Isuzu Trooper Diesel models

[Mike S]

I seem to recall that some diesel Troopers were brought into the STates in, maybe, the late 80's? Can anyone fill me in on these - years, engines, models?

Thanks.

M

 

[datrupr]

Mike, they brought them into the US between 85 and 87 I think. You could get it with the 4 & 2 door models I think in all trim levels. There were not very many of them brought over though, so finding one can present a bit of a challenge. There was an 86 very clean and very nice for sell on eBay a few months ago, but of course has since sold. I don't recall the specs on the motor though, I think it was a 2.2 or 2.3L 4cyl. But again, I do not recall the specs on the motor. If you can find one it would great to pick one up.

 

[Mike S]

Thanks

I am curious to see what is out there that can do the job without beating the wallet to death.

M

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I want a Diesel in my ....TOYOTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... ... ... ...:smilies27 ...rngartis ...

Who wants to Pimp My Ride>?!!!:elkgrin:

 

[Mike S]

Scenic,

I'd love to have a 1HD-T in my FZJ80 - making it an "HDJ80". But this is an expensive engine with documented BE bearing problems. Parts would likely be tough to find in North America. A little Trooper with a small 4 cylinder turbodiesel would be great for a lot of my trips. The Tropper is a greatly under-rated vehicle.

M

 

[datrupr]

Mike, the diesels that Isuzu imported during the late 80's were not turbo. I think you can still buy them as crate motors from Isuzu, but they will set you back about $2500.

 

[Mike S]

Thanks, Aaron! That's a lot cheaper than the $^k to $10 k that a 1HD-T would cost.

M

 

[93trooper4x4]

Can a gasoline engine trooper ('93 4x4) be converted to a diesel? If so, does anyone know generally how and how much it typically costs?

Thanks
!:Mechanic:

 

[ChuckB]

There was a diesel trooper for sale in San Diego about 2 weeks ago on CL. It was 2-door and they were asking $3900. I posted it in the for sale section here (it was not mine).

 

[hoser]

Here's a nice turbo diesel Trooper that sold on eBay recently.

 

[chet]

you can get the '92 isuzu bighorns imported from Japan up here for around 10 grand. If you talked to a place like G&s Cruiser parts in vancouver they may be able to import you a half cut. its an awesome 3.1L turbo diesel motor. I test drove one about a month ago and the power was amazing and still had some smoke out the exhaust which means the boost could be upped slightly still as well!!!

 

[TeleScooby]

There's a shop here in seattle that specializes in working on, restoring, and selling diesel cars...he often has one or two Troopers at any given time:

http://dieselhead.net/