I own a 1986 and a 1989 Isuzu Trooper. My 89 is all fixed up, has 350K miles on it and is lifted and has a winch. My 86 is all stock. They are both amazing offroad and super reliable. Easy to work on and rock solid. They do run forever, and some people do not maintain them. If a car is over 30 years old, it will need some love and attention. If you keep them up, they will likely last another 30 years. I will not be around anymore, but hopefully my son will enjoy them. That is, unless cars will be required to have a covid shot in the near future. Because us and our cars and pets will rather die standing in resistance than on our knees in surrender.
You should honestly try to digitise that owner's manual. It'd be really cool to just have a random piece of history online for some bored guy to stumble upon in the future.
Sir. Would you kindly share with me the owners manual? I just bought the same truck and it needs some help mechanically speaking and the owners manual would be a great addition to the restoration of my truck. Thank you for your time.
I bought my wife a 1991 trooper we've owned 3 of these troopers we love tham I actually have a really cool builder doing with the next one we have we just got all the body work done to it and were rhino lining it the whole thing Put a 3" lyft on it air lockers front back This is my wife's favourite car so I don't care if it takes 15 grand to get to where we want it should you love these things
I love my 89 trooper as well. It has the 2.6 on it. Question, what engine oil do you use in yours? Mine has 127 psi on avarage in the engine cylinders and I use 10w30 semi synthetic with purolator tech filters
I just got my dad's 1991... It sat for 4 years and I just started trying to get it to run. New fuel pump and filter but it runs like crap. I had and '88 so I know how vacuum dependent they are so I plan on a lot of hose in the future. I noticed someone took the air pump off along with that AC compressor... Can't wait to see how your repairs go.
I got my 88 trooper 4x4 not running for about 500 bucks about 2 years ago. And I just started rebuilding it . Got it running and the 4x4 working my buddy has been hooking me up with all kinds of parts you can't buy and I've been buying everything I can get my hands on. It's a really great little classic suv. Not a crv or anything but still nice. I'm just a old Honda fan boy. But I do enjoy old Japanese vehicles. When I run out of things to do I'm probably going to trade it for a old 5 speed crv that needs work.
The glove box is nice and giant, the way they should be. 2/3’s rear door is amazing. Just enormous and amazing. Window was bag in a ‘91? Didn’t know that was still a thing in 90’s.
I bought one new in 87 traded it in for a new 89, loved it except the engine's were to small and under powered. Had to turn of ac whenever passing someone, or going uphill. Also had trouble with overheating, and head gasket. Now drive an fj, very happy.
Found a 92 ls trooper in prestine cond..cudnt pass it up...its the luxury edt...every bell n whistle no rust..198thou miles n dealer threw in new 5 tires wth it...still runs no probs...even has wipers on headlites
I still have my 91 trooper. I've had many 4x4 vehicles over the years, and I still consider my trooper the best 4x4 out of them all, hands down! Finding parts are almost impossible. Cant even find them in junk yards. Do you know what price running troopers go for those days? I do have some rust on mine, but my grey interior is in awesome shape. I'm putting a new clutch in mine. My trooper is a 2.8 litter v6, and has a 5 speed manual transmission. Red.
What you are pointing to for the AC compressor is where the smog pump goes which someone deleted. The AC Compressor is under the PS pump as I am sure you know now.
Yep, and that annoying "chirping" sound on the exhaust side is likely from whatever kind of plugs were used to replace the air rail where it threaded into the head. I remember that sound very well.
I searched for what the switch to the right of the A/C does and have no results. Can you help me? I'm trying to learn about vehicles. Something with the gas tank?
Not the first generation..its second..the first had round headlights this is the trooper 2 ,,(i have one and love it) given me lots of trouble but i rebuild it when needed .. easy to fix exhaust stuff on these ..i just replaced mine myself plus mine had a cracked head so beware if it overheats.. got a new head online and replaced it ..so far runs great.. i know these like the back of my hand so if you need any advice look me up. OH and make sure the crank puly is tight too....they have a tendency to loosen..you will know when it starts sounding like a broken rod..also replace timing belt,,, they break and then its broken valves for you.. could be this never happens to yours but i would check that stuff out...
I love my 89 trooper as well. It has the 2.6 4 cylinder on it. Question, what engine oil do you use in yours? Mine has 127 psi on avarage in the engine cylinders and I use 10w30 semi synthetic with purolator tech filters. Also, what brand would you recommend as replacement for the timing band?
I am rebuilding mechanically my 89 but I don't even have the owners manual. Would you be kind enough to share with me your email for any future inquiries?
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 I use 10w 30 as well. it works good in that engine..but when i idle the pressure drops quite a bit..so i have upped it to 20/40 as of late.. I don't think its a problem mixing oils myself and have done it for years in a pinch traveling... I also use a ring sealer additive called engine restore it comes in a grayish bottle,, i did tests with a cylinder pressure test meter before and after and have definitive good results.but it sounds to me yours are fine i had some issues with plugs that broke off from heat and scared valves and cylinder walls though. Only problem is it needs to be used again especially if you change oil or are adding a lot.. my favorite is Shell's Rotella T ,,, Reading a bit up on it and the Rottela T It has additives that help keep older engine running well. its said race mechanics use it.. As far as the timing band goes I cant recall what i used but i did reserch a bit to find the best one overall.. if i dig up a receipt ill post it.. I just did the top end rebuild and just took it to CA smog check and its the lowest numbers i have ever seen... YEEEHAA
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 I have had good results with duralast.. autozone used to be my go to but Orylies is now closer and they are pretty much the same..you just have to double check them when getting parts they all make lots of lazy mistakes.
Yo tengo una 89. Motor 2.6l, qué aceite le pone usted a su motor? Mi motor trae en la prueba de compresión 127 libras en promedio con 215mil millas y uso 10w30
Thanks! I kind of got lucky with this one. Kid had bought it and quickly needed to get rid of it, and if I hadn't jumped on it it would have been gone. Keep an eye out for more vlogs as I fix it up!.
I own a 1986 and a 1989 Isuzu Trooper. My 89 is all fixed up, has 350K miles on it and is lifted and has a winch. My 86 is all stock. They are both amazing offroad and super reliable. Easy to work on and rock solid. They do run forever, and some people do not maintain them. If a car is over 30 years old, it will need some love and attention. If you keep them up, they will likely last another 30 years. I will not be around anymore, but hopefully my son will enjoy them. That is, unless cars will be required to have a covid shot in the near future. Because us and our cars and pets will rather die standing in resistance than on our knees in surrender.
Any tips tricks for the coolant hoses under intake / throttle body
You should honestly try to digitise that owner's manual. It'd be really cool to just have a random piece of history online for some bored guy to stumble upon in the future.
Sir. Would you kindly share with me the owners manual? I just bought the same truck and it needs some help mechanically speaking and the owners manual would be a great addition to the restoration of my truck. Thank you for your time.
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Straight pipe and the diesel sound 🤩
What a beautiful box.
That’s actually very tidy truck for the age! Would love to find one of this model this clean over in the UK
Howard Gee they are pretty rare
Are you still looking?
Very NICE truck! Thank you for saving this truck from a sad ending. 👍🏼😁
Nice camping car and wandering around the mountain
Classic truck, massively under appreciated.
Awesome haha just got mine 5 months ago i love it haha 👌👍
I bought my wife a 1991 trooper we've owned 3 of these troopers we love tham I actually have a really cool builder doing with the next one we have we just got all the body work done to it and were rhino lining it the whole thing Put a 3" lyft on it air lockers front back This is my wife's favourite car so I don't care if it takes 15 grand to get to where we want it should you love these things
I love my 89 trooper as well. It has the 2.6 on it. Question, what engine oil do you use in yours? Mine has 127 psi on avarage in the engine cylinders and I use 10w30 semi synthetic with purolator tech filters
I just got my dad's 1991... It sat for 4 years and I just started trying to get it to run. New fuel pump and filter but it runs like crap. I had and '88 so I know how vacuum dependent they are so I plan on a lot of hose in the future. I noticed someone took the air pump off along with that AC compressor... Can't wait to see how your repairs go.
I deleted the fuel injection, computer, smog and all the sensors. With a weber carb it is super reliable. The itec is a mess in my opinion.
I got my 88 trooper 4x4 not running for about 500 bucks about 2 years ago. And I just started rebuilding it . Got it running and the 4x4 working my buddy has been hooking me up with all kinds of parts you can't buy and I've been buying everything I can get my hands on. It's a really great little classic suv. Not a crv or anything but still nice. I'm just a old Honda fan boy. But I do enjoy old Japanese vehicles. When I run out of things to do I'm probably going to trade it for a old 5 speed crv that needs work.
Had an 86 blue and silver with red stripe. Loved that car and miss it.
The glove box is nice and giant, the way they should be. 2/3’s rear door is amazing. Just enormous and amazing. Window was bag in a ‘91? Didn’t know that was still a thing in 90’s.
I bought one new in 87 traded it in for a new 89, loved it except the engine's were to small and under powered. Had to turn of ac whenever passing someone, or going uphill. Also had trouble with overheating, and head gasket. Now drive an fj, very happy.
No problem with a weber, smog delete and upgraded exhaust. Never runs hot and takes me anywhere.
Sweet. I paid $800 for a solid 1988 non runner. Yours is in far better condition on the interior. Had to gut mine.
Absolute classic.
Very nice purchase.
That’s nice man 👍
It’s worth it just for the back glass. Ultra classy
Sweet. Iv got one and need to fix the coolant hose or hoses under intake by the thermostat
Even starts wth no probs in montana winters n yep a blast to go 4wheelin
Good review sir
Found a 92 ls trooper in prestine cond..cudnt pass it up...its the luxury edt...every bell n whistle no rust..198thou miles n dealer threw in new 5 tires wth it...still runs no probs...even has wipers on headlites
What viscosity oil you run ? Is it a 2.6? I did 530. Wondering if i shouod go thicker
Sweet truck, where did you find one with no rust?
Love for wing windows.... my exhaust manis leak on both my v6 troopers
I had one of these for my first car I still miss it. Very reliable and capable, but it is slow.
I still have my 91 trooper. I've had many 4x4 vehicles over the years, and I still consider my trooper the best 4x4 out of them all, hands down! Finding parts are almost impossible. Cant even find them in junk yards. Do you know what price running troopers go for those days? I do have some rust on mine, but my grey interior is in awesome shape. I'm putting a new clutch in mine. My trooper is a 2.8 litter v6, and has a 5 speed manual transmission. Red.
What you are pointing to for the AC compressor is where the smog pump goes which someone deleted. The AC Compressor is under the PS pump as I am sure you know now.
Yep, and that annoying "chirping" sound on the exhaust side is likely from whatever kind of plugs were used to replace the air rail where it threaded into the head. I remember that sound very well.
Isuzu vehicles are tough as hell
I searched for what the switch to the right of the A/C does and have no results. Can you help me? I'm trying to learn about vehicles. Something with the gas tank?
How much should i offer. I found one. Guy has it abandoned on his lot. It looks pretty clean.
I just got mine( 1991) for 3000 I hope I did a good deal
Not the first generation..its second..the first had round headlights this is the trooper 2 ,,(i have one and love it) given me lots of trouble but i rebuild it when needed .. easy to fix exhaust stuff on these ..i just replaced mine myself plus mine had a cracked head so beware if it overheats.. got a new head online and replaced it ..so far runs great.. i know these like the back of my hand so if you need any advice look me up. OH and make sure the crank puly is tight too....they have a tendency to loosen..you will know when it starts sounding like a broken rod..also replace timing belt,,, they break and then its broken valves for you.. could be this never happens to yours but i would check that stuff out...
I love my 89 trooper as well. It has the 2.6 4 cylinder on it. Question, what engine oil do you use in yours? Mine has 127 psi on avarage in the engine cylinders and I use 10w30 semi synthetic with purolator tech filters. Also, what brand would you recommend as replacement for the timing band?
Also, what do you think of the brand duralast from autozone as replacement for rhe clutch assembly?
I am rebuilding mechanically my 89 but I don't even have the owners manual. Would you be kind enough to share with me your email for any future inquiries?
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 I use 10w 30 as well. it works good in that engine..but when i idle the pressure drops quite a bit..so i have upped it to 20/40 as of late..
I don't think its a problem mixing oils myself and have done it for years in a pinch traveling... I also use a ring sealer additive called engine restore it comes in a grayish bottle,, i did tests with a cylinder pressure test meter before and after and have definitive good results.but it sounds to me yours are fine i had some issues with plugs that broke off from heat and scared valves and cylinder walls though.
Only problem is it needs to be used again especially if you change oil or are adding a lot.. my favorite is Shell's Rotella T ,,, Reading a bit up on it and the Rottela T It has additives that help keep older engine running well. its said race mechanics use it..
As far as the timing band goes I cant recall what i used but i did reserch a bit to find the best one overall.. if i dig up a receipt ill post it.. I just did the top end rebuild and just took it to CA smog check and its the lowest numbers i have ever seen... YEEEHAA
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 I have had good results with duralast.. autozone used to be my go to but Orylies is now closer and they are pretty much the same..you just have to double check them when getting parts they all make lots of lazy mistakes.
Any updates?
saludos desde la paz bcs mexico , yo tengo una isuzu trooper 90,ya un año con ella, sigo de luna de miel jajaja, saludos
Si salen buena pregunto ya que estoy apunto de comprar una año 90 con 155 mil millas y quisiera saber si salen buenas la quiero para el jale
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La verdad sí!!
Obvio dándole servicio como debe de ser..👍
@@pablog725gomez8 a cuanto se la venden? Es 4x4?
Yo tengo una 89. Motor 2.6l, qué aceite le pone usted a su motor? Mi motor trae en la prueba de compresión 127 libras en promedio con 215mil millas y uso 10w30
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 en 1300 en el estado de Utah si la compre solo tienen los asientos de atrás un poco mal tratados pero de ahí todo está bien
is there enough room in the back to sleep for someone 5'10"?
I’m 6’4” and sleep in the back of mine, but I remove the back seat and have a small platform that fits in the footwell
Ekspor ke Indonesia dong bro
Jealous! I've been searching high and low for a Gen 1 Trooper to buy!
Thanks! I kind of got lucky with this one. Kid had bought it and quickly needed to get rid of it, and if I hadn't jumped on it it would have been gone.
Keep an eye out for more vlogs as I fix it up!.
Wookie AutomoTV will do! If you decide you don’t want it, hit me up and I’ll be there with cash :)
@@markmolyneaux9662 lol well I'm still in the honeymoon phase, so it'll be a while lol.
A mí me interesa una trooper 2002 4 x 4 me gustan todos los modelos
Whoa who whoa cigarette lighter, spoon and a weird napkin? What kind of 17 year olds they got round there???? Lol
someone in Michigan trying to sell for 4500. wtf.