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The Suzuki Esteem was first offered in 1995, and was Suzukis attempt to enter the compact market. The MSRP had a range of 11399 for the base model, and 15399 for the top model. It was originally manufactured in India.
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An automatic transmission might be slow shifting from first to second because of low transmission fluid. You might also have damaged the gears in the transmission at the area between first and second.
This is the first time for me to work on a Suzuki and I can't seem to get the head off to replace the gasket or to see if the head is cracked is there a trick to removing the head on a 2001 Suzuki esteem 1.8 with dual overhead cam
The Suzuki Samurai (SJ30) was first produced in 1981 in Hamamatsu, Japan. This second generation Suzuki series has a bigger engine and was built wider and longer for export purposes.
Transmission is getting tired - transmission death rattle
'86 Samurai 5 speed transmission 1st gear final reduction ratio from the factory manual is: 3.652
If it's anything like a 1996 esteem there is no fan belt. It has an electric fan. Check for a bad relay in the fuse box under the hood first ( they are cheap to replace, about 10 bucks). Then try the fan motor.
Stripped transmission, low transmission fluid.
2003 TLS, first transmission replaced at 35000 miles, second at 90.,000.
Transmission problem, you have to replace or get it repaired.