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SouthJ1
03/18/2011, 02:16 PM
Well a few weeks ago I threw a rod in my engine and it locked up and i have had problems finding a new one.I really need some help, does anyone know where i can find a low mileage engine for a good price? I'm in desperate need of one I have no way to work or school right now...
vt_maverick
03/18/2011, 02:19 PM
Going to be difficult to find a low-mileage used one I would think. Basically you'd be sitting around hoping someone with < 50K miles got into a rear-impact collision. Can you do any of the work yourself? Otherwise I think you have to look at higher mileage engines (possibly 100K+) or work out some sort of payment plan on a new engine.
Sorry dude. :(
VX KAT
03/18/2011, 03:19 PM
~Do some searching on the forum on this topic, many have gone thru this already.
~"ascinder" has one for sale right now...search and find that thread.
~Contact "phines", he just had his replaced about 5-6 months ago and did some price shopping.
~mypartshop.com
http://www.mypartshop.com/EOL_PublicSearchResults.aspx
Show 12 engines across the country. lists mileage on the clock too so you can take your pic.
~Since cost probably isn't a problem, contact our parts guru/contact - Merlin at St. Charles Isuzu and see if a new one is available and how much.
Merlin
St. Charles Isuzu
MISSOURI
(800) 727-8066
Mention the forum to get discount & free shipping(but prob not on an engine)
SouthJ1
03/18/2011, 03:36 PM
Going to be difficult to find a low-mileage used one I would think. Basically you'd be sitting around hoping someone with < 50K miles got into a rear-impact collision. Can you do any of the work yourself? Otherwise I think you have to look at higher mileage engines (possibly 100K+) or work out some sort of payment plan on a new engine.
Sorry dude. :(
My dad is paying for it but i have a shop that will put it in for 1,000 but thats the cheapest i can get....
vt_maverick
03/18/2011, 04:33 PM
You know if I were you I'd try to convince your dad to buy lfranz's VX. It's the same year and color as yours and has a brand new engine in it. He wants $6K but when you think about it you're probably going to pay at least $3-4K for an engine plus installation, whereas you could buy his, put all the best parts onto yours, then part out the rest for $1K or better. Whatever you can't sell you can keep as spares so your dad (or the insurance company) don't have to pay for those parts for repair later.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=19926
http://www.lkqcorp.com/
Search for an 02 Axiom engine .
vt_maverick
03/18/2011, 06:41 PM
http://www.lkqcorp.com/
Search for an 02 Axiom engine .
It's not a direct replacement, complications are described in-depth in the threads below:
Took a Week But Axiom Motor Swap Finished (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19606)
DONE!! '02 Axiom engine switch works (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=15156)
SouthJ1 - Read the first post in the first link, the guy says it cost him about $5200 between parts and labor to do this swap. For $800 more you could have that second VX I listed above.
Mile High VX
03/18/2011, 09:19 PM
I believe Ascinder still has his for sale as well.
VX KAT
03/18/2011, 10:08 PM
~"ascinder" has one for sale right now...search and find that thread.
I believe Ascinder still has his for sale as well.
;)
VX KAT
03/20/2011, 12:16 PM
Here's an engine from a '99 with 93k miles asking $1,500 or make offer!!
It's in the NW so shipping would be involved.
http://www.autowrecking.com/parts/view/id/2284990
Dmitrikr
03/20/2011, 07:53 PM
Myself just swapped bad engine 3.5l on 99 vx. used an 3.2 engine from 99 rodeo. got rodeo dirt cheap (accident) 3.2 fit on vx no problem. actually - vx feels lit bit bouncy ( may be 3.2l lit bit lighter than 3.5)
surf-life
03/20/2011, 07:56 PM
Myself just swapped bad engine 3.5l on 99 vx. used an 3.2 engine from 99 rodeo. got rodeo dirt cheap (accident) 3.2 fit on vx no problem. actually - vx feels lit bit bouncy ( may be 3.2l lit bit lighter than 3.5)
Wow no wiring issues, or check codes? I dont see how that is possible.
Can you post some pictures?
Dmitrikr
03/20/2011, 08:01 PM
Wow no wiring issues, or check codes? I dont see how that is possible.
Can you post some pictures?
I am doing it right now. no wiring issue. was code 0401- but solved by cleaning pipe inside the intake.
I am in canada so hard to find 3.5l Isuzus here.
Dmitrikr
03/20/2011, 08:30 PM
I am doing it right now. no wiring issue. was code 0401- but solved by cleaning pipe inside the intake.
I am in canada so hard to find 3.5l Isuzus here.
here is pictures 99 Black swan with swapped 3.2L http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/medium/DSCF1431-1.jpg
there is old engine http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCF1416-1.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/20365)
there is http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCF1417-1.jpg donor 3.2L
Dmitrikr
03/20/2011, 08:38 PM
BTW Japanese market has only 3.2L VX.s. Like I said - it fits perfectly
surf-life
03/20/2011, 08:39 PM
nice. Hows the gas milage?
Dmitrikr
03/20/2011, 08:46 PM
nice. Hows the gas milage?
Well, myself on break ins put 400 miles on it. at 70litres fillup drove 298 miles to be exact, mosty highway. Right now it is driven by friend of mine. She loves the truck but I wil ask her if she check the gasmilage.
Triathlete
03/20/2011, 11:28 PM
70 litres? When did California get taken over by the European?:laughing:
***Nevermind...just relized your "Ca" is Canada.
70 litres? When did California get taken over by the European?:laughing:
***Nevermind...just relized your "Ca" is Canada.
Don't worry Billy - he was just trying to give you guys a leg up into the 21st century.
There are only 3 countries left in the world that still use the imperial system of measurement.
USA is one of them.
2 of the countries are 3rd world developing nations.
Hmmmm - is USA one of them????
PK
SouthJ1
03/29/2011, 07:11 PM
Just wanted to let yall know I got a engine last thursday and it should installed thursday or friday i cannot wait to see her back on the road.
vt_maverick
03/29/2011, 07:25 PM
Congrats!
SouthJ1
03/29/2011, 07:27 PM
80k miles for 1700
VX KAT
03/29/2011, 07:41 PM
80k miles for 1700
Where'd ya end up finding it?
SouthJ1
03/29/2011, 07:43 PM
some guy from here in memphis he owns a shop where he makes little mazda miatas
Myself just swapped bad engine 3.5l on 99 vx. used an 3.2 engine from 99 rodeo. got rodeo dirt cheap (accident) 3.2 fit on vx no problem. actually - vx feels lit bit bouncy ( may be 3.2l lit bit lighter than 3.5)
Rodeo engines are bulletproof, glad to here it is a choice for our VXs:yesgray:
some guy from here in memphis he owns a shop where he makes little mazda miatas
What engine did you find?
Dmitrikr
03/29/2011, 08:28 PM
Rodeo engines are bulletproof, glad to here it is a choice for our VXs:yesgray:
First, was thinking to put 3.0L honda engine but Is gonna be PITA to make it fit.
Rodeo was right choise
SouthJ1
03/29/2011, 09:34 PM
i found a wrecked vehicross here in memphis the guy has it in storage imma try and score some parts off of it already scored a rim to replace my cracked one and possibly the wing to replace my broken one because of my garage door falling on my vx
Mile High VX
03/30/2011, 07:11 AM
i found a wrecked vehicross here in memphis the guy has it in storage imma try and score some parts off of it already scored a rim to replace my cracked one and possibly the wing to replace my broken one because of my garage door falling on my vx
Don't be stingy...hook us up with parts...:bgwb::bwgy::smilewink:bgwo:
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