[Gkannon77]

Yeah I def want those tools for the toolbox, but thanks for the offer!
I saw these at Walmart and Auto Zone; Look like the right ones?

[KatScratchFever]

What kind of warranty stipulates that you have to use THEIR shop to do all the work? That's B.S.

I have a warranty on my car too and I still save a fortune doing all my own work. I simply write up invoices with part #'s and labor quantities for the work I do and stick them in my file as "maintenance records", which they in fact are. I don't specifically say it was done at home, in my garage, by me. I don't lie, but I don't volunteer that information either. This is a C.Y.A. gesture to avoid being declined warranty coverage should I ever need it for a large item or one I don't want to do myself. I have heard of warranties being declined due to them saying "you didn't have the recommended services done", but I've never heard of one that MANDATES that you take the car to THEM for the services. In fact, I believe this is illegal.

Load of crap. Beat 'em at their own game. Write up invoices on official-looking letterhead with dates, quantities, part #'s, etc. Be honest, but don't give 'em a freebie way to decline you coverage. Essentially you're establishing a "shop" (name it whatever you want) with a customer base of one. Nothing wrong with it, IMHO.

BTW this has worked for me twice - I had my crank position sensor replaced recently under warranty (I didn't feel like doing it myself - PITA). No problem with them authorizing it.

I don't know where people get this notion in their heads that "warranty" means "I can't touch it". Bull. Get rid of the mysticism. If you research, you can turn the same wrenches that an "authorized" mechanic can. No difference.

[reconstyle]

Yeah I def want those tools for the toolbox, but thanks for the offer!
I saw these at Walmart and Auto Zone; Look like the right ones?

Those feeler gauges look right, CP sells the tappet adjustment tool for like 7 bucks I think

[arsenic]

yeah he does, those tappet adjuster might work, but just spend $7 and get the Suzuki tool.

[Gkannon77]

Suzuki tool? Does CP or any other vendor here sell that? Never heard of it....

[arsenic]

yes, CP sells it

[cereal_killer]

What kind of warranty stipulates that you have to use THEIR shop to do all the work? That's B.S.

Well, the extended warranty I have is offered through the dealership I bought it from. It's their personal warranty, not the Suzuki Extended. At the time, $250 for three years coverage seemed like a good idea. I get some slack on the oil changes and other simple maintenance, (I make up invoices at the shop I work at) but the major stuff has to go through them.

Sorry about the thread-jack.

[Black_peter]

Suzuki tool? Does CP or any other vendor here sell that? Never heard of it....

It it the official tool. Looks like this:


I would add to the tool list: a really good 8mm box wrench. To not use a stamped ignition style one. Use a good forged one.

[Gkannon77]

Anyone in brevard county??
I am about to undertake my first valve adjustment and wondered if anyone can help me through it. I was going to take reconstyle up on the help offer but it seems that it needs to sit over night and don't want to impose. (although if this doesnt pan out ill be ringing bro)

Anyways i have feeler gauges and tappet wrench and just want to make sure its done right the first time, it my only form of transportation now!!

Carb sync would be awesome too as I dont have the vacuum tool.

Cant wait to get her back on the road, out of school for the whole summer, whoa!!!

Send me a pm or drop me a line here,
Thanks
-Gkannon-
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[Zepp]

If you're going to do this yourself, make sure you have the right tools for the job. There is nothing worse than starting a project, tearing stuff apart, and then finding out you need some other tools or something else to complete the job.