Need Engine

[Crasca]

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

[Vendetta]

Sorry to hear it.

You're looking for a 6VE1 engine, without DFI. I got mine from Barnette's (https://www.barnettesengines.com/uploads/Isuzu_PDF_2014.pdf) 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.

-V

[Jayd-S]

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=item5b0e3a7e46&vxp=mtr
Good description of what they do in a Re-man.

Hope this helps,
Jayd-S

[djvx]

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

[bigblock8396375]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2003-ISUZU-AXIOM-ENGINE-3-5L-6VE1-6-CYL-VIN-X-8TH-DIGIT-1974-/281596177034?fits=Make%3AIsuzu%7CModel%3AAxiom
Anyone hear of this place?

[Joe_Black]

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.

[Leon R]

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…

[Crasca]

Joe, sending you a P.M. now.

Thanks, Craig