Lazy's samurai build

Post by **ScottieJ** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:21 pm

There has to be another underlying problem if your headgasket has gone again, has the head been checked for warpage and machined if needed? could perhaps be a hairline crack in the head so has it been pressure checked? head gaskets shouldn't juts go like that, even the cheap ones on ebay! I've never had any issues with the gaskets from the gasket shop on ebay and I've used a few.

lazy rambler · Post by **lazy rambler** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:56 pm

Just been to see the guy who did it before, and the time before. Turns out he never pressure tested it. He has a few theories as to why it keeps going. 1. been skimmed too much and head bolts not putting enough pressure on. 2. hairline crack in head. 3. cracked block.
He's offered to do a pressure test and investigate for free. But I think that's only 'cause he's curious.
I reckon a new engine is in the pipe line. Just have to decide what. A few guys I know keep suggesting a diesel conversion. But I think of I do change the engine I'll probably go for a vit 1600.

Post by **dan_2k_uk** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:11 pm

Vit 1600

Barely any extra weight

Easy job

Keep it suzuki!

lazy rambler · Post by **lazy rambler** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:17 pm

Only problem now is that it'll be a push to be ready for Suzuki Day 2012.

Just been looking at vit engines for sale. What's the difference between G16A and G16B?

Post by **dan_2k_uk** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:27 pm

G16a is 1.6 8V either carbed or SPI depending on age
G16b is 1.6 16V MPI

Hope I'm right

Dan

nathan.stevens · Post by **nathan.stevens** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:37 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_G_engine

Post by **ScottieJ** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:50 pm

Nearly all the info you will ever need can be found on this here website

just look around

http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/articles/ ... gine-specs

Do you know how much the head was skimmed by before?

lazy rambler · Post by **lazy rambler** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:40 pm

Don't know how much was skimmed, but it's been done twice in my ownership, no idea if it's been done before.

ROBBIE · Post by **ROBBIE** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:07 pm

i got a head out the back

ROBBIE · Post by **ROBBIE** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:15 pm

ignore that last comment the heads off a 1.6

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