20 Most Recent 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Other than replace it with the correct gasket. Not much.... You can get a neuopran gasket as oppose to a cork gasket. There is a few dollar difference but not gonna solve the problem completely you'll get a few extra miles before it leaks again.. This is a common maintence problem. Gonna happen again in another 65k miles The valve cover gaskets take a lot of vibration from the head as well as heat.

If it was done to you, DO NOT start the engine. You will ruin it. You need to remove the tank and fuel lines, fuel pump, the complete fuel system and clean it out to remove all traces of the sugar.
If you are thinking about doing it to someone else, it's NOT FUNNY. It can be extremely expensive to repair and has the potential to cause serious repercussions including possible criminal charges. Depending on where you live it could be classed as assualt.
Hope this helps.

My sincere apologies for the severly delayed response.
I am personally going back to answer your unanswered questions. I have only been on this site for the past 4-months as a free contributor.

I do not know if you still need this information, however I am answering it in case you still do.

Standard Answer for Timing Belts/Chains: 100,000 to 120,000 miles is when the Timing Belts/Chains start malfunctioning or failing. Some people want to go ahead and change them before malfunctions/failures happen. I just replaced mine on 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan which just turned 100K. Most Timing Belt/Chain failures will cause more costly engine damage when these fail, including a need to replace/rebuild an entire engine.

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Most likely you will need to take 3 nuts off of studs that come from the lamp assembly. These should be under the trim at the back hatch. Then remove the light cover and pull the old bulb out. Put the new one in and replace the cover. Make sure it seals good.

the rollover switch is in the rear behind the plastic panel rt or left relay is in the main power supply box under hood

you mat have a shorted bulb try changing the bulb if that doesnt work you probably have a bad ground

Did he say that it had enough oil in the engine? Have you noticed drips of oil on the driveway? If the engine is burning or leaking oil, then eventually you will have so little oil that the light will come on because the pump can't get enough oil - but that doesn't mean your oil pump is worn out. Generally, oil pump failure only occurs in the very worst maintained cars. I would change the oil (maybe to a thicker viscosity), and keep a very close eye on the oil level (consumption), checking the level every day, and then make a decision based on how much repairs may be, how much to replace the car, etc. Oil pump replacement is very major surgery, involving sump and timing cover removal, and timing belt or chain removal too. If oil pump replacement is the only possible rectification, I would recommend getting an accurate quote, and be prepared to bite the bullet and trade-up. I personally don't believe the oil pump would be the problem, so maybe get a 2nd opinion. Good luck.

sometimes sensors go bad things for pollution in the engine are clogged up ,even may need tune up or gas is loose make sure its tight and you must dirve it for a couple of miles before it shuts off but their is always something wrong when light comes on.this how mechanics and auto part dealers make their money

I'd be first confirming whether you have a 1.6 litre Grand Vitara (petrol), or a 2 litre turbo diesel. The 2 litre petrol (straight 4 or V6) or 2.5 litre petrol engines are all chain drive.
If your engine is petrol then no lock tool is required (to hold the camshaft). Of course, there is a specific position that an engine should be rotated too before removing the belt from ANY engine.
If it's diesel, then although I'm unfamilar with that particular engine, the general requirement for diesel engines with high pressure injection pumps is "yes, you require a lock tool" to hold the injection pump pulley. As I think these are a common rail set-up, this requirement may not be necessary. Check with your Suzuki Dealer, or maybe someone else here will know more. A similar question may have already been asked and answered here too.

side of the battery and in imprinted to the cover is the name of the component listed

It sounds like your oil pump is going bad..Well bd now since you said the light stayed on...And the noise you hear is the sound of a engine not getting enough oil, to lube all those metal parts,,,,You can replace your oil pump, and hopefully you didnt do too much damage to the motor....Goodluck...

The best thing to do is go to any Advance or Auto Zone and buy the Chilton Repair book for this vehicle and it will have step by step instuctions for any repair that you may need. It also has pictures too. They cost around 19.99 but this book is the best for any repairs that you may ever have. Hope this helps.

Hi BSM,

Intermittent heat is usually the result of a low coolant state. What happens is the heater core isn't getting the circulation necessary to keep the air warm. The irony is that your engine will run hotter when this happens.

To fix this, start with a cold engine and open the radiator fill cap.
Start the engine and top off the coolant.
Let the engine keep running and warm up.
When it begins to cycle the coolant check the level again. Top it off again.
Turn the heater on full blast
Keep topping after each cycle until it stops needing fluid.

At that time the heater should be blowing hot air consistently.

Best regards
Mike

"!" means any of your light(head light or brake light or tail light) has burnt out.
Brake with a circle means please check the brake fluid level and brake pads for wear and tear.

If it's hard to get into gear you should check the clutch is disengaging properly.
Before changing the clutch plate, check that the clutch throw-out is adjusted correctly and the actuating hydraulics/levers have the correct amount of travel.

In the back of the driver's side cam cover. I believe the end of the house should have a green housing on it. It'll be near the tranny fluid dipstick.

run scanner for trouble codes, some auto parts store will do this for free , check for loose, broken or disconnected vacuum hose

Let the system dry for quite a few days before trying to start, otherwise the computer could get ruined. Most water damages the coil packs and crank shaft position sensor. Hopefully water did not go inside your intake manifold and engine. It may not start. The best thing to do is let it thouroughly dry. Have a diagnostic test done to see if any sensors or circuits got ruined.

the cheapest you will find is some sort of a U-Pull-IT salvage yard, where you can find a vehicle like your own and remove the items you need. Its also a good time to pick up any other items you may need, trim, relays, fuses, lights, ect. its like a candy store.