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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread I rescued an 89 trooper, now what.. #830557 08/13/07 03:41 AM Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19 S subieracer OP Need a Spot picked up an 89 trooper 4cyl w/auto tranny for $600 but its been sitting for almost two years. other than changing the oil and battery what else should i do? it had very little gas when parked, so do i really need to drain out the old gas or can i just add come heat to whats in there and then dump some fresh gas on top? thanks.. also, where is the best place to get a new radiator? Re: I rescued an 89 trooper, now what.. [Re: subieracer] #830558 08/13/07 04:10 AM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,016 Lafayette, IN strawmyers Isuzu Moderator Adjust the valves drain/flush/refill the cooling system at least twice Change all filters (fuel, oil, air, tranny) drain and refill all fluids check the brakes repack the wheel bearings normal tune-up stuff (cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs) Spend a bunch of money at www.independent4x.com and put some dents in it! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> Sean Strawmyer Back and ready to rock...... crawl. From Indiana or surrounding states and interested in wheelin'? Check out www.mwior.com Re: I rescued an 89 trooper, now what.. [Re: strawmyers] #830559 08/13/07 04:53 AM Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19 S subieracer OP Need a Spot yep thats why i bought it, i race rally cars during the summer so i need to get my wheeling fix in the winter. ok, but what about the gas? think whats in the tank will be fine? Re: I rescued an 89 trooper, now what.. [Re: subieracer] #830560 08/13/07 04:57 AM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,437 Anaheim, CA, USA lttlbddy Body Damage is Cool If it runs rough it could be the gas. Try it and see. Re: I rescued an 89 trooper, now what.. [Re: lttlbddy] #830561 08/15/07 06:56 AM Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19 S subieracer OP Need a Spot whoo hoo!!! so i tried to jump start the trooper today, and my rallycar battery was barely strong enough to get it to start, i also found out i have a really loud car alarm with no key fob, haha.. but she started!!! so then i went about replacing the battery and radiator, which is a pain in the ass if anyone was wondering. got everything back together only to find that the auto tranny cooler lines are bigger on the new radiator so now i need to get some new hose, but after that everything should be great... Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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