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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
I have a Vitera (Escudo)2L V6 with 55miles and there was a rattle noise coming from the top I remove the rocker cover and the timing chain is loose and I looks like the engine was striped before, found on the web this could be the tensioner any ideas welcomed
tomw4 :sick:
It has a column on the left with an eject button then the pwr/vol knob and then the rcl/tune knob. The main portion has four rows. #1 is the CD entry/exit space.
#2 is the am/fm button, then the cd button, then the lcd screen.
#3 has three button/switches 1-2 is prv/nxt, 3-4 is rev/fwd and 4-5 is rdm/apt.
Final row #4 is a button/switch, seek left or right, then and audio button, then a up or down button switch.
Anyone know how to set this clock? Thank You.
~David
I had the well documented timing chain problem and I have found out
1.My Japanese import 1996 v6 2l escudo same engine as 2.5 vitara 2.5 x7
2. change oil regularly with 5w30 to avoid problem
3..Tension no 1 is the week link
I now have a tuning problem since changing the chain the electronic tuning had to be adjusted a lot I should not of had to go near this as the Engine was perfect before changing the timing chain any ideas
Tomw4
Under the "track/tune" there are two buttons, one pointing right, the other left.
Hiolding DISP, press the left button to change the hour, the right button to change the minute.
Now this year - the hoses/clamps are bad because of poor design.
So it going to be approx. $1000 to be cool...In CT, I do a lot a driving for my job and sometime have to take it on dirt roads....Summers get pretty hot here.
So I guess I will have to replace it. Anyone else with similar AC probs?
By the way - for tires - I recommend Falkin ZE-512.....
I too have a Vitara with similar oil leaks, the Vitara i have is a 92' 1600cc, i have dropped the entire front axle to replace the sump gasket (which is the liquid type) thinking that was the issue... but the oil leak slowly came back... so i took it to a shop where they took out the engine and changed all the seals. It has now been back to the mechanic three times, and he is stumped. All i basically wanted to know was if you have had any luck since this post. I will endevour to search the web for people who have had similar issues and i will inform you on any progress,
cheers
Fayebell
I would be interested to know if anyone has done any suspension mods to their GV in order to make it more stable and handle better on road.
(UK)
I appear to be having the liquid in this sytem contaminated by a blue/green liquid which in turn corrodes the insides of the system.
-- Mary Catherine
HEEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HOLD OF THE WASHER JETS FRONT AND REAR AND ALSO APETROL FLAP AS MINE IS RUSTING THRU
CAN ANYONE HELP
THANX
MARC
In the future, please refrain from posting in all capital letters. It's difficult to read and appears a though you are SHOUTING.
Thanks for your cooperation!
peace out all...happy drivin
i was wondering what is the button that is by the auto gear box lever with the words HEAT on for ??? it also lights up when you press it,i dont know what it does can someone let me know please
Thanks Micky
Thanks!
A spark plug sized threaded adapter that is attached to a high pressure (100 to 125 lbs) air hose is threaded into the spark plug hole and the air pressure is maintained until that cylinder is completed. The key is finding a valve spring compressor that will slip under the valve spring and over the spring cap while the head is attached. The air pressure holds the valve in place while you do the work.
If you accidently dislodge the valve from the seat it could fall into the cylinder and it's a done deal. Your will have to pull the head.
Of course, you will have to have the rocker assembly or cam removed (I'm not familiar with the valve train on this engine) so that the cam cannot open the valves when the air pressure pushes the piston down to the bottom of the cylinder.
Obviously I'm new here, and I drive an '04 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7. I'm having a problem with my keyless entry system not working on occasion. 95% of the time it works, but on occasion it is just totally dead so I have to manually lock and open my doors. Any idea what is causing this? I also noticed when it does act up, there is no beeping noise with the key in the ignition and door open. (You know, the noise that warns you that you left your keys in the ignition.) Could this be related? I hope someone out there can help me figure this out...
Does anyone know if they sell a clutch fan for a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?
1. The button beside the gear selector what should this be set for for normal driving and what should it be set for for going off road.
2. I can take the back down easily, but the front piece of the roof I'm not sure if it should just fold back and be secured by yhte strap or am I missing something.
Hope you can help :-)
Yes, the rear half shafts inside the rear axle come out and they are not welded together because they must rotate independently. Your best bet is to consult a manual for this car.
kris
2001 Grand Vitara V6 90km.
Recently, I experienced twice a nonstarting engine.
1. with 30C cold
2. With Humid and cold weather. LI, NY.
The engine would not start initially, then I persisted crancking and eventually it started but running rough for a while and then it was back to normal.
The Battery and starter are good.
I cannot think what this may be but it seems that it may be something with the GVs.
I would appreciate if any1 has a suggestion about this problem.
thanx kris
However, there is a possibility that the failed seal leaked the rear end oil and the gears run without oil and got damaged. An indication of a damage as such would be a noisy rear end even if the oil is restored.
A broken rear axle to me is an axle that does not move.
In this case u either replace the axle internals like the differential unit, or the whole axle from a junk yard.
good luck
However, 2 remove the grill is easy but u have 2 b careful u dont break it.
The grill is snapped fit on the car with these plastic retainers:
4 black retainers r on top, remove them.
2 retainers r at the ends of the grill under outer edge of the lights and 1 in the center right above the bumper there may be 2 more at the end of the grill right above the bumper.
I took a wheel lug iron and with the wedge end I pryed between the inside of the grill and the frame sheet metal after u remove the top retainers
The bottom retainers stay on the grill.
Once u remove the grill, then it is easy 2 remove the light assembly.
good luck
kris
The real trick was to wait until it was warm enough so I didn't break the plastic retainers trying to get them loose.
Thanks.
Ron