>>>>>>Here's an update on the situation..well after towing it from my original mechanics shop straight to an isuzu dealership...this is what happened

Well after the help of a couple members on this board,(CPOM , Canuckhead, HunterD, and Eric) u guys saved me $2,500 - $3,500, or a $4000 new engine and future cost from my "crooked" (charged me $317 for some tensioner pulleys that didnt need replacing stated by dealer and $200 labor),idiotic mechanic who originally diagnosed the "internal engine damage" problem.

The original mechanic told and showed me there was no compression in the engine, wouldn't crank, but in actuality he took out the spark plugs (said by dealer mechanic when they were inspecting the rodeo) so the engine wouldn't fire up when he would demonstrate it to me not starting, thus no compression and would explain his reasoning for internal engine damage (possibility of bent pistons/valves he said).

Really Sad too cause i really liked and trusted my mechanic, whom i've sent alot of business to in the past . NOT ANYMORE!

As u guys recommended i got a second opinion from my isuzu dealer and they told me it was just the timing belt that needed to be replaced and that there was no internal damage or need for repair other parts.

Cost from dealer, about $500 bucks after all is said and done(labor,belt and whatever else im forgetting they did), and the Rodeo runs better now than before she died on me just a couple of days ago.

Again Thank You Guys SOO much for the helpful and heeded advice and intelligent people on this informative board Without sounding too corny if haven't been already, It's just great that there are some people in the world u can trust,without alternate motivations. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

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Ok i've got a tough decision to make with my Rodeo. Let me give you some background on this truck. 95.5 4x4 209k miles V6 Manual Rodeo.

It currently has 209,000 miles on the engine and body(body is in ok condition). Oil Change Regularly. It ran perfectly before the engine quit on me 2 days ago because of(before this happened, it was making this ticking noise) a broken
tensioner thingamajiggy pulley,replace header, no compression, bent piston ??rod blah, blah(don't rememeber the technical terms my mechanic explained to me(yes i have no clue about engines <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />)

Anyways long story short, it's going to cost $2,500-$3,500 to get the truck repaired. Question is should I?

A. Spend $2500-3500 and Repair the engine, keep the same 200k mile truck, and hope nothing goes wrong with it too soon.

B. Rebuild engine, that has 209K miles.

C. Swap with new 99-03 v6 rodeo engine (don't know cost wise or where to get engine? or if this is feasible?)

D. Part out the rodeo and sell parts through ebay, and Buy a new or used truck w/ proceeds and some extra cash to have more miles to drive with a semi used or new car? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Which of these do u guys think is the better route? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Thnx for your opinions


Wil