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looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:39 pm
by allmud
as the topic said im looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
its not the 3.1 diesel turbo one but a 3.0 diesel turbo
any info on them would be good thanks
good or bad info
Re: looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:51 pm
by Mattman
Check out clubisuzu.com. not many good things said about the 3.0 motor from what I have read.
Matt.
Re: looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:07 pm
by Drurban
I agree with Mattman go to that site he suggested alot of good info on there and a great bunch of people on there too.
Yeah not to sure about the 3.0.
If I were you go for the 3.1 despite what everyone says about them, it is a good solid engine with lots of grunt and low down torque when you need it.
Cheers
Re: looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:33 pm
by badnuz
the 4JX1 engines are prone to oil senders leaking and buggering the looms but they are avaiable new from holden for around 4 hundy bux. the injectors, if stuffed can be up to $2g for a set (if you can find some)
otherwise they ok i guess
Re: looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:00 pm
by allmud
wow ok thanks guys
can get it very cheep and wasent going to 4x4 it just for the wife to drive and to tow the boat
Re: looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:15 pm
by mud_slinger
common fordesiel to get into the oil the injector seals fail i wouldnt touch one with a 10 foot pole. on a side note if its dirt cheap chuck 3.1 or my fav a 2.8 in. then you'll have a good solid donk to have fun
Re: looking at buying a 1998 isuzu wizard
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:58 pm
by allmud
done a bit moor reading about the motors and nothing good come up
ive told the guy sorry no deal
thanks guys for all the help