Super VXer
I've thought of doing that with my VX. Once my Impulse and my 91 Trooper are done and running again, I want to restore the RS. So if I can get to that point, I thought it might be prudent to pull the VX motor and have it professionally pulled apart, cleaned, rebuilt and "fixed" so that it doesn't burn oil going forward. Now, all of this takes time, and the older I get the more I realize I just don't have enough!Originally Posted by MSHardeman
You doing a 3.5 or 3.2 in yours, Mark?
Bart
Super VXer
Bart, having a brand new Isuzu 3.5 installed starting tomorrow morning. I'm hoping that Vicki will be up and running at full strength by Friday evening.
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Super VXer
NICE! Where did you find a brand new 3.5? Did you buy it directly from Isuzu? Musta been pricey!
Bart
Super VXer
Actually got it through Jerry Lemond who still has some pull at the Isuzu warehouses. It was a bit pricey, but the peace of mind knowing that it has the new piston's and rings, and isn't a rebuilt/remanufactured motor was worth it. I haven't seen it yet, but apparently the engine came with everything (valve covers, water pump, timing belt, timing belt covers, oil pan, etc., etc.) on it minus the intake so the swap shouldn't take as long because all of that stuff doesn't have to be transfered from my old engine to the new one.
When the order was put in for the engine last Monday, there were only 16 of these engines left in the country.
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