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by dmould66
Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitauto in siera
Replies: 1
Views: 256

vitauto in siera

whats involved in putting a vit auto in a sierra, ive gota lwb 16v vit and a disability so i can only drive auto (like them anyway). can i do a fair bit off road and have always fancied a siera, i like their strenth and simplicity. does it fit a swb or would lwb be my only option. do i need to make ...
by dmould66
Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 16v adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 334

briliant, ill get down shops for a socket and get welding, again cheers for your help :lol:
by dmould66
Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 16v adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 334

Made a tool to do the job , get a 10mm deep reach socket and weld a bar to it . Try and get a 3/8 dr deep reach so a bigger screwdriver can go down the middle of it . The issue is the lock nuts are well recesesed and you can't get a spanner on them . With the "tool" you can crack the lock...
by dmould66
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 16v adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 334

so no need for any special tools then?
by dmould66
Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 16v adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 334

so you cant offer any help then?
by dmould66
Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 16v adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 334

sort of,have you done a 16v?
by dmould66
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 16v adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 334

16v adjustment

hi has anyone got any tips on valve adjustment for 16v 91 vitara. lots of talk in manual of special tool. anyone seen one is this just a cranked ring spanner? had a look yesterday, bit confused, dizzy dosnt line up where man says it should, no matter how many times i turn it 180, also bit confused a...
by dmould66
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: VITARA THREAD!
Replies: 5
Views: 463

nice looking vit
by dmould66
Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: rover v8 into lwb siera
Replies: 33
Views: 1799

"limited tuning potential" in 66 and 67 brabhus won the f1 championships using rover v8s tuned by ausie company repco, while i agree this was a while back it shows the potential. if you find it hard to get tuning spares in oz try the uk, loads of parts available limited only by your wallet...
by dmould66
Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: rover v8 into lwb siera
Replies: 33
Views: 1799

rover v8 is one of the best engines ever made,used in tvr sports car, unlimited tuning potential- suzuki chasis is one of the flmsiest (i love my zooks but be ohnest) putting the two together would be ridiculous.i know it would sound cool but it would be completly unusable in any condition. the only...
by dmould66
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: temp gauge reads nothing on highway?
Replies: 9
Views: 297

have you put it in upside down
by dmould66
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Alloy Front Diff Breakages......
Replies: 11
Views: 342

[quote="PCRman"]as far as I'm aware, yes. Others can confirm but I dont think a TBI 1.6 Vit ever made it here in any year (let alone 91). I don't know about the 1.3 carb 88-89 one, maybe a Au model??? I'd love to get hold of a VIN# for either of the above two models and get people I know w...
by dmould66
Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 3 speed auto rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 287

so use my belhousing-transfer box, but what holdens?
by dmould66
Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 3 speed auto rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 287

Gwagensteve wrote:Any auto trans shop will be able to deal with the 3 speed - It's been used in holdens forever. I've been quoted about $600 for a rebuild (not drive - in drive-out - that was supply trans only to workshop)

Steve.
do you know what holdens?
by dmould66
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 3 speed auto rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 287

flushed it several times, dropped sump cleaned filter, checked for vacum leaks, changed valve on vacum line (on manifold) fitted new cooler and lines still does it! if i can find a good rebuilt box id swap it in and be done with it.
by dmould66
Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 3 speed auto rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 287

3 speed auto rebuild

anyone know where i can get a rebuilt 3 speed gearbox or rebuild kit from? mine slips badly until warm driving me crazy.
by dmould66
Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: extractors for an auto
Replies: 3
Views: 227

the dealers ive spoken to disagree, i also know of someone who had set fitted two an auto they had to have the flange cut of and the auto one welded on? i wouldnt think they were that different either but if im buying something for that sort of money i whant to be shure!
by dmould66
Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: extractors for an auto
Replies: 3
Views: 227

extractors for an auto

anyone know where i can get extractors for 1600 swb 8v vitara, mines broken in 3 places, can only find them for manuals,
by dmould66
Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:19 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: why suzuki's
Replies: 31
Views: 1357

because i like them
by dmould66
Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:16 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: suzuki cranks the universe and everything
Replies: 5
Views: 433

hi thanks for the advice, at least i know it can be fixed. how much should i expect to pay for a secondhand engine? anyone know a good breakers near dubbo? or somewere i can get a recon shortblock? sorry for all the silly questions but im new, im a pom but i dont whinge (much) cheers
by dmould66
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: suzuki cranks the universe and everything
Replies: 5
Views: 433

suzuki cranks the universe and everything

ive bought a lwb vitara 1600 16v, some maniac has welded the crank pulley key in place, i assume coz the keyway was worn, this has melted the oil seal behind, wtf did he expect? anyone had a crank like this repaired? can i fit a recon crank ? can you get the crank out with the engine in place? where...
by dmould66
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Car Hoons and Suspension heights 4x4s inc
Replies: 225
Views: 10736

just got reply from mr daley, standard one size fits all reply, hopefully the amount of emails etc gave them plenty of extra work and caused a rethink, good work to everyone who helped, keep sending them and get ready for round two :lol:
by dmould66
Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Car Hoons and Suspension heights 4x4s inc
Replies: 225
Views: 10736

in england we have had many anti 4x4 laws, problem is everyone just shouts about it, then starts arguing amongst themselves, whats needed is an organised and coodinated protest. im in the process of moving to nsw, bringing my lifted 4x4 with me. ive been in constant comunication with nsw rta regardi...
by dmould66
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:06 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: trim height vitara
Replies: 10
Views: 407

many thanks
by dmould66
Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:01 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: trim height vitara
Replies: 10
Views: 407

ok my question is what should the trim height be ( the meshurement from wheel center to bottom of wheel arch). i need it because my vitara has been modified, body lift, springs,strut spacers , spring spacers and 31" tyres. as you know nsw rta have brought in new regulations, stating the maximum...
by dmould66
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:05 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: trim height vitara
Replies: 10
Views: 407

trim height

do you know what the trim height should be for a swb vitara? dont know what im on about? you will! taking the body lift off? alters the trim height, makes it able to pass blue slip after 31-7-09.
by dmould66
Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Car Hoons and Suspension heights 4x4s inc
Replies: 225
Views: 10736

bravo

here here. you forgot headlights dazzleing people, what the fuck?
ive lost the will to live, moving to nsw in couple weeks, shoot me now
by dmould66
Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:56 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: trim height vitara
Replies: 10
Views: 407

trim height vitara

any one know how to take a bodie lift of a swb vitara or what the trim height should be?
by dmould66
Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Car Hoons and Suspension heights 4x4s inc
Replies: 225
Views: 10736

" hi my name is michael daley . i would like to meet big butch men to f~@k me. my mummy was nasty to me so now when im not being rogered i like to boss everyone about and spoil their fun" came across this internal memo, thought you might be interested. 50mm i wonder what he used to measure...
by dmould66
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:44 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: engineer in newcastle
Replies: 13
Views: 509

IM BRINGING MY SWB VITARA TO NSW FROM UK, ITS GOT 2" BODY LIFT,1.5" SUSPENSION LIFT AND 31" MUD TYRES, BELIEVE IT NEEDS ENGINEERING, ARE THESE MODS ENGINERABLE. ANY ADVICE APPRECIATED[/img]