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Suzuki 2000 ,1.6 engine Timing chain broke,make a hole in timing cover just behind the idling pulley.Does anyone had this problem . 84000 KM. That's happen at low speed without noise before, the oil level is ok, and the engine was et normal temperature. I made a mistake in my post i ask for a 1.6 , and it's a 2.0

  • esined937 Mar 09, 2009

    Thanks for the help dhopo1.After removing the valves cover and the timing cover,there is to much damage.I found a use engine at $1200. Ca.. dollars with 43000 km it's cheaper to replace this engine. Thanks to all who read this post and try to help me.

    Pierre

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    havent heard of that before. is it back running now ? and if so did you just weld up the houseing ? as long as thehouseing broke in an open place where no pully's ride or such you should be able to even alumapoxy it / J B Weld aluminum with a good oil free cleaning. keep me posted

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You've got it fixed now I read, but did you take any photos? Especially of what was under (or not under) the rocker cover? I have seen other chain failures in J20A's caused by something. Just want to see if you had the same cause.

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03 Suzuki aerio need a step by step how to: replace the timing chain! Please help

WOW you work on engines not knowing what is there?
the engines are: 7 engines.!!!
1.3 L I4; 1.5 L I4; 1.6 L I4; 1.8 L I4; 2.0 L I4; 2.3 L I4; 1.4 L Diesel I4 ill guess, ( (die roll)
2.3 L below.

all answers, USA cars, this a USA forum. so.....
ever heard of the FSM the oem factory service manual?

is the chain making noises? if yes, the guide is bad, most chains fail due to that (as a true cause)
the FSM is here , just $4 to look , so ????
https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/1178-2003-aerio-service-manual.aspx

the clone is Alldata.com DIY, log in and read like we do.
google alldtata.com , bingo....

now the 2.3L (just the first half, ill let you pay $4 like we do)
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
  2. Remove engine assembly from vehicle.
  3. Remove oil pan.
  4. Remove cylinder head cover.
  5. Remove timing chain cover as follows:
    • Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool 09917-68221 (camshaft pulley holder).
    • Remove crankshaft pulley. To remove crankshaft pulley, use special tools 09944-36011 and 09926-58010 (steering wheel remover and bearing puller attachment).
    • Remove A/C compressor bracket.
    • Remove alternator belt idler pulley, water pump pulley and alternator belt tensioner.
    • Remove timing chain cover bolts and nut.
    • For reinstallation of timing chain, turn crankshaft so that timing marks on cylinder head and lower crankcase match with those on sprockets as shown in figure.
    • Remove second timing chain as follows:
      • Turn crankshaft to meet following conditions.
        • Key (I) on crankshaft is positioned as shown.
        • Arrow mark on idler sprocket (II) points upward.
        • Marks on sprockets (III) match with marks on cylinder head. Note that this step must be followed for reinstallation of timing chain.
      • Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No.2 and gasket. To remove them, slacken second timing chain by turning intake camshaft counterclockwise a little while pushing back pad.
      • Remove intake and exhaust camshaft timing sprocket bolts. To remove them, fit a spanner to hexagonal part at the center of camshaft to hold it stationary.
      • Remove camshaft timing sprockets and second timing chain.
      • warning
      • After second timing chain is removed, never turn intake camshaft, exhaust camshaft and crankshaft independently more than such an extent as shown. If turned, interference may occur between piston and valves and valves themselves, and parts related to piston and valves may be damaged.
      • Remove timing chain guide No.1.
      • Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1.
      • Remove timing chain tensioner.
      • Remove idler sprocket and first timing chain.
      • Remove crankshaft timing sprocket.
      • end.
    im not doing INSTALL, sorry.


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How I change a timing chain to a suzuki aereo 2003?

wow no engine stated of the many.
1.3 L I4; 1.5 L I4; 1.6 L I4; 1.8 L I4; 2.0 L I4; 2.3 L I4; 1.4 L Diesel I4 amazing huh, no engine or COUNTRY stated.
my answer will be USA< as this is a USA forum
and like all cars in USA the engine list it smaller (EPA rule and Bs)
ever seen and FSM book, factory service manual
for any car made, ?
2nd best is always.... here. log in an read?
http://www.scantool.net/software/alldata-diy-1-month-subscription.html

real FSMs. here (official suz. site)
or at suzukipitstop (google it)

no my GUESS,(useless if outside USA totally, mostly)

2.0 or 2.3L: working on engines, not knowing what is there???
here is the teaser answer, no photos , no warnings, etc.

quoted in part, and remove chain only.
exploded view of first timing chain and related components-2.0L and 2.3L engines
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
  2. Remove engine assembly from vehicle.
  3. Remove oil pan.
  4. Remove cylinder head cover.
  5. Remove timing chain cover as follows:
    • Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool 09917-68221 (camshaft pulley holder).
Be sure to use the following bolts instead of pins for fixing special tool to crankshaft pulley. Bolt size: M8, P1.25 L = 25 mm (0.98 in.) Strength: 7T

  • Remove crankshaft pulley. To remove crankshaft pulley, use special tools 09944-36011 and 09926-58010 (steering wheel remover and bearing puller attachment).
  • Remove A/C compressor bracket.
  • Remove alternator belt idler pulley, water pump pulley and alternator belt tensioner.
  • Remove timing chain cover bolts and nut.

  1. For reinstallation of timing chain, turn crankshaft so that timing marks on cylinder head and lower crankcase match with those on sprockets as shown in figure.
  2. Remove second timing chain as follows:
    • Turn crankshaft to meet following conditions.
      • Key (I) on crankshaft is positioned as shown.
      • Arrow mark on idler sprocket (II) points upward.
      • Marks on sprockets (III) match with marks on cylinder head. Note that this step must be followed for reinstallation of timing chain.
    • Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No.2 and gasket. To remove them, slacken second timing chain by turning intake camshaft counterclockwise a little while pushing back pad.
    • Remove intake and exhaust camshaft timing sprocket bolts. To remove them, fit a spanner to hexagonal part at the center of camshaft to hold it stationary.
    • Remove camshaft timing sprockets and second timing chain.
After second timing chain is removed, never turn intake camshaft, exhaust camshaft and crankshaft independently more than such an extent as shown. If turned, interference may occur between piston and valves and valves themselves, and parts related to piston and valves may be damaged.

  1. Remove timing chain guide No.1.
  2. Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1.
  3. Remove timing chain tensioner.
  4. Remove idler sprocket and first timing chain.
  5. Remove crankshaft timing sprocket.
end remove section.



why not log in and read all words, steps and warnings..>>???

http://www.scantool.net/software/alldata-diy-1-month-subscription.html

end teaser.
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2. TIMING CHAIN (2az-FE Engine):
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
Drain the engine oil.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable
Hood Right-side front wheel Engine under covers Right-side fender apron seal Front exhaust pipe Engine moving control rod and bracket Right-side engine mounting stay and bracket Accessory drive belt Engine appearance cover Engine wire Alternator Power steering pump, leave the hoses connected Ignition coils Ventilation hoses Cylinder head cover Turn the crankshaft pulley to set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC compression. Align the groove on the pulley with the timing mark -0- on the front cover. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:

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Fig. Removing the crankshaft pulley-TMMK-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine


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    Fig. Insert a bar to lock the sprocket in position-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine
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    Remove the chain tensioner, oil pump sprocket and No. 2 timing chain.


    To install:
    Set the crankshaft key into the left horizontal position. Turn the cutout of the drive shaft to the top


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  • Fig. Align the crankshaft key and drive shaft cutout as shown for installation-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine
    Align the yellow colored links with the timing marks of the sprocket as shown in the illustration.



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  • Temporarily tighten the oil pump driven sprocket with the nut.

  • Insert the damper spring into the adjusting hole, and install the chain tensioner plate with the nut. Tighten to 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm).

  • Align the adjusting hole of the oil pump driven sprocket with the groove of the oil pump.

  • Put a bar in the adjusting hole of the oil pump driven sprocket to temporarily lock the sprocket in position. Tighten the nut to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).

  • Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise by 90°, and align the crankshaft key to the top.

  • Install the timing chain vibration damper. Tighten to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).

  • Align the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprockets and bearing caps.

  • Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft and set the set key on the crankshaft upward.

  • Align the gold or orange colored link with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing sprocket.

  • Using Special Tool 09309-37010, tap in the sprocket.

  • Align the gold or yellow colored links with the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear and camshaft timing sprocket. Install the chain.

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    Fig. Align the marks of the sprockets and bearing caps to set the No. 1 cylinder at TDC-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine
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    Fig. Set the crankshaft set key facing upward-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine
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    Fig. Align the marked link of the timing chain with crankshaft sprocket timing mark-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine
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    Fig. Tap the crankshaft sprocket in with Special Tool 09309-37010-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine

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    Fig. Align the marked links of the timing chain with the camshaft sprockets during installation-2.4L (2AZ-FE) engine
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    1. Remove or disconnect the following:
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      • Timing chain cover bolts gm_truck_s10_tc.gif

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    2. Install a bolt in the end of the crankshaft CAUTION
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    3. Rotate crankshaft until the number 1 piston is at Top Dead Center of compression stroke.
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    6. Remove timing chain tensioner bolts.
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    6. Tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts.
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    Loud clicking noise coming from crankshaft pulley and goes away when a/c is on and when idle is higher. Why the noise?

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    If this has no effect, then your timing chain may be too loose for the timing chain tensioner to compensate, and the chain is slapping against the inside of the timing chain cover.

    If this is the case, do not let this condition go on. The timing chain cover is aluminum, and the chain is high grade steel. The chain will wear a hole in the cover if it is hitting the inside of it, and that is allowed to continue.
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    It is a common that a TICKING coming from the front of the engine is the timing chain guide.

    This -->LINK<-- will help you alot.

    Regards

    Philip
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