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Offline takai

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89 Kick
« on: November 02, 2005, 02:23:18 PM »
Interesting.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-Suzuki-Sidekick-JLX-Automatic-4x4-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ4584990284QQcategoryZ6468QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Everything made since until I got down to mechanical. Is the 12-valve some rare factory motor that I have never heard of?

Something like a semi-automatic revolver.  :P
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Re: 89 Kick
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2005, 03:09:39 PM »
The guy from whom I bought my Sidekick from told me it was a 12 valve. I was skeptical (I still am) but never got a chance to verify it.

What code would that be on the VIN? ???
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Re: 89 Kick
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2005, 04:07:27 PM »
Engine compartment looks exactly like my 93 Lsi Trackers (1.6 8 valve)
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Re: 89 Kick
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2005, 06:46:47 PM »
my guess... just 8 valve , never even heard about 12 valve heads on sidekicks. I don't know automatic ones. May be someone else can clarify this?
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Re: 89 Kick
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2005, 08:56:17 PM »
Somebody confused a Isuzu with a Suzuki
I think Isuzu had a 12 valve, Suzuki does not

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Re: 89 Kick
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2005, 08:28:24 AM »
Somebody confused a Isuzu with a Suzuki
I think Isuzu had a 12 valve, Suzuki does not

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