4JA1 Engine, Are there any problems?

**Benzmizer** · December 21st, 2009 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by niwde11

benz; it think he is only looking for the older trooper(4jg2). not the newer one.

Ehehe! My mistake.... if a 4JG2, go, go, GO! Maintenance and acquisition may still be a little more expensive than that of a Hilander but surely is all worth it. The challenge here is getting a well-maintained, local unit. If you see one and is priced fairly, that'll be a perfect Chjristmas gift to yourself.

**fabilioh** · December 21st, 2009 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Benzmizer

Ehehe! My mistake.... if a 4JG2, go, go, GO! Maintenance and acquisition may still be a little more expensive than that of a Hilander but surely is all worth it. The challenge here is getting a well-maintained, local unit. If you see one and is priced fairly, that'll be a perfect Chjristmas gift to yourself.

hehe, thanks sir

Really looking into these 4JG2 models since I've read a lot from you guys about the 4JX1

How about the suspension, aircon, electricals? no major headaches? I've seen some units selling for 520-530K, would this be a fair price, assuming it's in good condition? Looks well-kept also(at least from the photos).

**4JGtootsie** · December 21st, 2009 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by fabilioh

Pasensya na sir lately ko lang na realize kayo pala si ramon

di pa ako nakatawag sa inyo medyo busy lang di ko pa maasikaso kaagad hilander.

Sorry baka OT rin ito, balak ko rin sana mag upgrade to Trooper, yung 4JG2 para easier to maintain. Worth it ba to replace my 2000 XTRM w/ a 99 Trooper? Malaki ba difference sa prices ng parts, fuel consumption, reliability, etc.? Ano ba going rates ng 99 Trooper ngayon? Thanks again!

Honestly, 4JA1 mounted on your XTRM is a good engine. Its 2.5L direct injection is much efficient than a 4JG2 3.1L indirect injection. Direct injection engines are more efficient, stronger but noisy. kung 4JB1 2.8L also direct injection with intercooler turbo ang nilagay nila sa crosswind maganda sana.

Mahirap humanap ng 99 trooper kasi kaunti lang nilabas because transition unit ito. Old engine new facade kasi siya. Owners keep them because its low maintenance, a true workhorse, four wheel drive on the fly and wala ng papalit na mas magandang model kasi stop production na.

Engine maintenance is about the same as your crosswind just for bigger filters and more oil. Suspension and drive train is what makes it expensive, bigger shocks, brake pads, disk, tires, balljoints, bushing and supports.

I am a satisfied owner, if you find a 99 trooper that is well maintained for less than 500 thousand get it.

**fabilioh** · December 22nd, 2009 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by 4JGtootsie

Honestly, 4JA1 mounted on your XTRM is a good engine. Its 2.5L direct injection is much efficient than a 4JG2 3.1L indirect injection. Direct injection engines are more efficient, stronger but noisy. kung 4JB1 2.8L also direct injection with intercooler turbo ang nilagay nila sa crosswind maganda sana.

Mahirap humanap ng 99 trooper kasi kaunti lang nilabas because transition unit ito. Old engine new facade kasi siya. Owners keep them because its low maintenance, a true workhorse, four wheel drive on the fly and wala ng papalit na mas magandang model kasi stop production na.

Engine maintenance is about the same as your crosswind just for bigger filters and more oil. Suspension and drive train is what makes it expensive, bigger shocks, brake pads, disk, tires, balljoints, bushing and supports.

I am a satisfied owner, if you find a 99 trooper that is well maintained for less than 500 thousand get it.

I've seen one sa net selling for 530k, looks well maintiained too. If only I had the money now

I think the extra costs on the parts would all be worth it since as you said it's a true workhorse and is low maintenance as well. My only concern now is the availability of parts, since stop production na? Thanks again!

**4JGtootsie** · December 22nd, 2009 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by fabilioh

I've seen one sa net selling for 530k, looks well maintiained too. If only I had the money now

I think the extra costs on the parts would all be worth it since as you said it's a true workhorse and is low maintenance as well. My only concern now is the availability of parts, since stop production na? Thanks again!

Walco, Jayson and Isuzu Philippines always been a good source of parts.
Ebay and Banawe are also a good source. Just remember that if you need parts that needs to be LHD trooper you source it at Ebay US like steering column/box etc. while engine and other parts that can come from RHD bighorns without any problems like power steering pumps, hydrovac etc. goto Banawe or Ebay Uk.

PM me if you have problems sourcing, i might have it in my "bodega"

Goodluck!

**fabilioh** · December 23rd, 2009 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by 4JGtootsie

Walco, Jayson and Isuzu Philippines always been a good source of parts.
Ebay and Banawe are also a good source. Just remember that if you need parts that needs to be LHD trooper you source it at Ebay US like steering column/box etc. while engine and other parts that can come from RHD bighorns without any problems like power steering pumps, hydrovac etc. goto Banawe or Ebay Uk.

PM me if you have problems sourcing, i might have it in my "bodega"

Goodluck!

Thanks, that's good to know, lalo tuloy akong naglaway sa Trooper knowing na ok naman ang parts-sourcing.

Hopefully makapag PM nako kagad sa iyo sooner, and mabenta ko hilander at a good price

**Benzmizer** · December 23rd, 2009 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by fabilioh

Thanks, that's good to know, lalo tuloy akong naglaway sa Trooper knowing na ok naman ang parts-sourcing.

Hopefully makapag PM nako kagad sa iyo sooner, and mabenta ko hilander at a good price

Bro, could you email me pics and complete details of your hilander.... i MAY be able to help you sell it.

benzmizer*gmail.com

**fabilioh** · December 23rd, 2009 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Benzmizer

Bro, could you email me pics and complete details of your hilander.... i MAY be able to help you sell it.

benzmizer*gmail.com

ok bro, kuhanan ko muna ng pics na maganda, then padala ko sa iyo

**TholitzReloaded** · December 26th, 2009 11:17 AM

*Benz,

Pre, sira parin ung isang foglamp ko up to now, walang balita kay Marvin lately. Baka naman mahanapan mo ako.. FITT ung sakin, un nalng kulang ko. Thanks.

**weisshorn** · January 1st, 2010 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by TAMSDep

Hello, mga Sirs, patulong naman dun sa problem ng hilander ko. Nabili ko ng 2nd hand few months ago, ok nung una takbo kaso lang ngayon eh namamatay engine sa idling (700-800 rpm). Pag nagbrake sa stop light at nagneutral ako, mag off pa rin engine. pero kung naka engage gear say sa 2nd at nakatapak sa clutch hindi mag off engine. Then, kung mag neutral na (kasi naka red light na) minsan mamatay pa rin. Pinalitan ko na fuel pump, fuel filter, pina baba ko na fuel tank, nilinis na fuel line. Ganoon pa rin. Tinest ang fuel injector kung may problem. Nag direct ng fuel supply from a plastic gallon without passing the fuel pump and fuel filter. ok naman. di nag off at pino ang takbo ng engine. Saan na kaya ang problem?? Gustong buksan ng mekaniko yung fuel injector eh mukhang ok nman. di nga nag off engine eh nung direct ang fuel supply. di kaya nahihirapan yung fuel injector na humigop kung may filter at pump?

Nagawa mo na halos lahat ng possibilidad pero meron ka nakalimutan na importante.
Ito ang na experience sa 1997 highlander (sorry not sure of the exact year model): Check mo ang dulo ng suction pipe sa loob ng fuel tank. Possible na dumikit na dulo nyan sa bottom plate ng tanke kaya pag nag pump ng fuel walang mahihigop. Ayosin mo ang lay-out ng suction pipe na palaging may clearance between bottom plate. Pwede rin lagyan ng side cut or hole ang dulo ng suction pipe para sigurado na makadaan ang krudo. Ito muna gawin mo bago ang iba pang naiisip o suggestion ng iba nating kasamahan.

Hope this help.