Welp, this post cemented my fears: http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...&o=14&fpart=1#Post603664

And it looks like I will be needing a h-gasket replacement.. Has anyone ever done this on the 3.2? How hard is it, how long did it take you etc? What did it cost for parts? Did you do it yourself or have a shop do it?

I recently lost my job so i cant really afford to have a shop do it, so Im going to do it on my own. My dad has been super busy at work lately (7 days a week, at least 80 hour work weeks) so I can really rely on his assitance.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> It comes at the worst time, I was just looking to sell my rodeo and look at a trooper or truck (need to haul a quad)....

Any PNWIOR guys wanna help out? :p I have a 91-97 rodeo TJM BullBar for your trouble Well, maybe its kind of spoken for if we can find a way to ship it...

also, sry if this should be in tech, I was on the border on which to put it in

I did mine on my 3.2 DOHC. I'm sure yours won't be much different. If you have some patience and a little mechanical ability, its not that bad. You can probably tear it down in one weekend. Have your heads resurfaced during the week. Then, reassemble the next weekend. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You have a lot to take off the engine. Don't be intimidated. Isuzus are easier to work on than some domestic models. Take your time. Be careful. Label everything. And don't try to cut corners.
I used plastic wal-mart bags to keep track of everything. Once I removed a component, I would place it (along with all of its mounting hardware) in a plastic bag and label it.

Be sure to have a haynes or chiltons available for aligning the timing belt once your done. A manual will also be necessary for keeping your camshafts in time during removal and installation. These were the only scary parts. I've done it twice(don't ask <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />),though, with no problems.

I hope my experience helps some.Good Luck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />