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damodublin · Newbie Joined: 20 May 2011 Posts: 5 Location: ireland

Hi all i just bought a 1990 isuzu 2.8 diesel intercooler fitted etc its in great shape ,,just trying to figure out about a button on the left console /it has a picture of an engine /just wondering what it does

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markymoan · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 0:18 Post subject:

It shuts flaps in the exhaust and inlet so get the engine warm quick, problem is the exhaust one can stick shut with soot in the pipe.
Most people dont use it or disconect it.
BTW, welcome Very Happy

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damodublin · Newbie Joined: 20 May 2011 Posts: 5 Location: ireland

Thaks for the speedy reply ,,very good site ur running /also iav never seen a manual throttle nob on the dash some nice quircks on these 4x4s ...ps the power button ,,,regards damo Smile

markymoan · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 0:39 Post subject:

Look after it and it will never let you down, I miss my 2.8 Sad

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Rhanagar · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 8:21 Post subject:

The 2.8 Exhaust flap is slightly more reliable than the 3.1 as its up in the engine bay and doen't get covered in crud from the road/green lanes etc. Have a ganders at my readers drive thread for hints and tips (hit the picture in my signature)
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS

markymoan · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 10:49 Post subject:

Who mentioned the 3.1?
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Rhanagar · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 11:08 Post subject:

I did

As most people seem to suffer with stuck exhaust flap thingy on the 3.1's I thought I should mention the difference ... The 2.8's seem to be a bit more reliable and therefore safer to use without the fear of it getting stuck. Mine worked fine up until I removed it all. Very Happy

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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS

markymoan · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 11:25 Post subject:

Both my 2.8's got stuck Laughing

I think its down to lack of use and being to close to the turbo, the early MK1 was even worse, it was cable operated by a servo on the other side of the engine Shocked

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damodublin · Newbie Joined: 20 May 2011 Posts: 5 Location: ireland

Thanks for the heads up lads ,,,is there a reliable place i can get a service manual ..forklifts are my speciality Razz

....onceagain cheers

Rhanagar · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 17:18 Post subject:

Lol ... mine wasn't used for about 10 years and still worked when I got her. Oh well ... must of been all the oil bleeding through from the bust turbo seals keeping it lubricated. Mine was vacuum operated. Either way I have pulled it all apart now and replaced the button with a spare fog light button ready for my roof light conversion.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS