Engine J20A: features, online, repair, reviews. Suzuki Grand Vitara

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A Fairly common crossover "Suzuki Vitara" and "Grand Vitara" began to be produced since the end of 1996. For picking machines were used in various four - and six-cylinder engines. The most common was the two-liter engine Ј20А.

General data

Petrol four-cylinder Ј20А applied on the different versions of "Suzuki Vitara", made in the time periods:

  • "Vitara Kabrio" (ET, TA) – from December 1996 to March 1999
  • "Vitara" (ET, TA) – from December 1996 to March 1998
  • "Grand Vitara" (FT) – from March 1998 to July 2003
  • "Grand Vitara" (JT) – October 2005 through February 2015
  • "Grand Vitara Kabrio" (GT) – from March 1998 to July 2003

The Engine is arranged vertically in a number of cylinders with a displacement of 1,995 liters. Depending on the type of firmware of the electronic control unit the engine has an output of 128 to 146 forces. Inherent in the design of the development potential of the engine J20A allowed him to stay in the trade for almost 20 years.

General structure

Main body parts-the head and the cylinder block – made of aluminum alloy. In the valve drive of the first generation of engines have hydraulic compensators clearances, which greatly simplified maintenance. On later engines, since around 2003, in the valve drive stand shims. For timing apply the two chains. Each of them has its own tensioner and your idler oscillations. On the front of the engine J20A "Grand Vitara" placed V-ribbed belt to drive various auxiliary units.

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Engine J20A

Options

There were several versions of the engine Ј20А with different characteristics:

  • Option used for "Suzuki Escudo" second version, "Mazda Levante". This option was developed 140 horsepower with the norm of exhaust Euro 0.
  • The first Suzuki Grand Vitara used a weaker version of the engine developing 128 forces.
  • The Version for the Assembly Suzuki SX4 (GY), which is designed for transverse mounting.

Advantages

Machine "Vitara" was equipped with a variety of engines with a displacement of 1.6 to 3.2 litres. But the most popular was the J20A motor that provided the best ratio between the dynamics and fuel consumption. In General, the power unit has proved itself as a very reliable and unpretentious host. A big plus of the engine is the ability to use gasoline A92.

The Online engine J20A largely depends on the attitude of the owner to the car and regular maintenance using quality materials. There are cases where cars with this engine were more than 270 thousand km without repair. Separate instances of cars with engine J20A, in the opinion of the owners, drove all the way to 400 thousand.

Almost all bugs in the engine can be read on the instrument cluster. For this, the driver must perform a self-test procedure by closing the two terminals on the diagnostic connector. Received error codes must be decoded at the tables.

Services

Care of the engine of Suzuki Grand Vitara is to conduct regular maintenance including replacement of oil, filters and plugs. The factory recommends replacing the engine oil J20A 15 thousand. But taking into account the operating conditions of cars in Russia the frequency of oil change is recommended to reduce to 10 thousand km.

According to the instructions for the motor you need to apply oil to the Suzuki brand Motor Oil with parameters 0W-20. Alternatively, many owners use synthetic oils that conform to the standard 5W-30. Oil tank capacity is 4.5 liters, but when replacing the old oil out, not completely, so the crankcase is filled with a 4.2-4.3 liters.

One of the important aspects of engine maintenance is to replace the chains drive the camshafts. According to the regulations of this procedure should be carried out through 200 thousand km to Neglect the replacement should not be, because there are cases of unexpected continuity. The engine had no symptoms that warn the owner about critical details.

Problem & fault

The Main problem of the engine are the timing chain. The first problem with increased noise of the drive starting with 140-150 thousand. Usually the reason lies in the hydraulic tensioning device for chains. A number of owners just change the tensioner, leaving the old chain. But this solution, although allows you to save money, can result in costly repairs of engine J20A. The old chain may have signs of stretching and a new tensioner will not be able fully to compensate it. In this case, the chain slips on the gear teeth or shaft just breaks that shifts the timing. The result will be a collision of pistons with valves, which will lead to a non-working condition of the engine. The repair of such damages will cover the cost of the circuits. So many services are recommended when replacing the tensioner just to replace the chain.

Another problem J20A engine may be burning oil, especially when dynamic style of movement. Many owners are faced with increased oil consumption in the initial period of running the engine. But then the flow came back to normal. In the process of operation it is necessary to remember about such a "sore spot" of the motor and monitor the level. Ignoring this point can lead to the engine running modethe lack of lubrication. In that case, you need to repair engine J20A with at least replacing the crankshaft bearings. For replacement liners, there are two repair sizes. In the worst cases, damage will get the shaft and piston group and gas distribution mechanism.

The number of owners experiencing the problem associated with sudden loss of engine power. Thus begins the vibration and the motor stalls. In some cases after 15-20 minutes it starts, runs a while and stops. In the exhaust gases present in the smoke and fumes of unburned gasoline. The reason for this behavior becomes faulty crankshaft position sensor.

It is Worth noting another fault, encountered already several owners of a 2-liter "VITAR". Over time there is a drawdown of the shaft pumps coolant inside the shell. At some point the blades of the impeller begin to touch the body. The motor when working is making some unexpected noises. If not time to replace the pump, it is the abrasion of the blades and reducing the flow rate of the coolant. Because of this is overheating of thermally loaded block and head, which leads to galling and engine damage.

J20A Engine oil

Materials to replace chains

One of the most difficult procedures for J20A engine repair would be to replace the chains. The replacement will need materials:

  • The Tensioner for the chain (number 12831-77E02).
  • The Tensioner for the chain (number 12832-77E00).
  • Chain small top (number 12762-77E00).
  • Chain large bottom (number 12761-77E11).
  • Comforter (number 12771-77E00).
  • Comforter (number 12772-77E01).
  • The Substrate under the tensioner (number 12811-77E00).
  • Strip the tensioner (number 12835-77E00).
  • The oil Seal on the front of the crankshaft (room 09283-45012).
  • Gasket on top of valve (room 11189-65J00).
  • Seals of fastening of a cover of valves (number 11188-85FA0) – 6 PCs.
  • Seal the candle well (room 11179-81402) – 4 PCs.

The Gear of the drive circuits usually replacement is not required.

Tools and materials

  • A Set of wrenches and sockets.
  • Torque wrench to 150-200 N/m
  • Sealant for the front cover.
  • Rags for cleaning.

The workflow

  • Install the machine on the pit.

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  • Remove the surge tank and the plastic cover on the motor.
  • Pull Out the dipstick to measure the oil level.
  • Remove the coil from the spark.
  • Disconnect the ventilation hoses from the cap on the head block.
  • Remove the head by unscrewing the six screws.
  • The design of the cover there is two grommets, installed at rear. It is better to withdraw and Deposit separately.
  • Rotating the crankshaft nut for pulley align the marks. One label is applied on the pulley, the second on the crankcase.
  • Remove the belt drive of additional units.
  • Remove the nut and remove crankshaft pulley.
  • Remove the pump rollers and tensioner.
  • Remove 15 bolts securing front cover.
  • Remove the engine screen and Unscrew two bolts of fastening of a cover.
  • Remove the AC compressor.
  • Disconnect the coolant hose at the front of the engine. The hose needs to be drown out with a wooden wedge or bolt.
  • Remove the cover from the motor. Cover is centered on the unit using the two guide pins.

Grand Vitara J20A engine

  • Check the timing on the old chain. Keyway of the main shaft should coincide with the mark on the crankcase, the label on a double intermediate gear should be pointing up. The risks on the camshaft gears must coincide with the risks on the casting of the head.
  • Remove the tensioning mechanisms of the chain.

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  • Remove the bolts of the camshaft gear. For fixing them against rotation there is a special with the flatted hexagon for the key.
  • Remove the gears and the upper chain.

J20A Engine specifications

  • Remove the intermediate gear and the main chain and gear with a sock crankshaft.
  • Install the new lower chain and gears ago. In this chain there are links in blue and yellow. Blue link should be opposite label on a double gear, and yellow – mark the main shaft of the engine J20A.
  • Put new bottom tensioner.
  • Mount the sprockets and upper chain. The yellow label of this chain must coincide with the mark on the double gear, and the blue – with labels on the shafts.

Repair of engine J20A

  • Put the new upper tensioner.
  • Lubricate the whole mechanism with motor oil.
  • Replace the axle seal in the front cover and of the ring of candles in the valve cover.
  • Install new sealant on the front cover.
  • Install a new gasket to the valve cover and mount it on the head.
  • Install all removed parts. If the damage or loss of seals screws covers to replace them with new ones.


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