This may be of interest if anyone is still looking for a donor motor,saw it over on the wire...

Here's a good local deal, in Port Ludlow, WA. Just have to drive thru 6-8" of snow to get to it!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/496071645.html

"Isuzu Trooper Diesel 3.1L Turbo 4x4 and auto tranny, very nice - $3200

this Little motor was a 3.1 Liter with inercooler and Turbo. Model 4JG2 50K miles. I bought it on ebay $3500 and had it shipped to my home. I bought new glow plugs ($100) and started it up on the motor stand... she runs great. Was going to put it in a trooper but it cold quicker then I thought it would and won't have time to do the engine swap in spring...

call with questions...

Paul 360-301-9962

Port ludlow is just accross the Hood Canal bridge close to Bremerton, poulsbo, bainbridge, Port Townsend, Hadlock, Kingston, Silverdale, Sea Beck Seattle, everett, edmonds, Sequim, and Port Gamble, Tacoma. Towing 4x




* Location: Port Ludlow"

If it had a 5-speed I'd seriously consider it, however the auto tranny would be a great setup for 4-Wheelin'. Tons of clean Gen I & II Troops up here in the PNW with bad engines/trannies for cheap.......ed