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by unco_elf
Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem

Just finished putting the head back on and everything was sorted, but then as soon as I put it in gear the engine started to splutter and shudder! The head was machined and tested for cracks all was fine. The radiator was tested for carbon monoxide and there was none. All the timing is right but I'm ...
by unco_elf
Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem

Im in NSW on the central coast in Kincumber. I was talking to my old man and he said one of his mates knows what he's doing. But thanks for the suggestion anyway. You guys are great for helping me out. :)
by unco_elf
Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem

its a 93 lwb, not sure if i want to put any money into it as i have none (uni student). I will jump onto ebay, would it be that hard to swap everything like you said, valves etc...?

thanks
by unco_elf
Mon Aug 30, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Vitara Blown head gasket and idle problem

I over heated the engine and was blowing smoke. So I took it to the local mechanic and he told me it wasn't worth getting it rebuilt, and told me to buy 'seal up' and use that as a fix. He told me that everyone will say it will block up my radiator . But I used it And now at idle it's below 1000 and ...
by unco_elf
Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 4WD Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 418

Sorry for the late reply. Its a 93 lwb vit estate. Im pretty sure its the cv's as they're leaking oil. Is it hard to swap a new one in at home? And is this all i need, like just the joint? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CV-Joint-Suzuki-Vitara-1-6-SJ413-SE416-88-98_W0QQitemZ190340162081QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU ...
by unco_elf
Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 4WD Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 418

how do u exactly check all that? Sorry to be anoying but i want to find out what is wrong? Thank you heaps
by unco_elf
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 4WD Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 418

4WD Problems

When the hubs are locked and its in 4wd, while turning the whole front end of the car groans. Is it f*cked or what?

thankyou for replies
by unco_elf
Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Ecu Performance Chip???
Replies: 2
Views: 181

I see. thanks
by unco_elf
Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Ecu Performance Chip???
Replies: 2
Views: 181

Ecu Performance Chip???

I saw this on ebay and wanted to know if it would really make a difference??

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HP-POWER-PERFORM ... tsupported