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Well a few weeks ago I threw a rod in my engine and it locked up and i have had problems finding a new one.I really need some help, does anyone know where i can find a low mileage engine for a good price? I'm in desperate need of one I have no way to work or school right now...
Going to be difficult to find a low-mileage used one I would think. Basically you'd be sitting around hoping someone with < 50K miles got into a rear-impact collision. Can you do any of the work yourself? Otherwise I think you have to look at higher mileage engines (possibly 100K+) or work out some sort of payment plan on a new engine.
Sorry dude. :(
~Do some searching on the forum on this topic, many have gone thru this already.
~"ascinder" has one for sale right now...search and find that thread.
~Contact "phines", he just had his replaced about 5-6 months ago and did some price shopping.
~mypartshop.com
http://www.mypartshop.com/EOL_PublicSearchResults.aspx
Show 12 engines across the country. lists mileage on the clock too so you can take your pic.
~Since cost probably isn't a problem, contact our parts guru/contact - Merlin at St. Charles Isuzu and see if a new one is available and how much.
Merlin
St. Charles Isuzu
MISSOURI
(800) 727-8066
Mention the forum to get discount & free shipping(but prob not on an engine)
My dad is paying for it but i have a shop that will put it in for 1,000 but thats the cheapest i can get....Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
You know if I were you I'd try to convince your dad to buy lfranz's VX. It's the same year and color as yours and has a brand new engine in it. He wants $6K but when you think about it you're probably going to pay at least $3-4K for an engine plus installation, whereas you could buy his, put all the best parts onto yours, then part out the rest for $1K or better. Whatever you can't sell you can keep as spares so your dad (or the insurance company) don't have to pay for those parts for repair later.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=19926
http://www.lkqcorp.com/
Search for an 02 Axiom engine .
It's not a direct replacement, complications are described in-depth in the threads below:Quote:
Originally Posted by tjh
Took a Week But Axiom Motor Swap Finished
DONE!! '02 Axiom engine switch works
SouthJ1 - Read the first post in the first link, the guy says it cost him about $5200 between parts and labor to do this swap. For $800 more you could have that second VX I listed above.
I believe Ascinder still has his for sale as well.
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Originally Posted by VX KAT
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Originally Posted by Mile High VX
Here's an engine from a '99 with 93k miles asking $1,500 or make offer!!
It's in the NW so shipping would be involved.
http://www.autowrecking.com/parts/view/id/2284990
Myself just swapped bad engine 3.5l on 99 vx. used an 3.2 engine from 99 rodeo. got rodeo dirt cheap (accident) 3.2 fit on vx no problem. actually - vx feels lit bit bouncy ( may be 3.2l lit bit lighter than 3.5)
Wow no wiring issues, or check codes? I dont see how that is possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmitrikr
Can you post some pictures?
I am doing it right now. no wiring issue. was code 0401- but solved by cleaning pipe inside the intake.Quote:
Originally Posted by surf-life
I am in canada so hard to find 3.5l Isuzus here.
here is pictures 99 Black swan with swapped 3.2L http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...DSCF1431-1.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Dmitrikr
there is old engine http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...DSCF1416-1.jpg
there is http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...DSCF1417-1.jpg donor 3.2L
BTW Japanese market has only 3.2L VX.s. Like I said - it fits perfectly
nice. Hows the gas milage?
Well, myself on break ins put 400 miles on it. at 70litres fillup drove 298 miles to be exact, mosty highway. Right now it is driven by friend of mine. She loves the truck but I wil ask her if she check the gasmilage.Quote:
Originally Posted by surf-life
70 litres? When did California get taken over by the European?:laughing:
***Nevermind...just relized your "Ca" is Canada.
Don't worry Billy - he was just trying to give you guys a leg up into the 21st century.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
There are only 3 countries left in the world that still use the imperial system of measurement.
USA is one of them.
2 of the countries are 3rd world developing nations.
Hmmmm - is USA one of them????
PK
Just wanted to let yall know I got a engine last thursday and it should installed thursday or friday i cannot wait to see her back on the road.
Congrats!
80k miles for 1700
Where'd ya end up finding it?Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthJ1
some guy from here in memphis he owns a shop where he makes little mazda miatas
Rodeo engines are bulletproof, glad to here it is a choice for our VXs:yesgray:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmitrikr
What engine did you find?Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthJ1
First, was thinking to put 3.0L honda engine but Is gonna be PITA to make it fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by djvx
Rodeo was right choise
i found a wrecked vehicross here in memphis the guy has it in storage imma try and score some parts off of it already scored a rim to replace my cracked one and possibly the wing to replace my broken one because of my garage door falling on my vx
Don't be stingy...hook us up with parts...:bgwb::bwgy::smilewink:bgwo:Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthJ1