Changing Timing Belt - Setting Timing Hwy83 SUZUKI - Samurai Sidekick and Geo Tracker

Changing Timing Belt on Suzuki Samurai or Sidekick Geo Tracker- Setting Timing from scratch - stabbing distributor correctly - Hwy83 SUZUKI instructional video

[@clydebethatway7485]

Tony newcomer for the Suzuki samurai. You are a lifesaver, and a wealth of information and downright entertaining. Thank you for being there for us.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Happy to help out! Thanks for watching

[@clydebethatway7485]

Tony, you’re an animal I just sent you that message like 30 seconds ago and you responded already. I don’t even know what to say.

[@Chacheea419]

I love your explanations. Dumbed down more than I needed personally, but dudes, for ppl to absorb in lam-ins term so freaking amazing. Your videos are spot on. 🍺 cheers ladies and gents.

[@codyswilley]

You the man. I put headgaskets on my samurai. 1.6 8v and i put it in time and stabbed the distributor and when i got it all done and hit the key she fired right up. Thanks Tony. *OHHHH YEA*

[@normanallas3811]

Clear and very informative. Thank you so much Tony 👍👍👍

[@margotschumacher6565]

this is so entertaining. best timing belt vid yet

[@MuniNadan-rk4jd]

You guys are great Tony. Informative videos for us new mechanics to see learn and help us in our DIY projects. God bless ❤

[@nelsonluke-se2xp]

Best explaination for timing issues as well.

[@ohiorivervalleymushroomhun9264]

You’re the man Tony, thank you!

[@jessestevenson5684]

Dude I love this guy… if I’m having issues. I go straight to his page.

[@gmisltr]

Hey Tony, Thanks for all the great vids, I just put a reman head on my 96 x90 5 spd, I did it once b4 and had to figure out the timing, which I did then, but the valve seals were bad in that one so I got a reman, and I got confused again, I rotated the crank while it apart, then rotated the cam separate, Then I thought I had everything right and tried to adjust valves which I couldn't, I had everything set right before I took it apart, but this time I could remember how I did that, I had cam and crank marks at 12, belt on, rotated 2 times, and it looked good but the vales were wrong, after a while I figured I had the cam 90 degrees off, so I took the belt off, moved it, and then the valves were good, and everything lined up, , after putting it all back together, I tried starting and it acted like it was gonna start for half a second then just cranks, won't start?? now what?

[@ashleychauhanashleybchauha1655]

Very nicely and clearly explained. Thanks Tony. Hwy83 guys

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@hkallen3958]

Thank you man for the info that help me a lot

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

happy to help out!

[@gustavovillateg7567]

Thanks for your information. That's help me to start my samurai

[@jacklandismcgowan1413]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@MuniNadan-rk4jd]

Thanks bro you are great and explained it so well. God bless you for sharing the knowledge and skills.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Happy to help out!

[@jaythelandscaper3089]

Great video man 💯

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshuahedgecock2303]

Appreciate the video brother!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Happy to help out 👍🏼

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI I'm looking to buy a 87 so doing a CRASH learning course on these I know NOTHING about, supposedly the engine had been rebuilt, are there any specific things I need to pay careful attention to while looking at it & driving it B4 I buy?? Thanks for ANY help

[@kevinlarriuz8378]

Thanks a lot 👍👍

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Hope the video helps your project!

[@suzukisamurai9362]

So can you change the front seals without having to time it with the timing gun thanks for the informative video's

[@classicones2934]

Very well explained. I have a question. I have suzuki swift 1987 model with 3 cylinder 1000cc engine. My cam pulley is just like yours. Plz tell me which mark of cam to be alligned when cylinder 1 is at TDC

[@adenlord1033]

Is it usually the 4th piston used for timing in other cars? Even if they have different timing marks?

[@denzilbarnett9875]

does the escudo and the vitara uses the same engine parts or gasket kit

[@michaelgallen3246]

great video, have you got any tips on replacing water pump, & steel water pump pipe, rear of water pump.. cheer mate.

[@jennybigham6564]

I love your video. Thank you for doing them. I have an 1987 Suzuki samurai I'm replacing the camshaft seal and crankshaft seal when I put them in are they supposed to be flush?

[@Rafael-oq9tp]

I have a 1999 susuki diesel, what water pump does it need, thanks for the explanation.

[@smaqdaddy]

Hey Tony, which plug wire do I hook up to to dial in timing? Is it #1 like normal or #4?

[@codyswilley]

Which was it #1 or #4. I have the same question. I'm assuming #4 since that's what it was timed for but not sure.

[@codyswilley]

Do I put the timing light clip on #4 plug wire.

[@Azdesertbirds]

Does the rotor spin clockwise or counter clockwise? Is the firing order 4321 or 4123?

[@SuzukiGuru]

The High life is signature for hw83

[@ethanorr7290]

I don't know if you still read new comments on older videos but there's an e and an I on my cam. I have the 1.6l engine. There looks like a timing mark on the harmonic balancer but could be where someone dinged it. It doesn't quite line up with they key slot. I'm kind of lost here

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

On the 16V engine point the E on cam gear at 12 o clock, harmonic balancer pulley at 12 o clock. Then the distributor pointing at #4 cylinder to set timing

[@arthc.castillo8982]

Great video. Thank you so much! Hello from Mexico

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Happy to help amigo! Viva la Raza 🍻

[@jamescraig5526]

Okay tony I have a 88 samurai that I can't get timed right I replaced the coil and replaced the carburetor but still have a serious backfire through the exhaust any suggestions to get it straightened out

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Follow instructions on video then check with a timing light to dial in

[@nathanbyrne7766]

I am wonder why my timing belt is rubbing into my timing belt cover , could it be the cam or crank shaft pulleys? Or the tensioner

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

This is very common, the plastic timing belt cover warps overtime from the engine heat. Then it will rub on the timing belt. You can replace the cover and you'll be good for awhile until the process repeats

[@ocieljuarez777]

Great videos and explanations, I have a 96 geo tracker i did the timing and distributor pointing at cylinder 4 im getting spark and fuel but the tracker won't start any idea what can be the issue my fuel gauge is not working due to rats eat the wire from top of the gas tank but fuel pump is good and all the hoses ,the car cranks and try to start but I just can get it to run thank you very much and God bless 😉

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

We have another video showing the timing process for 96 model 1.6L 16v engine

[@ocieljuarez777]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI thank you have a great weekend

[@jaydub4234]

Is a jumper wire needed to dial in timing like with the 16v? I have a 1990 Tracker.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

89 and 90 model do not need, they have a vacuum advance distributor

[@jaydub4234]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI awesome, Thank you I was hoping it was something simple!

[@SkaterWalsien-mp2uh]

Gd day sir TONY, been watch all round ur vlogs over suzuki's ,,, especially Sammy's,,, how much if i buy timing kit( belt, bearing ) + water pump?? So hard 2 find sammy parts here in phillipines,,, much appreciate for ur response,,,

[@flyingeaglephotography8906]

I have a 1987 Suzuki samurai and I had the engine replaced as well as put a 3k carb in it as well, and it still won't start any ideas?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Confirm fuel, spark and compression and then check timing

[@flyingeaglephotography8906]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI OK I will do that. Thanks.

[@Peter170254]

when i change the belt, and when all is done, I remove the spring, it's not needed, as it can come lose and cause damage

[@coltonmaxwell3077]

i love the "if youre gonna torque wrench these bad boys, i mean PROBABLY good suggestion but not really needed" #keepitsloppy

[@samzuvich2669]

my problom is , i have no compression i replaceed the timeing belt after the belt broke , and i saw you said something about tricking the computer will that work it get the timeing back or what the f---k did i do ? can you tell me from what ive told you ? if you need more infoe let me know , PLEASE! ITS MY ONLY RIG , AND IM HERE UNTELL TIS FIXED

[@nathanbyrne7766]

Is this the same as the 1994 8 valve tracker ?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Yes it is. Samurai 1.3L 8v is same procedure as 1.6L 8v found in geo tracker

[@nabajojak8734]

I need help with my 97 tracker it just quit on me running one day won't start next day just spinning when cranking...🤔. Help us!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Broken timing belt

[@wandeenteeksingh949]

Hi men

[@joshwaller6226]

got a 96 sidekick with the 1.6 16v and for some reason the head has use I written on it any idea why

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

What's written on it?

[@joshwaller6226]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI is says use I under the timing mark on the head

[@joshwaller6226]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI I'm guessing instead of e but not sure why the manual says to use e as the timing mark

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

@@joshwaller6226 E "exhaust " should be straight up at 12 o clock when setting timing

[@joshwaller6226]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI yeah that's what the manual says just odd that someone wrote use I on the head lol I should say I got this thing in pieces and I am trying to put it back together because they pulled it all apart lost interest and pieces and stuffed everything in the back seat lol

[@tylerbigelow8985]

Is a 16v 1.6 also non interference?

[@adamoertel5587]

Tyler Bigelow belts are non interference but chains are interference

[@darrylkeeney4040]

16v is supposed to be non interference

[@Rafael-oq9tp]

Tengo un jeep 1999 susuki diésel que bomba de agua es que lleva

[@shannondawson8897]

How can I contact u

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Our online STORE and information is available at Hwy83suzuki.com

[@samzuvich2669]

ONE MORE THING . YOU THINK I BENT VALVES? BECOUSE I DONT WHANT TO TAKE THE HEAD OFF

[@margotschumacher6565]

Nooooo DX Why does no one show how to remove the timing belt. I'm gonna fckn break it DX

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

There is one 12 mm bolt on the tensioner bearing. Loosen that that will take the pressure off the belt and it will slide right off

[@margotschumacher6565]

Hwy83 SUZUKI bless youuu 🤘🤘🤘 lol I’m stuck on trying to get the 4 bolts connecting the fan to (name of thing holding timing belt) off. I’m down to the last two and they’re almost stripped. Anyone know how to keep it from turning when getting the bolts off??

[@margotschumacher6565]

nvm we torched them off

[@jessdavis8157]

So I followed you method exactly and don't work.