transmission problem

[johnnyapollo]

The only problems I've had with a tranny flush is that the ends of the cooler hoses (where the machine hooks in) tend to get buggered and leak a bit. I'm looking for a replacement. Doing a full synth drain and fill next.

-- John

[deermagnet]

H3, since the previous owner neglected the tranny for 78k miles, it could be just the tip of the iceberg. Assume everything else was neglected also. This is a partial hit list that others may add to as needed-

• Change tranny fluid and strainer/filter
• Change transfer case fluid (it's tranny fluid)
• Change front and rear diffy fluids
• Change motor oil and filter
• Change power steering fluid (it's tranny fluid)
• Change engine coolant
• Replace radiator hoses and heater hoses
• Flush and bleed brake fluid
• Replace air filter
• Replace PCV valve
• Lube rear drive shaft components
• Repack front wheel bearings
• Replace fan belt
• Align front end
• Clean EGR valve and EGR intake tube
• Clean MAF sensor
• Replace fuel filter
• Replace spark plugs

We'll add more later.

Mark Griffin

[H3_VX]

H3, since the previous owner neglected the tranny for 78k miles, it could be just the tip of the iceberg. Assume everything else was neglected also. This is a partial hit list that others may add to as needed-

• Change tranny fluid and strainer/filter
• Change transfer case fluid
• Change front and rear diffy fluids
• Change motor oil and filter
• Change power steering fluid
• Change engine coolant
• Replace radiator hoses and heater hoses
• Flush and bleed brake fluid
• Replace air filter
• Replace PCV valve
• Lube rear drive shaft components
• Repack front wheel bearings
• Replace fan belt
• Align front end
• Clean EGR valve and EGR intake tube
• Clean MAF sensor
• Replace fuel filter
• Replace spark plugs

We'll add more later.

Mark Griffin

Thanks Mark, This is awesome. I know she had regular oil and filter service and had new rotors and pads installed along with brand new tires 2k miles ago, but thats it. I will get to work on everything else on your list. its a good starting point i suppose. next week i'll be bringing her to an isuzu dealer 75 minutes from me. one good thing, the oil level is unchanged since i took ownership.

what is egr valve and intake tube?
what is bleed brake fluid?

Thanks again helpful sir!!!!!!

[deermagnet]

Brake fluid should be changed every five years or so. Bleeding and flushing is just when they pump a large amount of fluid thru the system and allow it run out at all four wheels eliminating all air from the system.

The EGR valve thing we do ourselves. It's on the pass side rear of the engine. It's easy to remove and clean. With the valve off, start the engine and spray LOTS of carb cleaner down the small tube that leads into the intake. Hit the throttle on the front of the engine by hand to keep it running as the cleaner pushes thru. You may get a check engine light for running the engine with the EGR valve off. Erase the code.

The #1 question on this page shows how to clean the EGR system-
http://www.isuzufaq.com

Mark

[deermagnet]

H3, I know what you said about another vehicle going 150K miles without tranny service, but that won't work with a VX. Please believe us, with a VX it's all about preventive maintenance. Ask me how I know. I have 255,000 miles behind the wheel of my VX as a daily driver. My VX is rock solid and as dependable as any VX out there. Word.

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer)

[H3_VX]

H3, I know what you said about another vehicle going 150K miles without tranny service, but that won't work with a VX. Please believe us, with a VX it's all about preventive maintenance. Ask me how I know? I have 255,000 miles behind the wheel of my VX as a daily driver. My VX is rock solid and as dependable as any VX out there. Word.

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer)

you'll regret this post. LOL! i'll be emailing you ALL the time.