DOH! I think I threw a ROD or something!

[coachreed]

I was on my way to work this morning... listening to the radio and notice I was losing power... truned the radio down to hear the sound of metallic rattling... think I threw a rod... DAMN! I'll report back later when I hear what the dealer said... anyone else here EVER have to get a new motor? I have 73,000 miles... oil level last week was fine... now it is dry... no leaks in my driveway in 8 months... I added three quarts of oil and drove the rest way to work (a few miles)... whatayathink?!

TTYL!

[VX_PA]

I just replaced my engine in November. I had 62,000 miles and it went. Cost to replace the motor is $5,000. It took about 1 week for the engine to come in and a couple of days to install. Talk your dealer into giving you a loaner at no expense, that's the least they can do since the motor is flawed from Isuzu. They know it but never did anything about it.

If you are the first owner, the 2000 model you have is still under powertrain warranty. If you are the second owner, you will have to foot the bill on your own because Isuzu won't pay.

[Anita]

Ask your dealer whether the EGR valve failed... Isuzu put out a bulletin about it....

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by coachreed
anyone else here EVER have to get a new motor? I have 73,000 miles...

C'mon Coach! You've been around long enough to hear the stories! There have been a few people here (and the old board) that have had motor troubles. Honestly, as I get closer and closer to the 60k mile mark, it scares the hell out of me!

I've had my EGR pipe (leading to the EGR valve) come loose a few times, before it was relocated due to the SC install. I didn't seem to lose power from it, but it did make an awful noise. It is something to check, but definitely take it to a dealer to diagnose.

[StormTROOPER]

This is the first time I heard about this. Excuse me while I go...

[AREA 51]

Dallas,

He said he has no oil on the stick. Not good! Find out if rod #1 failed, that's the usual one.

[autox-racer]

Sorry to hear your engine died. Has me worried as i approach the 50k mark.

Does anyone know if they fixed the oil problem in the replacement engine? has anyone used the accusump on a VX? http://www.accusump.com/ i have heard of them for years in the racing world but i wondered if it would help protect our engines? Below is how it unit works... do you guys think this would help our problem? Does anyone have a manual oil gauge and has noticed the oil pressure drop?

"While driving, if the engine's oil pressure is interrupted for any reason, the Accusump releases its oil reserve again, keeping the engine lubricated until the engine's oil pressure comes back to normal.

This release of oil could last from 15 to 60 seconds, depending on the size and speed of the engine. "

What exactly is an EGR failure? does the egr leak to atmosphere or to the intake that causes the lose of power?

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by autox-racer
What exactly is an EGR failure? does the egr leak to atmosphere or to the intake that causes the lose of power?

Actually, from what I have heard from a couple dealers, the nut that attaches the EGR pipe to the bottom of the EGR base coming loose is somewhat common among the VX. The nut loosens over time and either sits there or slides down the pipe a little bit, severing the connection between the EGR valve and the pipe. The leak is loud when accelerating, but I didn't notice much, if any, power failure.

I have, myself, had the nut loosen a couple times. I'm not saying that this is the problem Coach is having... in fact, he should have his engine looked at ASAP to diagnose the problem!

[VX_PA]

A couple of weeks prior to my motor fubaring the oil light would flicker. I didn't think anything was wrong because when I checked my oil level it was full. I thought it was just a computer glitch, now that the motor has been replaced I check my oil every week and keep an eye out for the flickering oil light. If it flickers, drive to your dealer ASAP. That's the only thing I know to do. The dealership told me that the main bearings were the cause of my engine failure. They said they were faulty from Isuzu, but after I called Isuzu direct on their customer service toll free number, they said that since my VX was out of powertrain warranty they wouldn't cover the engine. I even talked to my Isuzu Regional Rep and he said that even if I were 1 day or 1 mile out of warranty they wouldn't cover it. I love my VX, but I have a lot of issues with Isuzu. I won't buy anything else Isuzu. Next summer I'm buying a new vehicle, don't know what yet but it won't be from Isuzu. I'll keep my VX and it will become the beater (understand it will still be taken care of, just used alot harder).

[autox-racer]

well i think it is time to buy a mechanical oil gauge. My race car has one and you know right away when the pressure drops. My car loose oil pressure in certain kind of turns... so i avoid them

So i will get one and watch the VX pressure to see if anything funny is happening. And if so then maybe i will invest in an accusump. Or pull the pan to see how the bearings look. I would rather invest 5K in a supercharger than into an engine.

[drdavidr4u]

How many engine failures have been due to a faulty EGR valve or nut?

[Dallas4u]

None that I know of... I don't think it could be possible, unless it stays that way for a long time.

[Anita]

Not according to my Isuzu guys... As I have posted on another thread, my mechanics have been closely checking EGR valves as cause for burning oil and piston failure. Forgive me that I dont have complete info about this. I'll try to get a more detailed explanation.

[Dallas4u]

Interesting Anita! I will be awaiting your findings.

In the mean time, I may just take the valve off and clean it thoroughly!!

[Anita]

Forgive me for always mentioning my Isuzu guys.. I always feel insecure explaining anything mechanical as it relates to VX issues since I do but the simplest of maintenance on my VX. I feel really ill-equipped to say much in detail. :sighg:

I'll find out what I can.