Another new member from Swindon with a problem

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Another new member from Swindon with a problem

Post by 966gordo » Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:36 am

Hi all, I'm now the proud owner of a 2 ltr vitara and I'm loving it apart from the smokescreen emitted when warming up and occasionally when pulling away when warm. Hopefully will solve the problem today with a good service , any advise welcome ?? Would I be right in saying they suffer from problems with the valve stem oil seals and head gasket problems ?

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Re: Another new member from Swindon with a problem

Post by dazerede » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:17 am

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Re: Another new member from Swindon with a problem

Post by Jordi » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:11 am

:welcome: to the forum.

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Re: Another new member from Swindon with a problem

Post by dan_2k_uk » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:19 am

Hi from another Swindon member.

Head gaskets not that common. The valve stem seals on the older engines were a pretty common fault. Dont know whether they have been improved in the newer engines.
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Re: Another new member from Swindon with a problem

Post by ROBBIE » Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:34 pm

Hi :welcome:
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Re: Another new member from Swindon with a problem

Post by turbo-tom » Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:59 pm

hello and :welcome: :doublethumbs:
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Re: Another new member from Swindon with a problem

Post by ferris » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:01 am

:welcome: to the club :thumbup: .
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