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]

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]

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]

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]

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

there is old engine

there is donor 3.2L

[Dmitrikr]

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