<![CDATA[Suzuki Forums: Suzuki Forum Site - Suzuki Sidekick, Escudo, Vitara & Geo Tracker Forum (1989-1998)]]> http://www.suzuki-forums.com Discussion area for 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, Suzuki Escudo, Suzuki Vitara and Geo Tracker. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:36:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.suzuki-forums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Suzuki Forums: Suzuki Forum Site - Suzuki Sidekick, Escudo, Vitara & Geo Tracker Forum (1989-1998)]]> http://www.suzuki-forums.com COP and SPARKY SWAPS http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40440-cop-sparky-swaps.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:49:29 GMT max i added a COP page. with you inputs. how to tune up (http://kick-fix.com/IGN_timing/tune-ups.html#COP-swap) i had 2 that were tough to... max i added a COP page.
with you inputs.

how to tune up

i had 2 that were tough to remove.
The silicon spray really helped.

thanks for the support, ! ]]> kick-fix http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40440-cop-sparky-swaps.html I think my motor died! http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40438-i-think-my-motor-died.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:01:17 GMT I went hunting last couple evenings... had to walk couple miles to get caribou, went back to a stuck Sidekick, my sisters BF walked home, got it... I went hunting last couple evenings... had to walk couple miles to get caribou, went back to a stuck Sidekick, my sisters BF walked home, got it stuck good... now it doesn't want to start. What can I do, right now draining oil, check/replace fuel filter, clean spark plugs... how do I check fuel pump if its working or not? Thanks ]]> JLX 1993 http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40438-i-think-my-motor-died.html Need Cam Shaft for 92 tracker http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40436-need-cam-shaft-92-tracker.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:59 GMT I am in need of a cam shaft for a 92 tracker 8 valve 1.6 lt I am in need of a cam shaft for a 92 tracker 8 valve 1.6 lt ]]> kmslater46 http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40436-need-cam-shaft-92-tracker.html Sensor question http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40435-sensor-question.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:10 GMT Hi all, Brief intro; New to Geos etc., not too cars. I’m helping out a friend with her Tracker. Indications so far are that it has a blown head... Hi all,

Brief intro; New to Geos etc., not too cars.

I’m helping out a friend with her Tracker. Indications so far are that it has a blown head gasket – overheated 2x recently, shoots coolant out of the cap when open. The compression and leak down tests 148, 107, 110 150 also indicate the same.

My question is – there are 3 sensors into the water passage just below the thermostat housing, the 2 on the passenger side of the housing are connected and are shown on the Chilton’s wiring diagram. There is another on the front just below the thermostat housing (see picture) which is not connected. The book does not indicate what this goes to. Do y’all know?

Thanks,
L
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]]> L5wolvesf http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40435-sensor-question.html <![CDATA['90 Geo Tracker Clutch conversion]]> http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40430-90-geo-tracker-clutch-conversion.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:35:34 GMT Hi! I've been reading several posts in the forum, but I haven't found anyone with the issue I have been having with my 1990 Geo Tracker. The firewall where my clutch cable attaches to has basically spider-web cracked and all patches I have put on it have failed. I have read about someone converting the clutch to a hydraulic clutch but I am curious if anyone else has actually done something similar to this? Anything really noteworthy or pictures of it would be awesome!

I already ordered the parts this guy used for his conversion. I'll try to wing this (of course with advice from this forum) and I'll even post pictures for those interested. I just hope this works... ]]> soaboz http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40430-90-geo-tracker-clutch-conversion.html Clarification on timing tensioner issues http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40421-clarification-timing-tensioner-issues.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:21:44 GMT Hello,

My wife & I bought a 2000 vitara 2.0L approximately 2 years ago and it now has about 215k kms on it (134k miles). Recently, it began making making a tapping sound when the car is completely cold. It lasts for about 5 minutes of driving and follows the engine speed (i.e. reving the engine causes the tapping to increase speed as well).

I have read that clogging of the oil feed to the 2.5L V6 timing chain tensioners is a well known problem, but I have not seen any consensus from the Zuk community that the 2.0L tensioners are also problematic. Moreover, this post from TimMcCabe seems to indicate that the tensioners on the 2.0L operate differently from the V6 and that some noise is normal:

http://www.suzuki-forums.com/1g-1999...html#post75644

Can somebody set the record straight on this? Is the well known H25 tensioner problem also a concern for the J20?

If so, what is the best method of checking to see if my car has it?

Thanks in advance!!

-Patrick ]]> patrick1 http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40421-clarification-timing-tensioner-issues.html Idle changes when oil dip stick is pulled out ?? http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40420-idle-changes-when-oil-dip-stick.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:12:00 GMT :confused: Help, 95' sidekick, Why does the idle change when I remove the oil dip stick ?? ]]> Panhead John http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40420-idle-changes-when-oil-dip-stick.html Making A 96 Tracker A 4x4 http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40419-making-96-tracker-4x4.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:36 GMT I Have A Usa 1996 Geo Tracker 16v 5 Speed Manual 2wd And I Would Really Want To Make It A 4x4 Has Any One Done It Before Or Knows If It Would Be A... I Have A Usa 1996 Geo Tracker 16v 5 Speed Manual 2wd
And I Would Really Want To Make It A 4x4
Has Any One Done It Before Or Knows If It Would Be A Good Idea? ]]> FERCOBO http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40419-making-96-tracker-4x4.html <![CDATA[You can hide a couple of 6x9" speakers behind the rear side panels]]> http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40418-you-can-hide-couple-6x9-speakers.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:37:04 GMT You can bolt a pair (one each side) of 6x9" speakers behind the side upholstery panels in the rear seat area.

They are completely hidden from sight so they just can't be stolen. ]]> garcia http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40418-you-can-hide-couple-6x9-speakers.html <![CDATA[Just lower your rear end, and you won't believe how both ride and handling improve!]]> http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40417-just-lower-your-rear-end-you.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:34:22 GMT You can also rise the front end. I did it with the simplest setup: changing tires! 225/85R15 in the front and 235/70R15 in the rear, so front tires... You can also rise the front end.

I did it with the simplest setup: changing tires!
225/85R15 in the front and 235/70R15 in the rear, so front tires are both taller yet narrower than the rear.

I agree different tire sizes is not the optimal solution.
Anyhow, the point is ride and handling improve greatly.
Ride is way, way softer.
Handling is also way better, with a nice sport car stlye oversteer (yet very controllable) over the limit! ]]> garcia http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40417-just-lower-your-rear-end-you.html New timing belt, have play in front pulley http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40412-new-timing-belt-have-play-front.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:42:47 GMT Needed new water pump, so had the mechanic put a new timing belt on also. When he took the timing belt cover off, there was clear damage to the... Needed new water pump, so had the mechanic put a new timing belt on also. When he took the timing belt cover off, there was clear damage to the cover where the lower drive pulley is located. After replacing everything, we notice that the lower drive pulley still has very slight movement. It goes away when the AC is turned on (causing more tension on the pulley). There is a very slight sound caused by this issue. Hardley noticible unless you're listening for it.

Did we miss something, or does this have to do with the oil pump and the crank somehow?

1995, 8 valve, auto, 2WD, AC, no PS, 145k miles, 2 door.

As always, thanks for your comments and suggestions.

Jim
jimw@acdc.net ]]> acdcinc http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40412-new-timing-belt-have-play-front.html car idles fine with front lights on but when turned off idles very rough http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40406-car-idles-fine-front-lights-but.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:04:59 GMT i have a suzuki vitara 93 model and recently i have had some problems with my idle. I adjusted the idling screw which helped the problem alittle but... i have a suzuki vitara 93 model and recently i have had some problems with my idle. I adjusted the idling screw which helped the problem alittle but i have noticed now it is only when i dont have my front lights on does anyone know the problem i am lost at the moment anyone relate to this? the idle normally lights off is round under 200 but 800 with lights on ]]> jowen11 http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40406-car-idles-fine-front-lights-but.html 16 valve head http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40404-16-valve-head.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:56:40 GMT Hello Everyone I have a 1995 Geo Tracker 2 door convertable, auto, built/CAN with a 1.6L 16 valve 4 cylinder motor. Can anyone suggest were I could... Hello Everyone

I have a 1995 Geo Tracker 2 door convertable, auto, built/CAN with a 1.6L 16 valve 4 cylinder motor.

Can anyone suggest were I could buy a new exhaust manifold for this motor. The 8 valve manifolds are everywhere but I am have difficulty finding a new 16 valve manifold.


Thanks Mitch ]]> on_mitch http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40404-16-valve-head.html Parking lights and Driving lights (not DRL) http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40403-parking-lights-driving-lights-not-drl.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:51:44 GMT Will the clear parking light assembly from the Geo Tracker fit on the Suzuki Sidekick of the same year? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on... Will the clear parking light assembly from the Geo Tracker fit on the Suzuki Sidekick of the same year?

Also, does anyone have any suggestions on driving lights that match well with the 93? I'm not looking for DRL but night time driving lights. The lights on my Suzuki aren't strong enough but I am not sure about going to HID as I don't want blind the other drivers and want to be able to flash to pass when needed. ]]> rootuser http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40403-parking-lights-driving-lights-not-drl.html winch size? http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40402-winch-size.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:52:56 GMT I'm looking for some help on picking out a winch. A local shop has a 4500 lbs on sale for $290 and I was wondering if that'll do the trick. I have a 93 4 door which is about 26XX lbs. My understanding is I can double back the line and double the weight. I'm not an extreme offroading just like to hit the trails every now and again.

What's your opinion? ]]> Gordr6 http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-sidekick-escudo-vitara-geo-tracker/40402-winch-size.html