How many miles do you have your Isuzu?

My '99 Trooper has 158K and is running great. Other than reported oil burn of 1 qt every 750 miles, non routine repairs have been minimal.

Son has '97 Trooper LS and we rebuilt tranny after 105K. Everything else running well.

I have an 88 and it wont fire either there is power everywhere but not to the plugs.

1992 (Trooper LS)
3.2 DOHC V-6
124,926
New A/T @ 122,046
Bought her new; other than the tranny, all we've done is T-belt, w-pump, tune ups and belts/hoses. Great vehicle! We don't use her as much as we probably should. Motor is strong and pretty good mileage.

Year:1996

Miles:206,4**

Engine:3.2L

Problems:Starting to show age, having electrical gremlins, otherwise, has had 2 starters, 3 timing belts, intake cleaned, complete gasket set. That's it.

Model: 1993 trooper S 3.2 SOHC
Miles: 161,000
Major Problem:

No major problem so far i hope it will stay that way for a while, just got it at 159,000, replaced timing belt, water pump, idle pulley and hydraulic rod tensioner. change coolant and changed oil.

1997 Trooper
3.2L
151,000miles
No major problems. I did have an unusual rattle that was a puzzler for a while. Rattle from right hand valve train, intermittant, metalic clatter, much worse at times, no systematic times, hot/cold motor, rpm or other logical patterns. Would always go away at higher rpms but that level varied greatly. Other times no rattle at any rpm. After replacing a perfectly good timing belt tensioner(pusher), tensioner pulley and idler pulley, belt too of course, found a bolt that had completely backed out of the rear timing belt cover for the right hand bank. It was trapped in the concave area of the cam pulley and rolling around , rattling against the metal cover and the cam pulley. Sometimes it would catch in a smooth place and just scrape, other times spin with the cam shaft and rattle / clatter loudly.
I checked the other cover bolts(both banks) and found all to be loose, a couple just finger tight. Some carb cleaner to degrease and locktite has kept things quiet for the last 30,000 miles. Steel bolts into alloy threads with a generous weeping of oil from the valve covers seemed to cause this.
Also:
Just bought,
2002 Trooper 3.5L, 29,000 miles, no known major problems.
I do have high idle when putting this in drive, seems to be maybe 750 to 800 in neutral and goes to 1100 or so in gear. Really wants to move at stop lights. Searching site now for ideas. Doesn't seem to be vaccum leak.

1994 Trooper 4 Dr
3.2 DOHC
135000 Bought at 120000
Loose steering gear and alternator replace but otherwise good!

89 Trooper RS
2.6L 4-cyl
159,800
Until earlier this week, none that werent caused by the driver.Now I need to replace my fuel pump

just got a 1989 trooper 80k one owner {grandma} forreal tranny seems to be on its way out i have to manually shift it

:grinyes: My 1986 has over 201,000 on it. It still runs just as good as it did when I got it.:iceslolan

1994 Trooper 4 Dr stick
3.2 SOHC
190,000 miles. Bought it at 16 miles. We have been through a lot together.

Starter died at about 80k (I just made sure I parked at the top of a hill for a month or so - another reason to buy a stick).
Neutral safety switch, clutch cylinder, and exhaust leak around 80k also.
Couple sets of brakes, one set of rotors.
Timing belt tensioner went at about 180k (see my post) - changed T belt, tensioner, water pump (it seemed fine), and all belts. Neither rear window is working right now. The motors are fine but the cable broke on one and the up switch does not work on the other.

The transmission is starting to slip and I am thinking this may be the end. I admit I have not been as good to my Trooper as he has been to me so I'm going to try to fix him up. After 12 years and 190k miles, it's the least I can do.

Year: 1993
Engine: 3.2 SOHC
Mileage: 207000km (128600 miles)
Any major problems: None

1992 trooper
3.2 sohc
220,670
ive had to replace the radiator, water pump, timing belt, and fuel pump. no major problems to speak of, runs great. i beat the hell out of it and it keeps asking for more!

2001
Rodeo
68,456
2nd rodeo check engine, reduce power right now. adjusted trtl bdy came back 5 days. next guess 02 sensors. any help?

Year: 1991
Engine: 2.8L TBI
Mileage:106,000 (BRAND NEW STILL)
Any major problems: dead auto got swapped for a 5 speed with a bad t-case (OUCH) but other than that the truck would have to be cut in half to really be a major problem for a trooper.

Year:1990
Trooper
2.8L T.B.I.
Mileage:256,000 Km
Just bought for $1,000. Has a fuel delivery problem. Recent postings.

Year: 2001
Engine: 3.5 manual trans.
Mileage: 77,000
Any major problems: 4wd fail to engage

Year: 1993 automatic

Mileage:162,000 just purchased it.

Any major problems: Well let's see.....from time to time when I stop it looses all gears and check tranny light flashes...put it in nuetral and restart it to regain gears...mechanic can't figure that out....then just last night put it in four low for the first time and now all my four wheel drive sqeals and sqweeks very loud......But on the upside for only $2000 what did I expect......really do like the vehicle though and will put my time into fixing it up! Really a nice ride!

Congratulations. I am over 205,000. I have had transfercase problems. My model has TOD. My suggestion would be to find a good mechanic. The one I used was not a dealer and although he did a fine job he said he would not work on it again. Apparently its a difficult system to understand. As for the dealer I have no confidence that anything they tell me is the truth. Good luck. Its a fine automobile. I love everything about my car except the fuel milage.

1989 Trooper
2.6, Automatic
199,860 miles
No major problems that were due to vehicle. Previous owner (original owner, I'm the 2nd) hit a stump while deer hunting in the swamp down here and knocked a hole in the oil pan. Fried engine before he realized problem. I just have a few vaccum issues to contend with since the mechanic that rebuilt it got in a hurry on reassembly.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RUNAROUND..........Year: 97/ Engine:3.2 L V6/ Mileage:96 000/ Non were major problems/just necessary maintence:*Owned the CAR since 98* and since have replaced at 90k miles all around New belts, Water pump, Brakes, EGR, PCV, SPk PLUGS, Tires, AC Mtr.blower, fuel pump relay, and 2 Alternators >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(but 2nd. was my fault, becareful ALt is low on the front and water will kill it) LoL. Everything else original/ Till now totally reliable/ Love MY RODEO. But, as of 3 weeks I am having a MAJOR ProblM: My Eng. shuts off while im accelerating, but I can just start it right up. Its intermitten. No codes, No diagnosis, YET!*this problem is posted on its own thread please find it and help me solve it, thank you. I appreciate any info concerning this matter*

1994 (bought new)
3.2 sohc
287000 and still going
Replaced starter 1999
timing belt water pump @ 80000(not needed)
cv axles and clutch 2006
burned oil from day 1 , since chev makes 3.2 & 3.5, i suppose the reason Isuzu went by the way.

Year: 1990
Engine: 4ZE1 4 cyl w/5spd
Mileage: 174,000
Any major problems:
Head gasket at 173,000. Rocker arm broke at 173,000. New engine at 174,000 (S&S $1600 7/70,000 warranty) Happy thus far.
All in all, a great rig. Bummer on the motor stuff, but I'm the xx owner, so who knows what "was not" worked on in the past.

2001 Trooper
3.5L
114k miles
Problems: :banghead: There is not enough room in this forum to list all the problems. But here is a sample: EGR codes, Drinks oil by the gallon, AC compressor vibrated itself loose, misfire codes, black smoke- runs rich for some reason, Transmission went out and will only shift manually after rebuild, Ion module "issues", Camshaft positioning sensor bad. Oil pressure ranges from 85psi down to 10psi when warm. This Trooper is like a bad habit I can't kick. Keep dumping money into it knowing it will never be better but always hoping.
*:smooch: Other than that, good stereo and AC.

1986 Trooper II
2.3L
~168K Mi.

Bought my Trooper from a friend about three years ago. Before I got the Trooper, my buddy had the engine rebuilt and a new clutch installed. I keep the Trooper at my vacation home in Salt Lake City, so I only drive it two or three weeks a year, probably average 2500 miles each year.

First summer I had it, we drove it from Salt Lake thru Las Vegas and down to Los Angeles. Drove it at 75 all the way, even through the desert. It did fine, except for the A/C going through the desert. My wife, grandaughter, and I were about to break out in a sweat with the A/C going full blast. My wife's little jar of Carmex lip balm went liquid sitting on the console, it was that hot. Not complaining, I was totally happy the Trooper the entire trip. I've never done the math, but gas milage is excellent with the little 2.3L .

The 2.3 four cyl is a little wimpy going up mountains in Salt Lake, even using high test. I'm always leading the line of traffic up the mountain to Alta each morning to ski. I've come to beleive that's a good thing though. It keeps me out of trouble on icy roads before the plows have been through.

It does use oil, I keep it watched regular. I've just switched it to Mobile 1 full synthetic. It did develop a drip from the rear main as soon as I did. Next time I change oil, I'm going to put in the M1 full syn high milage oil and see if the additives will work on the rear main seal. I've also started putting Marvel Mystery Oil in with the gas as a top cyl lube. Might be my imagination, but I think it makes a difference.

Tony

I inherited a 1996 Trooper when my brother passed away, he bought it with 60,000 miles on it. Besides regular maint. a starter and timing belt change he had no problems with it, it currently has 122000 miles on it. :grinyes:

Year: 1994 Trooper LS

Engine: 3.2L V6 DOHC

Mileage: 226,000 (bought at 212,000 approx. 3 years ago)
Believe engine now has approx. 121,000 miles (see below)

Any major problems:
- previous owner had engine replaced at 175,000 miles with 70,000 mi. engine
- Ticking in engine, previous owner replaced half of rocker arms (or lifters, forget which), then remedied by oil additive when selling.
- Transmission slipping immediately after startup and when re-accelerating after slowing down (ex: for a turn)
- currently working on an apparent charging system problem (posted in forum)

1990 Trooper 2.6. 191.645. Replaced starter at 189.00. No major issues. Right now I have no spark from the coil but will have her going again.:grinyes:

Year: 1990 Trooper
Engine:2.8 5spd
Mileage:165,000
Any major problems: NO. Regular repairs / maintenance: I replaced the clutch about 5,000 miles ago. :ylsuper:

1993
3.2 SOHC
261,000
None out of the ordinary. Frame is starting to rust-out, fuel pump, idler pulley, rear power windows no longer work. Other than that it looks and drives great! Very reliable. I apologize for not looking myself, but how many people have more mileage on their trooper than me??

I own two troopers. 1988 TrooperII with 215,000 miles. Runs perfectly and 4wd works great! A little (ok, a lot) rusty above the rear doors but is a great beach vehicle. Outer Banks N.C. Second is a 2000 trooper limited. 105,000 Miles and suddenly transmission problems! Looks like Ole' Red is coming to work with me tomorrow.

1994 Trooper 4 Dr
3.2 DOHC
135000 Bought at 120000
Loose steering gear and alternator replace but otherwise good!

Since I just rebuilt the engine, I get to post again!!!!
I lost oil pressure at about 136000 and rebuilt motor with new short block and valve job (DOHC). I kind of enjoyed it but VERY expensive. I must like the Trooper because I spent the money....LOL.
I never drove a new one but it definitely has got some more power now!

2001 Trooper LS 2WD
3.5 ltr
92101 miles
Transmission at 45,000 miles (warranty work)

i have 215k on 95 3.1 diesel bought it with 40k on clock 2 years ago.
no problems.
previously had 93 3.1 diesel with 160k and traded for 3.0 d, big mistake.
ended up having to trade in 3 of the 3.0 in 24mths eventually got rid of it.

250,000 KM on a 1991 Trooper LS. No major problems, just typical up keep.

90 Trooper

257,000 miles

1990 TROOPER 2nd owner. 126,200 miles. Just did the timing belt for the first time last week!

123,000 miles

1991 Isuzu Trooper LS.

I thought I would start this trend to watch our members Rodeo's rack up the miles over the years.

Here is the format to use:
Year:1998
Engine:3.5
Mileage:160000
Any major problems: Starter at 120,000, air cond compressor at 150,000. Oxygen sensor at 16,000 replaced under warranty, Rear driveshaft seal replaced twice at 100,000 and still leaking. EGR valve at 88,000 put the old unit back on at 140,000- check engine light went out and stayed out. Must have been dirty. Intake gasket at 80,000- i was going to sell it and used silicone in the break without removing anything- still holding. She goes through brake pads every 15,000-20,000 miles- replaced the complete set of cailper supports twice. Seems like they rust the caliper pins and this doesn't allow the calipers to return to postion even with silicone grease and new bushings.First time I bought them from Isuzu. Now Advance has them for 8.00 each fronts and 16.00 each rear. Just an FYI- got 228,000 miles out of my 1986- had to start it on starter fluid towards the end. Some minor problems but this is a great truck.

how is your stoker kit and 4.3 tbi workin for you? I was thinking of doin the same, any hints? how is the fuel economy/

2000 Trooper, head cracked @ 37K mi, AC comp about 40K, now has about 55K.
New pads/rotors/shoes around 35-40K mi, but I do use it to flat tow my Toyota rockcrawler sometimes.

I have a '97 Trooper with the 3.2L DOHC, auto tranny and it has 117k miles on it.

99 Rodeo
3.2
185230
Needs sending unit, but can wait
Thinking about taking that on. If anyone
have any pictures, or postings to show how to do
it please let me know.

99 Rodeo
3.2
185230
Needs sending unit, but can wait
Thinking about taking that on. If anyone
have any pictures, or postings to show how to do
it please let me know.

Welcome to forum, WHICH sending unit?
Including the engine and transmission info when you post will help get more replies. Post as a new thread as well.

92 Trooper 4 Dr 208,000 Miles Hauled All Material With A Large Trailer, 180 Miles Each Trip, For Building Our House.
Needs Fuel Pump

1999 Rodeo LS
3.2 DOHC
Currently has 179000, bought at 172000
Replaced both CV axles and bearings.
Fuel sender not working, but no biggie.
New Ignition cylinder (key doesn't come out)
Both Inner and Outer Diff axle seals leaking. :banghead:

1991 LS
170600 miles.
Just finally replaced the O2 sensor after 2 months of trying. (yes, it rusted in, and yes, 2 months of destroying it with vice grips finally paid off today)
All leaks have been patched/resolved fairly quickly.
A/C comp. going out, the load from it broke off all my power steering pump mount bolts into the cylinder head. Power Steering disabled and belt re-routed for now. I blame my buddy for not listening when I said "I'm runnin into the store, don't touch the Air Conditioning!"... he set it to max. :banghead:

Year: 1992 Pup
Engine: 4-cyl
Mileage: 386,000+ Miles.
Any major problems: Former delivery truck, junked this week. it was just dog worn out & rusted out, and when the clutch cable broke, it was done.

Amazed it lasted as long as it did!

Year: 1999 Trooper
Engine: 3.5 V6
Mileage: 127K
Any major problems: None!

Trooper
Year: 2000
Engine:3.5
Kilometers: 215,000 (approx. 130,000 miles)

Replaced passenger side mirror (power) under warranty.
Replaced Starter
Replaced Timing Belt and water pump at 130,000 kms.
Recent problem with Drivers power mirror
Love the vehicle even though it is a pig on oil.

1998 Trooper
3.5L
155,000 miles
Bought 2002 49,000 miles
High oil use (of course)
Constant check engine light due to EGR (working on it)
Awesome vehicle. Dependable, solid, capable.
Will keep it until the cows come home.

Year:1994 (Trooper)
Engine:3.2L SOHC
Mileage:169,978
Any major problems:Cooling system acting up (replaced all but radiator)

Trooper
Year:1987
Engine:4zd1 - 2.3 liter - 4 cylinder (2brl)
Mileage:198,011
Any major problems: Rebuilt carb due to acc. pump leaking, replaced radiator due to rust out, rebuilt head due to 2 blown valves, replaced engine mounts due to being wore out, and replaced just about everything but the engine under the hood so I can drive it till the wheels fall off.:screwy:

my buddy has almost 400k on it
1988
i think its a 2.2 or a 2.5 don't quote me tho

biggest problem is rust

1998 trooper
3.5 v6
95000
trans problem now cant drive.

1999 amigo
3.2 v6
155000
trouble free!

00 Trooper LS - 152,000
88 Trooper - 164,000
01 Trooper LS - 107,500

Jonathan

2001 Trooper 4x4 - bought as a demo with about 1,200 miles in 2001
3.5 6 cyl engine
Auto
42,000 miles.

LOVE the vehicle! A little hard on gas maybe, and not too strong pulling a loaded trailer, but a nice smooth, quiet ride with lots of room in the back seat. (And tons of headroom too.)

Has been very reliable EXCEPT the vacuum switch valves on the front axle got sticky and would not make the front axles engage into four wheel drive. This pis*ed me off royally, as I had to go a whole Canadian winter without 4 wheel drive until I figured out the problem and how to fix it. However, it's fixed now (just took the VSVs off and shot electrical contact cleaner inside) and for front axle locks up like a dream!

Also, I got a "free" oil change coupon at this little shop a couple of years ago, and the 'technician' somehow lost (or more like pried out) the gasket from the oil filler cap. This created a vacuum/pressure(?) problem in the engine which caused the head gasket to blow, which was about $350 to fix. Dirty bast*rd. But I did not get it fixed at the shop that 'lost' the gasket. Bloody thieves. :crying:


Now I love my Trooper again! It's been great.:rofl:

Just joined. Merry Christmas everyone.

My Trooper is a 2001, bought it on 9/11/01, with 8,000 miles on it.
Today 12/25/08 it has 273,000 miles original engine. Overhauled tranny two weeks ago. I have used Mobil Oil and filters since it had 90,000 miles.
I love my Trooper, I plan on keeping forever.

Hi do anyone have a automatic gearbox speed senor for a isuzu 3.1 td to sell please emeail me to pkathy8@aol.com thanks

93 Isuzu Rode
3.2L V6 4x4
194,xxx

Problems- Water pump,Ignition Coil Module, Transmission just went out yesterday.

99 Trooper
3.5 V6
111,000
Runs great, consumes oi l