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    Need Engine

    Well, after 4 years (and seemingly out of the blue) My 2000 Dragon has thrown a rod. Fired her up, stepped on the gas, absolutely horrible noise, and now a giant hole in the bottom pan, pouring out oil.
    I will be replacing the engine, and was wondering if anyone knows of a good used engine somewhere, or if anyone has any experience with the remanufactured engines on Ebay.
    I want to go stock, not looking for all of the work associated with a swap and just need some advice.
    Please help! Craig

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    Sorry to hear it.

    You're looking for a 6VE1 engine, without DFI. I got mine from Barnette's a few years ago. Has zero issues. Took them a while to source it but in the end it was worth it. They also pop up from time to time on eBay.

    Good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasca View Post
    Well, after 4 years (and seemingly out of the blue) My 2000 Dragon has thrown a rod. Fired her up, stepped on the gas, absolutely horrible noise, and now a giant hole in the bottom pan, pouring out oil.
    I will be replacing the engine, and was wondering if anyone knows of a good used engine somewhere, or if anyone has any experience with the remanufactured engines on Ebay.
    I want to go stock, not looking for all of the work associated with a swap and just need some advice.
    Please help! Craig
    Hi Crasca,
    Saw this a couple of days ago on eBay and still available.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reman-3-5-Isuzu-98-02-DOHC-Trooper-Long-Block-Engine-/391080738374?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Make%3AIsuzu|Model%3AVehiCROSS&hash=item5b0e 3a7e46&vxp=mtr
    Good description of what they do in a Re-man.

    Hope this helps,
    Jayd-S

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    How many miles were on your Dragon, and was it devouring oil?
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    Milwaukee WI

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    I've got an '01 Ebony with 40K miles that's doesn't need its engine or transmission if you'd like to make an offer and a FL visit. I can have it out and on a pallet in short order.
    Over 20 years of Isuzu enjoyment...

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    I find it that you can locate a complete parts cars (usually Troopers) for less money than junk yards are asking for just the engine… But I realize that parting out cars is not for everyone…
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    Joe, sending you a P.M. now.

    Thanks, Craig

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