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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Dougi-d on March 15, 2009, 08:52:14 AM

Title: Burning oil
Post by: Dougi-d on March 15, 2009, 08:52:14 AM

My 93 Geo was supposedly rebuilt last year by the guy I bought it from. But, it smokes and burns oil pretty bad. Besides rings and valve stem guides is there some other seal or something that could make it burn this much oil. Also where is the best place to purchase a rebuilt motor or used motor with low miles? ???

Title: Re: Burning oil
Post by: Jeremiah on March 15, 2009, 12:30:13 PM

Valve guide seals commonly go out. They're the cheapest of the my-engine's-burning-oil fixes, and common for them to go out. A google search will come up with a lot of good ways to change them. My favorite method includes a rented spring compressor from auto-zone, and pulling spark plugs & stuffing them with small rope (this will make sense to you after you find pics of the method). It's my understanding the 8v is easy, and the 16v is a PITA.

Title: Re: Burning oil
Post by: dustybadlands on March 17, 2009, 06:31:33 PM

I priced them today for my 8V at the Zuk dealer, almost $8.00 each. Seemed a little stiff for me, whadya think?  ???

Title: Re: Burning oil
Post by: Hillbillydave on March 17, 2009, 08:35:28 PM

Sounds a little stiff to me as well O'reilley's auto parts only want's $2.99 a piece! I can't get it to insert a link, but you can cut and paste.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/DisplayTheParts.do?categoryIndex=1&didSearchFor=VALVE+GUIDES&vehicle=1989SUZUKISIDEKICK4-1300%201.3L&bid=1237347165026&cycleCount=1655

I'm sure some of the vendors/sponsers of this site offer them as well.

Title: Re: Burning oil
Post by: dustybadlands on March 18, 2009, 08:13:53 AM

Site came up fine, thanx. I'm in Michigan tho. Called NAPA and it's $18.oo for a whole 8V kit. Thanx for the inspiration!