Isuzu Rodeo Amigo Honda Passport X22SE 2.2L L4 Engine 1997-2003

Description

Eliminate excessive timing belt wear and bottom-end vibration by installing this remanufactured Isuzu Rodeo X22SE Remanufactured Engine. Production machine shops align-hone cast iron block casting X/Y22 to true bearing bores across the crankcase envelope. This 2.2L 4-Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC engine includes a pre-timed water pump and requires prompt manual oil circuit priming to protect dual overhead cams.

Cast iron block casting X/Y22 houses an internal balance shaft assembly driven by balance gear position two alongside a micro-polished cast steel crankshaft casting 90530454. Aluminum cylinder head casting 93333317 mounts dual overhead camshafts casting R90400056 controlling sixteen valves. Hypereutectic pistons with coated skirts travel within plateau-honed parent bores. The crated assembly registers 250 lbs with crated envelope dimensions of 36in length by 36in width by 36in height and holds 4.5 quarts oil.

Key Features of Isuzu X22SE

Automotive repair facilities buy Isuzu Rodeo X22SE remanufactured engine assemblies to restore sport-utility driveability. Experienced mechanics choose this remanufactured 2.2L long block replacement to eliminate balance shaft vibration.

• Cast iron block casting X/Y22 receives CNC deck surfacing to maintain composite head gasket compression seals.
• Crankshaft casting 90530454 undergoes journal micro-polishing to achieve 0.0003in runout across all main journals.
• Internal balance shaft gears at journal position two receive dial-indicator timing to counteract secondary engine vibrations.
• Cylinder head casting 93333317 receives precision three-angle valve seat cutting to hold 0.001in valve runout.
• New tri-metal rod bearings maintain 0.0012in oil clearance to protect crankshaft journals from hydrodynamic film breakdown.
• Plateau-honed cylinder sleeves seat replacement moly piston rings within the first 500 miles.
• Pre-installed water pump and fresh timing belt components eliminate front engine assembly time for mechanics.

Dyno Load Precision Machining Tolerances

Dynamometer load testing validates 130 HP at 5,200 RPM alongside 152 ft-lbs shaft torque at 4,000 RPM on our computer testing cell. Machine shop craftsmen maintain crankshaft journal runout below 0.0003in TIR while connecting rod oil clearance gauges at 0.0012in. Precision cylinder honing holds piston-to-bore clearance at 0.0012in to prevent cold piston slap. Operating engine oil pressure sustains 55 PSI at 3,000 RPM with engine coolant stabilized at 195°F. Individual cylinder compression tests verify balanced readings between 180 PSI and 185 PSI across all four cylinders.

Vehicle Fitment Drivetrain Guide

This remanufactured engine fits 1998 to 2000 Isuzu Amigo, 1998 to 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, and 2001 to 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport models equipped with the 2.2L 2180cc L4 DOHC engine VIN Code D. It couples to 5-Speed Manual or 4-Speed Automatic rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive transmissions. This long block does not fit 3.2L 6VD1 V6 models, 3.5L direct-injected platforms, nor earlier GM-derived 2.3L or 2.6L four-cylinder truck engines.

Installation Protocol Service Requirements

Inspect throttle cable tension and examine rubber radiator hoses before securing the long block onto the chassis frame brackets. Never drop this naturally aspirated long block into custom turbocharged mud buggies or sand rails without supplementary oil cooling equipment. Technicians must bleed coolant passages to prevent cylinder head air pockets.

• Pressure-prime the oil pump with a mechanical hand tank before connecting ignition circuits to avoid bearing scuffing.
• Drain break-in motor oil and install a replacement oil filter at 500 miles.
• Re-check timing belt deflection and inspect the water pump gasket at 3,000 miles.

Warranty Terms Core Return Policy

Our standard 3-Year Unlimited-Mile warranty protects parts and machine shop labor against internal mechanical defects. We arrange free prepaid freight collection for your old engine core within a 30-day window. The crated unit contains the remanufactured long block core, pre-installed water pump, timing belt, and valve cover.