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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Mike71 on October 22, 2003, 10:10:10 AM

Title: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 22, 2003, 10:10:10 AM

i have a tracker i know nothing about it exept that my grandparents treated it like a baby and gave it to me for free =)

but its a 91 how do i tell if its the 8v or 16v engine?

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: wildgoody on October 22, 2003, 10:36:46 AM

8V has a black valve cover, 16V
has aluminum, and I think the
spark plugs are in the middle
of the valve cover too.

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 22, 2003, 10:39:27 AM

running out to pop hood =)

edit: black cover is that bad? :(

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: 1bigtracker on October 22, 2003, 10:47:58 AM

The black cover is a little bad but its still an engine.  the 16V is good but the 8V still pretty good.

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: 1bigtracker on October 22, 2003, 10:48:38 AM

teh balck cover is ok but the 16V is better

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: wildgoody on October 22, 2003, 11:07:49 AM

What you have is an 8 Valve 1.6L
engine, no worries I got one too,
Of coarse mine is turbocharged,
but it will serve you well if you
change the oil with GOOD oil
like Mobil1 or Castrol and use
a purelator filter, better than
the Fram which is junk.
(read the oil filter post)
and change every 3-5K
miles, 3 is better, factory
said 7500 Mi, so either is better
than that.

Is it a 4 wheel drive ??
or a motorhome pusher ??
;)

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Maiden Hell on October 22, 2003, 01:24:24 PM

My '91 Sidekick is an 8 valve engine also.  It's works friggin great.  I change my oil every 3000-5000 kms and she runs so smooth...like a sewing machine.  :D

Don't worry, an 8 valve motor is nothing to worry about.  If anything, feel proud that you have a reliable and worthy motor in a GM vehicle for once! :-*

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 22, 2003, 07:20:43 PM

its a 4x4 s door conv but it has a hard top on it (20 bucks =) )

i also change the oil every 3k BUT i put a fram on :( then i read the post so its now in need of the oil changed again so im gunna do a purilator i also need an air filter ( any recemendations?)

i am also very glad its so reliable my g-parents have had no serious problems the bearing the from burnt up but thats from not properly being maint' its also on its a orig clutch thats how much it was babied lol has 62k miles on it my moms 2001 gand vitara 4 door 4x4 has 64k LOL

that tuboed one has to be a blast must get alot of stupid looks from peps that have been schooled by a 2 tone turboed geo lol

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Maiden Hell on October 23, 2003, 06:40:47 AM

See if you can get a K&N air filter, check out the thread I originally posted, apparently they are amazing!

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 23, 2003, 07:30:55 AM

i have a K&N on my moms car the 01 gand vitara and it was a noticable difference but it was like 60 bucks :(

so for my car i was wondering if it would be worth whatever ungodly amount they are lol

i also like to be the pearson that does stuff others wouldnt so im prety sure ill see a stream one time and just HAVE to go through it i was wondering if a K&N would work with a snorkle?

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: wolf66 on October 23, 2003, 10:32:49 AM

2 kinds of K&N filters,  the cone filter that won't work so well with a snorkle and then they have a drop in replacement one that fits in your stock airbox for about $35-$40 and it will work fine with a snorkle

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 23, 2003, 11:16:10 AM

i think i will do the drop in replacement im going to be getting oil and a filter tommorow (not FRAM!) so i will pick up the filter

should i replace the spark plug wires? i just replaced the spark plugs

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 23, 2003, 12:51:29 PM

i know this sounds kinda dumb but is my car fuel injected or carburated? i have heard things leading both ways............

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Maiden Hell on October 23, 2003, 04:35:14 PM

It should say right on the engine, no? ???

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: wildgoody on October 23, 2003, 04:45:27 PM

I'm pretty sure it is Fuel Injected.
But it's a Throttle Body Type, which
is sort of like an electronic Carburettor.

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 23, 2003, 05:18:53 PM

o where on the engine? im gunna get sea foam tommorow to clean the little heffer out but i need to know what kind to get i think

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: wildgoody on October 24, 2003, 03:03:30 AM

I can't speak for all of the Kicks,
but mine says it on the long
intake runner, see pic.
;D
(http://wildcatent.freeyellow.com/zookmods/turbo1.jpg)

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 24, 2003, 09:30:06 AM

dude if mine says it and i missed it u all can label me stupidest newb :( lol

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: wildgoody on October 24, 2003, 02:57:12 PM

Naw... But you might want to
get your eyes checked before
you drive your Zuke again LOL
;D

Title: Re: not a zuk sry
Post by: Mike71 on October 24, 2003, 05:58:49 PM

well i did losse my glasses a fews ago doing something stupid lol...ill blame that =) i dont know how i missed that i just changed the plugs lol