Parts Are Dissapearing !

[Andrey]

For all ya techno gang - does VX share tranny/transfer case/front driveshaft with anything else Trooper, Amigo anything?

I've attempted to locate those items as my vehicle was damaged and results are unpleasant. Tranny large pan - overnight from Pompano Beach, FL $175, front driveshaft + misc. "Back Ordered" since January 1st at about $590, transfer case $2.463 lead time 3-5 days, tranny $3.810 remanufactured plus $700-900 core exchange 3-5 days lead time. Or just rear half housing on transfer case+mis. $590 Parts ARE dissapearing

PS: I've just looked at my thread and it reminded me of that movie ROBOTS... where all of them were getting old and obsolete.... how did they call them OUTMODS ??? WHAT, Isuzu wants to make VX an OUTMOD ??? I though they are supposed to make parts for 20 years or so.....

[ScottinMA]

Andrey,

What did you do to get that damage!!??

[Joe_Black]

Everything except the rear driveshaft should cross with the TOD Trooper, and the tranny stuff with any 4L30E Isuzu (Trooper, Rodeo, Axiom). The rear driveshaft I've heard is the same as the Trooper RS, but don't have confirmation. Considering that the Trooper RS is even more rare than the VX, then it's unlikely you'll stumble across one. Fortunately driveshaft repair or a custom unit is pretty simple and available about anywhere.

As an FYI, the Axiom's TOD is different from ours in that it has a big solenoid to disengage for 2WD operation.

[SPAZZ]

how much would you offer for my front driveshaft??????


I have a spare Tcase laying around. 4WD works in it, but I do not believe the TOD solenoid is good in it. what that means is $120 part to fix, but do you know how to fix or are you going to pay someone to do it. Isuzu told me $1100 in labor(but then that's the dealer) just to put the $120 TOD solenoid in. yoiur Offer??????

[JULIAN911]

You can get a refurb. front half-shaft from Autozone for $99 + core charge.

[Andrey]

The work will be done by friends shop - first things first when pan comes in the mail Monday we need to fill tranny and patch the hole in T-case (BY THE WAY - ARE they interconnected... does tranny share ATF with T-case ?) to see if tranny is alive. I am having my fingers crossed (even on my feet) that tranny is alive that I just ripped through the pan.

When my shock goes away I might post pictures on what had happened.

[Andrey]

You can get a refurb. front half-shaft from Autozone for $99 + core charge.

thanks for suggestion.. i'll go there and see what they can get me.

[Joe_Black]

(BY THE WAY - ARE they interconnected... does tranny share ATF with T-case ?)

They are separate units. If you check your owners manual it will detail drain and fill maintenance info for both.

[Andrey]

They are separate units. If you check your owners manual it will detail drain and fill maintenance info for both.

I see thanks Joe

[Triathlete]

Two words...

SKID























PLATES!

[Andrey]

skid plates... I regret it is too late for that..... and not sure if they will hold whatever I ran over (piece of crane which fell infront of me).... the full story to follow next week.....

[Triathlete]

Hopefully the crane company is making things right in your financial department!
Don't forget the pain and suffering you are going through seeing your baby in all this pain!

[Andrey]

Hopefully the crane company is making things right in your financial department!
Don't forget the pain and suffering you are going through seeing your baby in all this pain!

my insurance totaled VX, so I am trying to save him (yes him, he is a warrior, family member !) from a junk yard

[IndianaVX]

Good Luck andrey
sorry to hear about the trouble,but what a testemony you will have WHEN you get it back together,(think positive) though, through rain, hail sleet, or drivin over crane parts,....................anyway, keep us all informed.

ps, i gotta see you cross the fingers on your feet sometime...lol
david

[Triathlete]

Shouldn't the crane company be paying for the damage? Or is your insurer going to at least pursue the companies insurer? Or do you live in one of those no fault states?