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#482 of 491 Re: Engine trouble with burning oil! [xzhenkax] by jtz54 Dec 08, 2007 (9:47 am)
Replying to: xzhenkax (Aug 25, 2007 10:10 pm) Reading up on this timing chain probelm I saw in the TSB (service bulletin) that is was important to squeegee in the sealing compound into the gap between the cylinder head and block and head gasket. If that wasn't done properly, the oil may be seeping into the cylinder.
#483 of 491 Any solutions to these GVs burning oil by bean6 Sep 13, 2008 (7:18 am)
We all have the problem of these 2000 Grand Vitara V-6 burning oil, any suggestion on how this problem can be resolved?. Will I need to get a engine overhaul done or should I just trade it in for a Toyota or Honda and let the dealer worry about the problem??
#484 of 491 Lifespan of 2000 suzuki grand vitara??? by nursesrangels Oct 02, 2008 (10:37 am)
Hello All!! I am in search of genuine help with the above query. I own a 2000 GV that has not given me any major issues. I have just passed the 112K mark with "Nelly", and I am getting concerned about how much time I may have before I need to have a car payment again??? I've been given mixed advice which does not lend itself to helping me make an informed decision about this??? I am on my own, and travel a great deal for my profession (nurse)...henceforth, I am frightened about getting stranded, etc. However, I would really like to keep "Nelly" for as long as possible??? Does anyone else own a similar vehicle, and what advice can you give regarding life span, etc. I am NOT knowledgeable about cars, and would appreciate any advice??? Thanks so much for any assistance!!! Replies to this message: cob (Oct 08, 2008 5:31 pm)
#485 of 491 Re: Lifespan of 2000 suzuki grand vitara??? [nursesrangels] by cob Oct 08, 2008 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: nursesrangels (Oct 02, 2008 10:37 am) With regular maintainence it should last for 200,000 miles. In the mean time save $200 a month so when it dies you can pay cash for the next vehicle and you will avoid payments.
#486 of 491 Re: 2001 Grand Vitara will not start [genos4x4] by 4x4me2 Dec 07, 2008 (12:01 am)
Replying to: genos4x4 (Feb 16, 2006 2:36 pm) Had a similar problem with my 99 GV a week ago. It was cranking ok, occasionally it was almost starting when I held the key in ignition a bit longer for a second but then the car died when I let go of the key. I let it sit for a day while I searched the net for answers. A mechanic at justanswer.com (site I don't recommend) suggested that it could be a faulty fuel pressure regulator or the fuel pump.Anyways next day I thought I give it a try again and after the fourth try the car started very stubborny but it did, I had my foot on the gas and was pumping it as it started to rev it up. To this very day the SUV runs ok, so don't know what realy happened. My thoughts are that there was something in the fuel line or frozen fuel line, thouh car is garaged each day. The Fuel pressure regulator was replaced to as part of a dealer recall in 2004. I add fuel additive every 5000k such as Slick's Concentrated Fuel Injector cleaner to a full tank of gas ( $20 obo canadian $$$). I find car runs better after that. I use regular gas 87 octanes, but add the additive as mentioned. Hope this helps and good luck as i probably simply lucked out.
#487 of 491 1999 Grand Vitara - 2.5L V6 - Mass Air Flow Meter by madmud Apr 14, 2009 (4:43 pm)
I own a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX with a 2.5 liter (H25) V6 engine. I need a part that’s mounted on the throttle body that Suzuki doesn’t sell separately. The engine was put into the 1999 to 2003 Grand Vitara (and some Trackers but I have no idea which ones) I’m having a hell of a time trying to find this part through salvage dealers for a number of reasons. The biggest problem is the part name and lack of official Suzuki part number. The second problem is a lack of specific information about the part.   What I know (or think I know) so far is the part is usually called a ‘Mass Air Flow Meter’ or ‘Air Flow Meter’. A picture of the unit and a diagram of its position on the throttle body can be found here - http://yfrog.com/e8suzukicombinedj. This is NOT the cylindrical ‘Air Mass Meter’ or the ‘MAP Sensor’. It's a black plastic part, approximately 3 inches long by 1.5 inches wide. It's attached to the side of the throttle body forward of the MAP Sensor. It has a plug connection on top, a small cylindrical protrusion on the side which inserts into the throttle body and two bolt holes for attachment to the side of the throttle body. The part has a Hitachi part number AFH55M-13 on the unit with a second number 8903 (the part shown in the picture is a generic after market part I took off a website in the Netherlands)   Here’s the thing; the AFH55M-13 part is used on a lot of engines and I think the second number (8903) may designate the engine size and/or model and/or year but I’m not sure. I’ve seen the part for 1.6 & 2.0 liter engines with 5### numbers for different (older) years and someone tells me they have a part with 8629 number they think will work but will charge me an unbelievable ‘restocking fee’ if it doesn’t.   So to make a long story even longer; does anyone know if/what the second number actually means and if I’m right in thinking it’s specific to size or model or year, what numbers can I put on my particular engine?   Also, does anyone know of any good Suzuki salvage/parts dealers in the US or Canada? Most of the yards I’ve talked to don’t ‘stock’ much in the way of Suzuki engine parts. You can get a whole engine but not much in the way of individual ‘non-dealer’ parts.   Thanks for any help you can offer. I’m about out of ideas (and patience) Replies to this message: kwhopper (May 13, 2009 3:44 pm) jcroy (Aug 10, 2009 9:15 am)
#488 of 491 Re: 1999 Grand Vitara - 2.5L V6 - Mass Air Flow Meter [madmud] by kwhopper May 13, 2009 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: madmud (Apr 14, 2009 4:43 pm) I just took 7X06 off and replaced with 6827 from a JDM esteem on my 96 Sidekick Sport. The 7X06 came off my 98. It was replaced with 6306. I do not believe that number means too much. The AFH55M-13 is the key number. The others look like batch numbers.
#489 of 491 AC problems by vita1 May 19, 2009 (4:56 pm)
I have a 2000 GV 4x4 automatic. I was just going to visit my father who lives around 12 miles from where I live it was a very hot day so I turn the ac on it wasn't really blowing cold air it was cold but not that cold so I figure better than not having anything by the time i get to my father's house I parked the car and there was smoke coming out from underneath the hood I thought it was dust but i checked it was really hot under the hood it overheated from having the ac on I also noticed on my way over the car wasn't accelerating as usual when the ac was on it felt really slow, I guess there is some connection between acceleration and the ac in this car well I haven't turn the ac on since then I afraid it will do something bad but summer is almost here and I dont know what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated it.!
#490 of 491 Re: 1999 Grand Vitara - 2.5L V6 - Mass Air Flow Meter [madmud] by jcroy Aug 10, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: madmud (Apr 14, 2009 4:43 pm) Did you ever find one/answer? I am in the same boat and can't put another $2K into this old thing to buy the whole assemble new for one little part needed!   HELP!

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