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#251 of 314 Front and Rear Axle Seal replacement by nodar Jul 30, 2006 (9:38 pm)
Hello, I just had my 2001 Suzuki GV in to the dealership for a regular scheduled maintenance. It has 95KM on it and with the exception of replacing the tires (like everyone else) has not has any major problems. I was told that i have a serious leak in BOTH the rear right axle seal and the front right axle seal. I had the rear axle seal replaced which cost $14.88 for the part and $247. for the labour.(apparently it is hard to access?) I was told it would cost approx $150 to do the front axle seal. Unfortunately, when the mechanic tried to repair the front axle seal, he found that it had seized and told me he will run the risk of damaging the axle itself which would cost another $250 to replace in addition to the seal and worst case if he damages another part close to where he is working it could cost up to $700 OUCH! I was prepared to spend another $150 but i'm very anxious about the risk of damaging something else that could cost up to $700. I'm very surprised that both seals would leak at 95km and at the same time. I'm wondering if it is possibe faulty seals were put in? I checked for recalls but didn't see anything? I'm supposed to be taking a vacation trip in a couple of weeks so feel pressurd to get the front axle seal repaired but very nervous about the risk. Has anyone had similar problems? Any advise would be appreciated. Thx, i'm not a happy GV owner right now! Replies to this message: old911guy (Jul 31, 2006 7:40 pm)
#252 of 314 Re: Front and Rear Axle Seal replacement [nodar] by old911guy Jul 31, 2006 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: nodar (Jul 30, 2006 9:38 pm) I replaced the front brake pads on my 2002 Suzuki Vitara (JLX?) the other day and saw evidence of something slinging oil all around the right front fender well. I trace it to the right front axle seal on the front differential (is a 4WD). I have not had a chance to check the oil level in the front differential. Uh oh! How does an axle seal seize? Do you mean that it is frozen onto the axleshaft and is spinning in its seat on the differential? Something does not sound right here. The seal is "rubber" lip on the metal axleshaft, maybe with a spring band behind it to keep a tight grip on the shaft going thru it, but I cannot see how the seal would seize on the shaft; seems sort of an impossibility to me. Is the individual working on it an independent repairman or is he working for a Suzuki dealership? If he is an independent, I would suggest getting a second opinion, preferably from a dealer. Sometimes they cost more, some times they don't, but in any event, you're more likely to get an honest answer to what ails the car. If the shaft gets scratched removing the seal, fine emery cloth can probably polish it up good as new again. I would also suggest buying a Haynes or Clymer repair manual so you can understand exactly what is involved in removing the seal and what exactly seized up!! Good luck to both of us. If I was 10 years younger, I would probably attempt to replace the seal myself.
#253 of 314 02 Vitara by cheetobandito Aug 07, 2006 (7:51 pm)
Just picked this up from a dealer with 26,700+ miles on it. Clean as a whistle inside and out...however; I'm now hearing what sounds like coke bottles rattling around and it seems to be coming from up front. I checked under the hood and can't find anything loose. Rattles on bumpy roads or when I hit a dip on the left or right side. And can't tell where it's coming from....I'm leaning toward something in the suspension. Motor mounts, hoses, brackets, etc all look fine..only place I haven't been is under the thing.
#254 of 314 Mine has a jingle.... by old911guy Aug 08, 2006 (8:03 pm)
Sounds like the place you need to go IS under it. Mine has a squeal somewhere in the engine, possibly a bearing on something that the fan belt runs over. I am considering trading it on an '06 Prius since it has 77K hard miles on it. Suzukis have come up in quality so much in the last 4 years it isn't even funny. I consider my '02 Vitara a bit of a tin can, but checking out an '06 Grand Vitara, it doesn't look like they were made by the same car company. On your problem, check the running gear closely, including the wheel and drive shaft bearings. One good place for a rattle is the exhaust system: not just how the pipe runs or may be loose, but the guts of the muffler and/or resonator can get loose and rattle. Also check the exhaust heat shields on the pipe and over the manifold. These are the most likely places that come to mind, and I have had a problem with just those same things over the 45 years of driving. Good luck with it. Replies to this message: old911guy (Aug 21, 2006 5:36 am)
#255 of 314 RPM's by workingman6 Aug 20, 2006 (9:13 am)
Just bought 2001 suzuki GV 4wd. Was wondering why my tach shows 3100rpm 75 mph. Is this normal. Also went 105 miles and used a 1/2 tank of gas. Replies to this message: cob (Aug 21, 2006 8:11 am) old911guy (Aug 22, 2006 5:52 am) cob (Aug 22, 2006 7:47 am)
#256 of 314 Re: Mine has a jingle.... [old911guy] by old911guy Aug 21, 2006 (5:36 am)
Replying to: old911guy (Aug 08, 2006 8:03 pm) OK, so I'm a coward, or at least taking the coward's way out and am trading in my Vitara on a 2006 Toyota Prius. I have just had knee surgery and it has been very debilitating and I don't have the time to mess with an engine miss or skip, vibrations that did not use to be there, oil getting slung around the wheelwell from an unknown leak and so on. Basically, I think the handwriting was on the wall and it was telling to me get rid of the car before I had to spend lots of money on it and it would have to spend lots of time in the shop. Oh well!
#257 of 314 Re: RPM's [workingman6] by cob Aug 21, 2006 (8:11 am)
Replying to: workingman6 (Aug 20, 2006 9:13 am) I have a 2004 Tracker v6 and the tach is the same around 3100 at 75. I get around 21 miles per gallon and normally have about 150 on the trip odo when I get to half a tank. Replies to this message: old911guy (Aug 22, 2006 5:52 am) cob (Aug 22, 2006 7:47 am)
#258 of 314 Re: 1993 convertable [robbo2] by trixi Aug 21, 2006 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: robbo2 (Jul 08, 2005 5:12 am) Hi Robbo, bonnet release catch is in the glove compartment box on the top left. I'll try and get some photographs of my own roof being taken off to send you- its not half as bad it looks!!!
#259 of 314 Re: RPM's [cob] by old911guy Aug 22, 2006 (5:52 am)
Replying to: cob (Aug 21, 2006 8:11 am) Sort of sounds like the electric overdrive switch is "Off", or the transmission is stuck in the power mode (if you have a "normal-power" mode selector switch. My 2002 Vitara had this problem and my mileage/engine rpm figures were similar to yours. Look for indicator lights on the dash that say either "O/D OFF" or "POWER". Good luck with it! Replies to this message: cob (Aug 22, 2006 7:47 am)
#260 of 314 Re: RPM's [old911guy] by cob Aug 22, 2006 (7:47 am)
Replying to: old911guy (Aug 22, 2006 5:52 am) I don't have a problem with the RPM'S I was replying to Workingman6 post about his 2001. My O/D switch is on the light on the dash is off. The other switch is in the normal mode otherwise the Power light would be on. BTW if you are in the power mode at a steady speed the RPM's are the same as if you were in the normal mode. The only difference between normal and power is during acceleration where the shift points change.

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