my engine died

[vt_maverick]

http://www.lkqcorp.com/

Search for an 02 Axiom engine .

It's not a direct replacement, complications are described in-depth in the threads below:

Took a Week But Axiom Motor Swap Finished

DONE!! '02 Axiom engine switch works

SouthJ1 - Read the first post in the first link, the guy says it cost him about $5200 between parts and labor to do this swap. For $800 more you could have that second VX I listed above.

[Mile High VX]

I believe Ascinder still has his for sale as well.

[VX KAT]

~"ascinder" has one for sale right now...search and find that thread.

I believe Ascinder still has his for sale as well.

[VX KAT]

Here's an engine from a '99 with 93k miles asking $1,500 or make offer!!
It's in the NW so shipping would be involved.
http://www.autowrecking.com/parts/view/id/2284990

[Dmitrikr]

Myself just swapped bad engine 3.5l on 99 vx. used an 3.2 engine from 99 rodeo. got rodeo dirt cheap (accident) 3.2 fit on vx no problem. actually - vx feels lit bit bouncy ( may be 3.2l lit bit lighter than 3.5)

[surf-life]

Myself just swapped bad engine 3.5l on 99 vx. used an 3.2 engine from 99 rodeo. got rodeo dirt cheap (accident) 3.2 fit on vx no problem. actually - vx feels lit bit bouncy ( may be 3.2l lit bit lighter than 3.5)

Wow no wiring issues, or check codes? I dont see how that is possible.
Can you post some pictures?

[Dmitrikr]

Wow no wiring issues, or check codes? I dont see how that is possible.
Can you post some pictures?

I am doing it right now. no wiring issue. was code 0401- but solved by cleaning pipe inside the intake.
I am in canada so hard to find 3.5l Isuzus here.

[djvx]

Myself just swapped bad engine 3.5l on 99 vx. used an 3.2 engine from 99 rodeo. got rodeo dirt cheap (accident) 3.2 fit on vx no problem. actually - vx feels lit bit bouncy ( may be 3.2l lit bit lighter than 3.5)

Rodeo engines are bulletproof, glad to here it is a choice for our VXs

[Dmitrikr]

Rodeo engines are bulletproof, glad to here it is a choice for our VXs

First, was thinking to put 3.0L honda engine but Is gonna be PITA to make it fit.
Rodeo was right choise