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References to names , logos and such, are only used to identify said product. I make no claims, as being any company or affiliate or representative.
Everything I say, is my opinion; the only thing of which I am certain is that there is very little of which one can be certain.
I make no claims as an authority or expert.
All content in this web site is rumor/humor or parody, if not opinion, most is rumor, and at my age , I can no longer tell the difference (older than dirt)
All photos and drawing on this site, are mine ,but if not, are  for critique and commentary  only. I make no claims of ownership, to any thing on this site.
This web site, is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by any of the manufacturers listed or mentioned.
This site is 100% free and profit free, and 100% spam,virus free, only on my site, I can not comment on links off site, and my search page engine (off site) has tiny advertisments. 
My only site costs are Domain name fees. $20 per year. My gift to Suzuki owners. 
There are no teams of office editors here, these pages are just fast, off the cuff , journals. I do hope they are helpful !
The logos /names  and the marks of the manufacturers, are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
The use of various names and their model names, descriptions and/or numbers are used in applications and descriptions for reference purposes only.
Their usage, in no way denotes or infers a direct connection with this web site and any vehicle manufacturer or their authorized agencies, nor to any after market parts suppliers or makers.
These pages are for professionals mechanics and not for the  Amateurs, all pages are to help your ASE Trained mechanic, repair older cars, that use old style parts and controls.
Many shops today don't even know what  OBD1 is or for SURE on any SUZUKI oddities aplenty.  (like water under a bridge,  long ago forgotten, or never seen and will get worse)
I do not authorize or recommend, any Amateur to repair or work on their own cars, until you have full PPE and have been checked out on safety issues.
These  pages show what a  professional might do. That is IT !

These set of web pages, are only my personal(and others) logs and private journal, and not in any way authoritative or official.  (and from many friends and helper,etc )
They are just my opinion or opinions of other associates  and friends, and some data. (and lots of restoration experience)
Some comments are pure rumor.  ( I try to mark them ,as such) eg: Cold HLA lifters normally make noise at start up (rumor)mine does NOT.

This page is meant for educational purposes only, or to start dialog with those more informed than myself.
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental.


My never do list !
All machines are complex and cars top the  list in the public domain. 
Never use bricks of any kind to hold a car up off the ground, nor get near the fan or belts on the engine, or near any spinning tires, or prop. shafts. DO NOT , PLEASE !
At the least use  2 jacks stands rated for 2 tons each, minium at all times, under the car, never trust just 1 stand, and never  any ! jack. 
Never remove the radiator cap, on any hot engine, nor touch the hot exhaust parts with bare skin.

Do not work in the electrical parts of the car with the battery connected, or fire and burns or acid burns can happen.
Do not work on the fuel system unless it is depressurized.
Do not drive with fautly brakes or steering.
Do not drive with the steering wheel nut missing or any lug nuts loose or missing.
Never drive any car with cracks in the brake drums or rotor, or siezed clilper sliders.(or spongy brakes, for brake fluid leaks)
Do not exit vehicle, while moving.
Do not operate this vehicle underwater, or deeper than 1 inch. 25mm. (slowly)
"Harmful if Swallowed."  Do not swallow the car or any sub part of car, not  even a tiny 5mm nut.
Nor stuff any car parts ito any body cavities. That includes sucking vacuum lines or or fuel lines.
Do not drive the car unless you read the operators guide and all warnings in same.<< 1995 , you can, in fact get it  free online or from any dealer, at any time, any year, and is required by law.
If you can not read, then do not operate any machinery. (have a friend, read it to you)
Do not pee or spit or drool on any spark plug , wire or subcomponent.  This can be 30,000 volts are more and can be lethal.
Do not brake too fast or quick, while 10 feet in front of any moving logging truck. Or the like.
Do not drive indoors.
Do not BBQ food inside the Car.
Do not hit, inmovable objects.
Do not attemp to fly. Or attempt to  jump car into the air.
Do not wear a scarf while driving or it will catch in the axle wheels and break you neck or worse? (very easy in a convertible or with windows OPEN)
Not to be used in the commission of a felony.
Do not use tin foil on fuses in an attempt to fix it or overcurrent spec a fuse. Tin foil on your head is ,however , ok.
Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice., espeically after sleeping with car or eating car parts. (California warnings, required)
Warning this car may have no  AIR BAGS, ABS or direction controls.  (You are in 100% control at all times,buck up bunky.)
Never drive with out a drivers license and proper instruction.,  blind, drunk, or not strapped in,  click it or ticket .

The best place to find facts about (any) your car is the FSM or on line at ALLDATA.com. Hit home and see the link,up top. (discounted link....)
Mitchells is every bit as good.

Both web sites have DIY subscriptions , even for $15 bucks.


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I am bored prefixing everything I say with "I think" or "in my opinion".  but is 100% true, at all times.


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