AboutDavid Scott Expertise Questions regarding the advisability of different kinds of modifications to Samurai/Sidekick/Tracker or various kinds of off-road usage. I will not attempt to do more than provide links for questions about other Suzukis such as Vitara, Grand Vitara, etc. I may or may not give generalized advice for newer models, but have no experience regarding newer models, and will not attempt to give more than the most generalized answers for questions regarding vehicles later than '93 manufacture. I will however, if possible, provide a link that will help you contact a professional in your region.
Experience I've been a professional mechanic for over thirty five years, live in the center of the Rocky Mountains, and have been active in exploring the old mining/4wd roads for decades. I've specific experience with Samurai modification, because that's my personal vehicle.
Education/Credentials Thirty five years of advanced, intensive classes for experienced professionals only. Manufacturer seminars and training classes averaging four to six weeks per year. I'm now a professional heavy duty fleet mechanic, and no longer deal with issues such as MIL (check engine) lights
Expert: David Scott Date: 1/31/2008 Subject: Suzuki 4x4 96
Question My lovely wife pulled the heater chord out from the engine. Where does it go back in? Any advice would be appreciated.
Answer Um ....I've never put one in, or replaced one, and am not sure exactly which location is used on your Suzuki. Kind of strange for a mechanic who lives in the cold, high Colorado mountains, but I guess that's a testament to how well they start in extreme cold... well not THAT cold, we only see -20, or something like that... How's that for bogus?
I can tell you that they are generally replacements for freeze plugs, which are round metal discs pressed into the side of the block. If you look around on the lower sides of the motor, you will find the heater there. They are usually brass colored, and you will find a plug that mates up to the lonely cord end in your hand.
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