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Post by Buzzard on Jan 18, 2005 21:53:07 GMT -5
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am living in the Dominican Republic with my wife and have just purchased a 1997 SideKick. We are both very excited by the prospect of being able to explore more of this wonderful country in our 4WD, as many of the roads require same. I consider myself lucky to have found this site, as I am completely ignorant of the inner workings of any automobile, to say nothing of the requirements of driving a 4WD. While I expect to learn, as time goes on, I must beg all of you your forgiveness until I grasp some basic understanding of this vehicle. Right now, my wife and I are dedicated to "detailing" the vehicle.
My first request to my fellow members is as follows: How can I obtain an owner's manual? The Suzuki site has it "backordered" and I have been unable to Google it anywhere else. Will a manual for a GEO (or some other brand) suffice?
Thanks,
Buzzard
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Gman
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Post by Gman on Jan 19, 2005 1:12:08 GMT -5
Buzzard , Welcome. to the Forum. Look around at some of the posts, there is contained within, a vast amount of usable information, for all levels of Sidekick fan. I started out, like we all did, with no specific knowledge of Sidekicks. Mine was new and I just took it to the dealer if something didn't seem right. Later after loosing the first one in a divorce, I had to do without for three years. Alas, I found the perfect Tracker. Built with the same parts in the Cami factory in Canada, as the Sidekick. And so happy being back "in Gear"; I bought a fixer-upper for $1100 for my Son. Two weeks later I found another fixer-upper for $850 (and it was like new but the owner thought the engine was knocking). I havent been able to resist a good deal since. They are easy to work on, Just a good car to "learn as you go" on. Reliable, Predictable, And for Me, they do everything that a **** does, only Better.
Guys , Like Louis, among others, can teach you about being a responsible Sidekick owner . Many have 4 wheeling stories to share. I am convinced that Informed owners fair better $$$$$ at the repair shop.
We all learn from each other, As I am curious as to which Engine Your 97 has. (1.6L, 1.8L or a V6) The # of Doors (that makes a big diffeerence also) and Which Trans(Man. or Auto) and finally, What RPM reading do you get at 100km/h ? Look forward to hearing from you,
Jeff
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Post by Buzzard on Jan 19, 2005 9:07:29 GMT -5
Hi Jeff,
According to the title I've got a 1997 JX model: 4 doors, Auto, 1.6L engine. Just to show the depth of my ignorance, to say nothing of my confusion, the Autopedia site lists the various 1997 models (http://autopedia.com/Susuki/97_Side4.html) and shows my model as having manual locking hubs. The guy I bought it from says it has auto locking hubs! I don't even know the difference!!
As to your query: " What RPM reading do you get at 100km/h ?", the condition of the roads in my area are such that I'm not likely to reach that speed until I get on the main highway to the capital. But I will check and let you know. Why is that significant?
Thanks for your interest,
Buzzard
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Post by 3wheelerdude on Jan 19, 2005 9:36:20 GMT -5
To determine if you have auto or manual hubs, take a look at the front wheels. In the center of the lug nuts there will be a black cap (thats your hub), if it reads "auto" on it then its automatique, if it has a moveable dial that goes either to LOCK or FREE then youve got manual hubs.
Welcome aboard, and enjoy the kick.
And yes a owners book for a Tracker of the same year will probably be the same or close. But you can always get a Chilton or Haynes book.
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