Hi Zuki 2nrs, I recently bought a 03 SGV with a G16, and enjoying it this far. I'm in the process of doing some basic maintenance and stuff, and decided to share some info that might be helpful to other owners.

The Vehicle: 03 SGV G16B

So in the process this far, i bought some original replacement parts for a basic tune up and some other stuff. So below is some parts and part numbers in case anyone needs them. Part numbers are suzuki genuine part numbers (SGP).

Body
Tailgate handle:

SGP: 82850-65D13-5PK
Seen a lot of SGVs around with a broken tailgate handle, so if you are unlucky this is what you need.



Engine:
All the following are for the G16B only

Plug Wires:

Got these from silversub (powerseller).

Spark Plugs:

BKR6E-11
OEM recommended in the repair manual.

Timing Belt & Tensioner:

Belt: 11407-71C00-000
Tensioner: 12810-71C02-000

Cylinder Gasket (Tappet Cover Gasket)

SGP: 11189-71C00-000

Spark Plug O Ring

SGP: 11179-71C01-000

Oil Seal


SGP: 09283-32042-000





Going to start on Thursday, will update how things work out after.

Add more info if you have!

Why didnt you go with the iridium BKR6EIX-11? They're quite cheap now.

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^Really? I'll look for them then. I saw that one in the repair manual, and got it the first place I checked so I bought them one time.

Around what price does a set go for?

$210 to $220 for a set of four

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how much u pay for the tailgate handle ?

Big Z, thanks for the info, i'll look into it.

Ignorant Ignis, I'll check the bill. I believe it was $500.

There is an unbreakable tail gate handle for the GVs available. Ebay supposed to have it..
http://www.extremelimitsoffroad.com.au/prod307.htm

The standard replacement sells for $35US here..
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/tailgate_handle/suzuki/grand_vitara.html

Another website where you can purchase parts..
Parts Dinosaur
[url]http://www.store.partsdinosaur.com/page8.html[./url]

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It's not leaking oil, it's sweating power!

How much were those normal NGK BKR6E-11?

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yuh gone to a ver II and i gone the way of a ver I

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tr1ad, you have a 4 door gen I? I sold my 2-door and real regret it.


pete, $75 for the set of 4 plugs.

I myself am using normal NGK plugs. Don't really see the point of putting plugs that are 4x the price. My car made 91.6whp on the Dyno and I've been getting 450-500km/tank so it doesn't seem to affect performance.

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Nice info. looking to do timing belt change also!

i own the same model but own of my spark plugs is getting oil on it. i was told to change the seal,is this the same seal u have here, if so what the price u pay for it .

^^Yep those are the same seals you need. I can't remember how much I paid, but I think it was around $63 or so.

Guys what are my option on engines for my vitara 2004 G16 engine.
It is smoking a lot when the a/c is on, white smoke it is not burning any oil though.

On another note i did a complete tranny flush it took 7 quarts.
Thanks.

White smoke sounds like coolant.
Are you running coolant? If so, does the exhaust smell sweet? - The smell of burning coolant.
Indicative of head gasket failure or cracked head and/or block.

http://www.carsdirect.com/car-repair/ca ... aust-smoke

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Will call you^

It may be remotely possible that your Throttle body has a pin hole leaking coolant into the intake manifold, but I consider this unlikely.

Disconnect the coolant lines to the TB and verify.
In Trinidad, we do not need the coolant lines on the TB to warm the air intake... we dont have winter.
Downside will be that you will have to clean the TB a bit more often.

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Thanks for the advise.

Got the coil pack at Bobby's for $350

Lifestyle wanted close to $1700.

the problem got sorted out?

Its still smoking.
Will do the compression test soon.

But parts is really difficult for this, might throw in a diesel....

M&N was getting a diesel half but they wanted 22k for it.

It looks like the valve seals so i will change it and should be good to go.
Compression test was good.

Worn valve seals will cause a big puff of white smoke on start up.
The smoke will go away after a few moments.

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Up date, i changed the timing belt, pulley,seals and radiator. Next i will be changing the plug and plug wires.
Got everything from Life style. Was going to buy the radiator also but got one made, The original was actual a good price $3200tt.

Next is shocks and ends.

Forgot to mension i did all of that when changing the valve seals. Cost around 600tt in Life style. After the change the smoking stop.