time to replace my drive belts...it's starting to squeal a bit on take-offs, cold starts, sitting in traffic. i've seen the adjuster bolt for the alternator...
In a message dated 2/4/2005 11:14:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, reelbadfish@... writes: .....i think i have to get some packing material for the heat...
Heya all, I found out that the problem was with the camshaft speed sensor at the top back of the motor. This sensor (Mitsubishi part btw) was giving the motor...
I did a lot of these things this weekend... they were a pain. I "rented" the manual for 24 hours and then printed a lot of sections to PDFs so I would have...
Dwight & Rachel Bazinet
bazinetd@...
Feb 7, 2005 3:36 pm
19421
Anyone need an owners manual for the 1999 GV? The dealer told us he did not have one so we bought a brand new one for a total of $29 ($20 for the manuel & $9...
... The GV has timing chains that are "no maintenance." As long as you don't get the #2 tensioner gremlin there's not much reason to open the timing cover...
... pressure ... and ... thanks i just bought this to replace my old ranger, just wondering what needs done, its a 99 with 60k and purrs like akitten, so far ...
i have a sony excd-31 stereo i was thinking about putting in my gv , has anyone done this and is there a wire harness to plug it right in or do i have to...
Hey all....hope your GVs are still kickin' strong. Just a question for those of you with automotive expertise (or anything close to it). My 5 speed 1999 GV...
In a message dated 2/11/2005 12:48:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, jazzsaxdave@... writes: I've recently replaced the plugs, cleaned the K&N air filter,...
Howdy Y'all- I need to take my '99 Grand Vitara in for the State of Illinois emissions test tomorrow. In the State's instructions, they require that I provide...
PCV valve? ... for those of you with automotive expertise (or anything close to it). My 5 speed 1999 GV is at 94,000 miles, and is as quiet as ever when ...
It should be located on the lower right hand side of the lower dash on the drivers side. It looks like a computer cable connection. It's about an inch or two...
Could by your TPS (throttle position sensor)needs adjustment. If you have a Suzuki service manual it should give you the voltage of the TPS at idle. Philip...
Put a can of Seafoam or other type of fuel injector cleaner in your gas tank.. It may be be a slightly clogged injector. At that amount of miles, it is one...
klm1269
klm1269@...
Feb 12, 2005 3:05 pm
19434
hi friends, My vehicle is GV 2000 model V-6. I wish to buy bigger (diameter) tyres for my GV. Is it good? what i have is Stock tyres, size is normal. Please...
Pradeep Thevalakara
pradeepgt@...
Feb 13, 2005 9:36 am
19435
I replaced those terrible Dueler HT tires with BF Goodrich All Terrain AT [LT 225 70 R16], and I couldn't be happier. I don't know if the ride is more...
Pradeep. I have a 1999 V6 5 Door GV. I am currently running BFG 225/75 R16 Mud's. The standard tyres 235/60 R16's , The 225/75 R16's (29") will scrub using the...
This morning I was having hard time starting the 2003Vitara. When she got towed to the dealer service station the mechanic speculated that the timing chain...
It would be nothing short of amazing if that was the trouble. I think the your mechanic speculates to much. At any rate it is still under warranty so let them...
Dear friends, My Grand Vitara is model 2000, V-6. Its front grill is net type ( middle suzuki logo). I found that new GV's (from 2002 models) front grill is...
Pradeep Thevalakara
pradeepgt@...
Feb 20, 2005 6:36 am
19443
You prefer the front with the three bars? It'll swap with yours, but remember that it's the whole grille/ headlamp surround bit, so it'll need colour matched. ...
have a 2000 g.v. v-6 53,000 miles ths chain tensioners break design flaw but suzuki say its not a safety issue no recall ,its 11 hours labor to fix ,ours ran...
WHEW!! Glad I traded off my 2000 GV. I'd had the front differential replaced twice in the 2.5 years I owned it. Rarely even had a chance to go off road....