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Whilst the Jimny engines (both G13 and M13) will give a long and reliable life, they will only do this if they have regular oil changes with a quality oil. Don't let the oil get at all gunky as the oil ways will block and the engine will die. Regular oil changes are a worthwhile investment for Jimnys.
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Looks like block gauze in sump caused the problem bit of bearings in crank case just not sure if putting new ones in will fix problem or new engine needed ?
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Whilst the Jimny engines (both G13 and M13) will give a long and reliable life, they will only do this if they have regular oil changes with a quality oil. Don't let the oil get at all gunky as the oil ways will block and the engine will die. Regular oil changes are a worthwhile investment for Jimnys.
When you say regular, do you mean more regular than the official schedule?
No, not more regular, just adhere to the schedule.
The problem is that Suzuki 4x4 owners (Jimny, SJ etc.) tend to like to do things cheaply and this is one area not to scrimp and save on.
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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ohgoon2006 wrote: Looks like block gauze in sump caused the problem bit of bearings in crank case just not sure if putting new ones in will fix problem or new engine needed ?
Ah, perhaps it is kaput then cos the bit of bearing has to have come from somewhere which means it ain't where it ought to be, so something is badly wrong and won't last long! Also, what other bits of bearing are in there and what damage have they done.
Still give a try but I am beginning to think it's a dead cert kaput engine! My optimism has wained!
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
and this is one area not to scrimp and save on.
