the "PK" version of the plug?
One note, I figured out a way to deal with the rubber boots without tearing them. Use compressed air or a pump with one of the little adapters for blowing up air matress, etc. The boot pops right off.. I figured that out after the 6th one refused to release it's grip on the plug and I thought I might tear it... Only sold as a set with the coil from what I hear and over $100 for the set.
I'm thinking I may try those Champions myself. That plug is also recommended in my owner's manual, and I can get 'em for $4.00 each locally.
BTW, I just ordered a serpentine belt from St. Charles for $17 - dealer wanted $79 for the part and labor. Replacing it seems too simple to pay them that kind of money. At 47K, the belt has a lot of cracks on the ribbed side, so thought I'd be better safe than sorry.
http:\\www.mjw.com/amigo/images/belt.jpg
Yeah, it is for an Amigo, but it's identical to my '01 Trooper LS.
Since it is apparently such a piece of cake, I'm gonna be doing it this weekend. The diagram is important to me, just in case I get confused about the correct routing after I take off the old belt.
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I replaced the spare also with a larger tire, and the hard cover lives in the attic.
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I am considering the LT245/75R16LRC tire for more tread depth and a stiffer side wall, I like a firm ride. The Revo in this size has tread as wide as a 255/70 and is as tall as a 265/70. The LTX M/S does not have a LT245/75R16LRC, and the LRE is very heavy which means poor MPG and acceleration, but very long tire life.
i'm curious about what the "idle air controller" is - my 98 trooper has been having a problem where when cold and stopped in traffic the motor is revving fairly high - if i pop it into neutral it revs at 2000 revs - if its in drive its pushing fairly hard on the transmission and revving to 1200 or so... this morning i took off a wire to a sensor which is right on the air intake at the very front of the motor - it solved the problem instantly!! what did i disconnect? was it the "idle air controller" you talk about? the engine check light came on a few minutes later but the car is still running perfectly.
any ideas?
thanks for your help.
f.
Doug Klee Joins Mitsubishi Motors North America as Director, Regional Retail Operations
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Doug Klee today joins Mitsubishi
Motors North America (MMNA) as director, regional retail operations, responsible for the Northeast region. Mr. Klee comes to MMNA from American Isuzu Motors, where he served as executive manager, national sales operations.
He brings with him more than 25 years of automotive industry experience and a full set of managerial, marketing, sales and service skills. He has had extensive experience in personnel management, strengthening dealer focus and developing improvement programs to reach corporate goals.
"We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Klee on board with us," said Michael Tocci, senior vice president of sales, distribution and fleet. "His extensive national and regional experience in the industry will help promote our stellar product lineup."
tidester, host
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I noticed that the Michelin LTX M/S comes in an H rated speed in the size 275/70R16. These are just slightly less tall than the 265/75R16 and a cm wider.
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The difference in price is something like 2% extra to get the H speed tires.
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Is there any advantage to H rated tires on a Trooper that is generally not fast as H...?
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/06/000601.html
tidester, host
I don't hear much about Trooper trannies going bad, unless the fluid is never changed. This one has never towed anything, and has only been driven loaded one time.
A sobering prospect for other Trooper owners!
And all these bolts on exhaust rusted dead.
I read on another site guys actually left exhaust alone and instead lifted the engine 3" to change starter.
-mike
The mechanic also let me know that this is the 2nd hardest vehicle to align properly that he's ever seen. A Ford is the hardest in his opinion.
He worked on the Trooper about 2 hours to align it, but it drives totally differently now than it did before. Great feedback from the steering wheel now compared to yesterday.