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Hi, great series of vids! I have a two door 88 Trooper that seems to be missing a part that appears in your video. Looking at your engine, just to the right of the valve cover is a rusty "pipe" running the length of the valve cover. Closer to the front of the vehicle it is connected to a hose...do you have any idea what purpose this part serves and what it is called? Thank you in advance for any information.

I have a 2000 with 188,000 its been through mountains, rivers, creeks, ravines, canyons, stock rock crawler.

I bought a 22 Apex with the 6 M/T in cement gray, it is a fun car to drive. The engine revs freely and has no rev hang. The stiff suspension makes it fun to drive its rough but on par with my old lowered mini. It’s quick enough but would be nice with a little more power. I drive some hilly/windy roads back and forth from work so some extra torque would be nice. I do wish the fuel economy was better. In 7 months / 10K miles I’m averaging 28.5 mpg which I contribute to the hilly roads, plenty of stop and go traffic, and a heavy right foot.

Does the passenger (RH) side cams not move at top dead center with the belt removed?

The 3UZ engine is also aviation certified - top notch engines only make that distinction.

I bought a 2003 LS430 new, after having two LS400's. I still have it 22 years later with 180K miles. It almost literally has never had a problem, except for a couple battery replacements and a flat tire or two. People still ask "is it new"? I would get something else, but there is no reason to.

Just pick mine up Same exact one luv gonna keep forever

Love the LS430's, especially the later face lift years like this one, they're are as close to perfection as they come.. I'm the 2nd owner of a 2002 ES300 with 183k miles and kind of resembles this LS430. 2nd to quality and craftsmanship of the LS430's. Might buy a clean low mileage garage kept one when i retired in 3-4 years.

Consumer Reports is what killed the Trooper. There was a whole lawsuit about it. The damage CR did to the legacy had already been done, and the Trooper wrongfully got a bad rap as a top-heavy rollover risk, when, in all reality, all other vehicles tested along side have higher rollover incidences. Sadly, Isuzu lost. As far as your comment about them being on the road -- There are several in my immediate area, one being a MINT diesel model. I can never catch the guy, though, because we're always going opposite directions and I'm never in my Axiom when he does show up.

Just picked up a 96 80k miles from a family friend who’s had it in the garage for years, beyond blessed

Looks like it sure like one to add to my z cars

Im having all the same issues but no ignition kill switch

Sou do Brasil e não vou conseguir ter um desse 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I have a 2005 (registered 2006) LS430 bought about 5 years ago. One owner from new, who ticked a few option boxes in that it has no rear electric seats and no sunroof but has everything else. Bought it with 80k on the clock, did the belts etc and have simply just driven it ever since. Everything bar the steering wheel motors works (and I am trying to get somebody local to fix that) just failed its MOT on a headlight that decided to self adjust itself too high after a battery reset (unknown to me somebody turned off the battery tender I have plugged into it) but will have that sorted in a few days. Actually thought about selling it and then when looking could not find anything better. (I have tried quite a few and the only thing that came close was a Range Rover but having owned one of those reliability is not a strong point, so this is a keeper if ever there was one.

Got the same truck 241k drives like new. New dash installed on recall AND full dealer paint job for failing white paint. Big savings having those items done. Love this thing and my 100 series LC.

I just picked up a 1987 for $1500. 2.3 carbureted 5 speed. It's gutless but that makes it fun to drives.

You did good, my friend. Thank you

Keep the TSX videos coming 👍🏻

It's literally a hot hatch in a pony car costume.

Look at that Plymouth Acclaim, Chrysler Lebaron dashboard! Gotta have the leather too. This is very nice.

Those headgaskets put these in the heap with shocking regularity. You have to find one that wasn't raced around or hooned at anytime, because they can't take a hard beating without upgrades. That said, upgrades do exist, but front wheel drive torque steer was already pretty scary from the factory (according to my research). It's still a cool car. I'd take it completely stock, with t-tops, and I'd drive it like i wanted to keep it.

I own 456/1000, She is my Gray Lady.

Got a 1990 Isuzu Irmscher 2.8lt with 85 000klms only . Owned it for about 16 yrs....like new. Love it .

is a good VDO But you did not show the point where or how to put the ring in where you tap them down?

My daughter has a 05 with 139k miles & my son 70k miles on a one owner 04 Aircraft Certification on the engine Comfortable Tank

Not talking about marks on the new belt. Wasn’t aware that there were marks on the actual belt. I was referring to the mark on the crank shaft lining up with TDC mark on lower timing cover and the mark on the cam shaft sprocket lining up with TDC mark

after releasing tension on the tensioner, you stated to rotate the crank 2-3 times. Asking for clarification here b/c I'm doing this same job on an 87 BMW 325ic. I installed a new belt and released tension on the tensioner, then rotated only 2 TIMES. Camshaft and crank marks did not align with TDC (by a lot). Should I turn the Crank for a 3rd revolution? Don't want to damage valves?

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Good review. i am the original owner of 05 LS430 Custom. 42K miles. I also have a 24 ES 350. I love the LS more for the comfort quietness and smoothness. i have only had the timing belt changed and fluids. Everything else is original including the Levinson system. This car was ahead of its time. the stereo can be upgraded with a Grom to give you apple car play. One thing to note is that the UZ motors are aviation certified. They are very expensive when something does go wrong like the soft close doors or the locks, but you save money by not having much to do. They can take a beating. I will never get rid of mine . I do love the 18 inch rims on the sport model such as this than the 17 inch i have. The 5 spoke is killer on this car. Maybe when my tires wear out i will change it to these.

greetings from germany ! yes, you are right ,the trooper is overlooked and in germany seldom. we germans drive diesel, by the way. the 2,8 turbodiesel is a great machine.

Hello. I live in Russia. great car. Lexus is my dream. but unfortunately I can't afford it. Our used car costs about $25,000. it is very expensive. I work in the oil industry and my salary is about $1000 a month. On average, salaries in Russia are about 400 dollars. For us, such a car is a luxury. Thank you for the excellent review of an excellent car.

The limited slip manual was also on runout 95 and 96 G20's I know you've owned both how do you compare this to the escort GT manual?

First passenger car with obd2 in the US was the 93.5 g20, the only car that came close was the GS-R integra the type R actually is a better car.

I had a 85 Dodge Daytona Turbo. The first car that I planned to drive forever, then somebody hit it. 🤨 I liked it but if you revved it and dropped the clutch you got lots of wheel hop.

Shoulda replaced cam and cranks seals, oil pump gasket.

What is the name of those ramps you are using?

By watching these...I think I can do the repairs too!

Picked up a 2004 custom package with 215k miles about 4 months ago from an old man who took good care of it. He wanted exactly 4k so I gave him the 4k and its been driving like a champ, no issues so far. Truly amazing power plants in these, one of the best investments I’ve made so far haha.

Maybe I'm wrong but i didn't see how do you replace the cable ?

Is that Corinthian leather?

The K-car hatchback. Dodge didn't "opt" for anything. The FWD 2.2 liter four was all Chrysler had. The same platform was stretched into a minivan. Pretty clever engineering, but I'd rather have a Mustang.

I Love my 2006 LS430 never getting rid of mines 🤝😎💎😍🥰.

Looking great. You’ll enjoy the utility of the Trooper. Its ability off road is astonishing. And it’s got nearly 80 cubic feet of cargo space you should need to take out the back seat again. I’ve had my for 14 years and have been very happy.

getting a red 06' rt in a week! 😁

Where can you buy one?

Agree with everything said here. My LS has 210k and it runs like new. The interior has held up great. The only issue I have is the ML Sub needs replacing. But it is almost 20 years old so that’s to be expected. I am thinking about finding an extremely low mileage one as I believe these will be collector cars eventually. They are trending that way.

i miss my old rally car. best car ive ever owned

This is back when Nissan used to build great cars. I owned one of these in the early 2k's Fun car to drive and very solid all around.

How about 5.3 0-60? “The mighty 350z just got smoked by a family of five and a dog”?

Great presentation on the brakes system I am getting ready to replace my router & pads only my truper is automatic locking huds is it the same thank you friend