Jackaroo automatic test
For all of you who have automatic gearboxes, be it a V6 petrol or 4JX1 diesel powered vehicle, can you please take some notice of the following- when you reach 80kph, the torque converter is supposed...
View ArticleChinese turbos?
has anyone had experience with the Chinese turbo's off eBay for $270? Seems cheap, seems reliable... seems sometimes come apart at the seams... does it?
View ArticleUprating D Max towing capacity
I have been informed by an Isuzu employee, that all that is needed to up rate a 2012 model from 3.0 t to 3.5 t is to fit a late model towbar. Is this correct and if so what are the legal/ compliance...
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2000 Frontera
Hey guys First time posting after trolling for nearly a year. Anyway i brought a 2000 Frontera S off of my grandparents when i was 17. They where the second owner of the car the first being an older...
View ArticleSlight Miss In 4jx1
Hi Guys, I have just purchased a 2000 model Jackaroo SE with a 4jx1 3.0 engine. Purchased as a NON starter. Has not been running for 2 1/2 years. Got it home and did the following. New diesel...
View ArticleBeware the Ryco fuel filter!!!
My 1998 Isuzu Wizard 4JX1 started running rough when getting low on fuel. Put some more fuel in it , seemed to get better then problem came back. Feeling like fuel starvation, so pulled the fuel filter...
View Articlei want to service my 2009 colorado diesel. tips?
just had this car 3 weeks, its a crew cab with canopy. 3l turbo diesel, automatic 4 spd. its my first ever 4wd and diesel vehicle. I'm good with cars, commodores mainly. i want to go over it and...
View ArticleCAT RPCV works in 4JX1
just read on Utube that the guy named "delawarecop" there on YouTube has used a "CAT" RPCV to replace the Isuzu part successfully on a 4JX1. He wrote "cost me $150 landed and I have another 10 units...
View ArticleSuspected blown turbo...or worse?
HI. Yesterday was driving Jack home in town (no faster than 60km/hr) when what I believe to be the turbo started to squeal in a high pitch tone, then soon after it began a louder whirring.... I was...
View ArticleFraser Island
4 weeks till we leave for Fraser. Car is ready (fingers crossed) camper trailer is ready hope the old girl will handle the sand towing the trailer. Has anyone towed on the beach with there fronty and...
View ArticleCheck Engine Light
My 2001 4JX1 got its first Check Engine warning the other day. It is still driving well, but I should suss it out, so I am seeking clues from the experts. The only clue I can offer is that 1. the light...
View Articlebrake dramas
hello all , my jackaroo has sat around for a while and I went to start it and the bake light has come on and stayed on. The pedal sinks to the floor. I have bleed all the brakes twice, checked for...
View Article1999 Holden Jackaroo (4JX1) Key Remote
I'm looking to buy a new remote for my jackaroo but dont want to spend $300 at holden. I've heard of people getting remotes for the Troopers out of the states so i looked and these have 3 buttons, one...
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Diesel (?) in coolant
Poked a hole in the radiator replacing the alternator... LUCKY! ... Its time for a new radiator anyhow... Upon draining the old unit, it appears that I have been using diesel for coolant for a long...
View Article4jx1 lots of work done hard to start
Hi All Hopeing there is some one out there in the frustrating world of 4JX1 motors that can help me with this. I own a 2000 3.0l jackaroo. i bought the car cheap as it had running issues but i took...
View ArticleReversing sensor/camera
Hi everyone, have been thinking of install a reversing sensor/camera for safety, does any1 know which brand, sensor/camera to buy? And how much is average price to have these things installed? Thanks.
View Articlemy 94 roo
Hey guys new bloke here just wanted to get on and share the jackaroo I picked up and starting to repair to put on the road its a 1994 jackaroo V6 petrol 5 speed xs so far iv done stuff all to it havnt...
View ArticleProposal
I have several issues with my 2001 Frontera that I would like to fix but the cost of buying parts from a wrecker makes it inhibitive. - only have 1 key - ignition barrel is shagged - driver can't...
View ArticleJack issues
Hi guys Needing some help with my 2000 3.0L turbo does jackaroo Mechanic has had it for 2 months!! Have changed orings, new sleeves, timing belt and all that goes with the diesel and water mixing...
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Running temp for '98 Jack Monterey?
G'day all Just put a deposit on out first 4x4 today a '98 Monterey. I have driven my fair share of cars (mostly older) with most having their running temps on the lower end of the gage, only a couple...
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