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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: TN_Tracker on August 11, 2003, 02:27:19 PM

Title: Caution Newbie
Post by: TN_Tracker on August 11, 2003, 02:27:19 PM

Just got a '96 Tracker with an Auto Trans and could use some advice. I have no idea when/if the timing belt was changed. How difficult is this to do? Is the 1.6 a clearance engine or will there be problems if the belt breaks? Any advice on making the Auto Tranny survive?

Title: Re: Caution Newbie
Post by: Zukipilot on August 13, 2003, 11:19:11 PM

I know that the 8V does not have clearance problems, but I'm not sure on the 16V. I need to find out though, my 97 Tracker is pushing the age limit of timing belts, I'll change it before I get it back on the road.
Zig

Title: Re: Caution Newbie
Post by: LBC4x4 on August 15, 2003, 02:48:38 AM

Changing the timing belt isn't that hard the hardest part is to take the pulleys and belts off to access the timing belt.

Title: Re: Caution Newbie
Post by: TN_Tracker on August 15, 2003, 12:35:03 PM

Thanks guys. I took the Tracker to a local shop today and they changed it for $108.00. The mechanic used to work for a local Chevy Dealer so it was no problem for him and the price was right.