1.9L 4-CYL - VIN [A], 2.0L TURBO [F], 2.3L 4-CYL [L]
1986 Isuzu Trooper II
1986 ISUZU ENGINES
1.9L, 2.0L Turbo & 2.3L 4-Cylinder
Impulse, P’UP, Trooper II
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For engine repair procedures not covered in this article,
see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article
in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
ENGINE CODING
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine may be identified by the eighth character of the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is stamped on a metal
tab, located on top of instrument panel at lower left of windshield.
Engine serial number is stamped on a machined pad on engine block.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES TABLE
Application VIN Code
1.9L 4-Cylinder
P’UP & Impulse .............................. A
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo
Impulse ..................................... F
2.3L 4-Cylinder
P’UP & Trooper II ........................... L
ENGINE, MANIFOLDS & CYLINDER HEAD
ENGINE
Removal (P’UP & Trooper II)
1) Disconnect battery cables. Scribe hinge positions on
hood. Remove hood. Remove lower engine cover. Drain crankcase oil and
cooling system.
2) Disconnect PCV hose from air cleaner. Disconnect hose
from air injection pump. Remove air cleaner duct. Remove air cleaner
bolts and wing nut. Lift air cleaner to disconnect TCA hose at air
cleaner. Remove air cleaner.
3) Remove intake manifold cover. Disconnect alternator
wiring. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Loosen clutch
control cable adjustment nut.
4) Disconnect heater hose to temperature control valve (if
equipped). Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring (if equipped). Disconnect
hose at air switching valve and vacuum switching valve (if equipped).
Disconnect heater hoses at heater core tubes.
5) Disconnect control cable from heater temperature control
valve. Remove control valve (if equipped). Remove left engine mount
nut. Install Engine Hanger (J-26555). Use exhaust manifold studs to
mount hanger.
6) Disconnect engine ground cable. Disconnect fuel hoses at
carburetor. Remove coil high tension wire. Disconnect vacuum hose
from rear of intake manifold. Disconnect canister vacuum hoses (if
