2001 Suzuki Vitara OVERHEATING

2001 SUZUKI VITARA
142,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MR0229346
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I have a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4. I have changed the water pump, thermostat, sent it to a radiator shop and changed the fan. It keeps overheating and the water of the backflow container keeps flushing out and the truck is burning through a quart of oil within a week. Mechanic says we need to remove the engine to change a gasket but it would be a lil costly to do that and it not be the problem. If you can please tell me of any other possibilities.
Apr 15, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get it block and pressure tested to rule out the headgasket cracked head or block and intake leak
Apr 15, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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