i 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...
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freewheeling hubs
Yer Hi , Im new here but would like to ask , why are some peolpe fitting freewheeling hubs to the new colorado . Dont they make on the fly 4wheeling useless . Surely they cant make that much...
View Articlepossible fuel pump issue?
Suspicious buzzing sound coming from around fuel tank. Im wondering if its a common problem
View ArticleRodeo - draining water separator
Hi all, sorry for the silly question, don't know jack about cars but trying to learn so I don't have to run to the mechanic with simple things like this! Couple weeks back had my fuel pump and filter...
View Article1999 Holden Jackaroo (4JX1) Key Remote
I'm looking to buy a new remote for my jackaroo but dont want to spend $300 at holden. I've heard of people getting remotes for the Troopers out of the states so i looked and these have 3 buttons, one...
View Articlelow vibration and lack of power
Hi there, I got myself a tech2, so now i can maybe find the problem.. I have a vibration - it's always there - cold/hot engine, idle or while driving. it's mainly noticed at around 1700rpm. There...
View ArticleAW30-40LE oil change
Hi there I want to change the oil in my AW30-40LE, the dealer wants 100$ for the filter.. 1. Where can I get new filter for reasonable price (did a search and can't find it online..)? 2. What is...
View Article2002 Frontera Auto Transmission Leak
Hi all, I've been having an issue with my Frontera seeming to stutter between 1st and 2nd gears when accelerating, especially when turning right. I had a look under the car and saw the transmission...
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Starter turns very slow
Sorry people, but I keep losing my post. My recent repair job on a non starting Jackaroo. This post is about the symptom, the cause and some hints how to make the job easier. This job is also done...
View ArticleEngine starts and goes off after about 2 min
Valued forum, I have an 4jx1 Isuzu wizard on which we have successfully completed replacement of injectors body and sleeves o-ring,ORPS and ORPCV following a break down of fuel getting mixed with...
View ArticlePart Numbers
Just thought it may help some if I were to start and pin a topic with a list of part numbers that could come in handy for the 4JX1. Feel free to add stuff as you wish.Main Oil FilterIsuzu Part...
View ArticleD-Max and Colorado - How Different?
I am led to believe that the Isuzu D-Max and the Holden Colorado are built by Isuzu in the same factory in Thailand. Apart from the Colorado having a 2.8 L motor and the D-Max a 3 L motor, how...
View ArticleRough idle, loss of power
My Jack has a very rough idle and a lack of power, particularly under 2000rpm, so having read other posts I suspect I may have a faulty injector but it would be great if I could check the injectors...
View ArticleManual locking hubs
Does anyone know if the manual locking hubs from the Rodeo's fit the Frontera's? I know the Jackaroo ones work but I can get a pair of Rodeo ones cheap as chips and my current ones are cracked and...
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The 4JX1 RPCV-Exposing all the internals parts
Hi all There is very good advice on this forum and other forums concerning the operation of a clean RPCV. However if the statement is only "give it a good clean", then there is good reason that...
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IHI RHF5 Turbo Rebuild
Hello to everyone. I got quite a bit of useful info from this forum and just wanted to give something back. So thanks to all you posters down-under and everywhere else. According to manufacturer...
View ArticleRA 2004 Rodeo Steinbauer Chip/Exhaust
I have a 3lt diesel RA Rodeo (non common rail) fitted with a Steinbauer power module. The improvement in power/torque was extremely good. I am thinking of getting 2.75 inch Beaudesert exhaust to see...
View ArticleFuel return regulator
Gidday, does any one have instructions available for removal of the fuel return regulator that sits on the rear of the head? I have a diesel leak that appears to be from this area. Rabz.
View ArticleDiesel leak from engine bay somewhere
Gidday fellow 4JX1 owners, After a fairly hairy and bumpy 4WD trip I have developed a diesel leak some where in the engine bay. Symptoms: Strong diesel odour Dead spots on lawn from diesel leak Have...
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