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EUGENE *
Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Posts: 11 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 15:33 Post subject: Frontal Parts needed. |
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Hi all,
Looking for guidance on best places to try ( UK ) to get some frontal bits for my 03 Isuzu 3.0 ltr. Wizard Import.
This is an import from the U.States Though is R.H.D.
It appears to be more often referred to as a Rodeo or ? Rodeo Sport. I stand to be corrected.
I am having difficulty here in N.Ire. in getting the parts I need. Have placed search on 247, Parts Gateway and Find-A-Part search engines but no replies received
Front bumper with bumper bar, grill and a passenger side headlamp which has completely clear plastic lens and the reflector is the crystal / diamond cut design.
Should I be unable to acquire these items I would consider buying a used front , in Silver, from a UK model of trooper. This may also include a pair of matching headlamps and the bonnet as mine requires a little repair.
Can anyone advise me on the (a) where to try for original spec parts and (b) will an 03 ' Euro spec ' parts as above fit.
My front wings are unmarkedand will not be changed.
What model year(s) should I be looking at if I take the latter route ?
Have tried to put a photo up of my 'WIZWRD' on my profile for fellow members to see what i am talking about, but the system was to much for al awl grey surfer like me !
Maybe this could be a third question I could slip in.
Many thanks in advance to any responses. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 15:50 Post subject: |
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Does it look like this:
In which case your looking at a bit of a hybrid. Bodywork stuff its Vauxhall Frontera ... engine and drivetrain (mechanicals) I would say Mk.IV Trooper.
I might be wrong though. _________________ 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
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EUGENE *
Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Posts: 11 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 16:03 Post subject: Frontal Parts Needed. |
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How did you do that ?
Did I miss seeing an, Add Image icon?
In any case Thanks for your quick response, much appreciated.
This silver 'Hybrid ' is indeed very similar to my Wizard. Same pair of raised ribs extending from corner of bumper along sides to corners of rear bumper. Quite stylish, me thinks!
Difference being only the the font grille and some of the detail on the front bumper.
My bumper has round fog lamps, 4 squarish holes on bottom centre and the grille has 8 openings (holes) in it . The grille is a full width one piece item which incorporates the slips below the headlamps.
Hope this helps.
Eugene |
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EUGENE *
Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Posts: 11 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 18:54 Post subject: Frontal Parts Needed. |
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Forgot to add, the headlamps and indicator lens are the same shape as mine.
Re. the bumper, My bumper does not have the washer jet as shown on the above photo.
Would be quite happy to get a bumper the same as it , especially as it has the pair of raised ribs on the corners as on mine.
Grill though shall have to be an Isuzu badged item in keeping with rest of vehicle. Vauxhall would not just look right on it !
Search continues.
Eugene. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 19:32 Post subject: |
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Unfortunately the "Rodeo" you have wasn't available in the UK.
Vauxhall used it and re-badged it as per the picture above. To be honest once you have the bits off body wise it will be exactly the same underneath. Body parts should be completely interchangeable.
You could swap the badges over _________________ 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
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EUGENE *
Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Posts: 11 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 22:39 Post subject: Frontal Parts Needed. |
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Hi Rhanagar,
My V5 states Make ISUZU. Model Wizard.
I will therefore refrain from removing the Isuzu badge.
Are there only two types of headlamp used on the entire range ie the earlier true rectangular shape and the latter with the sloped inner side.
Mine is the type with the slopped inner side, no washer/ wiper and has, at the rear of lamp a manual adjusting rod.
I am thinking here of my options for a replacement grille
Did any of the 03 model range of UK spec Troopers have a bumper with the pair of raised ribs on their corners?
If not which, if any, Troopers do not have the plastic arch trims fitted.
Reason for asking is my car does not have the arch trims which when fitted are extended on the bumper ends hence not wanting a bumper with them.
I hope fellow members like yourself can guide me through my predicament .
Eugene. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 14:37 Post subject: |
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To be honest ... without actually looking at both vehicles. If yours is the same body shape as above then Trooper body parts won't fit, and your stuck with Frontera stuff. _________________ 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
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kennymac Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 15:13 Post subject: |
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Take it this is you _________________ If all else fails just nod, smile and say "Yes Dear"
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EUGENE *
Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Posts: 11 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 0:29 Post subject: |
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Hi Hanagar, as i can not post a photo yet one can see what I need from an ad I have currently on eebuygum, well a carefully worded ad.
If you do an abay search on 'Isuzu Trooper Rodeo Parts', the image of a Wizard can be seen. The ad has only 11 hrs to go at time of writing ( Sat 23.27) .
Shall re-list the ad when it expires.
Eugene. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 0:43 Post subject: |
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Saw the model. I would say a Frontera grill would bolt straight on. And the front bumper as well ... in fact everything look the same apart from the grill. You just need to find the parts now.
The Frontera bumper with washers should be a direct fit and the wiring in place for them. Just add a pump into the bottle, relay in the engine bay and switch in the dash. _________________ 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
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EUGENE *
Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Posts: 11 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 0:49 Post subject: Frontal Parts Needed. |
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Many thanks Rhanagar for your help, it has been much appreciated.
I now have the confidence in the route I will be taking to get the parts required and fit them.
Eugene. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:39 Post subject: |
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Dare I say it but try the Frontera Owners Group (FOG):
http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/forums/index.php
People are breaking them as we speak so you might be able to get some bits from there. Failing that Eblag.
I will add that I am supposing here and fairly confident, but obviously without actually having the bits n front of me I cannot be 100% certain. _________________ 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
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