egr valve

My 99 rodeo 3.2 keeps on cutting out in city driving. It has 164k miles and never been in the shop. Apart from the usual maintenance, any thoughts. I have been noticing some threads on egr valves and oxygen sensors but not really familiar with either.

sounds like you have the classic IMG (intake manafold gasket problem) There are probably about 5 new people here a week with this problem.

Read through the FAQ's for more maintance questions and answers.

-Ryan

Thanks for the previous response Ryan. I do not know if this problem is related to my idling issue but whnever I step on th gas pedal there is a hissing(whooshing) noise. I thought it maybe a vacuum problem but I have been told you would here that noise whenever you let off the gas. Confused again.

Will

Right from the FAQ's

Do you have a Rough idle, check engine light on, or air leak noise from under the hood. The Intake gasket breaking may be the cause on the 98 and newer v/6 Trooper and Rodeo.

Realized after post was sent. Are there any diagrams available or instructions?

Will

I paid to have my IMG fixed($290-ish), but if you are comfortable working under the hood I do not believe it is that difficult. I almost wish mine happened when it was warmer out because I may have attempted it.


Also it is a good idea to clean the EGR as well.

Marc

How to:

http://isuzufaq.ibctech.ca/#faq5

aitch, if you've gotten 160K plus on the same rig I've got, and I only have 60K, and I've looked after mine pretty well, I hope I can say I'm set (nock on wood)! Have you had any oil consumption issues? These engines are known (but not in every case) to need a large dose of vigilance on watching the oil stick, like every fill up. If you're not aware of the issue, do a search on "oil consumption" and it will be evident.

best of luck

SOLSTER

Hey Solster, probably going through about 1qt per k. I also use mobil1 synthetic. This might sound unusual but I have not even changed the front brakes yet although it feels as if the rotors are warping slightly. Guess this is a job for next weekend. Just turned 165k today.

Aitch