Trying to replace waterpump on a 96 suzuki swift but cant get the bottom pully off to remove the timing cover to get at the waterpump off. we cannot get a good angle to crack the nut. the frame is in the way all we have for tools is a socket set and a set of regular flat hand wrenches.

This should do ya:
paste this link into your browser. It shows exactly where all three marks are... for the cams and crank.

https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0SO80NXBA5VwpMAE1JXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA2NocmYteWZmMzIEZ3ByaWQDMGh4SHZBMU5TRS45SjNIYmhxR2MzQQRuX3JzbHQDMARuX3N1Z2cDNARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMQRwcXN0cgNzdXp1a2kgc3dpZnQgdGltaW5nIGJlbHQgBHBxc3RybAMyNQRxc3RybAMzNgRxdWVyeQNzdXp1a2kgc3dpZnQgdGltaW5nIGJlbHQgcmVwbGFjZW1lbnQEdF9zdG1wAzE0MjY5ODIzNzY-?p=suzuki+swift+timing+belt+replacement&fr2=sa-gp-search&fr=chrf-yff32&vm=r

nice double post. and still no engine stated, nor country.
which engine,
5 engines world wide, this forum is USA forum
the enhanced 1.6L VVT? m16
you do know that many suzuki engines the covers and pan
are bolted on after a full RTV silicon gasket squirted on .
then cured, right? its it he FSM , ever seen a real FSM
a real suzuki factory service manual, sold at, "SUZUKI"???

is this what you have, now that you said VVT?
In October 2005, Suzuki launched the Sport version of the new Swift in Japan named SwiftRS, and in September 2006 the model was introduced in most European markets. Named "Swift Sport", it is powered by an enhanced M16A unit, a high-revving 1.6-litre, naturally aspirated DOHC VVT four-cylinder engine with an 11.1:1 compression ratio, high lift cams, forged pistons, and strengthened valve springs.

first thing to do is DISCONNECT the battery then remove the wires from the back/bottom ao alternator , undo the top adjusting bolt/nut undo and remove the bottom bolt(s) that the alternater pivots on remove the top bolt completely the alternator is then free replacement is just reverse

the FSM will cover this lever of details.
get one.
some cars have access panels behind RF wheel/tire.
welcome to why FWD sucks. they can be very hard to service.
cheap to make,(sell) hard to fix.
we dont have altos i usa or my online books are dead.
you should go to suzuki and get a real FSM to work this car ,
major work.
or find an alto forum and join, (non here)

Try disconnecting the battery overnight . Cant guarantee it'll fix it. But in theory some vehicle computers reset to default settings. If that don't work, try removing your fuses one at a time!!! IMPORTANT NOTE!! ...KEY OFF- REMOVE 1 FUSE-- KEY ON- STILL FLASHING? KEY OFF -REPLACE FUSE..- GO TO NEXT ONE ETC... NEVER PULL FUSES OR DISCONNECT BATTERY WITH KEY ON. YOU CAN FRY THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SO KNOWING THAT, PROCEED AT YOUR OUR RISK. ....!!! If for any reason you don't understand the consequences- good or bad.- you should contact an authorized suzuki representative and follow there recommendation. Good luck. Hope this helps

Hello, if you are losing coolant as you say than the most probable place is through your head and into your exhaust system, it is highly likely you have a cracked head or a major head gasket leak. The only other place it can go is if you have a automatic vehicle with the cooler on the bottom of the radiator tank (crack between two tanks), it will go straight into your transmission, you can tell if the transmission oil is overfull and watery (thin and whitish).

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check this site out. its selling upgraded parts and the parts come with instructions and specs. thses are going to be one of two styles. either you need to remove the cap like you were saying or if you look at the back you may see 3-4 bolts which will allow the release of the bearing assembly. try taking a screwdriver under the lip of the cap and do thiall the way around with a hammer tapping just enough to get under the lip. if you are doing the left side, be careful as it will have left hand threads.

follow bottom radiator hose and it will lead to it. It is on front of motor.

You will need to buy a product called lok tight.Put some on each bolts thread before screwing them back in.Its a thread locking compound that works very effectively.Are the bolts too short?