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 1999 Trooper S
#886975
05/22/08 04:07 PM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3
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Need a Spot
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I am looking at buying another Trooper and the reviews on the 1999 that I read online brought up one major issue, replacing the engine after 60K miles. Also mentioned it used oil quickly. Can anyone give me some tips on this model? What should I keep a lookout for? Thanks
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Re: 1999 Trooper S
[Re: Cooky]
#886976
05/23/08 03:10 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,702
Roll Me Over
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Some 99-01 engines use oil, some don't. Some have reported success with keeping the piston oil rings (the culprit) clean with a high detergent oil such as Rotella synthetic. Keeping the EGR system clean is important, too.
In 02 I believe Isuzu fixed the ring design, engines with this newer design can be identified by the screw-in PCV valve, whereas the older style has a push-in valve. Perhaps your replacement engine has the newer design?
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: 1999 Trooper S
[Re: BigSwede]
#886977
05/23/08 08:58 PM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3
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Need a Spot
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I haven't bought it yet. I just took it for a test drive. Does handle way different from my 91 Trooper to be sure. I am trying to figure out how to determine if this one has its original engine. It has 108K miles, and I think it had one owner, was bought new here in Idaho and stayed here. Is there a way to know if the engine was replaced? I appreciate you answering. Great "Firefly" quote by the way.
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Re: 1999 Trooper S
[Re: Cooky]
#886978
05/23/08 10:33 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,702
Roll Me Over
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Not that I can think of...I don't think engines have VIN numbers on them.
My old 99 Trooper didn't burn any oil, but only had 65K when it got wrecked.
Browncoats rule.
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: 1999 Trooper S
[Re: Cooky]
#886979
05/25/08 05:28 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 418
Mudrunner
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buy it. Its loads better than the 1st Gens. Mine burns 1 qt every 2-3K miles. Just check it often. Real often. Every refuel often.
1995 Trooper 3.2 single, 5 speed, OME 912's, T-bar crank, G80, 285 M/T's, custom dents, random rust
1999 Trooper 3.5, auto, TOD, K&N, tint (wife's car can't improve it)
1988 Trooper LS 5 speed SOLD
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Re: 1999 Trooper S
[Re: all we'll drive]
#886980
05/25/08 03:11 PM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3
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Need a Spot
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Good advice, thanks. I also found out more about its history, (love small towns). So I am confident it has original engine. Just need to sawzall my garage a little to make it fit!
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Re: 1999 Trooper S
[Re: Cooky]
#886981
05/26/08 03:27 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 614
Rock Warrior
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I think you should pass. Look for 02 or at least 01 & upper trim level.
99 has definite issues with oil consumption - mine started @ 65k+. Ditto for Intake Manifold Gasket, did it 2x.
If you decide to take a chance, make sure that the timing belt/water pump has been serviced around 75k. Also make sure that the tranny (filter/fluid or at least fluid) has been changed regularly. I would also check the oil level every gas fillup.
Good Luck.
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