.....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, 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 HunterD and Eric 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. Without sounding too corny , 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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Hello bear with me here, sorry this is kinda long, I just wanted to ask if anyone has done an engine rebuild for a rodeo w/ the 3.2l sohc engine. 1.) What's the process involved for the rebuild and what should i look for in a reputable installer and rebuilt engine machine manufacturer.(im going with a company called remaufactured.com, based here in IL)

Originally i was going with my normal mechanic who was going to install a isuzu remaufactured engine, $1800 for labor and $4,500 for the engine.

He is supposed to just fix the tensioner pulley and install a new belt etc because it died on me in the street and he said the tensioner pulley cracked causeing the timing belt to slip and cause damage, but it was going to cost $2500 or up to 3500 if there was internal damage(like bent pistons)to repair

but after research through here, i learned the 3.2 in my truck is a non-interference engine, so im questioning my mechanics diagnosis. and thinking a rebuilt engine is the way to go because as of now my current engine already has 208K miles so i might as well get another engine.

Im planning on getting a rebuilt engine installed by another mechanic for $850, and the rebuilt engine is going to cost $2,895.

So is the new engine the way to go? or should i get a second opinion from my isuzu dealership? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Sorry for the long post, and if it sounds like i have no idea what im talking about.(because i dont <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />)

Thnx

Wil

I was wondering if this is the normal cost for doing such a job and if the engine cost seems appropriate.(every other price i've seen seems higher??)