GEN I Suzuki Vitara 88-up [merged]

[astec]

+1 papost naman pics ng vitara nyo.

- im a vitara owner from baguio city. i've swapped my 96 honda vtec for this powerful beast, no regrets 101% satisfied owner. i even towed my cousins land cruiser using my vit hehehe malakas talaga sa akyatan kahit naka normal driving ka lang. cheers!

Wow! Towing a Land Cruiser! hehe! You sure put your Vit into good use!

[kenn.garcia]

Hi guys,

Need help. When my vit is in lower gears, I can hear a significantly audible humming sound. Parang tunog ng propeller na loose or baka fan belt. Happens mostly kapag starting from rest. Tapos kapag naka aircon, at higher speeds, parang biglang may nag s-skip na rotation sa fan.

Any ideas what I might be dealing with?

Thanks,
/Kenn

[kenn.garcia]

Apparently this was caused by a damaged crankshaft pulley. Was advised by the mechanic that it might cost atleast 3k. Asked someone else and was told the replacement would cost somewhere 4-5k.

Then there's another mechanic who told me that instead of replacing the pulley, I can have it welded instead. Any ideas on what could be the possible repercussions of taking this alternative?

Thanks,
/Kenn

Hi guys,

Need help. When my vit is in lower gears, I can hear a significantly audible humming sound. Parang tunog ng propeller na loose or baka fan belt. Happens mostly kapag starting from rest. Tapos kapag naka aircon, at higher speeds, parang biglang may nag s-skip na rotation sa fan.

Any ideas what I might be dealing with?

Thanks,
/Kenn

[impulzz]

if they didn't center it properly and welded it together. it will cause vibrations and damage more engine parts. have you called olympia or links how much it will cost?

[kenn.garcia]

if they didn't center it properly and welded it together. it will cause vibrations and damage more engine parts. have you called olympia or links how much it will cost?

Haven't called them up yet sir impulzz. But will do. The mechanic who advised me to do that said I can have it done by a machine shop to lessen chances of having it done the wrong way. Would you advise instead that I go the part replacement route instead of the cheaper solution?

[impulzz]

i have spent a little for the original part for my Vit and since i plan on keeping my vit i say yes replace it.

the rubber absorbs the vibration when the outer ring is pulled in different directions by the fan belts. so the inner ring will be centered and feel less of the vibration.

if you can source a surplus pulley and it lasts for a few years then good.

[kenn.garcia]

Copy sir. Thanks for the advice. By any chance, would you happen to know of reliable surplus shops that cater to Vit parts?

[impulzz]

sorry kenn, but wala.

[kenn.garcia]

sorry kenn, but wala.

Ok lang po sir. Nag check na po ako ng prices:

Olympia - 3.5k in stock
LINKS - 5.5k order basis
Labor (Customer's Cradle) - 1.2K for replacing the pulley.

Sensible po ba na palitan ko na rin yung timing belt? Parang i've read somewhere na kailangan din tanggalin yung crankshaft pulley kapag magpapalit ng timing belt. If so, baka meron pa po kayong alam na magandang isabay na rin sa repair.

TIA!

/Kenn

[impulzz]

timing belt replacement is suggested at 100,000 kms. but i change mine at around 75k when the water pump was replaced

yes they are going to remove the crank shaft pulley too when replacing the timing belt so might as well have them check it. along the tensioner pulley and cam shaft oil seal

if you're gonna get your parts from olympia, i think they have a mechanic there. but if not, my friend's shop is at the corner of araneta and bayani st.

[kenn.garcia]

well it was past 100km mark when I got my vit. I guess it's okay to have the timing belt changed.

Any ideas on how much the belt would cost? And the labor cost for having the parts replaced thru your friend's shop?

[glenn manikis]

mga sir im considering buying a vitara... for my daugther.... how much po ba ang vitara ngayon at anong model ang maganda at anong model ang hindi maganda? ano din po ang matipid sa fuel? mahal po ba ang parts ng vitara?

[impulzz]

depending on the unit's condition 94-98 models go for around 170 to 230k. the later units like the vitara plus some advertise for 250k

locally released units are the 5 doors vitara's... escudo's are 3 door unit usually from subic or cebu so these are converted from rhd to lhd

parts are a little expensive but very durable. but only a few shops sell it.

i've had my unit for 3 years now. had a few repairs done to the brakes, suspension, a/c and cooling system. but most the parts replaced were still original.

[Ventoy]

Mga Bros ano bang maganda sa Vitara Or Jimny na lang planning to buy one kasi

[olidotcom]

depends on your use sir.. more on family ba? or rugged roads, 4x4, etc?

[impulzz]

both vitara and jimny are capable off road vehicles.

but the jimny is small compared to the vitara which already tight compared to a gen1 crv

for a starter family car the vitara would be better.

[RedKudo]

Good day mga sir,

Ask ko lng po saan pwede mg patingin ng aircon. Yung mahusay po sana. Mine is escudo2001 model. Pag hindi tumtakbo (i.e. traffic) humihina yung aircon. Tpos kapag mainit yung panahon wala na talga effect yung aircon eh. Npansin ko lng din, kapag ng power window ako, humhina yung pglbas ng hangin. Help here please. Salamat po!

[impulzz]

for the aircon if you're in QC try Aves along speaker perez. or mang mario somewhere near SM north, he has a thread in tsikot.

as for the electrical load that zaps the power, think you need to upgrade the alternator. try wizzards along tomas morato.

[RedKudo]

salamat sir sa advise, pa napaayos ko na po, ma update ako dito sa tsikot for the results. Thanks!

[Jo A.]

Good day to all vitara owners here.

I need some advise because Im planning to buy a 1997 vitara automatic transmission. The problem is the transmission is old and will be needing replacement in a few years, how much will it cost to have it converted to manual and how much if I just have it overhauled or replaced?

Please tell me if there is any shop in the makati, ortigas, or qc area that can overhaul an automatic transmission preferably one that specializes in vitaras.