InDecember 2013, Suzuki issued Technical Service Bulletin TS 35 12103 for Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles that had 2.4-litre J24B petrol engines and were manufactured prior to 1 July 2009. In these vehicles, a crack may occur between the cylinder head bolts and casting plugs. According to Southside Cylinder Heads, the crack occurs from one of the three Seattle WA. Tacoma, WA. How reliable is the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major The2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 1 problems reported for engine block cracked, antifreeze leaking. Average failure mileage is 96,950 miles. Lowengine coolant can be both the cause and a symptom of a blown head gasket. Bad Thermostat – The thermostat’s job is to regulate the flow of coolant in and out of your Vitara’s engine. When it refuses to open, the engine can get hot enough that it’ll crack a head or blow a head gasket. Poor Coolant Flow – If there is not enough Wehead to the outback to see if the latest version of Suzuki's tough off-roader is up to the task.See more car reviews at:Drive Website: http://www.drive.co GrandVitara 2009 J24B Cracked Block?? 150k's. I just purchased a 2009 GV with J24B and 150,000 k's on clock. serviced regularly. The people I purchased it off have had a once off sudden heat increase and water loss. then have taken it to mechanic for diagnosing, and the mechanic has not taken any of the engine apart and came back to 2006Grand Vitara JLX-L 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD Limited. 2006 Grand Vitara doesn't accelerate (2006-2014) Vitara & Grand Vitara 2G (1999-2005) Vitara & Grand Vitara Suzuki Jimny, Sierra & Samurai Forum 1G (2001-2006) XL-7. Top Contributors this Month View All 2013GV 158 Replies. JohnT47Discussion starter. 4 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · May 11, 2009. Please help, I recently brought a 2.0 manual, grand vitara, 2004 and I have been having gear selection problems with it. The problems happen when the car has been running for a while. (engine all warmed up) !st Gear would would be stiff to select and reverse would .

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