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#1
02-15-2007, 04:31 PM
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94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
I have a 94 Rodeo V6 4WD and my timing belt went. I have been looking at info on web detailing interference vs non-interference engine. I see conflicting info - most manulas I run across giving info indicate 94 has a NON-interference engine, so timing belt failure should not have caused damage to the engine. But a few sites seem to indicate the engine is an "interference" type, and so the engine would probably be done. Can anyone clear up which engine type the 94 has? anything to clear this up would be appreciated!
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02-15-2007, 07:32 PM
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Re: 94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
yeah, you've posted to the right place if you want to read a whole lot of fun posts on how it's 'rumored'
 to be an interference engine -- but: all the 3.xL v6 isuzu engines are non interference engines. period. just don't let that go to your head and use it as an excuse not to do that timing belt (and tensioner and waterpump) at 100,000 miles +/- , rain or shine....  
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1992 trooper 3.2L v6 sohc automatic...as is i love a good intermittent electrical challenge. . .especially when it's someone else's.
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02-15-2007, 08:24 PM
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Re: 94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
Mine slipt a tooth and still ran, but sounded god-awful horrible - don't know if that counts for anything, since it didn't actually break. I have since replaced it, truck's running better then it ever has.
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1997 3.2L V6 Rodeo  32" Yoko's, 16x8 MB Wheels, 2" lift, Brushguard, KC Fog's, Loadwarrior Rack On it's way to 185k strong  2004 3.4L Tacoma TRD off-road 4x4 Double cab  32" Yoko's, Westin Bull-bar, KC Fogs 60K miles 
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02-15-2007, 08:59 PM
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Re: 94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
Let us know how you make out when you throw a belt on there.
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L V6 SOHC 4L-30E Dueler Alenzas 4x2 1997 TJ Sport 4.0L D35 rear 5 spd 31" Dayton Timberline ATs 1996 VW Jetta GLS 2.0L 5 spd
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#6
02-28-2007, 02:24 PM
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Re: 94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
Well, it was an ugly situation - not only the timing belt gone. The water pump and tensioner were shot; the idle pulley had seized. It went from about $450 to over $700 in repairs just to see the engine was undamaged. I went ahead and had it done. And the engine is fine! So thanks to folks who responded to my question because without that I would probably have gone with the "manual's" description as an interference engine and written the Rodeo off.
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02-28-2007, 04:19 PM
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Re: 94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
Glad to hear you made out OK. All's well that ends well. That's not a bad price for all you had done. I would have swapped it all anyway.
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L V6 SOHC 4L-30E Dueler Alenzas 4x2 1997 TJ Sport 4.0L D35 rear 5 spd 31" Dayton Timberline ATs 1996 VW Jetta GLS 2.0L 5 spd
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02-28-2007, 04:28 PM
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Re: 94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
Not the "final cost" - that's just what I was told would get me the other parts. All told, $1300 which included some additional maintenance once we were sure the engine was OK. The body is in good shape, so I wanted to save it. I'm happy enough not to face getting a new car. I must admit, I do like my Rodeo!
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02-28-2007, 07:54 PM
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Re: 94 Rodeo V6 Engine? Non-Interference?
That's about what I paid for my timing belt package too; it's not the parts that'll kill you, it's the labor.
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1997 3.2L V6 Rodeo 32" Yoko's, 16x8 MB Wheels, 2" lift, Brushguard, KC Fog's, Loadwarrior Rack On it's way to 185k strong 2004 3.4L Tacoma TRD off-road 4x4 Double cab 32" Yoko's, Westin Bull-bar, KC Fogs 60K miles
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