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patterson · #14 09-30-2002, 09:53 PM

I was aware that they can be bored and honed and then re-siliconized, but I emphasize can. I don't believe that many owners are going to pay the cost when rebuild time comes. It just isn't something that is feasible to be done by an average engine shop. The 300SE (M189) engine was aluminum block with angled top cylinder liners, they were replaceable but no one ever did. I hate aluminum heads and engines, but I am the minority in the engineering field.

I have used Puralator L34002 filters on my Isuzu TD for years with no ill effects. They cost around $5 a piece at Advance Auto. I started out with OEM only but the price went up a couple years ago and I quit. Unfortunately it seems Isuzu is trying to forget the diesels. Every year the price on the consumable items goes from expensive to a little more expensive. The aftermarket parts are beginning to be discontinued also.

I too have had problems with the firewall clutch cable area. My problem was caused by a bindind clutch cable. I made a plate to hold the cable from coming through. It has worked well so far.

Enjoy you Isuzu they are wonderful vehicles that will last you forever if you can find parts. I have the Isuzu service manual. It is about 4 inches thick and by far the most detailed factory manual I have ever seen. Oh Just wonderding does yours have that annoying noise in the transmission when you let out the clutch in neutral. Both of my Isuzu diesels have it and have since they were new. The dealer called it gear roll over noise and it was inherent with the transmission, but I have seen some that didn't have the noise but I got stuck with two that had it.