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Cambelt change on Suzuki Vitara - home service job?
OrangeProse
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Just need to pick your brains here...
I've got a 96N Vitara (I know it's silly, I LIKE it, OK?
) and it needs its cambelt changing.
Bearing in mind that between me and my dad I've got access to a fairly extensive selection of tools, plus his experience at home servicing (he used to change the belts on his old Nissans and Toyotas when I lived at home) is changing the belt something that we can do ourselves? Or is it one of those annoying jobs for which there's a special tool that only Suzuki dealers have?
I'm just thinking an afternoon of getting covered in grease is worth it if it saves me £250.
Ta muchly, anyone who can advise.
OP
I've got a 96N Vitara (I know it's silly, I LIKE it, OK?
) and it needs its cambelt changing.Bearing in mind that between me and my dad I've got access to a fairly extensive selection of tools, plus his experience at home servicing (he used to change the belts on his old Nissans and Toyotas when I lived at home) is changing the belt something that we can do ourselves? Or is it one of those annoying jobs for which there's a special tool that only Suzuki dealers have?
I'm just thinking an afternoon of getting covered in grease is worth it if it saves me £250.
Ta muchly, anyone who can advise.
OP
"I'm not a one-trick pony. I'm not a ten-trick pony. I'm a whole field of ponies - and they're all literally running towards this job."
An utter berk, 2010.
An utter berk, 2010.
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No - you won't need to go to a dealers - as we could do it at our garage - but that is as far as my knowledge goes.
You're braver than me - good luck!Genie
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Try Suzuki forums or if there's a haynes manual printed...0
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If the garage can do it, so can you!0
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Not a job you want to make a mess of though tghat would be expensive.0
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Of course, as long as they have the knowledge and expertise. Recommend purchase a cam belt kit and not just the belt. And have a good look at the water pump too while in there - see if there are any water stains or evidence of leaking.country_sport wrote: »If the garage can do it, so can you!Genie
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country_sport wrote: »If the garage can do it, so can you!
Is not always the right answer if a specialist tool is required which is either trade only or costs an arm and a leg.
Just remember to check the timing at least twice and rotate the engine a few times WITH A SPANNER and then check the timing again before bolting it all back up.0 -
:wave: hi all.
does anyone know if the 03on model diesel engine has a cam belt or is it chain driven?
also is it fitted with a dual mass flywheel?
cheers rodders:beer:0
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