Hi
Has any one got any ways of checking the oil pump and or gasket without either removing the engine or dropping the sump which means the front diff. The reason is an oil leak which looks like it can only come from the oil pump gasket area.
Thanks
Gerry

Scarborough. is a lot closer but so much fun will let you know re the 16v The engine replacement moves on. The Vitara has some nasty welding on it and I do not currently have time to undertake a long welding project. The Vitara is worth keeping so maybe later. Power steering replacement can also wai...

Thanks for all the info. Just mulling the alternatives overs. Might try the SU conversion on the 8v before removing the engine and see how it goes, if I can find the SU carbs, they were last used 30 or so years ago! Then there is the simple route the Weber on the existing manifold. Krakow is a bit f...

Cheers its a carb version
My thinking was to use the 8v for simplicity so I think that's the way I will go.
Next is will the power steering move across as well if so how much agro. I have the whole car so all the bits are there.
Thanks

Hi Hello to all help/advice would be appreciated My 413 needs an engine rebuild/swap options 1.6 8 valve or 1.6 16 valve I have both, can the 16v be mad to run on carbs? I don't want to have to use the injection system, too much to do. Currently the 413 has a weber which I would try to use. i also h...

Hello One of my fleet of Suzies has a problem, well a couple do, but the one up for repair now is a 1995 SuziQ 1.6 16 valve auto. Can anyone confirm my diagnoses> Overdrive light flashing: D: 1st and OD only work 2: 1st and 3rd only work Error codes 22 and 24 as far as I can see. My diagnoses No 2 s...