I have an '02 XL-7. It just turned 50,000 miles last week and also a loud rattle developed on cold start. I just called the dealer and they said the 7 year...
Thank you for all this information. Could that mean that the metal clanking noise would be coming from the cat con heat shield? Last year of this same...
Wanda A. Teer
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Nov 16, 2009 1:18 am
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 HI There could be a few causes for grabing brakes, often it is the rear brakes well out of adjustment. This would also coincide with a low brake pedal and...
Exactly right. The Heat Shield in question is associated with exhaust system (muffler). If you're in the US there might have been a Technical Service Bulleting...
Maybe you have a "small" vacuum leak that is compensated for when the engine speeds up but bleeds the system when running at normal speed. R Wink _____ From:...
A heat shield is generally a piece that blocks the heat transfer from a high temperature area. Like between the exhaust manifold and the spark plugs; between...
Hi Guys, Yesterday just fixed the 2.5inch used lift kit from calmini onto my 2004 GV. Immediately when i turn on the engine, the engine noise was very loud in...
Hi all. I've got another question for you. What causes brakes to become sensitive and "grab"? I'm thinking maybe the rear brakes need adjusting. Also, why does...
What's a "heat shield" guys? My car is 2000 GV 2.5 V6. My thought exactly was something loose underneath, but after I had it checked nothing loose was...
Wanda A. Teer
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Nov 15, 2009 4:14 am
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As Carlos said, the G16B engine does not have a timing chain. I'll check the workshop manual for any info on the tappets/lifters. If you guys have any tips on...
Sorry, guys, but GVs with 1.6 liter engines don't have a timing chain, they use a belt. Probably the noise is from a lifter. Br, Carlos 2009/11/13 Randall Wink...
Good call on the stuck tappets. I haven't had anything like that but I can see where that might be what he's hearing. In fact, my tappets hardly make any...
Do a search for "Heat Shield" on the archives. I had a similar sound that turned out to be related to the Heat Shield. I posted a detailed description...
I agree with Randall. Mine were replaced (timing chain, adjuster assembly tensioner, etc) at 84,000km. It wasn't cheap here in the Philippines. I have a...
Wanda A. Teer
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Nov 14, 2009 1:56 am
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I agree. Sounds like the timing chain tensioner isn't doing its job until the oil warms a bit. Kelly...
For all my opinion counts, it may be your timing chain tensioner. It's powered by the engine oil and depending on the oil temperature, may or may not "knock"...
Hi all. I have a 2003 Grand Vitara, 1.6L, A/T, with approximately 56K km (that's about 35K miles) on it. For awhile now I've noticed that during warm up there...
I was getting about 310 to 340 per tank. I am getting better mileage.  Thank you, Ben C WARNING - CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail and any attachments may...
G'day everyone.long time since I posted but as car has been working well have had little to post. Couple of days ago the passenger side master window winder...
Bone stock 2.5L V6 Auto GV with Mobile 1 oil and grease gets 19.54 MPG combined. This is over 24,382 Miles from 1/1/06 or all of the miles I've put on it...
So you went from having the engine use cold air, from outside the engine compartment, to hot air inside the engine compartment. This is exactly the opposite of...
360 to 390 miles a -gallon- ? Pretty good investment :-) ... From: Ben Castaneda To: suzukigrandvitara@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009...
installed the cone air filter on my 2.6 xl7 and noticed a difference in gas mileage. I can get about 360 to 390 miles per gallon. It is a simple bolt on. ... ...
Hi Everybody, Hehehe.. that’s true.. not even a single message from the group. By the way, I replaced my 2000 model GV with a new GV model 2009 (4Cyl.)...
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I'm still reading the thread if there is something interesting. My GV is about to pass 200 000 Kilometres. The engine is noisier then it should be but it still...
I found that the gear whine from either the front or back diff, or maybe the transfer case, went away. The back one had been rebuilt, trying to find the case...
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