VX in the shop

[Scott Harness]

Normally when the new car bug bites me it's a done deal. The VX's fantastic ness(if that is a word) is what's stopping me. Idon't want payments,but a warranty would be nice.Finding parts would be nice. That is what mainly triggered the bug. One part is going to take 4-6 weeks ,another part 2weeks. My favorite dealer gave up their franchaise. They no longer stock any Isuzu parts. It will only get worse

[nfpgasmask]

Scott, what's wrong with your VX?

I think about this sometimes too. But I look at it a little differently. I think I will keep my VX, and eventually buy something a little better on gas as a daily driver. I will most likely never buy a new vehicle again (except of course if Toyota releases the RSC, I am still sticking to that). I just don't see any reason to get rid of my VX. Buy another vehicle, yes, but not without my VX safe in the garage!

Bart

Normally when the new car bug bites me it's a done deal. The VX's fantastic ness(if that is a word) is what's stopping me. Idon't want payments,but a warranty would be nice.Finding parts would be nice. That is what mainly triggered the bug. One part is going to take 4-6 weeks ,another part 2weeks. My favorite dealer gave up their franchaise. They no longer stock any Isuzu parts. It will only get worse

[Scott Harness]

One day as I was turning it felt like the wheel was going to fall off. Ilook under the VX and see the cv boot is torn. I thought the joint was bad,but it showed no signs (clacking on turns) before this instance. So Iwas looking for a half axle.That was the the 4-6 weeks part. Don't need that as it turns out, I need a speed sensor in the transfer case and a boot. When the speed sensor is acting up it makes your differential act weird.That's why there was a weird kind of jerking. There are several threads on this subject. I told the dealer to read up on this site.I believe alot of times the sensor just needs to be cleaned. Those times for parts are all factory.I did look around the net and still found nothing. We can still find parts it just going to be a hassle.

[nfpgasmask]

Do you think your lift had anything to do with this problem? I am debating lifting mine...but I don't want the associated trouble...

Bart

One day as I was turning it felt like the wheel was going to fall off. Ilook under the VX and see the cv boot is torn. I thought the joint was bad,but it showed no signs (clacking on turns) before this instance. So Iwas looking for a half axle.That was the the 4-6 weeks part. Don't need that as it turns out, I need a speed sensor in the transfer case and a boot. When the speed sensor is acting up it makes your differential act weird.That's why there was a weird kind of jerking. There are several threads on this subject. I told the dealer to read up on this site.I believe alot of times the sensor just needs to be cleaned. Those times for parts are all factory.I did look around the net and still found nothing. We can still find parts it just going to be a hassle.

[Scott Harness]

The lift does pull on the boots a little. Mine are just old, 103,000 miles. The boots I replaced on the other side are fine. The rubber just gets brittle.On another note my wife has a 30 hour layover in Reno. I might fly up there. If I do I"ll give you a call. I still have your cell# unless it's changed. p.s. Some people use these Green Monsters ???? they are extra strong and longer boots so the don't get pulled on.

[nfpgasmask]

Sure thing man. Number is the same. Gimme a call if you are in town. We can meet up for some chow and drinks or whatever.

Bart

The lift does pull on the boots a little. Mine are just old, 103,000 miles. The boots I replaced on the other side are fine. The rubber just gets brittle.On another note my wife has a 30 hour layover in Reno. I might fly up there. If I do I"ll give you a call. I still have your cell# unless it's changed. p.s. Some people use these Green Monsters ???? they are extra strong and longer boots so the don't get pulled on.

[tomdietrying]

Scott,
I talked to you yesterday, and my advice is the same. No car payments and owning one of the coolest vehicles around. Nuff said.
Peace.
Tom