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Joe, what model/year Isuzu trucks have a lot of interchangable parts? How far back can you go into the Trooper/Rodeo/Amigo line and still find swappable parts? Or should you stick with 99-01 trucks?

Bart

The only thing really unique about the VX from an Isuzu standpoint is the sheet metal. Almost everything else under our unique shell is from the Isuzu light-truck parts bin.

As the owner of (now 4) Merkur XR4Ti cars I learned long ago to never tell a parts person what I had as they'd either laugh or look stupider, so I use what shares common parts such as the Mustang SVO or Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. Same thing with the VX, I just use the same Trooper or Rodeo parts. Usually that makes it much cheaper and incredibly easy to get.

I don't need to impress a parts supplier with the fact I've got a VX, that just shocks my wallet!

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BigDave - I am very seriously contemplating a diesel swap into my VX as we speak. I think Joe is onto something with the 4JG2/Aisin combo. I am currently trying to assemble a parts list, and I'm talking to another guy who wants to drop a diesel into his Amigo. If you want to, drop me a PM with your favorite e-mail address and maybe I'll make up a short mailing list or something so that we can share info. Of course, feel free to share in the forum also! Also, be sure to check in over at Pirate4x4 and PlanetIsuzoo as there are many knowledgable Non-VX Isuzu owners lurking on both of those sites.

NFP - from what I've seen, they interchange parts all over the place. The VX uses lots of parts from Troopers, Rodeos and Amigos. It would be great if there were a cross-reference list somewhere, but for now I think the easiest thing to do is ask a junkyard or parts store or mechanic about a specific part, and ask with what other Isuzus the part cross-references. As for how far back? They've been doing this for a long time, so some parts from 20 years ago could still be used in the VX.

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BigDave - I am very seriously contemplating a diesel swap into my VX as we speak. I think Joe is onto something with the 4JG2/Aisin combo. I am currently trying to assemble a parts list, and I'm talking to another guy who wants to drop a diesel into his Amigo. If you want to, drop me a PM with your favorite e-mail address and maybe I'll make up a short mailing list or something so that we can share info. Of course, feel free to share in the forum also! Also, be sure to check in over at Pirate4x4 and PlanetIsuzoo as there are many knowledgable Non-VX Isuzu owners lurking on both of those sites.

NFP - from what I've seen, they interchange parts all over the place. The VX uses lots of parts from Troopers, Rodeos and Amigos. It would be great if there were a cross-reference list somewhere, but for now I think the easiest thing to do is ask a junkyard or parts store or mechanic about a specific part, and ask with what other Isuzus the part cross-references. As for how far back? They've been doing this for a long time, so some parts from 20 years ago could still be used in the VX.

you can get chep engines and parts from east europen coutry

isuzu trooper engine 3,1TDi with manual tran. 1000$ + 200$ shipping
isuzu trooper engine 2,8TDi with manual tran. 800-900$ + 200$shipping
-//- 2,3TD from 500$
let me know if you need