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by sbfoot
Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:48 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vit window glass
Replies: 0
Views: 92

vit window glass

Will a swb vit windscreen glass fit a lwb?
cheers Scott.
by sbfoot
Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:17 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara driveshafts differences - auto/manual
Replies: 4
Views: 129

driveshafts

yes the driveshaft lenghts are different,also when changing the pedal box and shift boots make sure you get lwb parts for lwb,swb for swb,as they are slightly different,on my conversion i left the transmission module connected as otherwise the check engine light would light up and i took the globe ...
by sbfoot
Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:35 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: A/C musty odor... how do I take out the evaporator?
Replies: 3
Views: 133

evaporator

if you remove the evaporator you will need to get the gas taken out first,then regassed once refitted. you could try some kind of de-odourizer like glen20 that kills mould and disinfects. you might be able to reach the evaporator by removing the heater fan relay and spraying through the hole. hope ...
by sbfoot
Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Anyone had a cam regrind on their 1.3?
Replies: 3
Views: 167

yaeh, I put a more agressive reground cam in my old sierra,was great on road,gave me a bit more top speed,loved to rev.However I did lose a bit of low down torque,but with series 1 rockhopper and only 31's it was not enough of a loss to really worry about.
by sbfoot
Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: V6 valve clearance adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 131

thanks for theb input guys i'll try some fully synthetic next
by sbfoot
Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:27 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: V6 valve clearance adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 131

V6 valve clearance adjustment

i have a 2.0l v6 vit and it has one noisey tappet that quietens down once vehicle is at operating temp(a good 5kms) Are the tappets a shim type adjustment,or are they hydrolic?,maybe i could remove them clean in petrol perhaps?(like the ealy gsr lancers with their tappet issues) As i have noticed if ...
by sbfoot
Sat May 13, 2006 2:18 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: which rear brake line?
Replies: 1
Views: 93

which rear brake line?

Hi all,I have a lwb vit and want to know an easy swap for my rear flexible brake hose as mine gets tight on full travel.
Cheers,Scott
by sbfoot
Thu May 11, 2006 8:57 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: starter help !!!
Replies: 5
Views: 179

the 16v starter is a gear reduction type starter,use it.
by sbfoot
Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:00 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: EFI G16A\B 16v help - VSS and Tacho
Replies: 28
Views: 1004

inhibitor switch lets you start the engine only when you are in park or neutral.
by sbfoot
Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: EFI G16A\B 16v help - VSS and Tacho
Replies: 28
Views: 1004

I recently changed my auto lwb vit to manual,and as for the electricals I closed the inhibitor switch circuit.At first i left the transmission module disconnected but found the check engine light to come on,so I plugged it back in and removed the overdrive light globe in the clusyer to sop it ...
by sbfoot
Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:49 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: GTI extractors for sierra
Replies: 1
Views: 179

g'day Nic,when i put this engine in my sierra,i already had extractorfor the g13a,i bought a header plate ($50-$60) from an exhaust shop,cut the sohc plate off and got the dohc plate welded on as the spacing between the ports is the same,i also got a nut welded into the pipe to mount the o2 sensor ...
by sbfoot
Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:08 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Fitting a Gti engine into a sierra engine bay
Replies: 21
Views: 658

sorry i can't help you with that,as i was 4 years ago when i bought it.
by sbfoot
Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Fitting a Gti engine into a sierra engine bay
Replies: 21
Views: 658

98 model cino is the one i used
by sbfoot
Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Fitting a Gti engine into a sierra engine bay
Replies: 21
Views: 658

you can also use the thermostat housing off a 1.3 suzuki cino
by sbfoot
Mon Jan 23, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 1600 twin cam
Replies: 2
Views: 198

Thanks for the info cj
by sbfoot
Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:45 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 1600 twin cam
Replies: 2
Views: 198

1600 twin cam

has anyone done a g16b with the gti twin cam head,pistons,but running it with the standard g16b computer?as my vit needs a rebuild and i have the extra parts.was wondering if it was worth it or just do up the standard head(port and polish,maybe mild cam)?
by sbfoot
Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:02 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: v6 front diff
Replies: 0
Views: 114

v6 front diff

I have a 96 v6 vitara and whilst resealing the sump I found the front diff didn't have any vacuum pump lines going to it.I thought all V6 vits had a vacuum operated engagement,as I had the auto hub as well (changed them to manual as i don't trust them.) Also when ignition is first turned on or off I ...
by sbfoot
Tue Oct 11, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Are vitara ome springs really renamed kingsprings?
Replies: 9
Views: 475

OME springs are manufuctured in sydney by monroes using steel from onesteel.