1989 Isuzu Trooper

[RooflessVW]

Which one?

Gates or GMB? Doesn't matter?

 

[Nick1994]

Which one?

Gates or GMB? Doesn't matter?
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Cardone

 

[DuckRyder]

Which one?

Gates or GMB? Doesn't matter?

No experience with that particular engine, but i would likely go GMB over Gates, The Beck Arnley could be OE reboxed or as close as it gets at this point in time...

Edited because typing nonsensical i might have been having a stroke or something...

 

[RooflessVW]

No experience with that particular engine, bit id like go GMB one Gates, The Beck Arnley could be OE rebooted or as close as it gets at this point in time...

That's what I was thinking.

I could actually get an OEM water pump. Have to wait for it though.

 

[aquariuscsm]

The Beck Arnley could be OE reboxed or as close as it gets

I'd go with this one.

 

[RooflessVW]

Beck Arnley water pump and thermostat installed.

I'm 90% sure the water pump is an Aisin. The thermostat was a Motorad so bummer there. It tested ok so I installed it. The failed pump was a GMB.

Back in action, again.

 

[GR_CoB]

Isuzu branding from memory
Hombre = S10/Sonoma (GMT325)
Ascender = Trailblazer/Envoy/9⁷x (GMT360)
i Series pick-up = Canyon/Colorado (GMT355)
They shut the door January of '09, so some MY08 models were being sold in 2009/2010
With a 10 year warranty, the last one probably expired sometime in 2020
Enjoy this painfully 1990s dealer training video for the Vehicross

Don't forget that the Trooper was sold as the Acura SLX and the Honda Passport / Isuzu Rodeo.

And the Impulse/Storm

If I know (without looking it up) what every one of these models look like and which drivetrain/powertrain they come with, then does that make me an Isuzu fanatic too? I think I know the answer...because I get more excited about seeing either of these in good condition, than seeing a supercar... Either way, I'll throw one more in the mix: 1996-1999 Isuzu Oasis AKA 1995-1998 Honda Odyssey. Because VTEC.

 

[michaelluscher]

If I know (without looking it up) what every one of these models look like and which drivetrain/powertrain they come with, then does that make me an Isuzu fanatic too? I think I know the answer...because I get more excited about seeing either of these in good condition, than seeing a supercar... Either way, I'll throw one more in the mix: 1996-1999 Isuzu Oasis AKA 1995-1998 Honda Odyssey. Because VTEC.

A popular taxi back on the day

 

[RooflessVW]

Head gasket popped tonight

 

[fantastic]

Head gasket popped tonight

What's the plan from here?

 

[RooflessVW]

Looked good at work though

 

[RooflessVW]

What's the plan from here?

Not sure. I'll look for a used engine. Hopefully find a nice one and do a reseal on it.

 

[fantastic]

Not sure. I'll look for a used engine. Hopefully find a nice one and do a reseal on it.

The body on this Isuzu looks like it's still worth it.

 

[TiGeo]

My buddy's dad had an 89..loaded w/5 spd. I liked to go surfing in it. I recall a cool set of gauges...like offroad clinometer?

Ok I was off...center gauges...

 

[michaelluscher]

Head gasket popped tonight

That's unfortunate
How could this be?

 

[ripcord]

I'd wouldn't assume the engine is toast. I've put a new head gasket in a 4cyl Isuzu before where the gasket let loose and the head was still true and uncracked.

 

[RooflessVW]

I'd wouldn't assume the engine is toast. I've put a new head gasket in a 4cyl Isuzu before where the gasket let loose and the head was still true and uncracked.

I'm not assuming anything. I'd just like to swap a whole unit in after a re-seal and maybe new head.

I may just pop a head on it.

 

[Bend3r]

Mine is a 93. I put winch bumper, new paint, springs, shocks, on it. Runs great!

 

[RooflessVW]

 

[wings&wheels]

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good luck!