The only fix for broken timing belt or chain is to replace it.
The Suzuki Grand Vitaras 1999-2002 have a major design fault, more specially the J20 class engine. The timing belt tensioners will fail eventually.. usually out of your waranty period. The oil lubrication holes on these tensioners are not big enough and will block, even if you change the oil every 3000 miles. The tensioner will develop a rattle, and eventually fail. The Suzuki engine is a interference engine, meaning the valves on the engine 'interfere' or move where the pistons in the engine move. If the timing chain fails, the piston will hit the valves, causing major engine damage. Suzuki say you should never have to replace the timing chain system. This is wrong. Having talked to Suzuki, they have had these tensioners fail anywhere from 60000 km to 130,000 km. You will be up for a $2500 NZD job to replace the chain system and fix a problem that is a Suzuki design fault. Suzuki knows about this problem as there is a service bulletin on this problem. However there is no recall or support outside the warranty period.
you don't fix the chain you replace it with a new one.
I had this same problem, and the fix is quite simple. Shove it up your ass. I had this same problem, and the fix is quite simple. Shove it up your ass.
replace the chain and gears
You fix it by replacing it.
Similar problem. If you receive an answer please let me know. We have a 2004 Vitara and something in the rear door fell and we could not activate the handle. Let us know. Ed
Replace the chain and both the cam and crankshaft gears.
Chain and it is a very (~1000.00) costly fix.
The 2.9 liter V6 engine in a 1990 Ford Ranger has a timing CHAIN
An oil leak at the timing chain means that the seals are defective and must be replaced.
fit a new timing chain