Complaint: "Engine Sounds Like Motorcycle" - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7L

This 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara came in for running rough, stalls out, and "engine sounds like a motorcycle"??? `
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[@bobyad4879]

Chris, I love these troubleshooting videos. We all can learn a lot from your Adventures in Wrenching!

[@karbalababy]

I like your video alot more than some of the other mechanics around youtube. Keep up the good work!

[@Silverheart19]

"Not that exciting". Are you kidding me? To someone who absolutely needs to do it themselves, this is exciting

[@elinisafibabarita]

This comment made my day😂

[@robertlee4172]

DIYers need to pay attention to these details. Me included. I'm working on installing a new radiator and components,(hoses, thermostats, flushing the system...) so reviewing the install after a few weeks for proper fit is important. I suspect this was, in fact, a DIY job.

[@lawrencepellegrini2687]

Excellent video sir, methodical and I believe you've convinced me to purchase a "Power Probe" it appears to save diagnose time, thanks !!

[@itriedyourrecipe8646]

Nice fix bro. I was hoping to see a blown head gasket but,,,, good to know what caused a motorcycle noise.

[@paultrimble9390]

Good to find a mechanic who helps ya not just wanting $ Keep up good karma it will find you when you need it. Also I’m doing my dads Toyota Corolla now got all 4 coils on internet around 45$ box store wanted about 65$ each stay safe

[@Coolie-ds4tu]

Yes but at least be kind enough to at least wash your damn car before giving it to the mechanic

[@muaythai193]

3:11 actually sounds great. A lot better than V6 stock sound. haha

[@steezydan8543]

While driving home in the rain my I4 Sentra (cat and muffler delete) my motor suddenly started acting like this. It does indeed sound WAY better. Goddamn I need to get rid of my car lol

[@mustafakhan242]

Car Sounds good after , amazing video glad I do drywall cause mechanics is confusing

[@Michael-ff1ut]

Hello, I own a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara replaced PCV valve getting better gas mileage but still high pressure crankcase pushing dipstick would like some info on that please and thank you.

[@thebeek123]

I agree with the on going project idea. Would be interesting to see your fabrication skills and problem solving on a large scale project.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Cool! Thanks for letting me know. I'll have to start something big soon

[@bryanewing5058]

Video ideas, you and Andrew Camerata collaborate on some videos. You go fix stuff with him and he can go explore places with you. Also, I notice myself getting excited to watch videos of ongoing projects like Matt’s off-road recovery channel is building an off-road rig out of an old Corvair wagon and Mistie1 channel has a ton of videos diagnosing what killed and old engine and trying to get it to run again. Hope this helps.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man I really appreciate the ideas. Doing videos with camarata would be awesome, but he's pretty far away and it's kind of tough asking somebody who has 20 time subscribers to do a collaboration. Was just up there recently snowmobiling and riding UTV's. Shot a little bit of footage with him. And yeah starting a big project would definitely be a good call. Thanks again for the input

[@mongrel1799]

Found 4 of 8 plugs loose on my gmc 5.3. Any guess which ones? 1, 4, 6, and 7…. the AFM crew. Kudos for not hammering the owner with a huge bill.

[@McPh1741]

If you want interesting fix on that 2.7l, try changing the damn water pump. I love my 2008 Vitara but it’s on its second water pump and it leaks too. They put it under the timing chain cover so you have to disassemble the whole front of the motor, remove the intake, and take off the passenger side valve cover to get it out.

[@user-sy6el7ll9t]

You are good bro. I'm a mechanic but my challenge is the tools eg test prob

[@hioshimtsu]

I have the J20 engine 2.0 for my 2006 grand vitara (used) when I bought it I didn't cmtake off the cover of the engine cause it drove ok. When I brought it to my mechanic to do some work he lifted the cover and 2 of the coils were just loose. One of the coils was broke in half and the other coil was not even for that year model. The seller had someone cut the cable for the coil plug and switch the wires and also changed the plug so that the different coil could work. Got two new coils, change them and change the wire back. Everything worked well after. Still have a bit of work to do but got to becarful when buying used cars always do a full maintenance on it before you start driving it around.

[@AlexisLobos]

It sounds like a motorcycle because it’s a Suzuki.

[@charlesbrown2451]

You're a pro!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Charles. I try to be. Not always the case.tho

[@ourtruth216]

Good work 👍 wish you were in my city 😂

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Smart dude!

[@tongjojo901]

hi, can i have your opinion my suzuki swift 1.5a/t produces rattling sound at 2000 rpm, and feel like loosing power. any help greatly appreciated. ive been to a lot of mechanics they could find the problem.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Sorry I wouldn't be of my child without seeing it in person. Check the catalytic converter and make sure that's not broken up.

[@thecarsectionthecarsection6420]

CB hello I need your help you replaced my water pump on my 2001 acura mdx I have a p1768 code can you help me.

[@joewaynemitchell6363]

Good day I also have a 2007 Grand Vitara 2.7L V6 and I'm getting the worst gas mileage in history my onboard computer is AVG 4.5 even on a full tank on this video at about 5:34 in I see the onboard computer AVG 20.0 y could that be?

[@blautens]

No apologies, great video!

[@user-kn9mk9xw1v]

Please I have same car but it's over heating can please show me what's could be the problem

[@markgiles8527]

What about the steering?

[@JamesSmith-oc6jc]

I thought this was a interesting video. Thank you.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Cool man glad to hear that. Thanks for the feedback.

[@irishuwould5185]

Love my 2007 GV. Most reliable vehicle I’ve owned.

[@jamalcoley2597]

How many miles u got i got one to with over 265k still running

[@mustafakhan242]

I'm about to by one at 209 km you think it will last a lot longer

[@rogerayala6878]

@@mustafakhan242 what do you mean if it will last? Of course it will, itll probably ask you yo replace some parts but its not like cars have a limit to how many miles they can go!

[@mustafakhan242]

@@rogerayala6878 I bought it I love it handles quite nicely and in the snow all time four wheel drive my car can go places yours can’t that’s what I tell my friends they tell me where you going lol

[@rogerayala6878]

@@mustafakhan242 I have a 2006 Grand Vitara as well, quite a smooth ride for having 138k miles on it

[@Kimboplayer]

How do I remove a sparkplug thats stuck? It loosens but it only let me do a quarter turn then it gets stuck. I don't want to force it because I might screw up the thread

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Stray lots of lube down the hole and keep working it back and forth. Or try starting the engine and warming it up sometimes that helps

[@Kimboplayer]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow any specific kind of lube I should use? I saw a few videos saying I could use wd40. Would you recommend that?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

WD-40, PV blaster, or really any other rust penetrant should help out

[@V4bUndercover]

Never heard of vitara V6 until now

[@mavmav7126]

Is it normal to start the escudo and the engine makes a rattling sound that is shakes the car?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No

[@thecalvinprice]

I had that on mine, and it turned out to be a timing chain tensioner. Mine is sitting undriveable though, apparently needing a complete rebuild, which I'm nowhere near able to afford

[@ufartface]

wheres your shop- hope its close- great job

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I'm in bucks county Pennsylvania. And thanks Randy

[@TravisMontesano]

Had this problem with the 5.4 Triton motor but that's because those heads come with only 3 threads. They blow the threads right off. Long story short it was a nightmare helicoiling under the firewall.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Ouch, sounds rough. Always has to happen on the furthest back cylinder right!

[@TravisMontesano]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow of course. need to have a 90 degree angle air drill.

[@jessesalcido2562]

Dam...

[@jimdaley2256]

Idk how you figure these things out it amazes me I was thinking exhaust but if you want interesting videos my car is up for volunteering

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Just by tinkering around. Yeah man that thing just rolled over 300K right? Might be best to try and find a low mileage older Honda to replace it with

[@jimdaley2256]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow im looking for a new car been saving for 10 years but I want tha warranty what is a good suggestion

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@jimdaley2256 how much are you looking to spend? I'll keep my eyes peeled for something clean. My neighbor just sold his 2011 Honda Accord that had ultra low miles. The thing was Immaculate. I think he wanted 5500

[@jimdaley2256]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I'd buy it in a heartbeat

[@johndaniel3474]

Just by not being lazy and looking around and knowing were to look helps

[@OutofTownwithRobinBell]

👍

[@sciatl2505]

I never had luck with those 17 dollars eBay coils they last for a few months

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I agree that most of the knockoff parts on eBay are junk. But the price Gap was crazy and it's easy to replace so not a bad call in this situation. Labor intensive coils, no way

[@hobolyf]

Subscribed. I wish I found you earlier

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man

[@djredhareaus38]

Are these cars any good I'm looking at buying one today

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I mean it's not a Honda. But yeah they're half decent

[@Acanofalconpunch]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow new Hondas are necoming crap. Nothing but complaints from coworkers. Lexus is where it's at.

[@catch22again]

I have a 2002 grand vitara XL7 and its an amazing towing vehicle. It likes to drink petrol but its a work horse. I love mine.

[@clarencewiles963]

Mechanic would be busy on this one. 😊

[@johndaniel3474]

Rock auto they selling for 20 bones great brands

[@petervrabcak5597]

It’s always exciting to find an easy fix, you are a sleuth.

[@sweettreatsbyashleysweettr1252]

My Jeep sounds just like this so I’m assuming it’s the same thing

[@Coolie-ds4tu]

The owner of this GV has completly abused his car. He didn't even pick up his trash nor clean the car a bit SMH. Look at all the mud on the carpet. I bet the interior smells like feet. And what happened to the radio? got stolen? can't find $100 to buy another one? radio not required to make car run properly? The owner needs training on how to respect and treat vehicles properly and be charged extra for having to work on his bio hazard hazmat vehicle

[@queen_b9280]

I just turned on my toyota Sequoia and it sounded like a motorcycle was passing by 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I hope it's my spark plugs too!!!!😭😭😭😭😭

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

My guess would be somebody cut your catalytic converters off. Those are big Target since they are high up and the cats are worth a lot of money. Let me know what you find

[@queen_b9280]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Yup! I'm about to go look!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I really hope not :(

[@epimp9808]

Is there any other reason a car would sound like this

[@nikkoBcool]

205k miles on mine

[@catch22again]

Mine is 2002 XL7 and it hasn't even done 60,000 yet !

[@antiangelofmusic]

It's a good motor but the engineering and the way it's put together is a terrible design. It's ridiculously complicated to remove the intake to valve cover gaskets and you need to remove the front cover to do the water pump even though the water pump is driven off a belt externally. There's also a two-piece oil pan that has some seal that can leak on the upper section of the oil sump and the motor needs to be removed.

[@LivPoxleitner]

i just turned my car on and it sounds like this. i also smell gas.

[@losipoop]

They must ride a shitty motorcycle lol