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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Water Pump for JB33W Jimny vs SJ413 Samurai

« Last post by Thirty-Nine on January 05, 2026, 07:10:51 PM »

Turns out the leak I have isn't from the water pump, but from the two heater hoses underneath the thermostat housing.

You can see the leak here.

https://youtu.be/VxoMvSYq7Ho?si=4VyeD0QsulbL5ISi

I haven't had a chance to dig into it much, but I assume the hoses go into the thermostat housing? Or is the thermostat part of the intake manifold? I'll have to check later.

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Brake drums and shoes for 83 sj410

« Last post by ebewley on January 03, 2026, 09:05:49 AM »

Just a thought... How about grabbing all of the parts from a SJ413/Samurai? If you get all the outer stuff, you'd be able to use Samurai brakes, right? -Eric

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Water Pump for JB33W Jimny vs SJ413 Samurai

« Last post by ebewley on January 03, 2026, 09:01:06 AM »

It may be possible to redrill your pulley and fan?  Or, perhaps a Samurai pulley and fan may work? It's probably not a v-belt though... hmm. -Eric

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Water Pump for JB33W Jimny vs SJ413 Samurai

« Last post by Thirty-Nine on January 01, 2026, 10:29:07 AM »

Trying to see if there's a domestically available water pump for a G13BB-powered JDM Suzuki Jimny Wide. The OEM part number is 1740083815 (which is out of production). This cross-references with available parts in the U.S. from Duralast and NAPA. The G13BB is also the same engine as the one in the Chevrolet Metro/Suzuki Swift with the 1.3-liter engine.


This pic shows the pump from a Metro (Duralast BWP-825). The pump's housing is right, but the holes for the stud spacing on the fan for the flange are too wide. I suppose if I had the Metro/Swift fan it'd be fine. Maybe?


The second pic shows an SJ413 pump vs OEM. You'll note the area with the arrow on the OEM pump isn't present on the SJ413 pump (NAPA TW 41084). However, the spacing for the fan studs is right. However, the Samurai (SJ413) uses the G13BA engine, and the Jimny Wide (JB33W) uses the G13BB. Perhaps that's the issue?

I know GMB (which makes water pumps) gives one part number for both applications (https://am.gmb.co.kr/products/products.asp?parts=wp&pno=GWS-30A), which seems odd.

Any insight on this?

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Brake drums and shoes for 83 sj410

« Last post by ButchW on January 01, 2026, 09:51:14 AM »

. I suppose I could try and find someone to re line my shoes if that is even a thing any more

Man I haven't thought about shoe relining in years... Good luck on your quest, and Happy New Year...
Butch

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Brake drums and shoes for 83 sj410

« Last post by ontario410 on January 01, 2026, 09:48:01 AM »

Looks like the shoes are no longer available on partsouq or megazip. Does anyone know of any aftermarket brake shoes for 1983 model rear brakes. I suppose I could try and find someone to re line my shoes if that is even a thing any more

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Brake drums and shoes for 83 sj410

« Last post by ontario410 on December 03, 2025, 05:56:06 PM »

Well I ordered brake shoes from mega zip a few weeks ago and now got an email saying they are no longer available? I'm hoping it's not permanent.

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: 1992 Sidekick JLX

« Last post by RJkick on November 25, 2025, 01:18:10 PM »

I have limit straps but will take the spring out to check full droop and stuff to see if that shows anything.  I have the 3" Calmini drop brackets.  I want to do the CV Axle conversion but that is for the passenger side correct?  This is the driver side.  On a crazy side note it is not pulling out currently.  I went to snap a picture of it, as it dawned on me after years that would help everyone with my cryptic descriptions, and it is working normally.  I'm not mad at it but am confused.  Happy Thanksgiving week to all

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ZUKIWORLD 'The Fall Classic' / Re: 2025 ZUKIWORLD Fall Classic - November 21st thru 23rd

« Last post by ebewley on November 24, 2025, 08:21:25 AM »

Thanks everyone for coming out and making this year's Fall Classic as fun as ever! Great weather and lots of fun things to explore ruled the weekend. Pics and story coming soon. -Eric

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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: 1992 Sidekick JLX

« Last post by ebewley on November 24, 2025, 08:20:17 AM »

You may still be over-extending the suspension on droop. Do you have drop brackets for your center section? Also, you may want to convert/make a flange mount stub shaft axle for that side so you can have the same CV axle for both sides. There are a few articles on the main part of this website that help beef up the IFS part of a Sidekick. Good luck! -Eric