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Is it normal to see a bit of rust under the hood?
If that is all there is, there is definitely nothing to worry about.
It is just a very mild surface rust and is also on none structural components.
The top one looks like an engine mount which will be ...
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Motorcycle pulls the steering heavily to the side when turning
Some bikes "fall into turns" more than others. While some of this behavior might be expected, you seem to be experiencing this in a significant fashion.
If the issue occurs equally in both left and ...
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Are valve shims re-usable?
Yes, shims are reusable. Since they are between two pieces of metal and suffer no fatigue or wear, as long as they look good and measure out good (are concentric), there should be no issue using them. ...
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What is this sticky surface underneath the trunk carpet?
The grey section in the photo is sound deadening material. It is used to stop the metal panels vibrating. It was glues onto the panel when the car was made. It is also possible to buy self adhesive ...
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Is it possible to retrofit an ABS?
Yes, just get all the parts from an APV that has ABS. You will likely need:
all 4 wheel hubs because the sensor is built in
the wiring
the ABS controller
You may need to swap your ECU for one that ...
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What is this switch called and what is its function?
That is the manual choke selector. When the engine is cold you pull it down in the direction of the arrow, this restricts the airflow to the engine to make the mixture rich to make it easier to start. ...
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How misaligned can timing sprockets be before valve damage?
In my experience, you get at least one or two teeth out before the engine is physically damaged. However, I would suggest you look into whether or not your engine should be temporarily fitted with a ...
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Where are the spare fuses on a 2014 model Suzuki Alto?
The fuse puller is in the centre of the fuse panel toward the right, lined up with between the 6th and 8th fuses. The spare fuse I believe is in the fifth fuse slot, labelled in the below image as #3....
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Suzuki motorcycle radiator doesn't get hot
Assuming the radiator is topped up and coolant is flowing ok there may be an air lock in the cooling system. Whilst you're topping up the cooling system the bike will need rocking from side to side to ...
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1994 Suzuki GSX600FR Katana - How do I know if motorcycle chain & sprocket need replacement?
tommyo is correct. that is generally the rule of thumb when it comes to replacing your chain. just place your motorcycle in its center stand then gently pull it away from the back sprocket between ...
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What could be the reason and solution to a sudden drop in mileage?
If the drop is sudden and temporary then it is probably due to a active regeneration of the DPF where extra fuel is injected into the cylinders, not part of the power stroke, to create extra heat in ...
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Exhaust smells coming from ventilation system
Stop the car, open the bonnet and check that you don't have an oil leak. You may find an area of the engine or underbonnet is covered with black oil. Also check under the car for any signs of oil ...
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Where are the spare fuses on a 2014 model Suzuki Alto?
So rather embarrassingly it turns out I was missing the obvious all along. The spares and fuse extractor are contained within the lid of the engine fuse box. Undo the clips on both sides, take off the ...
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Changing performance on my 2008 Suzuki BoulevardC50T
Maybe.
Bikes come from the factory running as lean as is acceptable, for emissions and fuel economy reasons. Adding a higher flowing air filter and/or exhaust will push your fuel ratio even more lean,...
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should I add a relay for headlight bulb
It would be prudent to add a relay as manufacturers have been finding ways to reduce total weight and one method has been to use wires of the minimum thickness for each component.
So, fit a relay and ...
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Is it okay to leave a car outside in the winter without driving it for 1 month?
You may want to bend the wiper blades away from the windshield so they don't stick in the frost. You may also want to disconnect the battery so that it doesn't drain.
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Is it okay to leave a car outside in the winter without driving it for 1 month?
I would actually disagree with the others that you should do anything special for storing a car for 1 month. Typically, a battery won't fully drain in 1 month. Even in cars that have advanced locking ...
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How effective is Italian tune-up?
Well, I find my car will run much smoother after giving it a 750km run at 130km/h only stopping once for fuel...
Really does get it properly warm and cleans all its pipes.
Took an old RV / motorhome ...
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My car won't start after blowing a lot of white smoke while driving
It sounds like you have a blown head gasket. More than likely you've got some significant amounts of coolant in one or more of your cylinders and this would be the reason it doesn't want to start.
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Re-filling the coolant - Susuki Ritz (Splash)
There should be a petcock valve in the lower middle of that radiator. Here's a picture; it's the white gizmo at the bottom. Take the radiator cap off before opening the petcock to allow complete ...
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Can i Mix Recommended Transmission fluid?
I would make darn sure there is no coolant in the transmission. I would suggest a complete drain including the torque converter, and then using the fluid (OEM compatible) of your choice.
However, to ...
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Which direction to turn crank for engine "normal" operation?
The usual direction of rotation for a motorcycle engine with chain or belt drive, is the same as the driven wheel.
This allows a "straight-through" ratio where the gearbox does not use the ...
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Bike wont power up
Sounds like you have a bad ground, broken wire somewhere or a main fuse. From what I can find there is a main 30 amp fuse near or under a plastic cover by the starter solenoid. According to what I ...
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Car engine stutters when hot, and sometimes stalls
For anyone reading this. I had water in my gasoline tank.
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Is there is a relation between temperature of engine and the torque
From your description I would say that the sputtering under heavy loads and high temperatures is due to insufficient fuel delivery.
Common suspects that cause this condition on fuel injected setups ...
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Is it okay to run aviation fuel (100 low-lead) in a dirt bike?
AVGAS 100LL has TEL (tetra ethyl lead), locally about 1.3g / US Gal. The TEL may cause some fouling of the spark plugs. It will not shorten your engine life. It is used extensively by motocross and ...
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How misaligned can timing sprockets be before valve damage?
given the word "interference" then I would assume that there is little or no room for error on the timing. Interference for engines tends to mean that the valves occupy the same space as the pistons ...
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Pros and cons of increasing car clearance
What, exactly do you mean by "raising the suspension" : if you add rubber spacers then you change the ride height ie ground clearance, but not the travel - in fact you limit the travel as the ...
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Pros and cons of increasing car clearance
Easiest way would be to get some higher profile tires, if available for your wheel size and if they fit. An inch taller tire gives you 1/2" more clearance, without modifying the suspension.
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Suzuki sv650s will not start, no lights, no fuel pump, nothing
A few possible causes include:
1) A bad ignition switch. Maybe turning the key isn't actually activating the switch, so the bike is still effectively switched off.
2) A bad connection somewhere on ...
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