# \#trooper **URL:** https://forum.isuzunation.com/tag/trooper/54.md [Latest](https://forum.isuzunation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.isuzunation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.isuzunation.com/tags.md) --- ## [3.1 4jg2 fueling issue on bighorn (trooper)](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/3-1-4jg2-fueling-issue-on-bighorn-trooper/355)
**Author:** [@jhill](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/jhill)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/3-1-4jg2-fueling-issue-on-bighorn-trooper/355 "2026-10-22T15:44:47Z")
Hi everyone. I’m sure this has been asked many times before. 1995 Bighorn handling by Lotus edition, I believe EFI. has an issue where it will rev up before stalling out. Seems to happen intermittently. In my research… --- ## ['91 Trooper 2.8v6-G180Z swap?](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/91-trooper-2-8v6-g180z-swap/258)
**Author:** [@WiiWheel](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/WiiWheel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/91-trooper-2-8v6-g180z-swap/258 "2026-10-21T21:13:52Z")
91’ Trooper with the woeful 2.8v6. I know this engine isnt the end of the world, but it was already pretty tired when the efi died and the carb swap never got finished. Im finally getting back around to it soon, but cons… --- ## ['91 Trooper 2.6, 5-speed, $1800 (Elma, WA)](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/91-trooper-2-6-5-speed-1800-elma-wa/304)
**Author:** [@EdMc34ZuZu](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/EdMc34ZuZu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/91-trooper-2-6-5-speed-1800-elma-wa/304 "2026-10-11T05:34:23Z")
Looks really straight, clean, and unmolested. Needs a clutch. Parts included!! --- ## [Hunting for Power Loss (maybe)](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/hunting-for-power-loss-maybe/169)
**Author:** [@RealJon](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/RealJon)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/hunting-for-power-loss-maybe/169 "2026-09-22T17:20:19Z")
Before you post, fill this in — it gets you answers faster: Year:91 Model:Trooper Engine:2.6 Transmission:5 speed What changed recently (if anything): nothing Symptoms / what it’s doing: Seemingly has a lack of power C… --- ## [1991 Grey Trooper "Lowcountry"](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/1991-grey-trooper-lowcountry/253)
**Author:** [@RealJon](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/RealJon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/1991-grey-trooper-lowcountry/253 "2026-09-22T12:43:57Z")
After ~9 months of ownership, I have decided to move on from the trooper. Alot has happened in my life since I bought it and time to make some moves to reach my long term goals (move west, career adjustment, child). Bou… --- ## [Hard starting engine with the engine light staying on when she does fire up](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/hard-starting-engine-with-the-engine-light-staying-on-when-she-does-fire-up/317)
**Author:** [@Essjay](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/Essjay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/hard-starting-engine-with-the-engine-light-staying-on-when-she-does-fire-up/317 "2026-09-17T07:57:30Z")
My trusty 1988 Trooper has developed a start up problem. It is very hard to crank over and when it does the check engine light stays on. The engine "cycle revs " high and eventually settles to a high constant rev. Have h… --- ## [WTB/ISO gen 1 Trooper window and door rubber](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/wtb-iso-gen-1-trooper-window-and-door-rubber/315)
**Author:** [@xcrcarpenter](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/xcrcarpenter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/wtb-iso-gen-1-trooper-window-and-door-rubber/315 "2026-09-15T21:53:14Z")
What it is: window and door seals Condition: NOS/OEM Price: ?? Location / shipping: Oregon How to reach you: DM Hi guys, Just thouht I would post up here. I would like to accumulate the materials needed to reseal … --- ## [Trooper 3.1 1997 axle update](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/trooper-3-1-1997-axle-update/307)
**Author:** [@Lastra](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/Lastra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/trooper-3-1-1997-axle-update/307 "2026-09-14T23:50:46Z")
Hi! A while back, I acquired a rear axle with an ARB locker (23-spline) and a front axle assembly—also with an ARB locker—from an automatic Trooper 3.0 (4JX1 engine). I’ve been looking into the swap; the rear differenti… --- ## [4JG2-T Turbo Problems](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/4jg2-t-turbo-problems/284)
**Author:** [@Lastra](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/Lastra)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/4jg2-t-turbo-problems/284 "2026-09-05T20:00:58Z")
Before I introduce myself, I should warn you that I use a translator; English isn’t my native language. Therefore, if anything sounds odd in my speech, it’s due to the translator. It’s unfortunate that I have to introdu… --- ## [For Sale: 1991 Trooper 2.8 5 speed - no rust and a lot of great parts!](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/for-sale-1991-trooper-2-8-5-speed-no-rust-and-a-lot-of-great-parts/280)
**Author:** [@OJM](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/OJM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/for-sale-1991-trooper-2-8-5-speed-no-rust-and-a-lot-of-great-parts/280 "2026-09-04T03:01:16Z")
What it is: 1991 Isuzu Trooper S ~135k miles Condition: Good - rust free Price: $4,000 OBO Location / shipping: NJ How to reach you: Private message Hi All, Some of you will remember me and my Troopers from my user… --- ## [NOS First Gen trooper Driver side headlights](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/nos-first-gen-trooper-driver-side-headlights/297)
**Author:** [@wyattrm](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/wyattrm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/nos-first-gen-trooper-driver-side-headlights/297 "2026-08-31T23:55:16Z")
I have some NOS headlights for sale. Driver side only. $200, I’ll cover shipping. Also if you have something cool to trade feel free to PM me too. Located in Bozeman MT --- ## [Oil catch can](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/oil-catch-can/292)
**Author:** [@itsmehb](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/itsmehb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/oil-catch-can/292 "2026-08-29T19:51:06Z")
This is more of just an info post of my experience with an oil catch can. Was reading posts years back on that other forum when Dennis, (Remember him) was mentioning an oil catch can . Wow, this old and didn’t know about… --- ## [Debugging new-to-me Trooper Idle Speed](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/debugging-new-to-me-trooper-idle-speed/213)
**Author:** [@Mad\_Science](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/Mad_Science)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/debugging-new-to-me-trooper-idle-speed/213 "2026-08-11T01:09:41Z")
Before you post, fill this in — it gets you answers faster: Year: 1994 Model: Trooper Engine: 3.2 SOHC Transmission: 5MT What changed recently (if anything): bought it 2 days ago, swapped in new IACV Symptoms / what it… --- ## [Trooper 4JX1 3.0 diesel turbocharger upgrade](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/trooper-4jx1-3-0-diesel-turbocharger-upgrade/230)
**Author:** [@trooperfan](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/trooperfan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/trooper-4jx1-3-0-diesel-turbocharger-upgrade/230 "2026-08-07T17:33:30Z")
Hello everyone, I have heard that people put in turbocharger from Patrol 3.0 ZD30, so i was wondering if anyone here has done it or know anything about this? thank you --- ## [Isuzu Clutch & Hydraulics: Diagnosis, Bleeding & Replacement Guide](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/isuzu-clutch-hydraulics-diagnosis-bleeding-replacement-guide/132)
**Author:** [@Cooltrainersamson](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/Cooltrainersamson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/isuzu-clutch-hydraulics-diagnosis-bleeding-replacement-guide/132 "2026-07-15T12:10:06Z")
A consolidated guide distilled from years of owner and DIY troubleshooting shared online. The manual-transmission clutch on these trucks (Trooper, Rodeo, Amigo, Pup) is straightforward mechanically but has two things t… --- ## [Coolant vomited out of the exhaust. New head](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/coolant-vomited-out-of-the-exhaust-new-head/203)
**Author:** [@WestheWelder](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/WestheWelder)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/coolant-vomited-out-of-the-exhaust-new-head/203 "2026-07-21T22:48:21Z")
Did water pump and coolant flush after finding oil in the coolant. Reassembled and tried to crank. HEAPS of water flew out the tailpipe and on the ground. I want to assume the worst and replace the head completely with t… --- ## [99 Trooper Restoration](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/99-trooper-restoration/209)
**Author:** [@WhitmoreTrooper](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/WhitmoreTrooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/99-trooper-restoration/209 "2026-07-19T01:03:42Z")
Hello! I’m new here. I am looking for folks that restore old Troopers in the Jefferson, GA area. We have a '99 Trooper we are looking to restore for our daughter. Any help is much appreciated! --- ## [Vacuum shift motor cable](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/vacuum-shift-motor-cable/178)
**Author:** [@skitzy](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/skitzy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/vacuum-shift-motor-cable/178 "2026-07-14T00:11:15Z")
I’m having an issue where the 4wd system hasn’t been disengaging properly and I think I have found the problem but I’m unsure. The vacuum shift motors cable isn’t connected to anything and I can’t find the other end of i… --- ## [97 trooper front end parts compatibility](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/97-trooper-front-end-parts-compatibility/140)
**Author:** [@ldo\_marlin](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/ldo_marlin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/97-trooper-front-end-parts-compatibility/140 "2026-07-04T00:12:32Z")
I have a 97 Trooper mannual trans 4x4. Son rear ended someone yesterday. Eveyone is fine, no injuries. Front of Trooper is pushed in. Radiator core support , grill. lights pushed in, Radiator leaking. hood line is good. … --- ## [Trooper rear lsd](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/trooper-rear-lsd/144)
**Author:** [@Alexcooke](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/Alexcooke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/trooper-rear-lsd/144 "2026-07-02T22:59:29Z")
Hi I have a 3.1 trooper with a g80 rear lsd was extremely tight would lock up on dry tarmac but it started to slip now and it has the right lsd oil it I was just wondering what the go was with shiming it can it be done l… --- ## [1990 Trooper LS 2.6, $500 (Lynwood, WA)](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/1990-trooper-ls-2-6-500-lynwood-wa/116)
**Author:** [@EdMc34ZuZu](https://forum.isuzunation.com/u/EdMc34ZuZu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.isuzunation.com/t/1990-trooper-ls-2-6-500-lynwood-wa/116 "2026-06-30T05:42:35Z")
Listing details (all required): Item / year / model / part number:1990 Condition: Needs work! engine is out and rebuilt with new head. The seller wants $500 for the engine and the Trooper is free! I would have put t…