On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 06:57:08 -0600, "dmz@pennswoods.net"
<dmz@pennswoods.net> wrote:

>I just bought a used 94 Passport from ebay...good idea?

Ouch. Wish you had asked first.

>It probably wasn't. After I took the car down the PA turnpike for a way I noticed that the oil pressure was continually dropping. I thought this may be normal as it did not go to zero and no idiot lights came on.
>
>Well, at about 100 miles into my trip back home and 100 miles to go, a loud rattinling noise started and the pressure dropped to zero and WALAA! the oil idiot light came on and flickered.
>
>I pulled off the road hoping the engine wasn't destroyed.

I have heard that there are severe engine issues with these trucks.
Don't remember more details but a Google newsgroup search should help.

>My question is "what the hell is going on with Honda's and Izusu oil pressure and what could this noise be?

Honda's oil pressure is OK. You Isuzu has a serious problem. If you
are very lucky, it may be a problem with the oil pump and the engine
hasn't been damaged - yet.

Otherwise you are in for an engine overhaul or replacement. It may
cost more than the vehicle will be worth after you are done. How many
miles on this thing?

>With all this said, I don't know where I stand with EBAY car purchases. I hope I didn't get burned. I have yet to talk with the seller. I'm hoping they will say "as-is" means "about to blow up"

As-is means no warranty and there usually isn't on an 8-year-old car.
Did the seller have a feedback history? Did you check it? Hopefully,
you haven't left feedback yet and you can use this as leverage if he
cares. You bought the car As-Is but if the seller knew about the
problem and didn't disclose it, it was deceptive (ethically if not
legally.) It probably won't get you anywhere, but it can't hurt to
make a stink.