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by topdown
Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: sierra flat spot and massive headshakes
Replies: 11
Views: 505

Have a few instances of flat spots. First time it was the dizzy, replaced the rotor and cap and it was all good. Second time I needed a new coil. Third time it was one of the spark leads, replaced that and haven't had any problems since. As for the auto choke it's a useless item on those carbs. The ...
by topdown
Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara diff gears into sierra...
Replies: 44
Views: 1937

Just interested after reading this thread. If you aren't running huge tyres and do this gear swap will it help with Highway speed? up to 31 inch tyres 4.6 gears, 31's and up 5.1 gears. So would what would a zook with standard wheel size and 4.6 gears sit on revs wise to cruise at 110kmh on the free...
by topdown
Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara diff gears into sierra...
Replies: 44
Views: 1937

Just interested after reading this thread.

If you aren't running huge tyres and do this gear swap will it help with Highway speed?
by topdown
Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Steering column switches
Replies: 3
Views: 191

All done. Wasn't too hard, took an hour and a bit all up.
Didn't need the puller either.

Thanks for the info fellas.
by topdown
Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Steering column switches
Replies: 3
Views: 191

Steering column switches

Hi all. Some bastard got into my soft top the other night and tried to take her for a joy ride. They failed to get the steering lock unengaged but did manage to rip off all my indicator and lighting stalks. I've got a replacement stalk tree from Suzispares. http://www.suzispares.com/scripts/prodView...
by topdown
Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Carbi Problems ?
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Had a similar problem on mine, I worked out the automatic choke wasn't working properly it wasn't opening fully after warming up and also taking ages to open on starts. The car would idle erratically and flood if I braked hard at lights plus leave a black stain on the garage floor from the exhaust o...
by topdown
Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Security options for a soft top - fiberglass lid?
Replies: 16
Views: 384

What if you made a fake lockable Jerry can that can hold a few things and bolt it to the back of the tray. Then you could also use it to transport contraband across the border. Nice.
by topdown
Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:02 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Security options for a soft top - fiberglass lid?
Replies: 16
Views: 384

You could get a pretty skinny lockable box behind the back seats. Or maybe a custom one that goes under the front passenger like a slide out tray big enough for a laptop. It's probably the best option. For security I just leave my soft top unlocked with the glove box open. I got sick of junkies slas...
by topdown
Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Sierra buyers guide
Replies: 18
Views: 366

That's a cack. I don't care what the book says I'm keepin mine.
My gearbox is getting noisier though. Hmmmmmm.
by topdown
Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Ebay softop
Replies: 10
Views: 475

I got an MU canvas one. Great fit and no leaks.
I got the bikini and fastback combo.
by topdown
Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Can your zook cruise at 100km/hr in top gear?
Replies: 101
Views: 3125

Did mine too, definitely gets the revs up quicker.
Going to take it for a freeway run tomorrow and see the results.
by topdown
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Can your zook cruise at 100km/hr in top gear?
Replies: 101
Views: 3125

Mate that is f@#king great. You even stuck your camera into a running engine bay for us. Legend.

I'm gonna try it this weekend. I'll give you an update of how it goes.
You should start a new thread and get the mods to put it in the bible.

Thanks heaps for that mate.
by topdown
Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Can your zook cruise at 100km/hr in top gear?
Replies: 101
Views: 3125

RockHopper wrote: Was struggling to get 110km/h before I ran a t-peice off the vacuum advance hose to the secondary actuator diaphram,
Got any photos of this? Sounds interesting.
by topdown
Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Can your zook cruise at 100km/hr in top gear?
Replies: 101
Views: 3125

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Fitting the 6.5's was the best thing I have done to make it work on the highway. The 31's work great with them IMHO!

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Sorry for my lack of tech knowledge. What are TG 6.5's? Is that a diff gearing set up?
by topdown
Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Can your zook cruise at 100km/hr in top gear?
Replies: 101
Views: 3125

Yeah I'm running 235/75's she will sit between 90 and 100ks but is a dog up any hill. Just annoying on the way home from a weekend outing and you just want to get home.

As soon as I get time/money I'm going to drop in a 1.6 me thinks.
by topdown
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Can your zook cruise at 100km/hr in top gear?
Replies: 101
Views: 3125

What's the best way to increase highway speeds on a 1.3l zook?

I am using mine less and less for hardcore 4x4 and more for camping/fishing trips which usually involve a few highway k's before I get to any dirt. I only put it into 4x4 twice last year.

Gearing, exhaust and carb or lighten it up etc.
by topdown
Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Possible timing problem? hates warm startsl Help
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Check all your leads plugs and distributor.
My zook did this and a new points and leads fixed it.
Maybe a new coil while your at it too. But check the cheaper stuff first.
by topdown
Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: clutch/gear issues
Replies: 4
Views: 236

One of the teeth snapped off my pressure plate and it felt like that.
It then rattled around in the bellhousing for a few days.
It was till drivable but noisy. Maybe a couple of teeth have broken off on yours?
by topdown
Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

All fixed now.
Got the new box in on Saturday, heaps faster second time around.
Now it's so quiet I can hear how worn my wheel bearings are:)

Anyone done their wheel bearings lately?
Any tips or special tools I'll need?
by topdown
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Does any one know this car?
Replies: 14
Views: 598

HA.

I just had visions of him doing that SPOA in that garage and then realising he can't get it out and having to pull it all out again.
by topdown
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: black rims
Replies: 5
Views: 222

If your going to spraycan them get some of that Belton paint from Bunnings.
It's thick as German paint that goes on nice and is tuff once it's dried.
Costs a bit more but def worth it.
by topdown
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

So what you are saying is it was a Dulux rebuild. :rofl: :lol: Sounds like an input shaft bearing? Didn't accuse them of anything as I wanted it sorted. He was good about it so no need to enflame the situation. I think he will probably be having a word with his reco'd box supplier though. I'm glad ...
by topdown
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

Took the car in this morning. Pleasant surprise the guy was really good about it. Apologised profusely and explained that they didn't reco the boxes and got it from an external mob. Didn't muck me about and is getting me a new box to pick up Saturday when I drop the dud one back. But it was the box ...
by topdown
Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:11 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Combo Soft Top What you think?
Replies: 26
Views: 1390

Dammnit can't work out how to post the images up.
Not good with interweb jargon.

Foolsp33d gimme an email address and I'll send them to you.
That goes for anyone else who wants to see the combo top too.
by topdown
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

Yeah I'm really pissed off about it. They are going to have one angry person down there tomorrow. I'll definately be testing the next one out a bit more before I install it. My buddy is going to give me a hand to pull it out on Saturday. It'll be much faster process this time round as I know exactly...
by topdown
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

Got it from Tempe Tokyo spares in Sydney. It was looking a bit suss when I got it. The thrust bearing was worn out and one of the locater studs was missing. Looks like they just spray painted a used box and tried to palm it off as a reco. I'm taking it down there tomorrow morning to kick some ass. W...
by topdown
Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

Yeah good point. Pretty hard to prove it's faulty if you can't hear it running.
I'll take it in today.
by topdown
Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

Thanks guys I'm going to check the thrust bearing out first as it seems to disappear slowly as I push the clutch pedal in. It also doesn't do it in 4th or 5th gear for some reason or on deceleration only on acceleration. Really weird?? I don't want to take the box back without checking all avenues f...
by topdown
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

I'd be taking it straight to the mob that reco'd it before it blows up and they find a way to void your warranty. Yeah I think I will. I just wanted to see if anyone else had a similar experience with a reco'd box before I do. It all runs perfectly and feels great it just whines. It doesn't do it w...
by topdown
Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New gearbox whines like a pom.
Replies: 26
Views: 679

Yes I put oil in it before I started it.
I may be a zook driver but I'm not completely stupid.