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Hey just was after some one or some peoples opinion, i have a 1.6L engine in my sierra, in appears to be rusting creating a water leak! Apparently it is a suzuki engine block problem. Devestating as its only about 80000kms since installation.

I am chasing another 1.6L vitara or baleno engine in WA but the costs for these are about $2000 rebuilt but unistalled. Seems like a lot but i have no idea so was just wondering if im getting ripped or just need to bite the bullet and get it done!

Would appreciate advice or comments!

pull the block out and have someone tig it up.

there easyish to install or uninstall if its already in there.

but as joe said it. thats a good way to go.

wheres it leaking from?

$1600 for second hand G16B out of a 96 vitara from a cairns wreckers that had 160 000 on the clock. $2500 for a full rebuild from a local JAP motors mob. Install myself. a full set of sockets up to about 17mm, breaker bar and ring spanners should get you through the factory stuff. Im thinking just cruzins adaptor kit from memory used a 23mm (way going out on a limb here) nyloc nut as the biggest socket needed?? up to 25mm should see you through anyways. The other ussualls, phillips and flat screwies, plyers, 2 big mates some strong pipe and rope should have the engine out.
You could prob get some great help by describing exactly where the leak is, if its leaking from an alloy part or steel. picture would be good

might be worthwhile finding how much is freight sydney to perth as i may just have the block you needd]

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hmm put it in the wrong section

ok cool, i'll think about the tig option, i had that suggested to me by the mechanic but he was unsure if it would work as it is a significant leak and growing worse, i cant take a photo of it as its behind the engine, the best way to describe from my limited knowledge is that the alloy block is rusting out, causing a water leak!

would be unwise to just go the rebuild engine that way i just wont have to worry about it for years to come?

u dont need big mates to pull the block out.

you sure its the block and not just a gasket???

make sure its also not just the water outler leaking (housing not block)
at the rear of the block.

where u located jedo in perth?

im NOR.

yeah i am located in joondalup, im not sure what it is! But i spoke to my mechanic today after hearing your opinions, he thinks it might be a better option to take it out the engine, tig weld if possible. So thats the plan at the moment! Cheers for your replies

Jedo,

im only in wanneroo, so if u want i may be able to have a look for ya also.

another opinion to ya .

PM me if u want ..

thanks for the offer nicbeer! I decided after another mechanic checked it out to go for the tig weld, they think thats it so its getting worked on tomorrow! stoked, so hopefully it will work out! Cheers mate!

turned out the store who did the rebuil did a shonky weld, and it just reopened over time, i used the same motor and just got a proper tig welder to sort it out! Also the water pump was leaking, so hopefully now all is well!

Now for the more exciting mods, like snorkels and extended shackles!

Jedo