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Re: '99 chevy tracker time chain area noise [ali11]
by cob
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Feb 23, 2006 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: ali11 (Feb 22, 2006 5:04 pm)
If you look at the Suzuki Grand Vitara posts there was a problem with the timing chain tensioners from 1999-2002 approx. The fix is over $1000 at the dealer. Someone posted instructions and pictures of the problem and how to fix. I do not remember what post number it is.
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- #1316 of 1771
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Re: '99 chevy tracker time chain area noise [ali11]
by arkainzeye
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Feb 23, 2006 (12:11 pm)
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Replying to: ali11 (Feb 22, 2006 5:04 pm)
how many miles does your 99 tracker have? i was wondering about your oil level/ oil change history. the timing chain from what i underfstand is a double steel timing chain. I wonder if noise is oil related. my 99 tracker has 80000 miles and has no engine noises at all. buti also use synthetic oil and religiously change the oil. From what i understand the timing chain is quote (maintance free)
chris
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- #1317 of 1771
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Geo Tracker 2000
by rscott1
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Feb 24, 2006 (5:39 am)
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Iam having problems with a automatic transmission value cable that needs to be changed, can I do it myself or do I need to take it to a dealer. Dealer told us it will take them 3 or 4 hrs. to do the job. Need some information on this please.
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- #1318 of 1771
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02 chevy tracker flat spot
by jaybird11
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Feb 24, 2006 (10:35 am)
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my tracker has 185000 kms on it and there is a flat spot when i accelerate could this be timing chain slack? any info would be greatly appreciated thanks
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- #1319 of 1771
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Re: 02 chevy tracker flat spot [jaybird11]
by arkainzeye
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Feb 24, 2006 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: jaybird11 (Feb 24, 2006 10:35 am)
a flat spot can also be a lean/rich mixture. what condition is your air fuel? what about your sparkplugs? when was the last time you ran some fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank? I really doubt that timing Chain is bad. unless you have ran your engine low on oil. you can also just go over the maintance for your engine. check pcv valve, and as i said air filter and so on.
chris http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/arkainzeye
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- #1320 of 1771
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Re: Geo Tracker 2000 [rscott1]
by twoskinsoneman
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Feb 25, 2006 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: rscott1 (Feb 24, 2006 5:39 am)
Are you talking about the cable that goes from the Throttle valve to the top of the transmission? If so I have had a problem with this cable also. The throttle valve end piece of it broke off and I kept repairing it by soldering a piece of a bolt-shank onto the end of the cable. This has worked for a year and a half but now the cable has stopped retracting back into the tranny after it is pulled out by the throttle valve. The cable seems to be very difficult to change. I think if I drop the transmission cross-member down and let the tranny kind of sag a little it may be possible.
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- #1321 of 1771
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1994 Tracker temperature gauge problem
by safiyya
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Mar 02, 2006 (6:34 am)
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My 1994 tracker developed a problem with its temp gauge after I had engine replaced. I have had two thermostats put on, the fan has been replaced and the sensor. It registers hot when I am going up hills, then it comes back down to normal when descending. The car does not overheat although the gauge registers in red zone. After the sensor was changed, it now goes into red zone even with regular driving and doesn't go back to the normal range.
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Re: '99 chevy tracker time chain area noise [ali11]
by cos2482
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Mar 03, 2006 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: ali11 (Feb 22, 2006 5:04 pm)
http://brisray.com/v6gv/vchain.htm
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- #1323 of 1771
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2000 tracker rpm
by stratosonic
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Mar 05, 2006 (8:11 am)
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Hi, I just recently purchased a 2000 tracker with 1.6 5 spd and when i cruise at highway speeds like 60 and over the rpms are about 3000-3500 rpms in 5th gear. I was just wondering if this was normal for these as it feels like it wants to shift again. Thanks.
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Re: '99 chevy tracker time chain area noise [cos2482]
by poorcruzer
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Mar 05, 2006 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: cos2482 (Mar 03, 2006 7:13 pm)
Sweet Jes*s what a thing to attempt. I am sure glad I bought the G.M service manual if I ever have to do that operation. He didn't mention in his site as to how many miles were on the rig before this noise took place. With the tensioners on the chain gone, what was stopping the chain from skipping teeth? If this happened, I wonder if the valves would begin to interfere with the pistons? Or would you have time to stop the motor before this took place? I hope Suzuki has beefed up the tracks before 2003.
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