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There should only be 1 timing chain.
I think you should be able to get 200k out of this vehicle if you keep the maintenance up.
Good Luck!
I have the base model with no frills.
Also the undercarriage suspension parts seem to be pretty rusty.
Any one else having excessive rust problems? I live in Pa and in the winter the township salts the roads.
That may be one of the culprits of pre-mature rusting. :confuse:
From what you have said it indicates you have a high millage vehicle. Autos with over 100k mi usually become exponentially more expensive to maitaine. It is a universal rule that "parts ware out." and you should expect this as your vehicle ages. The only difference with the Suzuki GV is that it is an all [non-permissible content removed] import and parts must also be imported to the west making parts replacements more expensive still.
As far as your Suzuki being a "throw away" vehicle. That all depends on it's overall condition. If it has been abused and repair is not worth it to you than it would be considered throw away. Cars with over 100k miles could be put in throw away category if certain conditions apply. With any car you can continue to replace parts and just keep it running but it may not be worth it if getting a new vehicle would be cheaper in the long term.
If you love the GV so much consider trading it for a new 2010 GV. The 2010 has more HP and a more advanced engine. If you do get another GV than I would recommend using Full Synthetic Engine oil from the start and change every 3000k to 6000k miles depending on sevarity of your driving conditions.
Good Luck
If you're worried about it, just get it treated every year or so by a business applying spray-on rust preventer.
luvmygv - surveys on truedelta indicate the GV is of average reliability for small suv's. This does not support Consumer Reports claims, but I think the truedelta survey is better done. With any vehicle, it seems there are some lemons and, without pointing a finger, there are also differences in how people treat their cars. The GV's 2.7l engine is also used in an airplane, and is reputed to be very durable despite not being the smoothest operator.
My 07 GV has some rust on the undercarriage and frame, but nothing serious as of yet. The exhaust pipe heat shields/and hangers rusted away.
I think I will just spray on some Rust Converter and Undercoating spray and see if that slows down the undercarriage rust.
As far as the "Steel" wheels, I will
hit them with a wire brush and re-paint them.
If the steel rims get to rusty, I may go out and get some Chrome plated aftermarket rims or alloy type rims. :shades:
They seem to have a better tread life rating than the Yoko Geolanders. I will let you know how these Kuhmos hold up!
Does anyone have any idea about some good or better brands for the brake discs, brake pads, wheel hub and bearing and lower arm control also? I have to replace both sides but I want some good quality parts. thx
Dealer wants $455 to repair. I decline. Drive the car home (50+ miles) still no light.
After studying about this o2 sensor I have learned that the B1 S2 O2 sensor is supposed to be on the driver's side down stream of the catalytic converter. I have the car on jacks and I have no sensor after the cat. There is one on the head pipe on each side of the car.
I have put my hands on every inch of the exhaust and the is no other sensor. I have pictures
(and studied them on my computer) of the exhaust from one end to the other.. I don't see it.
The car runs just as good as it did when I purchased it 2 years ago.
Thanks for any help you may have.
Bob