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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: boyirish6 on January 21, 2009, 06:42:02 PM

Title: For those who have worked on the 1.8 motor
Post by: boyirish6 on January 21, 2009, 06:42:02 PM

Alright, I have started to dive into the swap of the 1.8 head swap.  These things are pretty diffrent than what I am use to. SO YES I AM A NOVICE HERE!!! I am not much on motor mechanics.   Where I am stumped is on the removal of the cams.  Is there a secret to the instillation of them what has to be done on proper instilation.  IS just having the motor at TDC the bigest key? 

Are there any secrets I need to know about this.  Cause I will tell you I am not looking forward to ripping this motor down.   I am so use to 1.3 motors and 1.6 they are a breeze to work on.  This thing looks like a pain in the ARSE!!!!

Title: Re: For those who have worked on the 1.8 motor
Post by: Jeremiah on January 22, 2009, 02:20:02 PM

Why the 1.8? What you putting it on? Why a cam swap? This sounds interesting...


The only secret is to get a good manual from your local auto parts store. Seriously. It'll step you through everything you need to know. Make sure you pre-lube with assembly lube, or at minimum oil (I recommend assembly lube, as I think the $5 tube is cheap insurance). Have you consulted ACK's FAQ? It's usually got good stuff. I check it before every project.

Title: Re: For those who have worked on the 1.8 motor
Post by: boyirish6 on January 22, 2009, 04:55:02 PM

No this 1.8 motor is diffrent in the fact that you have to remove the Cams to get to the Head bolts.  An being that it is a twin cam set up with two chains it looks to be a pain in the a$$ matching every thing up and making sure the head is at TDC.   Basicaly I was able  to source out a used head and I am getting ready to insall it.  Iam ripping down the motor to get everthing ready.  I am not doing anything diffrent thank swapping heads.