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by Pigpen
Thu 25 Feb, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: 20th March- Technical day Steve’s shed, Kinglake
Replies: 52
Views: 8268

Re: 20th March- Technical day Steve’s shed, Kinglake

Hi Steve I am in .... and will stay for dinner but not overnight. Potential topic for discussion... I have had my G16B Vitara engine rebuilt and it is blowing smoke on start when left overnight and is using oil at the rate of greater than 1 litre /1000 kms. Power and acceleration seem ok as per befo...
by Pigpen
Thu 25 Feb, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Daylesford. Sunday Feb 21. Easy.
Replies: 42
Views: 6318

Re: Daylesford. Sunday Feb 21. Easy.

Hi Wayne,

Thanks for arranging a great day. My wife and I really enjoyed the trip.

Regards Rod
by Pigpen
Thu 18 Feb, 2021 3:07 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Daylesford. Sunday Feb 21. Easy.
Replies: 42
Views: 6318

Re: Daylesford. Sunday Feb 21. Easy.

Hi Wayne,
confirming I am attending with wife

Cheers Rod
by Pigpen
Sat 13 Feb, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Daylesford. Sunday Feb 21. Easy.
Replies: 42
Views: 6318

Re: Daylesford. Sunday Feb 21. Easy.

Hi Wayne,

As per our discussion at the last meeting, I will also be attending with my wife .

(For the newbies, you may want to bring a sandwich or drinks for when we have a break during the trip)

Regards Rod

96 Vitara
by Pigpen
Wed 11 Nov, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Bills Block Christmas Camping trip - Easy/Med/Hard 28-29 November
Replies: 52
Views: 8687

Re: Bills Block Christmas Camping trip - Easy/Med/Hard 28-29 November

Hi all,

I am in for my first trip away with club !!!!
96 Vitara
Damo - yes for catering please and I have a medium sized camp oven that I will bring.
Will also bring chainsaw and associated safety gear if any sessions get run.

I just need someone to send me address via PM please

Rod
by Pigpen
Sun 03 May, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: What type of oil for run in of rebuilt G16B?
Replies: 3
Views: 1081

Re: What type of oil for run in of rebuilt G16B?

Thanks for your reply Steve, I will put in a bottle of break in additive as below 100kms. Understand re 500kms and will remove the extra step as you suggest Looking forward to the "joys" of a new rebuild ... I did try to source a good runner but was unable to find anything at the time Rod
by Pigpen
Fri 01 May, 2020 5:32 pm
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: What type of oil for run in of rebuilt G16B?
Replies: 3
Views: 1081

Re: What type of oil for run in of rebuilt G16B?

Ummm, :? OK no reply. Not looking to start a war on which oil brand to use, as I generally buy the cheapest that meets spec. Anyway I ended up using a 15W-40 mineral oil and plan to change filter after about 500km. After the 1000km initial run in period, I plan to switch to semi-synthetic (with filt...
by Pigpen
Sat 25 Apr, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: What type of oil for run in of rebuilt G16B?
Replies: 3
Views: 1081

What type of oil for run in of rebuilt G16B?

Hi Guys, I have searched the site and cant seem to find anything on this topic I have just about rebuilt the motor on my 96 Vitara SWB Manual (G16B) and was wondering what type of engine oil to use on these old design motors? The Suzuki manual has a wide range of viscosity, however I am more interes...
by Pigpen
Wed 08 Apr, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corona Virus - PLEASE READ
Replies: 15
Views: 4806

Re: Corona Virus - PLEASE READ

Hi Jonno,

Can you please send me password for Zoom link tonight via PM (am online)

Regards Rod (Prospective member)
by Pigpen
Sat 08 Feb, 2020 7:09 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: High Country 2020 - 2 to 3 May - CANCELLED
Replies: 32
Views: 7815

Re: High Country 2020 - 2 to 3 May

Hi Mike,

I would like to attend in my 96 Vitara
Will check with you regarding correct vehicle anchor points ...

Cheers Rod