my engine died

[SouthJ1]

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]

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]

~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]

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]

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/sho...threadid=19926

[tjh]

http://www.lkqcorp.com/

Search for an 02 Axiom engine .

[vt_maverick]

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

DONE!! '02 Axiom engine switch works

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]

I believe Ascinder still has his for sale as well.

[VX KAT]

~"ascinder" has one for sale right now...search and find that thread.

I believe Ascinder still has his for sale as well.

[VX KAT]

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]

BTW Japanese market has only 3.2L VX.s. Like I said - it fits perfectly

[surf-life]

nice. Hows the gas milage?

[Dmitrikr]

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]

70 litres? When did California get taken over by the European?

***Nevermind...just relized your "Ca" is Canada.

[PK]

70 litres? When did California get taken over by the European?

***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