I went from a 1600 3dr vitara to a v6 5dr and didnt really notice a difference in fuel costs for the same use, i was told before a got one that they were hungry but mines been good - its a manual though so maybe the autos are hungry ? Mine gets used offroad and goes good, its a little high geared ...

Bugger , the same thing happened to my mates suzuki superwinch one, It sucks trying to get just one. Good luck.

Hi , there are 3 chains and 3 auto tensioners , if they are getting noisey you can run an oil flush through and replace with a good quailty oil ( 5w30 ) this can sometimes get the tensioners working better. as Iniel said they need good servicing and its quite involved to replace tensioners. But can ...

Hey Cool, did you make both front and rear 30mm ? i know some make smaller ones at the front to get an even lift. Would be keen as , just think of a price that makes it worth your while and let me know ( PM me if ya want), i have seen the US ones but the freight usally kills it. What is " HUMPY " is ...

Hi, Anyone know where i can buy some coil spacers for a vitara in NZ ? Would prefer to buy some than make some at the moment. I know a few people have made some sets in the past and sold some.

Thanks for the advice guys, i think we will strap our daughter in and go on some nice gentle runs in the near future.

Hi guys , Just wanting some advise on how old babys/kids should be before taking them offroad ? i guess it depends on the enviroment, child car seats etc

When did you first take your kids out ???

I have a 4 month old.

Dr_PC wrote:Wash it out then fill it wit Argon

Yep , this is what i did when i welded my tank , washed it out with water and filled the tank with argon/co2.

Im in the same situation, i pay rental each month on a boc bottle that i use bugger all argosheild from, you can get the soda bottles and addapters from trademe but the are not cheap, m . You can get a co2 bottle from the fire guys who test and fill fire extinguishers. about $200 depending on size ...

The suzuki is a good small 4x4 option, i had a 1.6 vitara 3 door which was great offroad and now have a V6 h20a 5 door ( needed more family room) which has less ground clearence but is a lot nicer to drive and has a little bit more power . the v6 seems to be pretty good on gas not too different from ...

I wish i could but sadly i have used my "away from the wife and kid time" by going for a play at pouto yesterday - The crunchie is good fun and you will have a ball.

Sweet as , Done.

Let me know if you dont get it and i will sent it again in smaller files.

Mat

HI there, If its the H20a engine , I have some pictures of the very hard to find manual i could email you if it helps ?

Do you want internal timing chain marks or just igntion timing?

I put 30x9.5x15 RMT's on a standard 1990 vitara swb , it gave a useful amount more clearance under the wagon and only rubbed on the chassis at full lock. but yeah under body armour a good idea !

mmmmm Interesting now we have a 3rd option eh.
Cheers

Cool as , Thanks for your input

Thanks mungus, good idea but im a bit reluctant to have another wagon as i already have the vw buggy sitting in the shed and the mrs has her own 4door car for shopping The vitara is awsome but it would be nice to fit gear and people in the wagon when going on a run or camping. Also i tend to tow ...

I am looking to get a bigger 4x4 with 4doors ( currently have a vitara ) and are looking at a Manual and diesel Toyota surf or Nissan Terrano. I know of some issues like rust in the terrano rear floor pan, and surf engines overheating and cracking heads. Any suggestions on which one would be better ...

Hi Guys, I have been reading this forum for a while now and thought i should register. Its a great site. I have a 1990 Suzuki vitara with very basic mods, its great and it can get me anywhere i need to go. I have had a FJ40 in the past and also have a VW beach buggy which loves to get dirty too- in ...