# \#samurai **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/samurai/1776.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Copper exhaust gasket - do I need two?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-exhaust-gasket-do-i-need-two/186473)
**Author:** [@blickbox\_153345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blickbox_153345)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-exhaust-gasket-do-i-need-two/186473 "2022-09-22T13:48:44Z")
Stupid question here, but I haven’t seen this type of gasket before and google wasn’t very helpful… I’m replacing the muffler. Do I need two of these gaskets? (e.g the other side needs one too) Or will the other part ju… --- ## [Do I have a blown head gasket? What do I do now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-blown-head-gasket-what-do-i-do-now/158062)
**Author:** [@gregwhiting7\_163044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregwhiting7_163044)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-blown-head-gasket-what-do-i-do-now/158062 "2020-02-11T15:03:55Z")
Hi everybody, I recently bought an 87 Suzuki Samurai. I’ve always thought they were cool and I’ve heard they are great cars to learn more about mechanics which is more the reason I bought it. I’m not that knowledgeable w… --- ## [7T bolts equivlent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7t-bolts-equivlent/99516)
**Author:** [@Bad\_goat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bad_goat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7t-bolts-equivlent/99516 "2017-02-06T13:45:57Z")
I have some questions about metric 7T bolts, in my case found on a 80's suzuki. 1) I found multiple forum post about Metric 8.8 bolts referenced as being the equivalent replacement for the 7T bolts. But when i googl… --- ## [Weird samurai electrical prblem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-samurai-electrical-prblem/77570)
**Author:** [@gmoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-samurai-electrical-prblem/77570 "2013-02-23T22:34:07Z")
The lights, turn signals, and dash electrical work well with the engine off, and key to on position. Once the engine is running, the lights and turn signals go off, and the dash seems to ground, with the tach going to ze… --- ## [Timing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing/52649)
**Author:** [@kentandwillow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kentandwillow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing/52649 "2010-10-07T17:02:27Z")
i last year i changed my timing belt and the manual was wrong,, but that's not the ?, when i changed the timing belt the camshaft was 180 out,and it ran great,,last week i changed the water pump and that was when i notic… --- ## [Suzuki samurai has no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-has-no-power/51480)
**Author:** [@jaredbasile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaredbasile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-has-no-power/51480 "2010-07-08T13:07:04Z")
I recently acquired an '86 suzuki samurai from my stepdad. the engine (not the original) has 17,000 miles, and starts and runs really well. I press the gas pedal, and the RPMs increase accordingly. But, when I put it in … --- ## [New transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission/51386)
**Author:** [@amsmsm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amsmsm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission/51386 "2010-07-07T00:51:59Z")
Is it worth putting a $1400 transmission in a 2002 Suzuki station wagon with 140,000 miles? --- ## [Suzuki Samurai Engine Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-engine-swap/49165)
**Author:** [@719Frontier719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/719Frontier719)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2010, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-engine-swap/49165 "2010-05-23T19:14:13Z")
hi, i have a 1987 samurai and unfortunately, the engine is getting old and i was considering swapping it with something else. I was wondering if anyone knew what other engines would fit nicely in my sammy. I would prefer… --- ## [Repair manuals on dvd?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-manuals-on-dvd/40964)
**Author:** [@jthibeault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jthibeault)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-manuals-on-dvd/40964 "2009-12-19T15:22:59Z")
I am shopping for a repair manual on dvd for my dad. He does not have a computer, so no cd's, and he owns a '97 Suzuki Samurai (his buggy, he calls it) and he wants me to find a repair manual for it on dvd. I have looked… --- ## [Won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over/40149)
**Author:** [@Kathryn\_in\_Costa\_Ric](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathryn_in_Costa_Ric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over/40149 "2009-12-04T20:54:07Z")
I have a 82 Suzuki Samurai Hardtop with a Datsen 1200 engine. I live in an area with very bumpy dirt/rock roads that beat cars up! I replaced the starter three weeks ago and it started up perfect with just a slight tur… --- ## [How often should I change my oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-i-change-my-oil/40200)
**Author:** [@RDHarris101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RDHarris101)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-i-change-my-oil/40200 "2009-12-01T15:56:28Z")
I have a car that I only drive 1500 miles a year and change my oil every 3000 miles. Should I change the oil more than every two years. --- ## [1988 Suzuki Samurai Ignition fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-suzuki-samurai-ignition-fuse-keeps-blowing/31795)
**Author:** [@Bubbadude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bubbadude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2009, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-suzuki-samurai-ignition-fuse-keeps-blowing/31795 "2009-06-12T22:13:05Z")
I have a 1988 Suzuki Samurai that blows ignition fuses as soon as I turn the key. It occured 1 time approx. 6 months ago when it was being driven and after replacing the fuse all was well until a few weeks ago. It again … --- ## [Suzuki Samurai engine stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-engine-stall/15518)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Lucas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_Lucas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-engine-stall/15518 "2008-06-18T17:20:53Z")
I bought a '88 samurai about a month ago. It runs great except on a hot day the engine will suddenly quit during a drive. After 20/30 minutes I can restart with some effort and make it back home. I'm thinking this is a v… --- ## [Suzuki Samurai Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-clutch/3711)
**Author:** [@Mikey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-samurai-clutch/3711 "2007-08-26T21:17:31Z")
Caught part of the show where a caller has a problem with his 88? Samurai clutch. Hate to say it, but I've never seen a Samurai with a hydraulic clutch. As far as I know, all the US versions used a cable that looped fr…