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: 5/29/2008 Subject: 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 1.6 16 VALVE
Question ENGINE RUNS BUT NOT WELL. HAS ABSOLUTELY NO POWER AND HAS GREAT HESITATION OR BOGS DOWN WHEN GIVEN GAS. TIMING WAS SET CORRECTLY. RUNS REALLY GOOD AND STRONG WHEN TIMING IS ADVANCED 40 DEGREES, BUT RUNS TOO HOT AND IDLES TOO FAST. CHANGED TPS AND THE COMPUTER WITH NO LUCK.
Answer You need to go back and check ALL the most basic engine parameters, starting with compression, and cam timing. Check EVERYTHING. Think about whether this problem occurred just after something was worked on, or what.
Be aware that my field of expertise in Suzuki is limited to 8 valve carbureted Samurai. I have never worked on nor owned any 16 valve Suzukis of that late a model year, and can only apply the basic knowledge of engines and fuel systems that any knowledgeable technician possesses.
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