brother, your video helped me to solve a big problem, that I have when performing the rectification of my engine, I was not able to put it to the point and make the engine work. but luckily I found your video, and there was no error, I just had to adjust the distributor in the right position and everything worked correctly, hugs from Brazil...
Man someone gave me a Suzuki Swift 93 I have been searching and searching to figure out where the hell to find how to time this motor thank you so freaking much you are amazing your descriptions your Clarity you are awesome
Hey Tony...just a big "THANK YOU!" for this video. I have (2) books that did not have this right. After finding and making the changes per the video my '96 X-90 1.6L is getting ready to roll again! I appreciate your work and will be checking out your other videos.
I've been through this process last year on my x90, first timing belt change I've ever done. Took a bit of researching to work everything out and get the right torque specs. Amazing video that answers the question, am I doing this right. Keep up the awesome work
You should make a video of where all the vacuum lines go. I recently pulled the intake manifold off mine to fix a few leaks and forgot where half of them went when reassembling. Literally no videos out there with all locations either.
I was able to time my 1993 Escudo by watching your video. But now I need to set the valves which I don't know much about. Could you please make a video showing how to set the vavles for 1993 16 valve engine please? Thanks. I have subscribed. And when can I expect to see it?
Great video! To get TDC you have to remove the cover? Remove the radiator? How can you crank it to check with the screwdriver if you can't remove the cover? Thanks!
Tony, Great video! Two questions: 1. When you time the engine with the timing light, do you use the #1 or #4 spark plug wire on the 1.6 - 16 valve engine, and 2. Is the 1.6 - 16 valve engine an interference engine ? Thanks..........
Is this same as a 16v with distributorless ign? Just make.sure #4 is tdc by pulling plug and doing tbe straw test when Straw comp up to top of the stroke on #4 check marks and verify all marks line up correct?
Question for you my man. I am running a 91 tracker and am replacing a burnt out pully and belt. I am going to dope the cam gear, but the hash mark behind it isnt at 12 oclock! Its kinda at like a 11:45 if you know what I mean. So do I ignore the hash mark and line it up at 12, or do I line it up according to where they struck the mark behind the gear?
Quick question for you. So starting at 4, whats the firing order? And is it counter clock wise? Is it 4,3,1,2? I can't seem to get it to shift into 2nd gear. It starts boughing down.
Thanks man ! Great video. I picked up a nice rust-free Cali 1996 Sidekick with a 1.6L 16 valve motor. It needs a timing belt change so this video is real helpful. What is the proper timing setting on this motor? To do the belt change, does the radiator have to come out or will just removing the shroud and fan give enough clearance? Thanks again, and I am sure I will be calling you for some parts down the road!
Awesome video man, your commentary is amazing! I've recently been messing with my 1.3 Samurai and i have noticed that the timing belt is rubbing against the front plastic timing cover at higher RPM, the back sheet metal part of the timing cover appears to be slightly tweaked. Is this a common issue that you're aware of or is this just someone in the last 30 years prying against it too hard and bending it? Any suggestions for a fix? I am considering some foam padding to offset it by 2-3mm since i couldn't get the back part in shape correctly. Thanks for any tips!
@hwy83suzuki Do you have to use a timing light after install? I had a Nissan pathfinder that I marked and counted teeth on and didn’t have to time distributor after timing belt install is it the same with this? Thanks in advance!
I replaced the timing belt. Now it is time to put the grille back on. The clips that hold it in place all broke. I guess they got brittle after 26 years. Where can I find some clips?
Mine has the same problem, it's a 1989 JLX auto transmission. What should i tell my mechanic to set my timing again ? 1- Engine doesn't have enough power 2- Transmission jerks when i put it in reverse 3- 2nd gear also jerks but 3rd n 4 th seems okaay 4- It has a vaccum issue (thats for sure). Note: Timing was done but i don't know whether he removed the computer or not !! What should i ask him to do ? I have found your channel and watching you from Pakistan ☺ I hope you will help me out Sir !? Thanks in advance
Hi Tony, your videos are gold! I just replaced the timing belt on my 1998 tracker 1.6 the Spanish model by santana motors (the EU model). My issue is that my timing belt walks off the cogs even by turning the motor by hand. I tried mounting the t belt as far back as possible but after 2-3 motor revolutions the belt sits at the face of both cogs. If i keep turning the motor, the timing belt starts hanging off the cogs. This is true no matter the belt tension as i tried both the belt tension torqued to spec after two motor revolutions and even with the belt tensioner hand tight. The water pump - tbelt and tensioner, tensioner spring and the tensioner bolt are new (OEM). Crank key is perfect - torqued to spec as stated in your video. Thanks in advance
@@Hwy83SUZUKI thank you VERY much for your response! I didn't install the harmonic balancer pulley but kept the engine spinning wondering what the problem was. Thanks again !
I dont know if you have run across this problem but i have a 93 sidekick with the 16 valve that intermittently doesnt have the 3rd cylinder back fuel injector working. It has new injectors. Plugs and wires cap rotor and new ignition switch. It will run good at times on all 4 cylinder s then it drops the 3rd cylinder for awhile. It has no check engine light on. I am running out of ideas. If you have an idea i would appreciate your input thanks.
I pulled the cam to do head gasket and put the cam back in, set timing on the E and no compression. I'm thinking the cam isn't on the right lobe. What valves should be opened and closed? I'd appreciate the help. New to trackers, save me from throwing this thing in the junk yard lol
appreciate your videos man!! quick question! I've been on fixkick all night gathering info getting ready to do the head gasket/timing belt on my 1999 16v thats swapped in my sammy (i bought it half way swapped because he got scared of the wiring lol) anyway all the forums stop at 1998 it seems. will i be ok using all this info for them on mine? minus having to worry about the distributor stuff obviously
Is there any place I can send u a direct msg ? I for a 98 esteem I’m stuck with after a timing belt replacement I have the crank and cam at tdc this esteem has ignition module but car won’t start! Cranks but won’t fire up E mark point up u like ur video and crank like ur video, I’m super stumped lol I have fuel and spark I replaced the cam sensor I broke it while checking for fuel also substituted the crank sensor 😢
Hey thanks for the video, I did exactly what you did but I had to change the camshaft seal and the crankshaft seal also, I never turned the camshaft, I just pulled it off changed the seal and put it back on , I did however turn the crankshaft a little one way or the other but I always put it right back on the marks, anyway I changed both seals and put the marks back just like the way before I started this. Put the timing belt back like I took it off. This is on a 1.6 16 valve engine however when I try to start it it sounds out of time don’t understand how this could be, in your video your distributor is different than mind meaning my number four wire is more to the bottom center on the rotor cap. but it is on the fourth cylinder, I did check my distributor again and in order to get it centered on the distributor cap to the rotor i have to turn the cap almost all the way in the clockwise position., will I hurt it by turning the engine over messing with the distributor. I see that it’s a interference motor.this was suppose to be a easy project , just put everything back just like I took it off but no somehow I did something wrong. Also I did check to make sure the 4 cylinder was on top dead center. I checked and rechecked everything is on it’s marks. I’ve never messed with the distributor so it should run. I was afraid I might have messed the valves by trying to start it but I don’t see how that could be when everything is on it’s mark , right lol 😂 I did read in my chilton manual it said not to turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, didn’t really understand that. I Maybe turned it an inch either way but right back where it belonged, would it be better to take the distributor out and readjust it so it centers up more on the tab where the bolt is that locks your distributor down? Right now it’s all the way to the right to get the number four wire to line up with the rotor. This is a mess plus my writing anyway thanks for your trouble
Hey Tony, very clear Thanks! What is the stock timing in degrees? Your Opinion on how much I can safely advance timing? When I was young I used to advance the distributor until I got ping then retard it until it was gone. Is there a noticeable increase in performance on the 1.6 16v mpfi? Mine is in a Samurai with sidekick wiring harness done by TT.
Hey! cant believe i've found your channel, do you happen to have a video where you show how to remove the camshaft? my 1997 sidekick is facing an extremely loss of power, and its because the camshaft pulley, the camshaft and that little piece that its between the two got wasted, thanks!
I have a Suzuki wagon R + 1.3 VVT 94 HP 2004 AUTO . Slow acceleration ! No wrong codes, good compression, good head gasket, slow acceleration, maximum speed 60-65. all sensors were checked and replaced ! Any ideas ... ? :/
Hey, someone changed the timing belt on my geo tracker and now it won't idle correctly. What if they already flubbed up the belt alignment? How would I line it back up?
Since you are the Suzuki Guru, I have a 95 Sidekick, 4 door, auto, 4x4 with hubs, I want flat tow this little guy, my thought is 't' case in neutral, hubs locked out. Should I pull the rear drive shaft?
With some Alice Cooper Eye Makeup, some pads, and a Hockey Stick you could be the Son of Swen Goalie 😉 Thanks for Making the Save for me. Changed the Cam seal. Always thought the letter I should look like a Capital I instead of a number one. Think the engineer who designed this setup was seeking revenge for Peekachoo going down with the Yamato. What a POS setup 🤣
4:50. I just don't get it. What is a harmonic balancer? there is no electronic there, just the distributor... Also, my tensioner is different from the one in your video. Mine is made out of two pieces and if i put the spring it keeps the pulley away. I see your sprins is actually tensioning the belt
i see that your plug there has 5 inputs and a blank one , did thay make any with only 4 wirethe only plug i see like that only has 4 inputs in it s in it ?
Hi Tony , I am always using your videos for your knowledge on Zuks . I thought my timing was out because I couldn't set my idle. It's running at about 1500 and distributor is maxout on the retarding . If you have any ideas what would or might be the problem would greatly be appreciated . Thank you for the videos and your time . Bruce
Check out our more recent "distributor Installation" video. Sounds like you may be a tooth off on the distributor. It may be to be reinstalled correctly
Una vitara suzuki modelo 98 de inyección traía sensor de oxígeno?..la mía no tiene asi la compre usada...pero tiene la pacha o conector para ello..gracias
I have a 1997 Geo Tracker 1.6L 16v and Im doing the exact fix on the key way, have the crank gear TDC and the "E" on the Cam at TDC and my distributor rotor is lined up at plug #4. So, you have the distributor rotor lined up with plug #4 in the video but people are telling me that valve timing is done to #4 firing and ignition timing is done to #1? Im confused by that. Could you please clarify that I am on the right track?
@@Hwy83SUZUKI Update and a "thank you" Fixed the keyway, crank seal, new water pump, plugs and wires. Everything is way better, power, no shaking, no vibrations.... I did notice that my idle (in neutral and park only) will drop from 800 to 500 rpms every few seconds. This goes away with a load. Cleaned the throttle, that helped some. I didn't notice this before this project started.
Tony, I watched your video on stabbing the distributor but its a different setup than this engine and distributor, I am having starting issues after installing a new reman head on my x90 1.6 16v. I have changed a few belts on these, and 2 heads, and each time I have set my distributor like this, Now I learn when you pull the distr. there is an arrow notch on the shaft housing and a small dot on the shaft, which should line up, You will have to back off a bit to install so the rotation will line it back to no. 4, I keep getting several other people telling me that is wrong, The marks on the shaft should line up to no. 1?? If I spin it to no. 1 the shaft marks do not line up, I tried it yesterday and about blew the spark plug out from a backfire, But at no.4 it starts at very low idle only for a few seconds and quits and will not restart!, Why?
I have a 2000 Chevy tracker 2-door rear wheel drive not sure which engine is in it and does this have a timing belt or chain and what should I expect to pay for a timing belt replacement
@@Hwy83SUZUKI thank you so much it only has about 90,000 miles on it I was just wondering if I need to change it I know if it's a chain I don't need to love your channel
Hi Tony , i have 1998 Suzuki sidekick 16valve , recently i did tune-up to it , changed spark plugs and wires , air filter , fuel injectors , fuel pump and fuel filter . When i start the car it smells so bad carbon dioxide and makes greyish smoke . Can you tell what's causing it ? Thank you in advance.
I just changed the head and set all my valve lash and set everything up like you say in the video but I cannot for the life of me get it started. I’m not sure what my issue is.
@@Hwy83SUZUKI you wouldnt happen to have a video on how to check the fuel pressure would you? :D haha I have a good spark and compression so thats the last thing it could be
I would say needs to be rebuilt. I had one that burnt oil and I drove it like that for five years before I sold it to somebody that was excited to have it. I should’ve never sold it and should’ve spent the money to fix it as it was the cleanest one I ever owned. Happy trails, my friend
@@DavidMartinez-hy4fx Thanks for your message. Sadly, I crashed mine in last Sunday. I sold it yesterday for 200$ for parts... I added injector cleaner, stop leak, change oil and filter and then I add stop smoke with 15w40. All additives from wynns. It has a great improvement before I crash it.
I've got a g13bb 1.3L sohc 16v mpfi distributorless motor I rebuilt, (it was having power loss/ bog issues and I tried everything except rebuild) and I set the base timing both crank and cam at 12⁰ so ignition is set to 0⁰ tdc of cylinder 4 compression stroke, my manual says ignition timing is 5⁰ Btdc and after diagnosing pretty much every possible cause I went back through my data and I've recently noticed reviewing my scan data that when the power loss occurs the ignition timing is firing between 10⁰-15⁰ atdc and considering it should be firing 5⁰ btdc it's about 15⁰-20⁰ retarded than its supposed to be, as a suzuki guy, do you know if anything in particular typically causes this? This motor has a brand new fuel system, new ignition system, new intake/exhaust system including new o2's, new cooling system and oil system, transmission is engaging not slipping has correct fluid/level and new rings/valve lapped strong compression its only when I put it in drive it starts firing super late but idles good and fires up every time and I'm not hearing any knocking so why tf is it firing so late? Ive only worked on suzhki motors for about 5 yrs and haven't really worked on timing much so I'm fairly new to that but everything else I've worked on no problem, My theory so far is that, instead of lining the crank to 0⁰tdc, line up the cam to same position at 12⁰ so that valve open/close is still in sync then, offset the crank angle to 5⁰ btdc coming up to 0⁰ dtc of cylinder 4 compression stroke and put the belt on after, this way I can force the ecu to fire earlier and hopefully get my power back but from what it feels like trying to accelerate, it's losing all its power firing waaaay too late and I just figure maybe I should check in with a more experienced guys who's worked on these same motors before I try this idea, I doubt 5⁰ difference will do any harm but I also know there's a reluctor wheel for the crank signal and I'm not 100% sure if that really matters for crank/cam sync just cause the crank reluctor wheels has multiple teeth on it and the cam only has 1 tooth for cam signal and I've seen other motors run off crank signal on a single tooth as well so I assume the multiple teeth here are just extra signal refrence points? I tried finding your other 1.3L timing videos and couldn't find any so figured this video was next best thing
brother, your video helped me to solve a big problem, that I have when performing the rectification of my engine, I was not able to put it to the point and make the engine work. but luckily I found your video, and there was no error, I just had to adjust the distributor in the right position and everything worked correctly, hugs from Brazil...
Grad to hear the video helped!
@@Hwy83SUZUKI take a look at our vitaras in action ruclips.net/video/9_g234gY_QY/видео.html
Man someone gave me a Suzuki Swift 93 I have been searching and searching to figure out where the hell to find how to time this motor thank you so freaking much you are amazing your descriptions your Clarity you are awesome
I could drink a cold snack with this guy FOR SURE.
Hey Tony...just a big "THANK YOU!" for this video. I have (2) books that did not have this right. After finding and making the changes per the video my '96 X-90 1.6L is getting ready to roll again! I appreciate your work and will be checking out your other videos.
Happy to help out!
Thanks. You have been a lot of help. Just bought bought our first tracker. Gonna fix it up and paint it Purple. Thanks.
Hey Tony.... Thanks to you my vitara 16 v is running like a new, after 375.000 hlm.... Thank you my fried.... Hallo from Patras, GREECE.....
I'm gonna start working on my Geo95.. so glad I found your YT channel!
Pliiiiz, passby me here in Kenya. We owe your channel alot. I have a 5dr Normade TD01W I love soo much. -paul, Kenya.
Thank you so much taking on a project on a 91 Geo tracker and this is the best info I can find time to dive in good stuff
Your the man bro ! Thanks to you iwas able to fix my mother’s tracker fix the crankshaft with the jb weld and figure out the timing
Hell yeah! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks man! Today I did my first timing belt replacement ever on my X-90. Very helpful 👍
Awesome! Ahhhyeahh ✊️
The legend continues 🙌
When you start slobbering over past work you’ve done, then just cut it and say “aww yeah”…I felt that. Sub’d.
I've been through this process last year on my x90, first timing belt change I've ever done. Took a bit of researching to work everything out and get the right torque specs. Amazing video that answers the question, am I doing this right. Keep up the awesome work
That’s awesome that’s what I’m doing now on my x90 how did you get the crank bolt on so you can use torque wrench I used straps
Love your energy. Thank you for the awesome videos! 😁
Nice stuff as always. thanks alot!
Nice video, I learned a lot from it
Thank you for the information 🙏 I set my timing today
Great advise super easy instructions
Thanks 83 you rule
This has been real handy. Cheers mate!
Thanks for watching!
Useful info, thanks Hwy 83!!
Buddy you got me out of a lot of shit timing on number 4 on dissy instead on one thanks champ
Happy to help 👍
You should make a video of where all the vacuum lines go. I recently pulled the intake manifold off mine to fix a few leaks and forgot where half of them went when reassembling. Literally no videos out there with all locations either.
Good info. Thanks again for the videos!
I was able to time my 1993 Escudo by watching your video. But now I need to set the valves which I don't know much about. Could you please make a video showing how to set the vavles for 1993 16 valve engine please? Thanks. I have subscribed. And when can I expect to see it?
One more thing, I'm going to have me a high life as soon as I'm allowed to drink again! Lol ill make sure to get a picture!
Great video! To get TDC you have to remove the cover? Remove the radiator? How can you crank it to check with the screwdriver if you can't remove the cover? Thanks!
Tony, Great video! Two questions: 1. When you time the engine with the timing light, do you use the #1 or #4 spark plug wire on the 1.6 - 16 valve engine, and 2. Is the 1.6 - 16 valve engine an interference engine ? Thanks..........
Excelente video Colega, un fuerte abrazo, saludos 😎
Thanks 😊
Breakfast of Champions 👍
So if my E was slightly to far left would that make much of a difference now when I put it straight up?
Is this same as a 16v with distributorless ign? Just make.sure #4 is tdc by pulling plug and doing tbe straw test when Straw comp up to top of the stroke on #4 check marks and verify all marks line up correct?
Gracias a ti resolvi mi problema. Gracias
Doin one today, thx!
Question for you my man. I am running a 91 tracker and am replacing a burnt out pully and belt. I am going to dope the cam gear, but the hash mark behind it isnt at 12 oclock! Its kinda at like a 11:45 if you know what I mean. So do I ignore the hash mark and line it up at 12, or do I line it up according to where they struck the mark behind the gear?
Hey Tony, do you put the timing light mag clamp on cylinder 4 wire? Thanks for the videos! ‘98 Tracker 1.6
merci Tony !
I CAnt wait till you do the stock carburetor adjustment
Quick question for you.
So starting at 4, whats the firing order? And is it counter clock wise? Is it 4,3,1,2? I can't seem to get it to shift into 2nd gear. It starts boughing down.
How about doing a valve stem seal job and setting the clearances?
Thanks man ! Great video. I picked up a nice rust-free Cali 1996 Sidekick with a 1.6L 16 valve motor. It needs a timing belt change so this video is real helpful. What is the proper timing setting on this motor? To do the belt change, does the radiator have to come out or will just removing the shroud and fan give enough clearance? Thanks again, and I am sure I will be calling you for some parts down the road!
Did you ever get this done? Curious as well if the radiator needs to come out
@@claytonrichards4474 Did the timing belt without removing the radiator.
Awesome video man, your commentary is amazing!
I've recently been messing with my 1.3 Samurai and i have noticed that the timing belt is rubbing against the front plastic timing cover at higher RPM, the back sheet metal part of the timing cover appears to be slightly tweaked. Is this a common issue that you're aware of or is this just someone in the last 30 years prying against it too hard and bending it? Any suggestions for a fix? I am considering some foam padding to offset it by 2-3mm since i couldn't get the back part in shape correctly. Thanks for any tips!
Sometimes it just needs to be bent back into shape so it doesn't rub. Fairly common
@hwy83suzuki
Do you have to use a timing light after install? I had a Nissan pathfinder that I marked and counted teeth on and didn’t have to time distributor after timing belt install is it the same with this?
Thanks in advance!
Yes. Use a timing light
I replaced the timing belt. Now it is time to put the grille back on. The clips that hold it in place all broke. I guess they got brittle after 26 years. Where can I find some clips?
Mine has the same problem, it's a 1989 JLX auto transmission.
What should i tell my mechanic to set my timing again ?
1- Engine doesn't have enough power
2- Transmission jerks when i put it in reverse
3- 2nd gear also jerks but 3rd n 4 th seems okaay
4- It has a vaccum issue (thats for sure).
Note: Timing was done but i don't know whether he removed the computer or not !!
What should i ask him to do ?
I have found your channel and watching you from Pakistan ☺
I hope you will help me out Sir !?
Thanks in advance
Tony! Are you saying the inductive timing light gets hooked up to number 4 cylinder on the 16valve engines? Please reply
Timing light you can hook up to #1 wire
Hi Tony, your videos are gold!
I just replaced the timing belt on my 1998 tracker 1.6 the Spanish model by santana motors (the EU model). My issue is that my timing belt walks off the cogs even by turning the motor by hand. I tried mounting the t belt as far back as possible but after 2-3 motor revolutions the belt sits at the face of both cogs. If i keep turning the motor, the timing belt starts hanging off the cogs. This is true no matter the belt tension as i tried both the belt tension torqued to spec after two motor revolutions and even with the belt tensioner hand tight. The water pump - tbelt and tensioner, tensioner spring and the tensioner bolt are new (OEM).
Crank key is perfect - torqued to spec as stated in your video.
Thanks in advance
You have to have the harmonic balancer pulley installed to keep the timing belt from walking off if you're running the engine
@@Hwy83SUZUKI thank you VERY much for your response! I didn't install the harmonic balancer pulley but kept the engine spinning wondering what the problem was. Thanks again !
I dont know if you have run across this problem but i have a 93 sidekick with the 16 valve that intermittently doesnt have the 3rd cylinder back fuel injector working. It has new injectors. Plugs and wires cap rotor and new ignition switch. It will run good at times on all 4 cylinder s then it drops the 3rd cylinder for awhile. It has no check engine light on. I am running out of ideas. If you have an idea i would appreciate your input thanks.
Great! What would be the symptoms if it is off time?
I pulled the cam to do head gasket and put the cam back in, set timing on the E and no compression. I'm thinking the cam isn't on the right lobe. What valves should be opened and closed? I'd appreciate the help. New to trackers, save me from throwing this thing in the junk yard lol
appreciate your videos man!! quick question! I've been on fixkick all night gathering info getting ready to do the head gasket/timing belt on my 1999 16v thats swapped in my sammy (i bought it half way swapped because he got scared of the wiring lol) anyway all the forums stop at 1998 it seems. will i be ok using all this info for them on mine? minus having to worry about the distributor stuff obviously
Tony, Do you put a new tensioning spring on when you do the timing belt?
Use the original spring
Is there any place I can send u a direct msg ? I for a 98 esteem I’m stuck with after a timing belt replacement I have the crank and cam at tdc this esteem has ignition module but car won’t start! Cranks but won’t fire up E mark point up u like ur video and crank like ur video, I’m super stumped lol I have fuel and spark I replaced the cam sensor I broke it while checking for fuel also substituted the crank sensor 😢
Hey thanks for the video, I did exactly what you did but I had to change the camshaft seal and the crankshaft seal also, I never turned the camshaft, I just pulled it off changed the seal and put it back on , I did however turn the crankshaft a little one way or the other but I always put it right back on the marks, anyway I changed both seals and put the marks back just like the way before I started this. Put the timing belt back like I took it off. This is on a 1.6 16 valve engine however when I try to start it it sounds out of time don’t understand how this could be, in your video your distributor is different than mind meaning my number four wire is more to the bottom center on the rotor cap. but it is on the fourth cylinder, I did check my distributor again and in order to get it centered on the distributor cap to the rotor i have to turn the cap almost all the way in the clockwise position., will I hurt it by turning the engine over messing with the distributor. I see that it’s a interference motor.this was suppose to be a easy project , just put everything back just like I took it off but no somehow I did something wrong. Also I did check to make sure the 4 cylinder was on top dead center. I checked and rechecked everything is on it’s marks. I’ve never messed with the distributor so it should run. I was afraid I might have messed the valves by trying to start it but I don’t see how that could be when everything is on it’s mark , right lol 😂 I did read in my chilton manual it said not to turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, didn’t really understand that. I Maybe turned it an inch either way but right back where it belonged, would it be better to take the distributor out and readjust it so it centers up more on the tab where the bolt is that locks your distributor down? Right now it’s all the way to the right to get the number four wire to line up with the rotor. This is a mess plus my writing anyway thanks for your trouble
do you have a video regarding the distrubutors wiring diagram?
got a problem with it somehow
Hi boss, and since Suzuki times on cylinder four, how do you do an ignition timming light procedure?
Hey Tony, very clear Thanks! What is the stock timing in degrees? Your Opinion on how much I can safely advance timing? When I was young I used to advance the distributor until I got ping then retard it until it was gone. Is there a noticeable increase in performance on the 1.6 16v mpfi? Mine is in a Samurai with sidekick wiring harness done by TT.
Hey! cant believe i've found your channel, do you happen to have a video where you show how to remove the camshaft? my 1997 sidekick is facing an extremely loss of power, and its because the camshaft pulley, the camshaft and that little piece that its between the two got wasted, thanks!
I have a Suzuki wagon R + 1.3 VVT 94 HP 2004 AUTO . Slow acceleration ! No wrong codes, good compression, good head gasket, slow acceleration, maximum speed 60-65. all sensors were checked and replaced ! Any ideas ... ? :/
Hey, someone changed the timing belt on my geo tracker and now it won't idle correctly. What if they already flubbed up the belt alignment? How would I line it back up?
@@Buttered.0 follow the instructions shown in this video
Thanks,,,that twice you bailed me out,,,,,,now how do i diagnose my cruise control????
Yo yo highway 83!! My 95 lsi 16 valve won’t fire up. What would be your first idea to check?
Is there suppose to be a spacer by chance that sits behind the crankshaft timing belt pulley
When you hook up the timing light do you put the clamp lead on the number 4 wire?
Since you are the Suzuki Guru, I have a 95 Sidekick, 4 door, auto, 4x4 with hubs, I want flat tow this little guy, my thought is 't' case in neutral, hubs locked out. Should I pull the rear drive shaft?
Pulling the shaft is the BEST way to do it. Otherwise trans in 2nd gear, hubs unlocked, t case in neutral
With some Alice Cooper Eye Makeup, some pads, and a Hockey Stick you could be the Son of Swen Goalie 😉 Thanks for Making the Save for me. Changed the Cam seal. Always thought the letter I should look like a Capital I instead of a number one. Think the engineer who designed this setup was seeking revenge for Peekachoo going down with the Yamato. What a POS setup 🤣
How do you get off the crank pulley you just crank the engine or use a strap and breaker bar
Hi bro I have a 1996 suzuki vitara 1.6l it won't start n I'm asking if it has a crank or cam sensor
4:50. I just don't get it. What is a harmonic balancer? there is no electronic there, just the distributor...
Also, my tensioner is different from the one in your video. Mine is made out of two pieces and if i put the spring it keeps the pulley away. I see your sprins is actually tensioning the belt
I got a 98 with a lock engine and a 95 16v can i use the 98 distributor cause the one on a the 1995 16v. Looks different
i see that your plug there has 5 inputs and a blank one , did thay make any with only 4 wirethe only plug i see like that only has 4 inputs in it s in it ?
Can you make a video on how to plumb the windshield wiper bottle to the sprayer nozzle?
Hi Tony , I am always using your videos for your knowledge on Zuks . I thought my timing was out because I couldn't set my idle. It's running at about 1500 and distributor is maxout on the retarding . If you have any ideas what would or might be the problem would greatly be appreciated . Thank you for the videos and your time . Bruce
Check out our more recent "distributor Installation" video. Sounds like you may be a tooth off on the distributor. It may be to be reinstalled correctly
Thank you for your time .
So the round mark on the cam pulley isnt the the timing mark?
Una vitara suzuki modelo 98 de inyección traía sensor de oxígeno?..la mía no tiene asi la compre usada...pero tiene la pacha o conector para ello..gracias
Do i put my timing light on #4? Or #1 , to fine adjust?
Either will work
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I have a 1997 Geo Tracker 1.6L 16v and Im doing the exact fix on the key way, have the crank gear TDC and the "E" on the Cam at TDC and my distributor rotor is lined up at plug #4. So, you have the distributor rotor lined up with plug #4 in the video but people are telling me that valve timing is done to #4 firing and ignition timing is done to #1? Im confused by that. Could you please clarify that I am on the right track?
Follow the video instructions and you'll be good to go. Gears at 12 o clock, #4 at tdc on compression stroke. Distributor pointing at #4
@@Hwy83SUZUKI Thank you, appreciate the quick reply! Love the channel!!!
@@Hwy83SUZUKI Update and a "thank you" Fixed the keyway, crank seal, new water pump, plugs and wires. Everything is way better, power, no shaking, no vibrations.... I did notice that my idle (in neutral and park only) will drop from 800 to 500 rpms every few seconds. This goes away with a load. Cleaned the throttle, that helped some. I didn't notice this before this project started.
Tony, I watched your video on stabbing the distributor but its a different setup than this engine and distributor, I am having starting issues after installing a new reman head on my x90 1.6 16v. I have changed a few belts on these, and 2 heads, and each time I have set my distributor like this, Now I learn when you pull the distr. there is an arrow notch on the shaft housing and a small dot on the shaft, which should line up, You will have to back off a bit to install so the rotation will line it back to no. 4, I keep getting several other people telling me that is wrong, The marks on the shaft should line up to no. 1?? If I spin it to no. 1 the shaft marks do not line up, I tried it yesterday and about blew the spark plug out from a backfire, But at no.4 it starts at very low idle only for a few seconds and quits and will not restart!, Why?
Set the pulleys as shown in video. Stab distributor rotor pointing at #4 on cap
@@Hwy83SUZUKI Yea, I know it should be this way, I am now getting rings and maybe pistons after doing a comp check, Thank you,
I have a 2000 Chevy tracker 2-door rear wheel drive not sure which engine is in it and does this have a timing belt or chain and what should I expect to pay for a timing belt replacement
Probably 2.0L with timing chain
@@Hwy83SUZUKI thank you so much it only has about 90,000 miles on it I was just wondering if I need to change it I know if it's a chain I don't need to love your channel
when with an automatic 1.6 8V when tightening the crankshaft gear to 94 Ft/lb how to you keep it from spinning? any special tools or tricks? Thanks!
You can make a hold back strap wrench from an old timing belt. Wrap around egr crank gear and the water pump
Is this the same on 1990 model 1.6?
Hi Tony , i have 1998 Suzuki sidekick 16valve , recently i did tune-up to it , changed spark plugs and wires , air filter , fuel injectors , fuel pump and fuel filter . When i start the car it smells so bad carbon dioxide and makes greyish smoke . Can you tell what's causing it ?
Thank you in advance.
Make sure you spark plugs were at the correct gap
Have you done a g13b twin cam engine in a samuria?
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Can't find crank gear for 98tracker 1.6 sorry please help
Messed up my timing need some help setting it up
Have you done a head gasket video? Is it difficult
@Hwy83 SUZUKI anyway to add a different filter for the carb? Something like a Weber filter on a stock carb?
This engine is multi port fuel injection
@@Hwy83SUZUKI LOL STUPID ME,... i meant to ask for the Suzuki Samurai.
I just changed the head and set all my valve lash and set everything up like you say in the video but I cannot for the life of me get it started. I’m not sure what my issue is.
Check for fuel and spark
@@Hwy83SUZUKI you wouldnt happen to have a video on how to check the fuel pressure would you? :D haha I have a good spark and compression so thats the last thing it could be
Spray starting fluids in throttle body. If it starts you have a fuel issue
Hello,
I have the 16valve version engine and it consumes 1liter every 600 miles. Is there any common fix for it? I need engine rebuild?
I would say needs to be rebuilt. I had one that burnt oil and I drove it like that for five years before I sold it to somebody that was excited to have it. I should’ve never sold it and should’ve spent the money to fix it as it was the cleanest one I ever owned. Happy trails, my friend
@@DavidMartinez-hy4fx Thanks for your message. Sadly, I crashed mine in last Sunday. I sold it yesterday for 200$ for parts... I added injector cleaner, stop leak, change oil and filter and then I add stop smoke with 15w40. All additives from wynns. It has a great improvement before I crash it.
Timed my 98 tracker 1.6 16v this way only runs with the distributor fully advanced HELP
Restab the distributor
What if it's electronic timing still number 4?
Will this procedure and the specs also apply to the 8V engine?
Very similar but The 8v will have a different cam gear. You can following the video we have for Suzuki Samurai timing belt for 8v (1.3 or 1.6) engines
@@Hwy83SUZUKI Thank you.
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Can find crank gear with teeth for 98 1.6 Chevy tracker please help
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I've got a g13bb 1.3L sohc 16v mpfi distributorless motor I rebuilt, (it was having power loss/ bog issues and I tried everything except rebuild) and I set the base timing both crank and cam at 12⁰ so ignition is set to 0⁰ tdc of cylinder 4 compression stroke, my manual says ignition timing is 5⁰ Btdc and after diagnosing pretty much every possible cause I went back through my data and I've recently noticed reviewing my scan data that when the power loss occurs the ignition timing is firing between 10⁰-15⁰ atdc and considering it should be firing 5⁰ btdc it's about 15⁰-20⁰ retarded than its supposed to be, as a suzuki guy, do you know if anything in particular typically causes this? This motor has a brand new fuel system, new ignition system, new intake/exhaust system including new o2's, new cooling system and oil system, transmission is engaging not slipping has correct fluid/level and new rings/valve lapped strong compression its only when I put it in drive it starts firing super late but idles good and fires up every time and I'm not hearing any knocking so why tf is it firing so late? Ive only worked on suzhki motors for about 5 yrs and haven't really worked on timing much so I'm fairly new to that but everything else I've worked on no problem, My theory so far is that, instead of lining the crank to 0⁰tdc, line up the cam to same position at 12⁰ so that valve open/close is still in sync then, offset the crank angle to 5⁰ btdc coming up to 0⁰ dtc of cylinder 4 compression stroke and put the belt on after, this way I can force the ecu to fire earlier and hopefully get my power back but from what it feels like trying to accelerate, it's losing all its power firing waaaay too late and I just figure maybe I should check in with a more experienced guys who's worked on these same motors before I try this idea, I doubt 5⁰ difference will do any harm but I also know there's a reluctor wheel for the crank signal and I'm not 100% sure if that really matters for crank/cam sync just cause the crank reluctor wheels has multiple teeth on it and the cam only has 1 tooth for cam signal and I've seen other motors run off crank signal on a single tooth as well so I assume the multiple teeth here are just extra signal refrence points? I tried finding your other 1.3L timing videos and couldn't find any so figured this video was next best thing
This g13bb that I'm talking about is in a 1999 suzuki swift that I've been restoring/modifying (project car)