$2200 repair bill

[twistedsymphony]

yeah I realize the alignment is out, it's on the list of things to get fixed just not required for the inspection.

thanks for the offer on the tires but I think a road trip to CT would be cost prohibitive... not to mention the only vehicle with the cargo room to haul said tires back is the VX and well... it needs some work before it's ready for a trip like that

I'm definitly going to replace the calipers... I was going to go re-manufactured, normally I'd have the current set sandblasted and rebuilt but I think they're beyond that. I was mostly curious if the OEM calipers are indeed single piston, and if so... is there something BETTER I could upgrade to? two piston at least...

I'll checkout autozone for calipers, I've heard that they do rebuilt calipers with a core exchange for cheap too... might be worth it.

As for that hub tool... where'd you get it? if it's not too expensive I'd be inclined to buy a set for myself so I can service it on my own in the future.

[etlsport]

try cleaning the EGR instead of replacing it. its located at the top of the engine bay, passenger side just to the side of the engine block itself. there is one 12mm bolt showing and another symetrically on the other side that you cant see but its relatively easy to get to still

take those two bolts out, lift the top of the EGR off, fill it with sensor safe carb cleaner and let it sit filled with it. then plug the hole towards the firewall with a sharpie or something and with the engine running spray the carb cleaner into the open hole for a while to clean it out.

most people say when they clean the egr, their gasket is re-usable, mine was too but it was easy to justify replacing it, the gasket looked in tact.. but not pretty, and it was only a like 6-10 dollar part from merlin

[twistedsymphony]

I found a guide here on fixing that error:
http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewto...ighlight=p0405

the EGR and gasket looks to be a generic unit found on most Isuzus this age as well as most GMs... I've heard of trooper owners replacing theirs with used ones off of a Cadillac and having it bolt right on and plug in with no problems

First thing I'm going to check is corrosion on the connector, failing that I'll follow that guide to checkout/clean the contact... my specific error is for "low voltage" which means the computer isn't getting a reliable signal from the contacts on the valve sensor... cleaning might help... if it's dirty, if the senor is warn it wont do anything for me though. I've already got a contact pen like the one used in the guide I linked so this will be my first option...

no harm in cleaning it at the same time though

Any idea if those tires will fit? someone on planet isuzoo said that the biggest you can go without lifting would be 265/70/R16...

[etlsport]

the only code i threw when i completely removed the EGR was the P0405 code.. so I'm thinking any problem at all with the EGR gives that code, i think cleaning it will clear it up crossing my fingers!

oh yea as for the bearings.. they are recommended to be repacked every 30k but i cant see them affecting your inspection.. while you are replacing the brakes its probably a good idea to do them though

[twistedsymphony]

I've never done bearings before (ironic because I work for a bearing manufacturer )

is there a guide on how to "repack" them? is this something that is covered in the FSM?

As for the EGR... there are a number of codes associated with it. I have a book with all the codes and what they mean... P0406 for instance is a "high voltage" error, and P0404 is a "stuck open" error IIRC. I looked at the the EGR code sheet when I was looking up my code and there were at least a dozen codes for the EGR alone.

P0405 seems to be the most common error with these particular style valves though.

[VehiGAZ]

Yes, there are a couple of threads on repacking bearings and replacing rotors. One was definitely from the last 3-4 months, as well. Search and you shall find.

I got the hub tool here for about $50 shipped. It is:
Isuzu FW Bearing Locknut Socket OTC7698
Part#: OTC7698
Manufacturer Part#: OTC-7698

Point taken about the tires. I expected as much, but I figured I'd offer anyway. I should get rid of them, but I'd rather they go on someone's car than to the recycler.

[Ldub]

[QUOTE=VehiGAZ;133294]Yes, there are a couple of threads on repacking bearings and replacing rotors. One was definitely from the last 3-4 months, as well. Search and you shall find.

I got the hub tool here for about $50 shipped. It is:
Isuzu FW Bearing Locknut Socket OTC7698
Part#: OTC7698
Manufacturer Part#: OTC-7698[QUOTE]

The hub tool is an un-necessary expense IMO...you can loosen/tighten/adjust the retaing collar with a 1/4" pin punch.

The bearing pre-load is checked with a fish scale...I prefer the digital one I got at Harbor Freight.