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by momo
Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:42 am
Forum: New members
Topic: Tyre pressures on grand vitara 2004 235/60 R16
Replies: 5
Views: 4666

Re: Tyre pressures on grand vitara 2004 235/60 R16

Cool. Like the chalk line idea will try that thanks! 👍
by momo
Mon Aug 31, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
Topic: Plastic wheel arch protectors gotta go?
Replies: 0
Views: 3952

Plastic wheel arch protectors gotta go?

Just started stripping the new vitara for waxoyingl and as my old vit didnt have plastic wheel arch protectors I wasn't sure what to expect but found after removing them they saved alot of the upper bodywork but have assisted in the progressive now apparent rotting of the lower arches towards sills ...
by momo
Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Tyre pressures on grand vitara 2004 235/60 R16
Replies: 5
Views: 4666

Re: Tyre pressures on grand vitara 2004 235/60 R16

Thanks Jordi, tyre or car manufacturer? I assume you mean stick to the pressure sticker on the door frame? Seems very low 26psi? 40 on the tyre seems better anyway it's not a major issue was just curious what others did :)
by momo
Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Tyre pressures on grand vitara 2004 235/60 R16
Replies: 5
Views: 4666

Tyre pressures on grand vitara 2004 235/60 R16

Hi peeps hoping for some feedback/advice on tyre pressures.... i have just bought a grand vitara 2004 with the tyre size 235/60 R16 100h it has Bridgestone dueler sports tyres. One had 50 psi (the max on tyre states 40) the rest had around 45. The vehicle sticker states 26! I have an older vitara wi...
by momo
Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: Do not use 4 wheel drive on tarmac.
Replies: 12
Views: 67872

Re: Do not use 4 wheel drive on tarmac.

10 years ago I got a 1995 vitara which had never had the 4wd used, the manual front hub locks turned after some persuasion but there was no 4wd, eventually we removed them and freed them off, cleaned them up etc - was very easy to do - once cleaned and new grease in they moved and actually locked th...
by momo
Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start
Replies: 4
Views: 3647

Re: Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start

Only just joined myself and only just bought a 2004 2.0 grand vitara (but petrol engine) I cant help you with the problem sorry but I hope you find a fix and someone on here can help you, if you find the reason would you post it as its worth knowing. Hope its simple for you to sort. Do you generally...
by momo
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:47 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Advice to sell an old vitara?
Replies: 2
Views: 2607

Re: Advice to sell an old vitara?

Thank you! so, 4 more posts...I've not a clue what that means! but I'm guessing I have to create a new subject now for my 2nd post? I have lots of fun ahead of me next week :) I have a new toy now messing with my new suzuki :) If I ask questions on the subjects I want help on does that help my score?
by momo
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Advice to sell an old vitara?
Replies: 2
Views: 2607

Advice to sell an old vitara?

Hey, I have had a 1995 vitara 1.6 JX 5dr for around 9 years, best motor I ever bought, truth :) I have just got a grand vitara to replace her because as strong as she is, she probably needs to retire to a new off-roader owner now as needs lots more tlc than I have time for (I've given her 9yrs of lo...