Recent zuki Convert seeks Vitara advice?

[mill2020]

Hey folks,

Still getting to grips with the Vitara and it's funny little ways, one thing still puzzles me, When i start up the engine from cold (FYI it's a 8v carb) the engine seems to idle a bit on the high side i.e 2000rpm and after it warms up it drops back to normal say 1000-900rpm during this period it's acceleration off the mark is some what lumpy and unwilling. I know running 31's doesn't help matters with the va va voom dept. But is this the norm or does it require attention? or is there some way of overcoming this?

I accept this probably falls into the "another daft question" section, so i'll say sorry guys & gals now, saves time later.

Cheers Phil

[generation-x]

hi phil
easy answer m8

bin the original carb and fit an su

job sorted trust me

simon

[mill2020]

SU sounds good Gen-X, any ideas where i could pick one up from? and i assume a SU would need an adaptor to fit right?

[generation-x]

hi phil
i have a member of my club (link below) who makes su adaptors just had a word with him and he will be makin more over the xmas break if you can wait if not (and it reaaly does grieve me) SJ-UK on fleabay for the adaptors and ebay for the su ur after an HF44 it will need to be re-needled but its not many pennies for the needles
again all info on SS

hope this helps
AND WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE  :lol:


SIMON

[Evilgoat]

Auto choke, tis perfectly normal.

[mill2020]

hi phil
i have a member of my club (link below) who makes su adaptors just had a word with him and he will be makin more over the xmas break if you can wait if not (and it reaaly does grieve me) SJ-UK on fleabay for the adaptors and ebay for the su ur after an HF44 it will need to be re-needled but its not many pennies for the needles
again all info on SS

hope this helps
AND WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE  :lol:


SIMON

That sounds perfect and it suits me quite well to get xmas out of the way 1st, so i'll get searchin fleabay for a su.

Cheers Phil

P.s i get upset when HGV'S beat me off the lights- damm you Auto Choke!!!!! i will get my revenge, but at least i can sleep safe in the knowledge that this is the norm. Thanks EvilGoat i feel better now.

[generation-x]

hi phil as a stop gap
if you open ur bonnet stand drivers side to the right of ur carb there shud be a green plug ?
un-plug it it will help a bit with your revs also if not already done give the engine cooling system a good flushing and put some new anti freeze in long shot but you never no

simon

[mill2020]

Thanks, i'll give it a go.

[kevan1]

i had a similar problem with an 1.6 8v vitara . the PCV valve on the inlet manifold was the problem . it caused an air leak so the car would hesitate when you put your foot down then it would pick up again. there around 30 quid from the main stealers.