WesternXJ
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- Vancouver, WA
The wife was driving home the other day and the "check engine" light came on. She said the truck felt like she'd hooked on to a large trailer. Now it won't start. Any ideas? TIA
'93 Rodeo, V-6.........help
- Thread starter WesternXJ
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My first thought is complete loss of coolant ---> complete overheat of all metal.
Check level of coolant and oil.
We need more info on 'won't start'.
Does the starter engage but not crank the engine around?
Does it crank over but not fire?
If so, is there spark to the plugs?
Check level of coolant and oil.
We need more info on 'won't start'.
Does the starter engage but not crank the engine around?
Does it crank over but not fire?
If so, is there spark to the plugs?
- Location
- Terra Firma
Ditto what rix said, plus: How far did she drive it after the check engine light came on?
WesternXJ
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- Vancouver, WA
She drove about 10 miles. Engine spins over and tries to start (sputters). Fluids are all fine, temp was never over normal.
Has spark and fuel.
This is the 32 valve version of the V6, could the cam belts have jumped timing?
Has spark and fuel.
This is the 32 valve version of the V6, could the cam belts have jumped timing?
Yeah, it could be a jumped belt, depending on the engine design. Modern belts in my experience are robust enough and have so much 'wrap' around their pulleys that they won't jump, just break outright.
However, if there's a central tensioner between the two pairs of cams, failure of the tensioner might allow belt jumping, or at least very bad timing on one bank.
Maybe ask over at http://www.itog.com/ (IsuzuTrooperOwnersGroup, website for all Isuzu-built SUV's)
-Rick
However, if there's a central tensioner between the two pairs of cams, failure of the tensioner might allow belt jumping, or at least very bad timing on one bank.
Maybe ask over at http://www.itog.com/ (IsuzuTrooperOwnersGroup, website for all Isuzu-built SUV's)
-Rick