2001 6VE1 in a 1999 VX

[Joe_Black]

Just replace the affected head gasket and take care of that simple repair rather than the chore of swapping the entire engine. As John mentions there isn't any difference in the 99 - 01 engines. The part numbers are the same for the block castings and the "modifications" are something of an urban legend.

But if you really want to go with the effort: Get a Direct Injection drivetrain and transplant into your VX. That'll knock your socks off!

[iamjacksadrenalgland]

... But if you really want to go with the effort: Get a Direct Injection drivetrain and transplant into your VX. That'll knock your socks off!

I really hope someone tries this and figures out the best way to integrate the new ECU, so that i could follow in his/her footsteps.

[majork]

Thanks for the sage advice.....

I guess rumors that later versions of the 6VE1 eliminated the oil consumption problem are basically myth then....that is, not #1 cylinder oil rings

I would love to eliminate that annoying issue once and for all...I have read also that the source of the problem is potentialy oil being sucked through the PCV valve during certain driving conditions....

Any reason the head gasket should start leaking at this point, or is it expected normal wear and tear...??

[rowhard]

Joe, being new to the Isuzu community, what is a Direct Injection drivetrain?