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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Suzuki1.8 on April 27, 2011, 08:55:14 AM

Title: Timing issues
Post by: Suzuki1.8 on April 27, 2011, 08:55:14 AM

I have a 1993 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6 16v. So over the weekend in Moan showing up Overpriced jeeps My sidekick started acting funny around 2.5 to3 k rpm. I changed the fuel fliter thinking it was a not getting gas but it didn't change it. I finaly figured that it jumped timing. I had to run advanced to get it off the trail. I retimed it and it skiped two teeth. The timing belt tensor is the cheapest looking thing i have ever seen. Has anyone else had this issue taking these things of road were it is bumpy or is there a fix for this???

Title: Re: Timing issues
Post by: wildgoody on April 27, 2011, 08:57:31 AM

Change your timing belt at the recommended service intervals
and you won't have any problems, unless there is another problem

Wild

Title: Re: Timing issues
Post by: Suzuki1.8 on April 27, 2011, 09:05:50 AM

Timing belt was changed 5k ago. the belt tensor does not seem like it hold the tension all that well with that small spring and thin aluminum plate

Title: Re: Timing issues
Post by: wildgoody on April 27, 2011, 09:12:09 AM

The spring is not for tension, just a guide for setting the tensioner,
I have logged over 270,000 miles in my 89' Sidekick and never had
a belt skip a tooth, so I would guess the tensioner was set too loose

Wild

Title: Re: Timing issues
Post by: Suzuki1.8 on April 27, 2011, 09:18:08 AM

Do you ever put locktight on the bolt holding the tensioner tight??

Title: Re: Timing issues
Post by: wildgoody on April 27, 2011, 09:21:14 AM

No, I just make sure it has the right torque so it stays tight

Title: Re: Timing issues
Post by: Bobzooki on April 27, 2011, 12:04:09 PM

In my experience, I have always replaced the tensioner, when I've replaced the timing belt.  The Gnewt has not had any problems.