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Vehicle & Technical => Suzuki => Topic started by: Foden34ke12 on August 30, 2005, 14:35:15

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: Foden34ke12 on August 30, 2005, 14:35:15

Hey Guys,

Thought I'd give u an update seeing as I haven't been on for a while...

The Truck has been to a few Pay and Play Events and had its ups and downs.

Problems:

MOT is 3rd October !!!
Needs Wheel Arches
Rear Nearside Brake Cylinder Leaking Badly!
Needs new Brake Caliper (Currently Running two different front calipers!)
Windscreen Wiper Broken
Will Not Start of its own accord! Used to just click... Now won't even do that! Works fine when bump started.

Any Ideas as I need to get it all sorted ASAFP

Dave

Oh Yeah, Used the winch for the first time in anger.... Awesome...

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: Foden34ke12 on August 30, 2005, 14:36:08

Oh Yeah and the Bearing in the Front diff is leaking as well...

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: generation-x on August 30, 2005, 19:44:45

dave i think its time to drop dave smith a line matey
http://www.vitarabreakers.com

simon

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: LandRoger on August 30, 2005, 20:19:08

SCRAP IT its  become a money pit, :(biglaugh):

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: Foden34ke12 on August 30, 2005, 21:42:19

Thats right but what about the becoming bit....

Its always been a money pit lol.....

Dave

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: LandRoger on August 30, 2005, 22:23:10

Dave , i have been down that road with SJs , so bought a Jimny not so good suspension wise but 100% better everywhere else  - you could say its the modern SJ ! good luck with yours,

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: thumbs on August 30, 2005, 22:36:14

stick at it mate, it will be worth it in the end!

Title: Re: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: muddyweb on August 31, 2005, 08:10:01

Quote from: "Foden34ke12"

Will Not Start of its own accord! Used to just click... Now won't even do that! Works fine when bump started.

Well, the obvious thing with this is to make sure the battery is in good nick, and that the terminals are all tight and clean.   Also, check your earth strap connections to the engine / chassis / battery.

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: Foden34ke12 on August 31, 2005, 14:11:14

Yeah tried putting jump leads to all over the starter, body and engine back to the negative terminal nothing. Its just had a brand new battery from good old Halfords because I originally thought it was the battery as well. Must be the actual motor so i've got one off ebay for £15. I know the terminals are clean and tight because it attached the winch to them a while ago.

And I've tried having the winch off no difference.

anyone know where I can get free wheeling hubs for a vitara cheap. That solves the bearing problem. I really can't be arsed to have the axle off again so i'll just wait till next time it snaps lol then change the bearing as well. sourced some parts cheap for the brakes but its getting time to get it done lol.

Dave

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: Mule on August 31, 2005, 19:17:49

Milners do FWH's. about £50, get the manual one's tho', tried the auto ones on my Pajero broke 3 before changing them for the manuals, no probs since!

or

try a scrappy coz both the Wee Beastie and the wifes' 4uj has them as standard!

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: generation-x on August 31, 2005, 22:59:44

dave
get a list together of bits u need drop dave smith a line say i put u onto him he will do you a good deal honest

simon

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: ooheck on September 01, 2005, 07:22:38

I have found the clicky starter motor is usally crap in the solenoid, preventing a good electrical circuit.

Remove the solenoid from the stater motor and wash out with WD40 or contact cleaner.
You can put a test meter accross the power terminals and manuall operate the solenoid, you should see the resistance drop when terminals are clean.
Failing that, buy a new solenoid :lol: most auto electrical places should be able to get them, they're not very expensive.

BTW  Milner off road, the jap car spares, dont deal with suzuki parts :(mad):

Cheers

Steve

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: Foden34ke12 on September 01, 2005, 16:18:44

Yeah I knew about Milner anyway... Its a shame because they do quality parts for daihatsu's etc.

Yeah got a list going... gunna give him a ring. Bidded on a complete new starter for a tenner on ebay so all good there.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Dave

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: thumbs on September 12, 2005, 18:59:12

is dave smith the vitara breakers!

have you got a number for him as all the numbers i have been given before are wrong!

cheers thumbs

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: generation-x on September 12, 2005, 19:34:50

hi thumbs
yeah dave smith is the vitara breaker u can get his number of his web site
http://www.vitarabreakers.com

hope this helps

simon

Title: Oh Dear the Trucks in bits again.
Post by: thumbs on September 12, 2005, 19:59:52

excellant job cheers! numbers nearly hidden lol but found it!  :D