Dan Phillips
Dan Phillips
@rlm-dan
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Joined: November 13, 2018 1:25 pm
Last seen: February 8, 2026 8:26 am
Topics: 7 / Replies: 294
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RE: Fuel issue? – 2003 SR3 Carburated

As Charlie said, my first thought would be that you have a stuck float bowl so the carbs are constantly filing with fuel. It could be a bit of dirt/de...

5 years ago
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RE: Help please: first engine oil and GDU fluid change

@raider89 That is interesting. I know the factory and the dealers know what they are doing but personally I would not recommend this. The scaveng...

5 years ago
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RE: New SR3 owner with possible temp issues

@bob Lots of useful info there from RJ but do keep in mind, providing it has not been changed, your car will be on an early DTA or ignition only MBE. ...

5 years ago
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RE: Help please: first engine oil and GDU fluid change

@dwang2000 As Rjbender says it is. Don't over tighten it when refitting and consider a new crush washer (Its OEM Suzuki).

5 years ago
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RE: New SR3 owner with possible temp issues

Hi Bob, If you are running a dry sump engine then there is more changes that you need to do other than just fitting a thermostat - you will need to ...

5 years ago
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RE: REBUILD of my SR3 1300

@garagenwerke Do you already have a connector labelled for air temp? If not then this connector could be for that. Is the extra water temp wire y...

5 years ago
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RE: REBUILD of my SR3 1300

@garagenwerke I would recommend using a Gen 2 clutch basket as it is much stronger. Heavy duty clutch springs are a must due to the weight of the...

5 years ago
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RE: REBUILD of my SR3 1300

@garagenwerke As I said above: 'Assuming that you are on 12V start you may struggle for oil pressure when cranking - wet sump and 12V start doesn...

5 years ago
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RE: REBUILD of my SR3 1300

Hi @garagenwerke, Welcome to the forum! Good to see you going through an older car and keeping it fresh. Does look like a Gen 1 engine on a wet su...

5 years ago
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RE: Help please: first engine oil and GDU fluid change

@raider89 When the car sits for any period of time the oil drains out of the dry sump tank back into the engine. Before doing an oil change I wou...

5 years ago
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RE: Help! Oil and Water temp gauges not working

@lwsr3 Glad you are sorted. 57 is higher than I would have thought but if they are both working at that then its all good! I don't think they are ...

5 years ago
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RE: Spare motor

What is wrong with yours? It might be more cost effective to fix your current engine. Remember there is a Gen 1 / Gen 2 etc

5 years ago
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RE: HELP again - how disable compressor?

You need to trace the plug from the motor and unplug that. Worse case the system should have a safety and the valve on the tank should release air p...

5 years ago
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RE: Help! Oil and Water temp gauges not working

It does sound like you have some strange issues going on but you are aware that the oil and water temp gauges do not read below a certain temperature?...

5 years ago
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RE: Help please: first engine oil and GDU fluid change

Feed pipe should not leak, although it is normally a tight fit so make sure its not twisted at an odd angle. For me personally doing an oil change I...

5 years ago
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