WELCOME..great to see another San Diego VX.
I sent ya a PM on here and an e-mail...lets meet for a beer....:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by 44ficus44
I'd love to look at your VX...nice mods!!
I'm in Pacific Beach.
Where are you?
Cheers
jo
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WELCOME..great to see another San Diego VX.
I sent ya a PM on here and an e-mail...lets meet for a beer....:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by 44ficus44
I'd love to look at your VX...nice mods!!
I'm in Pacific Beach.
Where are you?
Cheers
jo
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Originally Posted by tom4bren
nice, let the beat down beggin, and thanks peeps, glad to join in
Hi everyone,
Very happy to join this forum and hopefully soon the VX owners family.
I currently live in the south west London area, been here for three years. Before that lived in the US, in Florida, Arizona, New York. After moving here my view or rather use of cars completely changed; from being an absolutely daily necessity, to I haven't owned a car in three years. Now I am ready to buy a car, and I can buy a car that I love, that I can have fun in and just enjoy driving.
This brings me to the Vehicross, the first time a saw one I was in college, I thought wow! That thing looks light years ahead of my jeep. Didn't seriously think about it again until I moved here and started thinking about which car I would love to have rather than need to have.
Being in the UK, my options are slim, there is currently only one being advertised out of what it seems like less than fifty in the country. So I've opted to import one from Japan.
So hopefully if all goes well in about three months time, I'll be a proud VX owner.
Best of luck on your import. Keep us posted.
Hey guys! I'm a recent owner of a 2001 Foxfire Red Vehicross! I live in the Hudson Valley, NY, and have owned it since October 2012. I'm very excited to become an active member in the future!
I have a bit of issues (I posted them in another topic) but I am very excited to become friends with you guys! I'm a member of other forums for other cars as well, if you guys are interested in checking them out.
Vincent
Exited to be a new owner of a 1999 Vehicross, however the idiots that last changed the oil apparently lost the drain plug and instead of getting a new one they tapped it with a 22mm plug and a lock washer i cant get it of with a torque wrench and the shop said they wont work on it because they are afraid it will leak? Any help?
Welcome pumpkin smasher.
I'd say that if they tapped the hole for a different sized plug then you're pretty much stuck with using it (if you can get it out). If you do get it out & re-use it, then get some kind of gasket kit & toss that lock washer away. That's just asking for leaks.
On the upside: if you really want to do it right, you should be able to source a new/used oil pan from any 3.5L Isuzu. That would be my suggestion.
Here are a couple ideas:Quote:
Originally Posted by pumpkinsmasher31
Dorman Oil-Tite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdAvBAJaBwQ
"Fumoto" valve - http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
Google - Stripped Oil plug
BFH (or BFW??) :)
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Lol, BFH=Big Fat Ho (BFW=Big Fat Whore). :winky:
Hello All, I am the new Owner of a 99 Silver VX. My Name is Joe and I Live In North Jersey. Ive had it since Jan of 2012 but just got to getting her on the road. My VX has a bunch of issues and the previous owner told me that she needed TLC. I didnt know just how much till she was on the road. I have been looking and have read a ton of great info. I hope that I get can her back to running smoothly(with help of course). So far looks like it might need a Drivers side axle. Possibly a transfer case or maybe just air in the tires or even just some diff fluid(lol). I'll find out as the NE weather gets better. Wish me luck...
Joe
Joe,
Best of luck with getting her road ready.
Here's a post where you can probably get some used axles for a good price:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...1&postcount=57
If I were you, I'd jump on it. Those OEM axles are hard to find.
Axle on Order. Dane was very helpful. Still has parts if anyone has a need.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Maddawg
First item listed here: :smack::smack:
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It's official... I bought my VehiCROSS... Clean and southern! it came with some issues... leaky trans lines, missing flywheel cover, and broken nipple at the top of the steering rack.. had to band-aid them, and nurse it over 700 miles back home... any good fixes??? I'll do the searching, but if any of the Vets/Mods wanna drop some links it would be greatly appreciated ;)
Hey welcome to the land of all things VX! :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by magikmike
There's a ton of reference info on this site. Look over the "Downloads" section as well as many "How Tos". and get real familiar with the search function, it'll be your best friend. Since this truck is 13 yrs old, there's probably been a post/thread on most topics. So use the Search bar to mine all that data. If you get stumped, there's always someone here to help you out too.
- As a new owner, download the Workshop Manual. It's about 1800 pages, but it has every detail you'll need.
http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=20
- Also, download the Parts List.
http://www.vehicross.info/downloads/VX-PartsList.pdf
- Also for reference…..for Isuzu parts, try calling Merlin at St. Charles Automotive (formerly and Isuzu dealership)
MISSOURI
(800) 727-8066
He's kind of our favorite Isuzu parts guy, ask for Merlin in Isuzu Parts Dept.
Website: http://www.stcharlesautoparts.com
You can look up schematics and parts on their website, and find the part you're after, then call Merlin. Or call and ask him about a part.
He has vast knowledge of the VX and all things Isuzu make it definitely worthwhile to buy thru him. He's worked there for about 14+years, knows the VX forward and backwards!
He can also tell you whether the part is available in a U.S. Isuzu warehouse or if it has to come from Japan, and that's about 6-8 weeks.
He's very familiar with our forum and knows many people so mention you're on it.
Call until you reach him "live", he's not much on email or voice messages.
Great guy!
THANX...the parts lisy is a huge help... I had too download the service manual to my phone, then went to the "how to" so I knew how to service the tranny so it would make sure it wouldn't run out on the trip home
mike,
Welcome to the family.
I'll see if I can still get the steering box they pulled from mine. Maybe that'll help you with the parts you need for yours.
Tom
I know, I know. It was a feeble attempt at humor on my part. But I never knew there were so many meanings for that acronym, lol. Leave it to Kat though to come to the rescue. :grino:Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
Hi,
I am soon to be the owner of a 1999 Ironman Vehicross. I bought the truck in Albany NY. I live in Maryville Tennessee. My plan is to fly up and drive it back.
Too bad didn't fly up this morning to drive back, would of been a fun drive.lol
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...208_142224.jpg
I flew down to Tarpon Springs, FL today and picked up my wife's 2001 VX Kaiser. I worked with the seller over the past two weeks to have him pick me up at the airport and we made the deal. His dad owned the truck since it was new and was very sad to see it go, but I promised that I'd post photos of any improvements and customizing I've done (planning already). They even wanted me to take last photos of them with the Vx. They were extremely helpful, pointing out every possible little issue with the truck, which helps tremendously when you're building that list of things to fix. The seller (Hi, Austin!) even detailed it and had new brake pads installed so that I'd feel comfortable driving it home to the Upstate of South Carolina. So while we are sad at the passing of our 2000 Amigo (totaled by an uninsured driver), we welcome the VX!
Welcome to the family sroy. I usta spend a lot of time in Maryville (ex is from there). I gradumicated from UTK. Hope you enjoy your new toy.Quote:
Originally Posted by sroy123
Great story sig. Welcome & can't wait to see posts of all your upgrades. I still try to get away with the 'story' that I bought the Proton for my wife (never did work though).Quote:
Originally Posted by ssignature
Welcome.... Ssig I also originally purchased our Vx for my wife. I gave it to her about 5 years ago as a BDay gag gift. She drove it for a year before I purchased another vehicle for her DD and took the keys to the Vx. I still swear to my wife that I originally purchased the vx for her, she still doesn't buy it.
I also have had several Amigo's in the driveway over the years.
vxsport
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Originally Posted by ssignature
Careful Dude - Sue's gonna add you to the 'nut brotherz' list.Quote:
Originally Posted by VxSport
definitely! :yeso:Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Thanks for the kind words Scott! I hope you enjoy it and everything is running well! The kind folks on VXinfo will take good care of you. I will post some farewell pics up a little later.Quote:
Originally Posted by ssignature
How was the drive back to South Carolina?
Anyone able to move my intro here from the role call - stand up and be counted?
Hey Austin! The Vx drove perfectly. I'm starting work on it this week. New axles, a power steering hose, valve cover gaskets (man are they leaking!), rear axle seal, new tires, etc. Did some vinyl graphics for the sides (I'm in the biz). Got a touchscreen lcd dvd player on the way that doubles as a back-up camera. Gonna do a 1 1/2" lift on her, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by term117
Don't you worry, we'll take care of her!
PS: The windows are FIXED. I've been working with balky Isuzu windows since the mid 90's. Remanned the plastic tabs, loosened up the rubber runs, lubed 'em up and shimmed 'em. My Rodeo windows still work still after refurbing them 8 years ago.
I never heard of this until my dealer said he had one yesterday, I was looking for a car but I'm getting intrigued. It has 102000 miles, year :2000 , cost around 6 $ , condition mint , SHOULD I dO IT?? help
$6.00 or 6K?? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vdawgydawg911
Hello all,
We are Rhonda and Randy the owners of a new to us 2001 Fox Fire Red VX and love it. We have been into the vehicle expedition way of life for years now we own a 1978 CJ5 and a 1978 Full Size Cherokee. We have built an off road expedition trailer from a 40mm ammo box that has been all over the western US. We aren't sure if the VX will go on our trail trips or just day and some weekend outings. We have been lurking for a while now and doing research on this site and let us thank you guys it really helps make a more informed decision when it comes to finding one. So I am sure we will ask a few questions from time to time if we cant find the answers in the search menu. Thanks for the help so far.
R&R
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Congratulations on your purchase! Looks clean as a whistle. How many miles on it??
Thanks ,
I see your down the 138 from me.
To answer your question 70K on the odo. it has a few issues but what ride doesn't.
R&R
Welome R&R...
If you ever venture south to San Diego gimme a shout!
Jo
Welcome!!!
Hello All-
My name is Brett I live in Littleton Colorado.
I just bought my first VX it is a silver and black 2001.
I have always liked the style and features of the V-Cross.
Now the work begins Im glad to have such a great site and people to help me along the way.
Welcome Brett!!!
Welcome to the obsession Brett. Looks like we're starting to rival Texas for the most VX's in one state.
Definitely need to get the Colorado VX family together soon.
Welcome Brett...good to have another CO member.
Lots of great folks here and tons of help...along with some gentle(most of the time) ribbing....:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:
Hey!! Great to meet a bunch of VX Enthusiasts!! My names Vince and I now own a 99 Ironman Edition VX 171K and still having fun!!