Influencer II
Let us know how it goes. I'm debating rebuilding my 6VE1 or getting one that is already re-manufactured to swap in. Also toying with the idea of a complete swap to a diesel but that would be quite expensive.Things will be happening soon, Should be ready for winter and any trips next summer.
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Also I will probably build a camping trailer out of an 85-89 subaru wagon next spring. should work out alot better.
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I wont be doing a full rebuild, just pulling the heads and replacing all the gaskets. The engine has nearly no blowby and great compression, but it leaks like a SOB and smokes on start up.Let us know how it goes. I'm debating rebuilding my 6VE1 or getting one that is already re-manufactured to swap in. Also toying with the idea of a complete swap to a diesel but that would be quite expensive.
Influencer II
ahhhh, dang. I have the opposite issue. Not a single leak anywhere but I burn about a pint every 1K. Haven't checked compression yet, I know it isn't great. I may just get a new engine/trans to drop in. Save myself the time of a rebuild.I wont be doing a full rebuild, just pulling the heads and replacing all the gaskets. The engine has nearly no blowby and great compression, but it leaks like a SOB and smokes on start up.
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Influencer II
Off-Road Ranger I
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Valve cover bolts are 5mm hex. Aside from that if you are on the isuzu trader fb there a fsm pdf in the files sectionGreat progress on your build. I am planning to do the water pump/timing belt and valve cover gaskets this winter. Hoping I dont run into any issues. Anything specific to look out for?
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Not A whole lot, been battling a valvetrain noise that comes and goes intermittently. I pulled the pan and found a bunch of plastic in the pick up. Turns out the drivers side cam chain tensioner ate one of its plastic pads. Cleaned it all up and replaced the tensioner. Still have the noise. So I bought a new oil pump and I will be pulling everything back a part and finding that dang noise.Any more progress on this beast?
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Off-Road Ranger I
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