Hi
I have a real nice red ’98 JDM VX (Auckland NZ), done 70km and go’n well. I love it to death but the mechanics of the VX in general look to be a little fragile. If I run into any of the problems detailed on this site I’m thinking of quitting the whole power unit and putting in one of the newer Isuzu 2.8L diesels with a 5 speed box and manual 4x4 transfer case. Really simple, bullet proof, and who needs TOD anyway, nothing a little toe on the brake won’t do. This unit is used in the JDM Mu/Wisard and the Aussie Holden utes and is available down here in small numbers.

Appreciate any comments, am I crazy, or could this work ?