Got $ for engine, any other ideas???

[nfpgasmask]

That's an interesting tidbit about the Japanese. I would like to read more about that if you have a link?

Bart

I have heard the Japanese have to replace their engines every 40000 or so for smog purposes you may be able to find a warrantied used one from his. To tomdietrying where do you get a new 2001 VX?

[Chopper]

I've heard something similar...that emissions regs make it very difficult to keep a car registered more than a few years. That's one way to bolster your auto industry, for sure.

[Mrcln1]

Well I checked on the engine today and the good news is the price is down. Only $3975.00 now. lol $25 off. lol I gonna have it delivered to my buddy tomorrow. Only bad news is theres a $675.00 core charge, I guess I can put that on a credit card and then have it refunded to that. Should only take my buddy a day or so to switch the accessories anyway. I asked the people I'm buying the engine from if they install or recommend installers to put the engine in and they said they don't do it nor do they recommend installers. It has a 3 year 100,000 mile guarantee. Wish me luck, I feel foolish when I could buy another vehicle for this much money but I love the Vehicross so I'm taking a big chance. Still thankful for any info because I want order the engine until next week.

Thanks,

George

[etlsport]

make sure that the company will take your block back for your core charge, sometimes they wont take parts that aren't rebuildable and from what i heard when these engines seize they aren't able to be rebuilt

[Mrcln1]

Called and told guy that the engine was either seized or thew a crank bearing. He said as long as theres no hole in the block or anything like that that it will be ok. That God.

Thanks, never would have thought to ask and wouldn't of liked to paid an extra $675.00, keep the ideas coming guys.

Thanks,

George

[majork]

Check out this ebay auction...already called them, has damn good warranty and includes all current upgrades, including the oil fix

I am thinking about it to replace my 210K mile 99 VX engine......key thing is I think the source is reliable, Engines Direct (unless someone has a different story)


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ISUZU...5-V6-NEW-CRATE ENGINE_W0QQitemZ7968338776QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33615 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

[Mrcln1]

Thanks majork, now I'm thinking of going with the company thats selling the engine on ebay. Even with the core charge and shipping it will be cheaper than the place I was looking before without the core. The company on ebay has a 3 year unlimited warranty but they won't take my core because it won't turn over. Looks like Engines Direct. If someone has experience with this company or a better idea let me know. I guess if for some reason my core is rebuildable I can have it rebuilt incase I need it.

Thanks guys,

George

[johnnyapollo]

You could consider this 900 HP V12 as a swap:http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...html?series=11

j/k John

[Chopper]

You could consider this 900 HP V12 as a swap:http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...html?series=11

j/k John

he'll have to sit on the roof to drive it...but he'll only need a 12inch driveshaft.

[jims585]

Noticed on ebay Item number: 7968338776 3399.00 for reman engine + core & shipping.