Quote Originally Posted by ilya View Post
Hi, car guy here, has anyone put in aftermarket pistons or tried to swap in the newer style piston from the 02 or 04 engine in hopes of solving this?
HI Ilya !

Absolutely ! many VX'ers had their engines rebuildt or completly replaced.

I personally have no idea if aftermarket rings is a good deal to go for,however i'll suggest you to do some research & figured out two tips:


COST AGAINS VALUE AGAINS QUALITY

If a set of original OEM pistons from isuzu cost $ 350 & the aftermarket set cost $ 280 i'll try to put the other $ 70 & buy the original .....This is my quote