I can't seem to get the hea off, so I can tell if its the gasket, or the head.On my "2001 Suzuki Esteem" mine has a 1.8 dual overhead cam. Can some one help me, or show me a diagram, on how to remove the head and replace the gasket. Or is there a video repair.

not true, Huseyin.! at all.
OP: (original poster)
J18 engine. FWD. application. USA setup
with COP coils x4 (DIS ignition?)
our Esteems started in 1999....
other countries have them too, but use totally different spark (distributor) and Im not answering for THAT, only USA EPA spec. engines.
some othere countries, has a Mazda. 1.8L BP.
answering for J18 only.
the J18 is an understoked, J20. (early engine)
good to know for parts swaps !

OP backup and read your first post.on same topic.
the answer is there, too.
facing engine, crank pulley on left
see that head, see the front cam,
this cam has the CMP drive (left side,) or right facing engine) the cam drives it directly.
so... is just there.

why? not scan the PCM and see if you have P0340 errors = CMP misfiring..... (even 1 in 10)
and the prev. post has the real diagram....
cmp mount is here.

http://www.fixkick.com/engine/20Liter/html/image_21.html

see it?


the part is also shown at the online suzuki parts pages.


Scan it, get this ???????


as you cans see, the FSM is full of CMP facts,
factory service manual. NO photos?, BAH!
(for Esteem)

the whole assembly or just the bulb.?
post symptoms?
i was in a crash.
the lamp is just out, low beam is dead.
like that.???
in Europe the lamps have auto aiming , one more little possible.

this is covered ijn the operators guide, lost that, little gem?
open glove box. extract the guide, read that, RTM

or buy it for $4 bucks?
https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/1026-2001-2002-esteem-owners-manual.aspx

what are the torque specs for the 1999 suzuki esteem 1.8L engine "Head bolts"?

There is no such thing as a dual overhead gasket or a single overhead gasket.... there is, however, the existance of a dual overhead 'cam' and a single overhead 'cam'...

Please restate your question

Look at the 8th digit on the vin #
3 = Duel
P = Single

on the top of your camshaft cover it will say dohc dual overhead cam 2 or ovh over head cam 1 cam also if cam cover is small usually is single if real wide is double

See if there is coolant in your oil. If there is then it sound like a cracked head or blown head gasket

Think its a star but dont quote me ,done one last week and i just dont remember think is 40 star ?? honest i just dont remember

take it to a mechanic trust me, i had to replace mine after 6 days of trying to figure out how to remove the bottom bolt i took it to a shop if you need to know more email me KRAGAR33@AOL.COM

That is possible if it is not dual overhead cam if it is single overhead cam that would be right.