Zooki love thread....

[dannyb]

Recently re aquired my old zooki escudo back off a mate. She was long overdue for some love....
Been off the road for 4 years been used as a farm truck (no stock just green houses) has done 6000km in that time.
Took for a wof and she passed without fault....decided she was long overdue for a bit of a freshen up....I've been putting off doing the cam belt for at least 5 years, current belt done unkown amount of kms but likely 175000km maybe more....
Pulled the old belt and pump today.....she's a little worn



Once the belt is done, I'll build a new rear bar with removable hitch and rated recovery points, fuel tank bash plate, rock sliders, snorkel, then a new front bar (the current one is a bit agriculture but serviceable)

He she is sitting up on ramps awaiting a new water pump to arrive before i fit the new cambelt and put everything back together.
Also looking at modding the air con compressor for on board air at some stage.



Current mods she's got 2" spring lift, maxxis buckshot 30" muddies, runva 9000lb winch.

[Cigar]

You seem to be doing a bit of buying back things you sold a while back....seller's remorse???

[dannyb]

Didn't exactly buy this back, more like long term loaned it to a mate and have re claimed it as my pajero needs some major work that will likely see it off the road for 6 months, forgot how much fun this wee truck is so stupidly capable

[Gibo]

I reckon you could get another 2mm off that thumb nail

[dannyb]

I reckon you could get another 2mm off that thumb nail

Was waiting for that

[Ingrid 51]

I had a 2.4 petrol Grand Vitara. Still have a (unfitted by me) snorkel in the shed if you are interested. Guessing the front guard might need some adapting to take snorkel base.

[dannyb]

I had a 2.4 petrol Grand Vitara. Still have a (unfitted by me) snorkel in the shed if you are interested. Guessing the front guard might need some adapting to take snorkel base.

If it fits passenger side I'm keen as a bean

[Ingrid 51]

If it fits passenger side I'm keen as a bean

Right hand fit from memory. I’d have to check.

[dannyb]

Right hand fit from memory. I’d have to check.

Bugger, let me know, will probably make one if can't find one....

[Ingrid 51]

Just checked you tube as too lazy to walk to shed. Yep, rhs.

[223nut]

Hows the battery / alternator these days....

[dannyb]

Hows the battery / alternator these days....

Fixed....funny story to that

[XR500]

Good thread. Have been looking at some Zuks for the Mrs to replace her on farm quad with. Warm, keeps things dry, cheaper parts and most probably the same price up front!

Anything to be aware of re 2nd and 3rd generation Suzukis??

I started 4x4 life with the venerable 530cc 2 stroke Suzuki, and that taught you an awful lot pretty quickly about what a capable machine Suzuki's can be.

[dannyb]

Stay away from the v6 petrol bout the only thing I'm aware of

[ROKTOY]

I have a LWB 2.0L V6 petrol one of these, It has been through a couple of forum members.
It is a little trooper, it's currently waiting for me to find the time to replace the timing chain as it sounds like it thinks its an angle grinder.
The timing chain kit is probably worth more than the car. They are great little off roaders as long as you treat them gentle. @dannyb I know a good camping/4WDing spot near Springs Junction you and the family will need to come visit. Might have to let that @223nut fella know too.