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mtstreesurgeons · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: scotland

Hi there all! just bought my first isuzu rodeo denvar 3.0 three days ago to relpace my tired Disco. Its 2005 with full Dealer history up to 49k, currently sitting just over 60k so in need of service. im planninig on keeping vehical for 5 years and am going to be using as a works vehical TOWING! every day.DO you guys think i should keep up the dealer history or use my local garage for sevicing cause when im finished with the vehicle it wont look how it look how it lookstoday due to the nature of my work. Any1 know how much the 60k service is???????? Also driving today and noticed this noise coming from the bottom of engine when the vehicle is stopped, when i press the clutch in it goes, my mate reckoned its the thursh bearing??? and after reading a couple threads on this site it seems he could be right! is the serious???? exspensive too repair?????????? do you think iv chosen the right vehicle for towing???.

Also what is the better manual or auto????

any replies would be very helpful

Regards

Chris

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greasemonkey · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 22:00 Post subject:

Hi 'thurst bearing' and you may as well stick a new clutch plate in at the same time - i would go for manual - very nice cars and easy to maintain
cheers
Steve
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jonathan63 · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 19:51 Post subject:

you have bought a good vehicle , i would recormend isuzu parts only , i think autos are better my one is auto and i tow a horse box some times , i service my own as i am a vehicle technician and i change the oil every 3000 miles and only use shell vpower diesel as it gives me more power ,more mpg and runs cleaner

markymoan · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 20:27 Post subject:

If you intend keeping it to the death then I wouldnt worry about Isuzu service history.
I wouldnt worry about a thrust bearing rattle, and I think a manual is best for all round use Cool

(can of worms)
Also I have the workshop manual for the Rodeo/KB if you ever need a page to do any jobs Wink

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mtstreesurgeons · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: scotland

Thanks for your reply guys! Just back from my mates local garage as i got him to service it, he agreed with putting new clutch in if replacing bearing. so doing to put up with noise for the moment

revor · * Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 15 Location: manchester

There is a problem with rodeo clutch assembly. I had a similar symptom (see previous postings) in addition to which there was an intermittent rattle. I managed to get it sorted under warranty (just) the problem was something to do with weak or loose springs. The technical amongst you will probably know.