You have no idea how grateful I am for this video. I own two 2000 Troopers and the horror stories I have heard about changing the starter on one had me dreading this when the time will finally come. This videos removed all of that fear. Thank you sir.
You don't need to remove the engine mount nor the exhaust. It's a big tricky but the starter will come out if you rotate it and slide the solenoid/terminal end out first. I have a 1996 Trooper and have successfully replaced the starter 3 times without having to do anything but put the driver side front wheel up a rhinoramp, crawl underneath, remove the under crossbar then remove the two mounting bolts on the starter, unplug the starter control terminal, and remove the battery cable terminal. All you gotta do is rotate the starter and slide it out solenoid/battery terminal end first.
I tried to pull the starter from my 1999 Trooper without moving the engine. Not sure how you managed to get it out, will try again tomorrow. Might need to lift the engine for more clearance.
Easy to follow and works like a champ! For those of us doing it at home you can access the engine Mount and move the starter around etc after you take the driver side tire off. Total time 90mins, but mainly was moving starter and referencing this video.
Used the info from your vid and took off the mount bolts then lifted the motor from the left side. Still took me 3 hours over 2 days but I got the starter out and back in. I was on my back the whole time in SE Portland. But you saved me so much time and headache. Thank you for your advice and expertise.
Thanks for the video. Just one note for those proceeding with this job. I followed these instructions, removed the starter side motor mount bolts and then went to wrenching on the starter. Come to find out I did not need to jack up the engine to access or remove the starter. I did need a swivel for the outside mounting bolt (the longer of the two, big thanks!), but after removing both bolts the starter dropped out like a baby from a fully dilated escape hatch. I found the hardest part of the job holding the new starter in place until I could get a bolt started. I got my son's help there. The whole job would have taken about an hour, but now I have to replace them motor mount bolts. Oh swell, thanks anyway. P.S. I bought a NEW starter at Rock Auto so I don't have to return the core. I'll tear that old one apart and see if I can repair it. Maybe just the solenoid. Work safe peeps! Once again, thanks for the video! My vehicle is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Limited.
Wow, what a job. I like my Chevy when it comes to starters. Two bolts, two wires and your done. Of course you know that. You got this job down to a science. Nicely completed Tim.
If you use this method, when you remove the first engine mounting bolt, stick a long thick screwdriver into that whole to keep it aligned.The thicker the screwdriver (closest to the thickness of the bolt you removed), the better. It will keep the holes aligned when you lower the engine. I am dealing with a 25 year old vehicle so it still took 5 hours, but it would have taken longer if I used the method in the service manual as the bolts on the exhaust are all rusted. This worked well. I would advise you to remove the cross support between the 2 front tires. Does not take much time at all and it makes the job a lot easier. Especially if you are on your back.
It took me 2 hrs but I have my Trooper running again. Thanks man your video was on point. I had to slow it down to see you had turned the old starter backwards to get it out that tight fit.
Just did one on a 3.2L. I didn't loosen the motor mounts though, decided to just try raising the engine with what the motor mounts would allow first. I ended up not having to raise the engine all that much for the starter to come out. I did remove the crossmember though which makes it easier if you're working on the floor and makes it so you don't have to use a swivel or u-joint socket to get at the bolts. One thing people should note is to check the old starter to see if the dowels came out with it and didn't stay in the engine. If they did stay then just remove the dowels from the new starter before mounting it back on(as long as the old ones still look in good shape). I didn't notice this myself until I had the new starter in it's place ready to be bolted and with the engine already lowered back down. Removing either set of dowels is a bit more tricky when the starter is already tucked up there and this is the only thing that kept me from finishing the job as quick as I'd like.
Watched the lesson how to replace a 1995 Izuzu, Trooper starter. It has been sometime since.. but the video really orientated me how to finagle the starter replacement again. Last time the exhaust was disconnected. Whew! I'm not sure I want to lift the engine, although I've did this in other auto's. But this method makes the job easier from the video. Thanks! I'll look you up when start restoring my VW-diesel Rabbit '81. I just love this auto ... we've seen a lot. Cool you're in Alaska!
Great video. I have a word of caution for anyone using this technique though. In my 1992 Troop i raised the motor far enough to squeeze the starter out and the passenger side valve cover tore off the heater hose flush with the firewall. Now I need a good video about heater core replacement. I love my Trooper but working on it is a nightmare. Just glad they are so well built that I don't have to work on it often.
I'm about to replace the starter for the second time in 255k. It was a bear the first time , troop has been flawless other than that .Good tip doc it's going to help....
Good advice on safe jacking procedures. I have a gravel driveway but when I had a porch built the concrete contractor asked if he could dump some excess gravel in my gravel driveway. This was what I would call medium stone with a lot of dust. I recognized this as similar to stuff I had seen used for road bed prep on a job I worked on so I said yes. That gravel compacted so it is almost as hard as concrete. There is no loose gravel now.I have left cars on jack stands for days in rainy weather and those jack stands never sunk at all, not 1 mm. The jack doesn't roll easily though.
Sounds like you just completed the 8 hour OSHA refresher course! Good stuff and I like that you keep safety first. Nice shortcut on the starter R&R - I'd love to have a lift, but priorities get in the way.
98 trooper 3.2 "4x4" starter removal tip = remove 3 of 4 bolts so motor mount can swing away from starter so starter can have more room to slide back. Of course engine needs to be supported and 2 bolts from top removed just like video!
Hi Tim, good ta see ya. I just put a starter on a 1966 Ford, took me about 20 min. boy have things changed, My friend who owns the Ford saaid it took longer to buy the part than to replace it. Good Video, all my best to the Family, God Bless
Good tip Tim. Hopefully the replacement part is the same size as the part you removed. I have had that happen to me where replacement part is made a little different and part does not want to go in. Nice fix for someone who goes to the Eyes Zoos.
Oh that would suck. I have had that happen. I was wondering if that was the case here since the new starter seemed to go back in easier than the old one came out. Happy for that!
zwisslb ....So you didn't have to prop the motor up or disconnect the exhaust manifold???? I have a 2001, and can't find anyone to help me. One guy said he could if it just came out with the two bolts but he couldn't do all that other stuff. Could you get back to me with the info. Thank you
Great video. I appreciate your efforts. In this case, I have decided not to DIY as I would be rolling around in the snow outside and I am getting too old for that.
I too am too old for that and don't blame you for sending it to a good shop. You should make a suggestion to the shop about this alternate procedure! Take care
Very well done tutorial. I like this a lot. Wish I had seen this a couple years ago. Innovative by loosening the Motor Mounts. I'm a simple DIYer and I like your technique using the hinged ratchet and use of wobbly sockets. BTW, where did you get that magnetic flashlight?
I used some wood as a buffer under oil pan,hoisted almost fully extended with floor jack,still couldn't get starter to pass muffler header..what am I doing wrong ??
I've just been trying to get the starter out of my 1999 Holden Jackaroo (Australia). Tried and tried this method with no success. Finally got it out of the side of the motor by removing the engine mount.
I appreciate your responses/help.Very good video too. I changed a 1996 Ford F-150 starter years ago & it was SUPER EASY & QUICK. This Isuzu is some aggravating bullcrap. Forgive me im venting😭lol
How much different would this job be on an earlier Trooper? Mine's a 94 with just under 300k miles and I'm pretty sure it's the original starter. Thanks!
Hey, auto guy! What's the socket U-joint you're using? I've never seen this it looks better than the standard U-joint socket. Great video, although I had to disassemble the exhaust but since this was replaced once I had use grease on the bolt studs n' nuts this retarded the rust, I had to use W-D 40 n' soaked it this time.
during this I found a line that is connected to a canister under the drivers door but is not connected on the other end. It's hanging down in the starter area but I can't see what to connect it to. Any ideas?
Thanks for doing this video. This is going to be very helpful. I have a 93 trooper that needs to have the starter replaced. How long is your long extension?
97 rodeo mine slid right out the front way quite easily actually. Really dreaded doing this job for a year almost. But slid out the front no problem whatsoever
Oh, BTW, I got an estimate from my local repair shop to replace this starter for $435. My 1999 Rodeo is pretty much junk and on its last legs so not worth it. But, I can buy a replacement starter for around $135. So if I can do the work myself it would be worth it, otherwise I am heading for a car payment which I don't want to do right now.
Thank you for posting. Diy'er here with no lift or pit an on gravel lol. The worst. I know... Bought a new batt, put it in and click... But also I noticed all my lghts go out completly. After a min something resets cuz I open the door an boom lights again. Can the starter cause this? Should've listened to my dad lol he said starter. An I said batt. I was wrong. You were right pop. Lol
The replacement looks the same shape/size as oem. Has anyone done this with what looks like the refreshed version of this starter most people sell? Basically the starter motor is furthest away from mounting bolts, solenoid closest, (reversed from oem design) seems a bit beefier too and the the battery lead seems like it would be impossible to snug down on the common non-oem starters people sell for this model based on this vid....?
I'll leave this up.. was somewhat mistaken... but it looks the model starter I described above is to the 2001 Honda Passport (based on the manual it looks like what I described above) so there are some differences between the earlier Trooper Starters vs. the 2001 Honda Passport. I guess. but a lot of other things are the same of course.
what i did was jack the car up undid the starter and the engine mount bolts lifted the engine undid the top heatsheald and pulled it from the top seemed to be that little bit more room then at the bottom still only comes out one way and in 1 way tho. i found this vid very helpfull wouldnt of thought about the engine mount
Smashing job :-D, No removal of rusty or R.T.B (Ready To Break) parts :-D. I think even with your clever method, it will still be a pain for the diy'er, unless they have access to the old fashoned brick lined pit. My mate has some old english cars, i did say "Build a pit" its a poor mans car lift LOL :-D.
Pits are cool. If I didn't have a lift I would do this one in my driveway, its not too bad. If I had to deal with rust like Eric O and those guys I would find another occupation! Blessings my friend!
I did try to watch eric o quite a few times, he finds the most complex and long winded way of repairing electrical faults, he is a very clever man but i cant watch him "Beat around the bush" to find a fault. Often he ignores the basics and goes on a boring trip. Sorry if you like him, i would rather watch you, you are direct with your logic and get the job sorted fast for your customer. :-D
I have only watched a few of Eric's videos. He is a super sharp tech. Maybe one of the smartest I know. Ive known Eric long before he ever made a video on TH-cam. He certainly has a great presence on camera and his channel has done well. We all have different taste and style. Im glad you like my get her done style because I'm not much for making a production out of a quick fix. 😀
I wonder if Eric's way of doing repairs is to figure it all out before making the videos that we do see. I am kind of guessing that he makes each video that way so all we really (and should) see it what works best and of course the finished product. I wouldn't doubt that there is a whole lot more of Eric's "man hours" that we simply don't see. That said - I sure do miss the trial and error steps of doing some repairs from total beginning to complete end with the real world experience along the way that we get with Tim's awesome videos. Honestly, to me, they are both great mechanics. I do admit that I do favor one over the other. I also really like how Brian of FordTechMakuloco and how he makes his videos in which he is without a doubt, Always Top Notch - Always Providing Awesome Repair Information.
Hey Bruddah, I seen you over at the SMA channel. That's OK, there is a lot in my videos you don't see either...I try to edit out all the grunting and profanity. That usually means 50% or more of the footage hits the cutting room floor. Just want to keep it PG-13 for you young guys.
Great video! Interesting: my '95 Trooper V6 has a 1' section of pipe off the manifold that was easily removed (three studs, one bolt) allowing ample access to the starter. This looks like a later model so it seems strange to me that they would make it more complicated when they already had a good solution. I bought mine with 154K on the clock for $3500 and just turned 200K (with 1000's of dirt miles). This is my second mid-90's Trooper and they are, in my experience, absolutely bullet proof (aside from things like starters). Just ask this guy: th-cam.com/video/_7S1LMzTloc/w-d-xo.html : )
Is it really that poorly designed? I have an '02 Trooper... Just replaced the speed sensor in 5 minutes... Am glad this video is here for when I need to replace the starter... Trooper has been a tank so far...
You have no idea how grateful I am for this video. I own two 2000 Troopers and the horror stories I have heard about changing the starter on one had me dreading this when the time will finally come. This videos removed all of that fear. Thank you sir.
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You don't need to remove the engine mount nor the exhaust. It's a big tricky but the starter will come out if you rotate it and slide the solenoid/terminal end out first. I have a 1996 Trooper and have successfully replaced the starter 3 times without having to do anything but put the driver side front wheel up a rhinoramp, crawl underneath, remove the under crossbar then remove the two mounting bolts on the starter, unplug the starter control terminal, and remove the battery cable terminal. All you gotta do is rotate the starter and slide it out solenoid/battery terminal end first.
I tried to pull the starter from my 1999 Trooper without moving the engine. Not sure how you managed to get it out, will try again tomorrow. Might need to lift the engine for more clearance.
Easy to follow and works like a champ! For those of us doing it at home you can access the engine Mount and move the starter around etc after you take the driver side tire off. Total time 90mins, but mainly was moving starter and referencing this video.
Used the info from your vid and took off the mount bolts then lifted the motor from the left side. Still took me 3 hours over 2 days but I got the starter out and back in.
I was on my back the whole time in SE Portland. But you saved me so much time and headache. Thank you for your advice and expertise.
Thanks for the video. Just one note for those proceeding with this job.
I followed these instructions, removed the starter side motor mount bolts and then went to wrenching on the starter.
Come to find out I did not need to jack up the engine to access or remove the starter. I did need a swivel for the outside mounting bolt (the longer of the two, big thanks!), but after removing both bolts the starter dropped out like a baby from a fully dilated escape hatch.
I found the hardest part of the job holding the new starter in place until I could get a bolt started. I got my son's help there. The whole job would have taken about an hour, but now I have to replace them motor mount bolts. Oh swell, thanks anyway.
P.S.
I bought a NEW starter at Rock Auto so I don't have to return the core. I'll tear that old one apart and see if I can repair it. Maybe just the solenoid.
Work safe peeps! Once again, thanks for the video!
My vehicle is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Limited.
Wow, what a job. I like my Chevy when it comes to starters. Two bolts, two wires and your done. Of course you know that. You got this job down to a science. Nicely completed Tim.
Thanks buddy, and yes, them Chev's are sweet! Not much of a Trooper fan myself.
Thanks friend! My name is Bradley and I live down in Kenai.. I just fixed one of these watching your video.. in under an hour!! Thank you!!
If you use this method, when you remove the first engine mounting bolt, stick a long thick screwdriver into that whole to keep it aligned.The thicker the screwdriver (closest to the thickness of the bolt you removed), the better. It will keep the holes aligned when you lower the engine.
I am dealing with a 25 year old vehicle so it still took 5 hours, but it would have taken longer if I used the method in the service manual as the bolts on the exhaust are all rusted.
This worked well.
I would advise you to remove the cross support between the 2 front tires. Does not take much time at all and it makes the job a lot easier. Especially if you are on your back.
It took me 2 hrs but I have my Trooper running again. Thanks man your video was on point. I had to slow it down to see you had turned the old starter backwards to get it out that tight fit.
Just did one on a 3.2L. I didn't loosen the motor mounts though, decided to just try raising the engine with what the motor mounts would allow first. I ended up not having to raise the engine all that much for the starter to come out. I did remove the crossmember though which makes it easier if you're working on the floor and makes it so you don't have to use a swivel or u-joint socket to get at the bolts.
One thing people should note is to check the old starter to see if the dowels came out with it and didn't stay in the engine. If they did stay then just remove the dowels from the new starter before mounting it back on(as long as the old ones still look in good shape). I didn't notice this myself until I had the new starter in it's place ready to be bolted and with the engine already lowered back down. Removing either set of dowels is a bit more tricky when the starter is already tucked up there and this is the only thing that kept me from finishing the job as quick as I'd like.
A nice video tutorial .. Clearly explained .. Nice video cuts and lightening .. Well done! Thank you!
Watched the lesson how to replace a 1995 Izuzu, Trooper starter. It has been sometime since.. but the video really orientated me how to finagle the starter replacement again. Last time the exhaust was disconnected. Whew! I'm not sure I want to lift the engine, although I've did this in other auto's. But this method makes the job easier from the video. Thanks! I'll look you up when start restoring my VW-diesel Rabbit '81. I just love this auto ... we've seen a lot. Cool you're in Alaska!
From Australia and own the '97 UBS25 Jackaroo, Your video is so helpful... Thanks!
Thanks! Nice video with a great tip and nice to see the "real world" advice too.
Thanks. Hope it helps.
Great video. I have a word of caution for anyone using this technique though. In my 1992 Troop i raised the motor far enough to squeeze the starter out and the passenger side valve cover tore off the heater hose flush with the firewall. Now I need a good video about heater core replacement. I love my Trooper but working on it is a nightmare. Just glad they are so well built that I don't have to work on it often.
used this trick on my 3.2 rodeo today, worked awesome, under 2 hours in my driveway. thanks
nice!
Good to hear from other driveway mechanics, doing this on a 1999 Honda passport this weekend
I'm about to replace the starter for the second time in 255k. It was a bear the first time , troop has been flawless other than that .Good tip doc it's going to help....
Thanks bud! I have an 02 rodeo sport which seems identical. I was gonna go with the exhaust removal until I took a good look and saw this video!!!
Good advice on safe jacking procedures. I have a gravel driveway but when I had a porch built the concrete contractor asked if he could dump some excess gravel in my gravel driveway. This was what I would call medium stone with a lot of dust. I recognized this as similar to stuff I had seen used for road bed prep on a job I worked on so I said yes. That gravel compacted so it is almost as hard as concrete. There is no loose gravel now.I have left cars on jack stands for days in rainy weather and those jack stands never sunk at all, not 1 mm. The jack doesn't roll easily though.
That engine mount trick worked wonders. Thank you
Thanks so much for sharing this valuable information!! You saved me hours on my starter replacement!!!
Sounds like you just completed the 8 hour OSHA refresher course! Good stuff and I like that you keep safety first. Nice shortcut on the starter R&R - I'd love to have a lift, but priorities get in the way.
I see by your profile pic that you most certainly have your priorities in order!
Thanks for the help! It worked perfectly for my Isuzu Axiom. I guess I am lucky, I didn't have to raise the engine to get it out.
Doing my axiom today
Great info, could you help with the size of the 2000 isuzu trooper motor mount bolts, lost on and can't get info bolt size .
98 trooper 3.2 "4x4" starter removal tip = remove 3 of 4 bolts so motor mount can swing away from starter so starter can have more room to slide back. Of course engine needs to be supported and 2 bolts from top removed just like video!
Hi Tim, good ta see ya. I just put a starter on a 1966 Ford, took me about 20 min. boy have things changed, My friend who owns the Ford saaid it took longer to buy the part than to replace it. Good Video, all my best to the Family, God Bless
Thanks Joel! It would take me longer to generate a work order then it takes to replace a starter on a 66. Haha
Good tip Tim. Hopefully the replacement part is the same size as the part you removed. I have had that happen to me where replacement part is made a little different and part does not want to go in. Nice fix for someone who goes to the Eyes Zoos.
Oh that would suck. I have had that happen. I was wondering if that was the case here since the new starter seemed to go back in easier than the old one came out. Happy for that!
Now that's the way ya do it
that's using the 7 p's
2000 Isuzu Rodeos have two bolts. 10 mins. Thanks for the help though. Keep posting.
zwisslb ....So you didn't have to prop the motor up or disconnect the exhaust manifold???? I have a 2001, and can't find anyone to help me. One guy said he could if it just came out with the two bolts but he couldn't do all that other stuff. Could you get back to me with the info. Thank you
Very Good, Here I go into the wild blue wonder!!!!!
Good luck! Thanks for watching
Tip was great thank you worked great changed out starter yesterday.
Great video. I appreciate your efforts. In this case, I have decided not to DIY as I would be rolling around in the snow outside and I am getting too old for that.
I too am too old for that and don't blame you for sending it to a good shop. You should make a suggestion to the shop about this alternate procedure! Take care
Did you have to take the motor mount loose?
Is the rodeo the same way 3.2?
Yes
Kick ass awsome video directly to the point, dropping jewels
Reminds me of a quote I once heard... 10 lbs of crap, crammed into a 5 lb bag. But Izusu makes a strong truck.
indeed, its hard to believe they can pack that much crap into such a small truck..hahaha
Very well done tutorial. I like this a lot. Wish I had seen this a couple years ago. Innovative by loosening the Motor Mounts. I'm a simple DIYer and I like your technique using the hinged ratchet and use of wobbly sockets. BTW, where did you get that magnetic flashlight?
Thanks for the video. Can you access the starter without raising the engine?
Yes but you cant remove it
I used some wood as a buffer under oil pan,hoisted almost fully extended with floor jack,still couldn't get starter to pass muffler header..what am I doing wrong ??
I've just been trying to get the starter out of my 1999 Holden Jackaroo (Australia). Tried and tried this method with no success. Finally got it out of the side of the motor by removing the engine mount.
Very well done, Tim.
Thank you.
what did you mean by "lower portion of the motor mount"? Thanks for the great video.
Ok,just watched where you hoisted up on the oil pan. Were you directly on the pan??,or to the side ?..
It was under the frame I believe.
I appreciate your responses/help.Very good video too.
I changed a 1996 Ford F-150 starter years ago & it was SUPER EASY & QUICK.
This Isuzu is some aggravating bullcrap.
Forgive me im venting😭lol
Sorry, I lifted from the side of the oil pan. Just have to go slow and make sure not to damage pan.
Very detailed..good job much appreciative
How much different would this job be on an earlier Trooper? Mine's a 94 with just under 300k miles and I'm pretty sure it's the original starter. Thanks!
3.2 SOHC engine and 5speed.
Im not 100% sure. Let us know when you find out. Blessings.
Nice one, the long way is out the front , take the axle shaft out and all that ??
Drop the exhaust and remove it from the same location I think. I have been doing them this way for so long I forget the right way. Hugs!
Come on Tim Steve gave ya hugs and kisses,
Oh boy.
:> )
terrific , love your work ,enjoyed the tutorial
Really, I am so greatyfully for this video. Thank.
I couldn't hear what size socket for the little plate after you took the first 14 mm starter bolt out..
Probably 12 or 14mm.
@@ThecardoctorTV thank ya sir!😁. It was 12mm.
I've got it free,but I can't get it out. Where should I jack up to raise the engine?. All I have is a floor jack..
Finally got the crazy thing unbolted & free. Now just have to get it down..
these ac compressors are they to cycle on and off on the trooper
Hey, auto guy! What's the socket U-joint you're using? I've never seen this it looks better than the standard U-joint socket. Great video, although I had to disassemble the exhaust but since this was replaced once I had use grease on the bolt studs n' nuts this retarded the rust, I had to use W-D 40 n' soaked it this time.
during this I found a line that is connected to a canister under the drivers door but is not connected on the other end. It's hanging down in the starter area but I can't see what to connect it to. Any ideas?
Having a hard time getting the motor up high enough to fenagle the starter out. Any tips?
Thanks for doing this video. This is going to be very helpful. I have a 93 trooper that needs to have the starter replaced. How long is your long extension?
97 rodeo mine slid right out the front way quite easily actually. Really dreaded doing this job for a year almost. But slid out the front no problem whatsoever
mine is a 97 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2 in it does it change the starter out the same way
20:39 what was that scream? Lol! Aside from that this video rocked!
Haha. That was probably my granddaughter.
Good work Tim ! Good tip !
Thanks, hope you don't encounter one of these but if you do you know what to do now. Take care
You are the best
Oh, BTW, I got an estimate from my local repair shop to replace this starter for $435. My 1999 Rodeo is pretty much junk and on its last legs so not worth it. But, I can buy a replacement starter for around $135. So if I can do the work myself it would be worth it, otherwise I am heading for a car payment which I don't want to do right now.
Nice tip about raising the engine to get the starter out. Looks like someone from engineering went to sleep on this phase of the design :)
I think there may have been a lot of naps taken during the design phase of this vehicle. Haha.
Thank you for the video. Very helpful.
Thank you for posting. Diy'er here with no lift or pit an on gravel lol. The worst. I know... Bought a new batt, put it in and click... But also I noticed all my lghts go out completly. After a min something resets cuz I open the door an boom lights again. Can the starter cause this? Should've listened to my dad lol he said starter. An I said batt. I was wrong. You were right pop. Lol
Sounds like a bad connection. A dirty or loose battery cable or loose connection
I'm getting a 97 Isuzu Rodeo is it the same way the starter is out on it it's a 4x4
It all depends on what motor you have
This is the one job I give to the local shop. 600 bucks this past week.
The replacement looks the same shape/size as oem. Has anyone done this with what looks like the refreshed version of this starter most people sell? Basically the starter motor is furthest away from mounting bolts, solenoid closest, (reversed from oem design) seems a bit beefier too and the the battery lead seems like it would be impossible to snug down on the common non-oem starters people sell for this model based on this vid....?
I'll leave this up.. was somewhat mistaken... but it looks the model starter I described above is to the 2001 Honda Passport (based on the manual it looks like what I described above) so there are some differences between the earlier Trooper Starters vs. the 2001 Honda Passport. I guess. but a lot of other things are the same of course.
great job.....very helpful. ;)
i found it easyer to jack the engine up remove the top heat sheld and remove and replace from the top :D having issues getting it to line up
If you don't have access to a lift it might be easier for some to do it from the top. Hope this was helpful. Take care!
what i did was jack the car up undid the starter and the engine mount bolts lifted the engine undid the top heatsheald and pulled it from the top seemed to be that little bit more room then at the bottom still only comes out one way and in 1 way tho. i found this vid very helpfull wouldnt of thought about the engine mount
How much would it cost to have a mechanic perform this task?
Price will vary depending on the area but $300-400 is probably close
Smashing job :-D, No removal of rusty or R.T.B (Ready To Break) parts :-D.
I think even with your clever method, it will still be a pain for the diy'er, unless they have access to the old fashoned brick lined pit.
My mate has some old english cars, i did say "Build a pit" its a poor mans car lift LOL :-D.
Pits are cool. If I didn't have a lift I would do this one in my driveway, its not too bad. If I had to deal with rust like Eric O and those guys I would find another occupation! Blessings my friend!
I did try to watch eric o quite a few times, he finds the most complex and long winded way of repairing electrical faults, he is a very clever man but i cant watch him "Beat around the bush" to find a fault.
Often he ignores the basics and goes on a boring trip.
Sorry if you like him, i would rather watch you, you are direct with your logic and get the job sorted fast for your customer. :-D
I have only watched a few of Eric's videos. He is a super sharp tech. Maybe one of the smartest I know. Ive known Eric long before he ever made a video on TH-cam. He certainly has a great presence on camera and his channel has done well. We all have different taste and style. Im glad you like my get her done style because I'm not much for making a production out of a quick fix. 😀
I wonder if Eric's way of doing repairs is to figure it all out before making the videos that we do see. I am kind of guessing that he makes each video that way so all we really (and should) see it what works best and of course the finished product. I wouldn't doubt that there is a whole lot more of Eric's "man hours" that we simply don't see. That said - I sure do miss the trial and error steps of doing some repairs from total beginning to complete end with the real world experience along the way that we get with Tim's awesome videos. Honestly, to me, they are both great mechanics. I do admit that I do favor one over the other. I also really like how Brian of FordTechMakuloco and how he makes his videos in which he is without a doubt, Always Top Notch - Always Providing Awesome Repair Information.
Hey Bruddah, I seen you over at the SMA channel. That's OK, there is a lot in my videos you don't see either...I try to edit out all the grunting and profanity. That usually means 50% or more of the footage hits the cutting room floor. Just want to keep it PG-13 for you young guys.
Nice,but I would just relocate the starter above. So next Time it's only going to take 10 min :-)..... I am the architect lol
"remove the engine mount bolt so we can lift the engine..." Aiight, Imma head out.
I know it is quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to watch new series online ?
@Case Kaiser Lately I have been using Flixzone. Just google for it =)
@Darren Idris definitely, been using FlixZone for months myself :D
@Darren Idris Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it!
@Case Kaiser happy to help =)
Those things are pretty common here. A lot of them claim to be 'tuned by Lotus'
They probably still run like crap. If you tune one up don't get the wrong plug boot in the #6 cylinder...it will misfire like crazy
plz make your trooper Street pipe I want listen the sound that it make it will be good plz try
thanks doc
yessir
Very cool
Thanks.
please help. where is the horn relay switch for a 2001 isuzu rodeo thanks
The horn switch is on the steering wheel
veryhelpful
awesome!
Cool
You better bet
I did one today , my goodness what a nightmare , 8 hours . Almost no room hand room at all .
Great video! Interesting: my '95 Trooper V6 has a 1' section of pipe off the manifold that was easily removed (three studs, one bolt) allowing ample access to the starter. This looks like a later model so it seems strange to me that they would make it more complicated when they already had a good solution. I bought mine with 154K on the clock for $3500 and just turned 200K (with 1000's of dirt miles). This is my second mid-90's Trooper and they are, in my experience, absolutely bullet proof (aside from things like starters). Just ask this guy: th-cam.com/video/_7S1LMzTloc/w-d-xo.html : )
hate the trooper acura slx and honda passports. i used tp work on them thank god they dont make those junk no more.haha lol.
Problematic to say the least. Hehe
They eat rods and burn oil. Not many left on the road.
Oh boy, youre going to offend some diehard Isuzu fans with that comment. haha
We used to drill holes in the pistons so the oil would drain back into the crankcase. Wonderful trucks. The 3.5 just ate cranks.
hahaha
I was an Isuzu tech for 4 years and still have 0 respect for that line. Even with all the short cuts I knew.
I wish I could say they were the only brand that I was disappointed with. Haha. Thanks for watching.
Is it really that poorly designed? I have an '02 Trooper... Just replaced the speed sensor in 5 minutes... Am glad this video is here for when I need to replace the starter... Trooper has been a tank so far...
Too much taking.
You talk waaayyyyyy too much for this type of video. Talk a little bit but get to the point dude. God damn
Admit it, you just need hugs
would this be the same procedure on a 2000 Honda Passport?