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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: MexicoMatt on February 05, 2020, 08:31:58 PM
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Hi guys, looking at buying a used Grand Vitara. The seller keeps referring to a pressure plate that is leaking and needs to be resealed. I asked him if he meant the oil pan or something in the transmission and he said no. he's telling me it's a plate at the front of the engine that you can take off to look inside the engine. Does anyone have any idea what he is talking about?
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I'd say get him to send you a picture - as far as I'm aware, none of the engines used on the GVs had any inspection plates on the front. If I assume it's the 2.5 liter V6, they are known for leaking around the timing cover if it has been removed and not properly resealed - quite a bit of work is involved in getting access there, so the price would have to be very attractive, maybe it's time to just move on.
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I'd say get him to send you a picture - as far as I'm aware, none of the engines used on the GVs had any inspection plates on the front. If I assume it's the 2.5 liter V6, they are known for leaking around the timing cover if it has been removed and not properly resealed - quite a bit of work is involved in getting access there, so the price would have to be very attractive, maybe it's time to just move on.
That's exactly what i was thinking. The timing cover is a huge job to take off.