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| amigo timing belt | 7/16/2008 | daniel |
Q: my friend was working on my 98 izusu amigo to replace front seal and when he took off cover for ...
A: Well if none of the cam gears or any gears moved and if your 100% positive they din't move then your ...
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| Valve cover gaskets | 7/16/2008 | daniel |
Q: I need to chage the valve cover gaskets on my 95 isuzu rodeo 6 cylinder automatic. I have a question ...
A: Well the material varies greatly Eric. It consists of everything from cheap cork. to a high quality ...
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| a/c high side reading | 7/15/2008 | daniel |
Q: what should the high and low side reading be.
A: Well robert I would be giving you a false answer if I said an exact number. As the ambient ...
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| ISUZU TROOPER | 7/12/2008 | daniel |
Q: How do I check and add transmission fluid to my 2000 Isuzu trooper? The check trans light is ...
A: Well Reggee_p if I am not mistaken the transmission on these models are a sealed type transmission ...
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| 91 Pup engine replacement | 7/11/2008 | daniel |
Q: This may be too much to ask, but I can't seem to get a straight answer anywhere else, so here goes. ...
A: Well the easy thing to do would be to get a can of gentle cleaner and spray it around the vacuum ...
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| 99 rodeo, ABS light, check Engine light | 7/11/2008 | daniel |
Q: My 99 Rodeo, v6 has 110K miles, ( all mine) and I've had issues with the check Engine light many ...
A: The ABS(Anti-Locking System is a Luxury not a necessity. Although it is nice you can pull the fuse ...
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| 89 trooper rough idle when cold | 7/10/2008 | daniel |
Q: I just purchased an 89 trooper 4cyl 4wd 5spd. Idles rough when cold, and stalls as well, until ...
A: Well Ed the compression should be anywhere in the range from 150-175 per cylinder on a good engine. ...
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| 96 Rodeo Engine Will Not Start | 7/10/2008 | daniel |
Q: While diving on an interstate highway, cruising @ about 65 MPH, the engine stopped dead. The Engine ...
A: Well no offense but the fuel pump needs to be installed with 100% accuracy Sweet tooth. The most ...
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| Voltage regulator | 7/9/2008 | daniel |
Q: I have a 98 Amigo 2.2 4wd. I have been having problems with batteries, they keep going bad on me. ...
A: Well the voltage regulator is located on the alternator and a good thing to do is remove the ...
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| Izuzu 99 | 7/2/2008 | daniel |
Q: I have an Izuzu Rodeo ^99, it shuts down the engine when is running and you start to stop, or when ...
A: It may be a neutral safety switch, If it stalls as well then I would check the fuel system and The ...
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| Replace Timing Belt | 7/2/2008 | daniel |
Q: I am a mechanic and i have never replace the timing belt on my vehicle what are some little tips ...
A: Well Isaac this 3.2 engine is an interference type engine and has a hydraulic type timing belt ...
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| 99 amigo lug nuts | 7/1/2008 | daniel |
Q: I purchased a 99 amigo about 1 month ago. I took the vehicle to get inspected and it did not pass. ...
A: Well the Tire and wheel will need to be removed as well as the actual axle/spindle to replace the ...
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| 1997 Izusu Rodeo 6cyl starting problem | 6/28/2008 | daniel |
Q: I've checked the starter and it is till working properly but it seems to really struggle to turn the ...
A: Well I would start by having your battery tested as well as your battery cables. If they are stiff ...
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| 2000 Rodeo Wont Start | 6/28/2008 | daniel |
Q: My V-6 Rodeo (83k on it), was giving me a issue when i turned the key i would hear a click but it ...
A: The FACTORY ALARM DISARM WIRE IS yellow/blue |-| Located in the drivers kick in a white plug. ...
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| 2000 Rodeo w/ V-6 | 6/26/2008 | daniel |
Q: I recently bought a 2000 Rodeo w/ 83K miles and have a hard start issue. I just changed the fuel ...
A: Well that rules out the timing being off as I doubted it was. It needs to be tested to see how much ...
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| O Rings or freeze plugs? | 6/26/2008 | daniel |
Q: 98 rodeo isuzu- leaking water from radiator, coolant and antifreeze runs straight thru too. Where ...
A: Well Rachel. It could be leaking from several areas as there are several coolant by-pass hoses that ...
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| axle & transfer case lubricants | 6/24/2008 | daniel |
Q: I am changing the axle (front and rear) and transfer case fluids in my 1998 rodeo 4x4 (automatic). ...
A: Well a limited slip differential would have a button or switch in the car to activate it Lowell. So ...
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| 92 Rodeo wiring harness | 6/24/2008 | daniel |
Q: You refer to the main wiring harness frequently. Could you please be a little more specific as to ...
A: Well what are your issues Scott? The main wiring harness and ground varies with the year make and ...
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| 2000 Rodeo w/ V-6 | 6/24/2008 | daniel |
Q: I recently bought a 2000 Rodeo w/ 83K miles and have a hard start issue. I just changed the fuel ...
A: Well I would start by checking your starting and charging system Todd. Also do a voltage check of ...
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| Isuzu climate control | 6/22/2008 | daniel |
Q: Daniel: You have been helping me diagnose my climate control issue on 2002 Rodeo. It is stuck on ...
A: Well you would need to check for continuity across each resistor coil George I am positive on that. ...
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| ac | 6/22/2008 | daniel |
Q: i have a 1996 isuzu hombre that im replaceing the whole ac but i do not know where the orifice tube ...
A: Well Ryan. If I am not mistaken, Isuzu was nice enough to install the expansion valve inside of the ...
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| My 95' Isuzu Trooper A/C quit blowing cold. | 6/22/2008 | daniel |
Q: Just recently all four power windows wouldn't go up. My husband found that something in the fuse box ...
A: Well if it blowing but not blowing cold then you could have a cycling switch that is bad or the ...
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| code 34 | 6/21/2008 | daniel |
Q: I have a 1995 pickup 4 cylinder 2.3 liter,100,000 miles. check engine light is on,blink code 34 egr ...
A: So there is no EGR valve of any kind on this vehicle? That is very odd. It should be located on the ...
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| Door Check Arm Pin | 6/21/2008 | daniel |
Q: Do you know where I can order a door check arm pin for a 2000 Rodeo? Is there an online resource for ...
A: Actually Ryan any auto parts store or NAPA auto parts store-even a junk-yard might have one you can ...
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| A/C | 6/21/2008 | daniel |
Q: I bought a 94 trooper about 2 months ago and the air worked in it. Now its not working. The ...
A: Well is the switch on the actual compressor good? There should be a black wire running off of the ...
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| AC | 6/21/2008 | daniel |
Q: I have a 1999 isuzu rodeo i have owned it for eight years and never had a problem with it. I just ...
A: Well it probably had an O-ring failure or something on the compressor Herman. That means all of the ...
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| 2000 Honda Passport won't stay running | 6/21/2008 | daniel |
Q: Symptom - 2nd vehicle, was running fine 2 months ago. I have been traveling a lot and did not drive ...
A: Well peter your on the right track so far. Thank you for not buying into the dealer's un-qualified ...
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| 4x4 Isuzu Trooper 1988 does not work | 6/20/2008 | daniel |
Q: I am trying to fix my 4x4, 4cyl,A/T, A/C, Trooper complitely. I got it with a missed elect. trans. ...
A: It should be located just above the left axle-shaft Alberto. Also 4-low should only be used at very ...
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| '95 Trooper - Vibration when turning | 6/20/2008 | daniel |
Q: Daniel - Whenever I am stopped, and start off and take a left or a right, I get this vibration in ...
A: I see Jamie. Well I would go out and raise the vehicle and place on jackstands. Push in on the ...
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| 95 Isuzu Trooper | 6/19/2008 | daniel |
Q: One morning my Trooper battery is dead. Charge it and hooked it back up. Horn and lights start ...
A: Well there is most likely a battery drain( or phantom drain) somewhere Don. I would try this and if ...
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| 4x4 Isuzu Trooper 1988 does not work | 6/19/2008 | daniel |
Q: I am trying to fix my 4x4, 4cyl,A/T, A/C, Trooper complitely. I got it with a missed elect. trans. ...
A: Well if the light comes on Alberto but the 4x4 does not work then your 4 wheel drive switching ...
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| code 34 | 6/18/2008 | daniel |
Q: I have a 1995 pickup 4 cylinder 2.3 liter,100,000 miles. check engine light is on,blink code 34 egr ...
A: Are you sure its not a MAP(Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor failure David? I think that is on the ...
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| excessive oil burning | 6/18/2008 | daniel |
Q: I have approximately 50,00 miles on my 2002 Isuzu Rodeo LS and have been burning 1 quart of oil ...
A: Yes I do Gary. There is a defect in the oil compression rings on the piston that causes the oil to ...
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| lack of power | 6/18/2008 | daniel |
Q: 1996 rodeo would not crank timing belt did not break but replaced it now there is a lack of power ...
A: Well lack of power could mean several not so good things Mackel. Such as the timing was not ...
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| Air Conditioning | 6/18/2008 | daniel |
Q: I'm a do-it-yourself guy, I need to replace my A/C compressor on my 1994 Isuzu Trooper, is it as ...
A: Well first of all you need to properly and LEGALLY depressurize the system Eric. Also to PROPERLY ...
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| 93 Isuzu Rodeo - Starting and idle | 6/16/2008 | daniel |
Q: For the last couple of months it has been difficult sometimes to start my Rodeo. It fires up but ...
A: Well I would start by checking my starting and charging system India. Just to make sure that your ...
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| 1996 Isuzu rodeo - heater/ac blower | 6/16/2008 | daniel |
Q: I have a problem with the blower motor in my rodeo. I recently changed the alternator and now my ...
A: Well there is a short somewhere or something is not grounded properly Chris. Did you make sure to ...
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| 99 Isuzu Rodeo | 6/16/2008 | daniel |
Q: I purchased this vehicle from my parents for my son and when we got it the fuel gauge didn't ...
A: Well I don't know how many times people have laughed at me for telling them to do this but thanks ...
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| idle | 6/15/2008 | daniel |
Q: I know that you are an expert in Isuzu's but their are no experts in the honda area and I see you ...
A: Well the intake gasket on these models Hyer is VERY common to cause high idle and idling problems ...
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| Rodeo 1996 4wd 3.2 L V-6 timing belt cam alignment | 6/14/2008 | daniel |
Q: On the drivers side cam pulley there are two marks. A red dot on the inboard ridge, and a notch on ...
A: Well You say the belt broke, are you 100% positive that the belt and all pullies are aligned ...
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