First time ever for me to come across 2 hilarious mechanics working on a Jimny! Very useful with the added benefit of being thoroughly entertaining. Keep it up as I will consult your site often in future since time and South African off roads is taking its toll on my Jimny....Thanks guys!
Thanks Albert. Really appreciate the positivity. It's always a benefit to enjoy what you do so if we're getting the info across AND putting a smile on your face then it's a big win for everyone. Take care out there, dude.
Found this video absolutely spot-on and extremely helpful. More Jimny vids for run of the mill fixes and maintenance, like this from you, will be pure magic. Good stuff !!!
Hi Henry. Thanks very much for the great feedback. Glad you found it useful. We always try to share what we know so others can benefit... or at least tell us what we're doing wrong 😏
Used this video to refresh myself in changing my fan belt as they keep getting chewed up! I suspect that its the water pump pulley as it looks warped and distorted. FYI you only need to undo the top two bolts for the alternator, and use a breaker bar to push it down to release the tension from the belt, and vice versa. for the M13A (both VVT and Non) the torque are as follows: Power steering belt tensioner (both nut and bolt) 25nm, Alternator Bolt - 25nm and Alternator adjuster bolt is 50nm. I couldn't find these on line that easy!
As a Jimny owner, I'm really grateful you guys are doing these videos, seeing as there's very little material on youtube with regards to working on Jimnys. Thanks a lot for these and keep them coming
Thanks for subscribing. Much appreciated. One of the main reasons we do this is, like you said, there isn't much useful video out there. We couldn't find what we needed so we made it ourselves. Luckily it's getting some good feedback from the UA-cam community. What's the next task on your Jimny?
@@MechitBetter I've got a big list :D. The priorities are replacing the squeaking belts and replacing the brake pads. After that, I'm gonna remove the rear seats completely (I'll be using that video of yours on it) and DIY-ing a removable trunk (removable so I can put the rear seats back if needed without much of a hassle.) After that, some seat reupholster. If you guys have a social media page (facebook, instagram), I can send you pictures of what I've done once any project is complete :D Thanks again for the content, it's much appreciated.
Sounds like a cool plan. Its a similar thing i had in mind but havent set my mind to it yet. The video we did for the kingpin/dust seal should have some useful bits on removing the brake pads. I did mess up a bit on the seat removal one as it was in portrait but all the right detail is there, i think. We have an instagram (@mechitbetter) and, only very recently, a facebook page. Would be interesting to see what you get done and maybe it can help others too so please do show us any progress. Not sure what I'll attempt next... Maybe power steering fluid change or rear drum inspection 🤔
My old Suzuki Jimny has been squealing for a few years, two different garages have change the belts.. it still squeals ...LOUDLY 😳 Mostly in damp and cold weather .... Hmmm 🤔...after watching this video I’m certain it’s the pulleys that need replacing... Thanks for giving me some insight to my Jimny Squealing ... Luv the video... and the percussion performance 😄
Thanks for your kind review of our mechanical tunes 😉 Shame to hear that you still have a squeal after 2 attempts at getting it sorted... Always frustrating paying money for no improvement. If you're confident its not the belts then yeah, there is a possibility it might be something to do with the tensioner. Im just guessing but that probably has some kind of bearings that might have worn out, causing the noise. No guarantee though. If belt tension is set too high, it might cause some wear in the alternator or powersteering pump and that make a noise. Is it constant or does if stop once the engine has warmed up? As ever we're no experts, in any regard, just 2 guys giving it a whirl and sharing our results.
Mech it Better... it’s hit and miss, it’s as though it’s doing it on purpose just to irritate me at times, I can start my car and drive half a mile without any squealing and then as I’m slowing down turning a corner or stopping to turn left or right it decides to squeal loudly, and then suddenly it stops and then its fine for a while. I have since bought some belt spray stuff which I thought had worked...but it still squeals on and off... I’m thinking I need to take it to a different garage and explain what you’ve suggested to the mechanic... but Hey ho, old Suzuki Jiminy doesn’t owe me any favours really, it’s 20 years old and still gets through its MOT without problems... I’m quite lucky really but I just wish it would stop squealing so loudly ...people can hear me coming a mile away 😐
I CONDEMMNTHIS VIDEO! There I was yesterday in the middle of the desert 42° temperature and no shade with my Jimny and a broken alternator belt. My phone hat 11% battery left and I had problems to fit the drive belt because it was a bit too short. All I had where a set of cheap Chinese spanners which where way too short and I was running low on water since I needed some for the radiator to refill. PLEASE MARK YOUR VIDEOS CLEARLY AS SATIRE THE NEXT TIME. Thank you!
earlier today my water pump, alternator belt broke off while idling. all top nuts are size 12 and the one allen key below the alternator is a size 8 allen key. need a socket adapter for the allenkey to get it to torque ( i used an L wrench first which bent hahahah). Btw this helps, especially the bolts retaining the radiator. as i have large hands hahahahha cheers!!
I’m always ont Yuuuuuuuu Tuuuuuuuube looking for how to do things, and generally the videos are useful but boring. This was a breath of fresh air, actually even laughed. Fair play, and thanks for tips 👍🏻
I decided to remove the radiator as I was unable to undo the nut on the steering pump belt tensioner......I had to cut it off in the end, even a tommy bar failed to shift it .....easier to do the belts with the radiator out of the way 😁
I've been having the same squeaky sound. Replaced belts twice in 4 days😭😭 My mechanic said it's the tensioner and I need to replace it. After watching my question is does the belt sizes matter? Does the belt need to be a little loose? He used 4PK840 where the alternator is and it snapped twice.
Sounds like a reasonable idea Philip. A little "Behind the sGreens" (🤦♂️) footage of life with the Jimny... We'll see what we can do after our little European jaunt 👍
I ended up cutting the rad cowl to help remove it.....do you think a cowl is necessary ? it can be replaced but does it need it ? thanks for your videos BTW, very helpful 👏
Three years late responding to this but... The radiator cowl can be easily removed by undoing 4 bolts. 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom. In a moment of anger I did also consider chopping it (lol).
Ah... I see we may have caused some confusion. Just watched it again myself to double check. The bolt in question is not a hex head. It requires a hex bit (or Allen key) to remove it. I remember it wasn't the most obvious bolt to find but it is tucked away down there. Does that help at all?
@@MechitBetter More or less! My jimny has 3 pulleys and 1 tensioner pulley which means I needed a slightly larger power steering belt (4pk950 rather than 4pk850). I'll also have to go back in and tighten everything down a bit more. Can still hear them squealy noises 🥴
Mechanic of over 15 years.... Suzuki strikes again. That is one of the most poorly engineered tensioners I've come across in an engine bay with plenty of room for a norman tensioner. Literally so much room at the power steering pump for a tensioner setup the same as the alt belt. Holy shit I hate Suzuki's turdbox's.
Good effort. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for the kingpin task just incase you encounter any problems like everything being a tragic rusty mess that doesn't want to move without breaking. Have plenty of lube and flames at hand to carefully aid the persuasion of parts... Plus a big hammer 😉
Hi, thanks for the fresh perspective. So far the belts seem to be going strong, still on the same set after making this video. Wow; it's been over 4 years. I should probably check and re-tension them 🤔
It sounds like you've had some really bad luck with belts. I hope you're Jimny hasn't suffered too badly in the process? Glad to hear you've got it figured out though. Hopefully there's some trouble-free driving time ahead of you 👍
Bonsoir. Merci pour votre question. I chose to leave the radiator attached because I had recently replaced the coolant and bled the system so I didn't want to do it again. Yes, it would be easier if it was removed but we managed anyway.
Thank you Lads, found this afternoon that the belts were cracked on my inlaws' 2012 Jimny...your video sure clarified the task. 👍😁
First time ever for me to come across 2 hilarious mechanics working on a Jimny! Very useful with the added benefit of being thoroughly entertaining. Keep it up as I will consult your site often in future since time and South African off roads is taking its toll on my Jimny....Thanks guys!
Thanks Albert. Really appreciate the positivity. It's always a benefit to enjoy what you do so if we're getting the info across AND putting a smile on your face then it's a big win for everyone.
Take care out there, dude.
Found this video absolutely spot-on and extremely helpful. More Jimny vids for run of the mill fixes and maintenance, like this from you, will be pure magic. Good stuff !!!
Hi Henry. Thanks very much for the great feedback. Glad you found it useful. We always try to share what we know so others can benefit... or at least tell us what we're doing wrong 😏
Thanks lads, just changed the 2 belts on one of mine, ready for off-road day tomorrow. Your video made it very clear, so looking forward to more .
Used this video to refresh myself in changing my fan belt as they keep getting chewed up! I suspect that its the water pump pulley as it looks warped and distorted. FYI you only need to undo the top two bolts for the alternator, and use a breaker bar to push it down to release the tension from the belt, and vice versa.
for the M13A (both VVT and Non) the torque are as follows: Power steering belt tensioner (both nut and bolt) 25nm, Alternator Bolt - 25nm and Alternator adjuster bolt is 50nm. I couldn't find these on line that easy!
As a Jimny owner, I'm really grateful you guys are doing these videos, seeing as there's very little material on youtube with regards to working on Jimnys. Thanks a lot for these and keep them coming
Thanks for subscribing. Much appreciated. One of the main reasons we do this is, like you said, there isn't much useful video out there. We couldn't find what we needed so we made it ourselves. Luckily it's getting some good feedback from the UA-cam community.
What's the next task on your Jimny?
@@MechitBetter I've got a big list :D.
The priorities are replacing the squeaking belts and replacing the brake pads.
After that, I'm gonna remove the rear seats completely (I'll be using that video of yours on it) and DIY-ing a removable trunk (removable so I can put the rear seats back if needed without much of a hassle.)
After that, some seat reupholster.
If you guys have a social media page (facebook, instagram), I can send you pictures of what I've done once any project is complete :D
Thanks again for the content, it's much appreciated.
Sounds like a cool plan. Its a similar thing i had in mind but havent set my mind to it yet. The video we did for the kingpin/dust seal should have some useful bits on removing the brake pads.
I did mess up a bit on the seat removal one as it was in portrait but all the right detail is there, i think.
We have an instagram (@mechitbetter) and, only very recently, a facebook page.
Would be interesting to see what you get done and maybe it can help others too so please do show us any progress.
Not sure what I'll attempt next... Maybe power steering fluid change or rear drum inspection 🤔
Hi guys. Love the video, and just wanted to say that this was an absolute life saver for working on my Jimny. Thanks for the help!
My old Suzuki Jimny has been squealing for a few years, two different garages have change the belts.. it still squeals ...LOUDLY 😳
Mostly in damp and cold weather .... Hmmm 🤔...after watching this video I’m certain it’s the pulleys that need replacing... Thanks for giving me some insight to my Jimny Squealing ... Luv the video... and the percussion performance 😄
Thanks for your kind review of our mechanical tunes 😉
Shame to hear that you still have a squeal after 2 attempts at getting it sorted... Always frustrating paying money for no improvement.
If you're confident its not the belts then yeah, there is a possibility it might be something to do with the tensioner. Im just guessing but that probably has some kind of bearings that might have worn out, causing the noise. No guarantee though. If belt tension is set too high, it might cause some wear in the alternator or powersteering pump and that make a noise. Is it constant or does if stop once the engine has warmed up?
As ever we're no experts, in any regard, just 2 guys giving it a whirl and sharing our results.
Mech it Better... it’s hit and miss, it’s as though it’s doing it on purpose just to irritate me at times, I can start my car and drive half a mile without any squealing and then as I’m slowing down turning a corner or stopping to turn left or right it decides to squeal loudly, and then suddenly it stops and then its fine for a while.
I have since bought some belt spray stuff which I thought had worked...but it still squeals on and off... I’m thinking I need to take it to a different garage and explain what you’ve suggested to the mechanic... but Hey ho, old Suzuki Jiminy doesn’t owe me any favours really, it’s 20 years old and still gets through its MOT without problems... I’m quite lucky really but I just wish it would stop squealing so loudly ...people can hear me coming a mile away 😐
I CONDEMMNTHIS VIDEO! There I was yesterday in the middle of the desert 42° temperature and no shade with my Jimny and a broken alternator belt. My phone hat 11% battery left and I had problems to fit the drive belt because it was a bit too short. All I had where a set of cheap Chinese spanners which where way too short and I was running low on water since I needed some for the radiator to refill. PLEASE MARK YOUR VIDEOS CLEARLY AS SATIRE THE NEXT TIME. Thank you!
Brilliant, guys!
What can be better than a tutorial? British accent tutorial!
Ha! Glad you enjoyed it. Not many people outside of Yorkshire can understand a word we’re saying 😁
@@MechitBetter greetings from 🇺🇦Ukraine!
Nice one fellas, 20 quid, an hour and a few grazed knuckles later job done with the help of your vid. Many thanks.
No worries Andrew. Glad we could be of use to others. Always satisfying to tackle a job yourself, even if it means a couple plasters after 😉
This is well timed! Exactly what I needed. Thanks for making it entertaining too.
No worries Rob. Glad it’s of use to you 👍
Amazing video. Very well explained and funny! I'll try to do the same to my 1999 beloved Jimny. Greetings from Portugal
Ha! Thanks. Good luck with yours 👍👍
Anch'io ho Jimmy del 1999 purtroppo è pieno di ruggine @@MechitBetter
Thanks to this video I've just managed to do my own belts. Thanks.
Happy to be of assistance. Hope you didnt have any problems. Always good to know when our videos have helped someone out.
@@MechitBetter apart from a rounded off bolt which molegrips and a new bolt out no problems. Big thumbs up.
You absolute legends
Cheers guys. Just what I needed to understand how to tackle mine 👍
Cool 👍 Any questions, give us a shout
Brilliant, did both belts today, watched the video last night. Definitely made life easier. Cheers
Hi Alan.
Thanks. This is just the kind of thing we love to hear about. It's great to know our efforts are benefiting others.
earlier today my water pump, alternator belt broke off while idling. all top nuts are size 12 and the one allen key below the alternator is a size 8 allen key. need a socket adapter for the allenkey to get it to torque ( i used an L wrench first which bent hahahah). Btw this helps, especially the bolts retaining the radiator. as i have large hands hahahahha cheers!!
I’m always ont Yuuuuuuuu Tuuuuuuuube looking for how to do things, and generally the videos are useful but boring. This was a breath of fresh air, actually even laughed.
Fair play, and thanks for tips 👍🏻
Cheers! Just another day at Mech it Better HQ haha 😁
Great video, thanks.
Thanks. I’m doing this job. One way to simply the job is to remove the engine first
Many thanks, really helpful, great video
saving the day lads
Hilarious, also the exact job that I'll be doing shortly..! Gotta do a job to swap me jobbers.
thank you so much guys, very clear and help full .
Thanks for the positive comments.
Hope you get yours done without any trouble.
Let us know if you have any questions.
I decided to remove the radiator as I was unable to undo the nut on the steering pump belt tensioner......I had to cut it off in the end, even a tommy bar failed to shift it .....easier to do the belts with the radiator out of the way 😁
I've been having the same squeaky sound. Replaced belts twice in 4 days😭😭 My mechanic said it's the tensioner and I need to replace it. After watching my question is does the belt sizes matter? Does the belt need to be a little loose? He used 4PK840 where the alternator is and it snapped twice.
You need to loosen the top alternator bolt to allow it to move more freely. Other than that, good video.
thanks very much, really helpful
No worries Tim. Glad it’s helpful for you 👍
Can we have a full review of the jimny and things you love and hate and things you've learned while owning it like hidden features
Sounds like a reasonable idea Philip. A little "Behind the sGreens" (🤦♂️) footage of life with the Jimny... We'll see what we can do after our little European jaunt 👍
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I ended up cutting the rad cowl to help remove it.....do you think a cowl is necessary ? it can be replaced but does it need it ? thanks for your videos BTW, very helpful 👏
Three years late responding to this but... The radiator cowl can be easily removed by undoing 4 bolts. 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom. In a moment of anger I did also consider chopping it (lol).
i always wanted a jimny.
Hi there. Thanks for the video! I'm having a little trouble locating the "8mm hex head" bolt under the alternator? Any ideas?
Ah... I see we may have caused some confusion. Just watched it again myself to double check. The bolt in question is not a hex head. It requires a hex bit (or Allen key) to remove it.
I remember it wasn't the most obvious bolt to find but it is tucked away down there.
Does that help at all?
Ah yes! That did it. 8mm hex head did it. I added a bit of leverage using a deep socket and that did the trick.
Great. Glad to hear you got it sorted... Or, at least, closer to getting it sorted. Did the rest of the process go smoothly?
@@MechitBetter More or less! My jimny has 3 pulleys and 1 tensioner pulley which means I needed a slightly larger power steering belt (4pk950 rather than 4pk850). I'll also have to go back in and tighten everything down a bit more. Can still hear them squealy noises 🥴
que medida es la llave halen ,,para tensar..............es de 9mm
What engine is this?
👍🏻@74
Funny guys.......jimnys hard to get to work on......
I don’t look lovingly into mine. Squeals, shimmy’s and shakes 🙂
Standard Jimny 👍
Mechanic of over 15 years.... Suzuki strikes again. That is one of the most poorly engineered tensioners I've come across in an engine bay with plenty of room for a norman tensioner. Literally so much room at the power steering pump for a tensioner setup the same as the alt belt. Holy shit I hate Suzuki's turdbox's.
i believe the belt should be 4pk835
Pretty fiddly but job done in 30ish mins. King pin bearings next
Good effort. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for the kingpin task just incase you encounter any problems like everything being a tragic rusty mess that doesn't want to move without breaking. Have plenty of lube and flames at hand to carefully aid the persuasion of parts... Plus a big hammer 😉
That is not a quarter turn on belt, that is half turn... Did the belt last?
Hi, thanks for the fresh perspective. So far the belts seem to be going strong, still on the same set after making this video.
Wow; it's been over 4 years. I should probably check and re-tension them 🤔
@@MechitBetter Nice!! Ours have broken 3 tikes in 2 months. Trying to figure out what is causing it?
@@MechitBetter I realised my mistake this morning... Why you guys called it a quarter turn and not half a turn. I understand now haha.
It sounds like you've had some really bad luck with belts. I hope you're Jimny hasn't suffered too badly in the process?
Glad to hear you've got it figured out though. Hopefully there's some trouble-free driving time ahead of you 👍
Pourquoi ne pas enlever le radiateur ?
Bonsoir. Merci pour votre question.
I chose to leave the radiator attached because I had recently replaced the coolant and bled the system so I didn't want to do it again.
Yes, it would be easier if it was removed but we managed anyway.
👍🏻👍🏻🥁😂