is there anything he should of checked before he brought it?
seems a good solid motor just wanted to know if there was anything particular to this model
thanks
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by Mr.B on Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:02 pm
My bro has just brough a 3door trooper 3.1 citation on a 93 plate.
is there anything he should of checked before he brought it?
seems a good solid motor just wanted to know if there was anything particular to this model
thanks
is there anything he should of checked before he brought it?
seems a good solid motor just wanted to know if there was anything particular to this model
thanks
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Re: Trooper
by Red Oktober on Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:37 pm
yup ...
check the front and rear chassis cross members ... (they are the first to go)
will probably be a good idea to replace the cam belt and give it a damned good service
check the front and rear chassis cross members ... (they are the first to go)
will probably be a good idea to replace the cam belt and give it a damned good service
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Re: Trooper
by Mr.B on Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:57 pm
yer he is getting the cam belt done and were gonna do the service
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Re: Trooper
by Red Oktober on Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:52 pm
the 3.1's are pretty much bulit proof ...fantastic motors, great pulling power, and mega reliable (and that has nothing to do with the fact that my frontera has the same engine)
most of the maintenance is pretty much straight forward ....but keep an eye on the front & rear cross-members.
also watch the brake/fuel lines that go over the rear springs (that's where the mud collects and it's difficult to get at)
most of the maintenance is pretty much straight forward ....but keep an eye on the front & rear cross-members.
also watch the brake/fuel lines that go over the rear springs (that's where the mud collects and it's difficult to get at)
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Re: Trooper
by stueydo on Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:11 pm
Mine seems to be in the workshop a fair bit, but it does get a lot of abuse. I'm sure if i used it normally it would be fine if it was only green laned.
I have been through 2 engines, and 6 turbos in 2 years, but this is not normal. As Red said, the engines are fairly bullet proof, just watch the chassis, especially if its a import.
I have been through 2 engines, and 6 turbos in 2 years, but this is not normal. As Red said, the engines are fairly bullet proof, just watch the chassis, especially if its a import.
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Re: Trooper
by PJ_ on Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:55 pm
Im looking at Troopers!
I like the look of them (and the price)
Im thinking of selling the Defender and moving onto Toyota or Isuzu
I like the look of them (and the price)
Im thinking of selling the Defender and moving onto Toyota or Isuzu
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Re: Trooper
by Red Oktober on Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:06 pm
One word of advise .... Don't get a 3.0 diesel if it hasn't had the recal work done on it.
also the Vauxhaul Montery is just a rebadged trooper
keep an eye on the front and rear cross members as they seem to rust very quick
also the Vauxhaul Montery is just a rebadged trooper
keep an eye on the front and rear cross members as they seem to rust very quick
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Re: Trooper
by Peej on Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:38 pm
On the 3.0 tdi, Isuzu have been pretty good on the recalls and the repairs, but the seem to be reigning that in now, just something to be aware of, as some have had their problems.
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Re: Trooper
by PJ_ on Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:30 pm
What the best engine to go for then? The ones ive been looking at on ebay are all 3.0D
This one had a brand new engine in it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ISUZU-TROOPE ... 519411a35b
This one had a brand new engine in it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ISUZU-TROOPE ... 519411a35b
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Re: Trooper
by Red Oktober on Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:13 pm
In my honest opinion the 3.1td is the most reliable engine ...
if the 3.0 has had all the recall work done ...it should be ok. ...
if the 3.0 has had all the recall work done ...it should be ok. ...
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