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[Locomigo]

Ok I did not want to start a political debate.I was just being descriptive, and If you met my neighbor Dave you would find him you be exactly what I am describing. He is one of those dudes who drinks to exess and starts talking pollitics. Good mechanic but a bit of a windbag. I used to work with him 10 years ago and we now live in the same neighborhood. He is a real car enthusiast, and even has the same Lotus from 007 "The Spy who loved me".In any case, I trust him with my cars.

Fair enough, but save yourself some MAJOR coin and have him swap in a replacement through a salvage yard search that I linked you to.

Why rebuild and go through that effort, time, and expense when there are MANY more viable options out there that can be done easier, quicker, and far less expensive?

[IndianaVX]

lol......i am just messing with you ....

anyway it sounds like he is what i call a "time sponge". time sponges are generally good folks, but absorbe time from your life when asked the simplest of questions.
loco is right, look thru the salvage yards, and match one up there and save your cash.

[Locomigo]

Just remember that you are NOT restricted to VX and/or Troopers.

All Isuzu 97+ w/V6 4x4 will match up, and I saw several on a quick search I did for myself <$750.
Make sure it has a torque converter, and you replace all fluid and fliters.

Good luck, and it can be done on a long day/within a weekend. Get in there and help, learn about your rig, it is rather therapeutic.

[uncle_asa]

All Isuzu 97+ w/V6 4x4 will match up, and I saw several on a quick search I did for myself <$750.
Make sure it has a torque converter, and you replace all fluid and fliters.

Troopers starting from mid-99 (model year 2000) have modified transmission that is not compatible with the VX, so be careful! They come with Pulse Width Modulated Torque Converter Clutch rather than On-Off TCC used on VX.

[Locomigo]

Troopers starting from mid-99 (model year 2000) have modified transmission that is not compatible with the VX, so be careful! They come with Pulse Width Modulated Torque Converter Clutch rather than On-Off TCC used on VX.

The TOD system was also within the Troopers 98/99+, so that PWMTCC utilized in the Trooper; stands to reason it would also be utilized in the VX?
The Axiom also utilized this powertrain. The Rodeo/Amigo did not.

I should have put a disclaimer about the TOD system as that is the difference within the powertrain through the Isuzu late models

I would verify with Jerry Lemond jlemnd@bellsouth.net, and www.myisuzuparts.com

Good luck.

[uncle_asa]

The TOD system was also within the Troopers 98/99+, so that PWMTCC utilized in the Trooper; stands to reason it would also be utilized in the VX?

Here is the the article describing changes: http://www.atsgmiami.com/articles/ht...870%20code.htm

[HOT_WASABI_JUNKIE]

$3600 for a rebuilt transmission with a 3 year - 100,000 mile warranty installed....weigh in people...