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by Ginger_boy
Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: GV 2002 softtop power steering
Replies: 4
Views: 5193

Re: GV 2002 softtop power steering

Cheers for that. Yes it looks like the pump on the 2lt has a wider pulley. Looks like I've got a fun day ahead of me
by Ginger_boy
Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: GV 2002 softtop power steering
Replies: 4
Views: 5193

GV 2002 softtop power steering

Hi been have having probs with the power steering on my Grand Vitara. It's stiff then goes light. Drive belt seems to be tight, steering UJ's seem un-siezed. So I'm left with pump or rack at fault. Have a scrap 2004 2lt GV. Would like to know if the pump and rack are the same on both cars before as ...
by Ginger_boy
Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Spay paint in a can
Replies: 1
Views: 3236

Spay paint in a can

imageedit_1_3341566663.jpg After looking at my GV Sport soft top I thought I would have a go at touching it up round the edges. The bumper had had a little argument with a blue painted post and I was missing a wheel arch trim. Luckily the exact missing piece cam up on the well-known auction site at...
by Ginger_boy
Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Grand Vitara Clutch
Replies: 3
Views: 7104

Re: Grand Vitara Clutch

Hi GV clutches are hydraulic. Check the small master cylinder next to the brake servo. I thought mine had loads of fluid in it until I took the lid off and found it was empty and it was a tide mark is was seeing on the outside. Filled it up bleed the system now have a clutch
by Ginger_boy
Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
Topic: Leather straps in rear footwells
Replies: 4
Views: 5336

Re: Leather straps in rear footwells

Yep for the rear seats, are they still intact they usual split? The rear seat should have a white bobble that the strap fits over
by Ginger_boy
Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Samurai starting-gremlin.
Replies: 3
Views: 5111

Re: Samurai starting-gremlin.

hi its a very common problem with the Samurai. its generally caused by volt drop due to the fusible link between the battery and the electrical harness. It happen to me in various places around the country with my old Suzuki. I fixed it by switching the starter through an auto relay here is a link t...
by Ginger_boy
Thu May 28, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: 2002 gv front subframe
Replies: 1
Views: 3212

Re: 2002 gv front subframe

Well after a bit of a searching on the internet. Found the some horrific stories of peoples front cross members failing with sudden lurches to the left or right. Then found the Canadian Suzuki recall notice the method of checking the condition and if its beyond help how to remove and replace. Spot o...
by Ginger_boy
Thu May 28, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: 2002 gv front subframe
Replies: 1
Views: 3212

2002 gv front subframe

hi has anyone out there removed the front sub frame from their GV. Mines rotten and not easily repaired on the vehicle. wondering how much unbolting of the lower suspension has to be done etc. any help before I go knuckle bashing would be appreciated
by Ginger_boy
Sat May 02, 2015 8:36 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: radio
Replies: 1
Views: 3247

Re: radio

If you have not found it, it should be right under the dash on the inner wing of the drivers foot well. You have to be a contortionist to get to it.
by Ginger_boy
Fri Mar 13, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Clutch, slave or Master cylinders on 2lt GV
Replies: 1
Views: 3253

Clutch, slave or Master cylinders on 2lt GV

I'm trying to work out if I have a problem with the Clutch, slave or master cylinder. When recently I drove my wife's GV I noticed the biting point was on the floor, I have had a look today and now am all confused. Crawled under and got hold of the clutch release arm to fined that I could push the s...