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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: faulknern on October 18, 2011, 04:17:03 PM

Title: 97 Sidekick Sport 1.8 liter head gasket
Post by: faulknern on October 18, 2011, 04:17:03 PM

Hello everyone,

New to suzuki's and having a very tough time finding a head gasket kit for this engine.  I did a bit of cross checking and a 99 vitara with a 2.0 liter seems to have the same headgasket.

Can anyone confirm that if I get a head set for the vitara everything will transfer to the 1.8?

Thanks!

Title: Re: 97 Sidekick Sport 1.8 liter head gasket
Post by: DonD on October 18, 2011, 05:22:16 PM

YES

1.8 J18A 2.0 J20A DOHC Suzuki Head Gasket Only
Aerio, Esteem, Sidekick Sport, Tracker, Vitara
$36.90
AHG708 -Apex
99 - 02 Suzuki "J18A" Esteem 1.8 DOHC
96 - 98 Suzuki "J18A" Sidekick Sport 1.8 DOHC
99 - 03 Geo/Chevy Tracker "J20" 2.0L DOHC (VIN 'C')
99 - 03 Suzuki Vitara "J20A" 2.0L DOHC
02 - 03 Suzuki Aerio "J20A" 2.0L DOHC
J18A J20 J20A Aftermarket replacement MLS head gasket "only" from Apex Premium Gaskets.

Source: Parts Dinosaur. com

Title: Re: 97 Sidekick Sport 1.8 liter head gasket
Post by: fordem on October 18, 2011, 06:03:25 PM

The J18 & J20 use the same block & head - I would expect the head gasket to be the same - but I can take a look at the parts catalogues tomorrow and confirm.

Title: Re: 97 Sidekick Sport 1.8 liter head gasket
Post by: faulknern on October 18, 2011, 11:09:45 PM

Thanks guys.  Appreciate the help!