Noisy Vitara
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:39 pm
I have a 95 v6 Vitara which sounds like a bloody diesel all I am told is that it is a Suzuki thing drive it till it kicks the bucket, anyone else have this problem
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:42 pm
Take it to a mechanic
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:45 pm
I have to several in fact
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:56 pm
Then they should of told you that your valve clearances need adjusting.
Its a common zook thing
Its a common zook thing
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:59 pm
Thanking You I will ask my mechanic cause its really giving me the S**ts
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:01 pm
You may want to think about getting a better mechanic
"drive it till it kicks the bucket" is not a what a I would want to hear...
"drive it till it kicks the bucket" is not a what a I would want to hear...
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:06 pm
Indeed you are right not what I want to hear . But several people have said you just dont fix this problem. And when you know nothing about this sort of thing what is a girl supposed to do I ask
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:10 pm
I had it fixed, its not a hard job.
Are you in Sydney?
There are several good Suzuki mechanics around...
Are you in Sydney?
There are several good Suzuki mechanics around...
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:15 pm
I am in Newcastle thanks for your help
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:35 pm
In the V6 motors you should be running thin oil. something like 10W or below.
And which machanic told you that so we will stay away from them.
suziE and huggy.
And which machanic told you that so we will stay away from them.
suziE and huggy.
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:40 pm
Never fear its no one in Newcastle, have been told about the thin oil It doesnt seemed to have helped.
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 11:06 pm
My recommendation would be get your husband/boyfriend/dad to take it to another mechanic and see what response you get.
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:02 am
where u been taking it? the guys at bowers seem to be pretty good ....
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 4:14 pm
Beastmavster wrote:My recommendation would be get your husband/boyfriend/dad to take it to another mechanic and see what response you get.
or the same mechanic
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 4:37 pm
Gonzo wrote:Then they should of told you that your valve clearances need adjusting.
Its a common zook thing
Hydraulic tappets on the V6 models, mines starting to get a bit noisy as well I’m thinking a getting the timing chain replaced, it’s not a scheduled item but if its goes I hear it’s bad news, been some bad reports from overseas.
Regards Charlie
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:11 pm
what effect do unadjusted tappets have on performance wear etc on the engine? Is it just a noise thing? it makes the little zuke sound tough. 
Re: Noisy Vitara
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 8:19 am
suzi chick wrote:I have a 95 v6 Vitara which sounds like a bloody diesel all I am told is that it is a Suzuki thing drive it till it kicks the bucket, anyone else have this problem
Mine was gettin a bit noisy at 110 thou K's, only on warm up though. I had to replace my water pump and while i was in there i replaced the main cam chain tensioner. It has been updated ( so Suuki said.. the part number changed anyway) Noise went away. These Engines are pretty tough and I have heard they only suffer problems if cheap multigrade oil has been used (not 10w30 as recommended) apparently the tops ends (cams) wear in the head. Is the noise definately coming from the Engine ? not an exhaust shield or buggered cat converter etc.. I have flogged mine all its life from new and its never missed a beat. I do use good oil and service it regular though..