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Expert Profile: David Scott

Expertise: Questions regarding the advisability of different kinds of modifications to Samurai/Sidekick/Tracker or various kinds of off-road usage. I will not attempt to do more than provide links for questions about other Suzukis such as Vitara, Grand Vitara, etc. I may or may not give generalized advice for newer models, but have no experience regarding newer models, and will not attempt to give more than the most generalized answers for questions regarding vehicles later than '93 manufacture. I will however, if possible, provide a link that will help you contact a professional in your region.

Experience in the area
I've been a professional mechanic for over thirty five years, live in the center of the Rocky Mountains, and have been active in exploring the old mining/4wd roads for decades. I've specific experience with Samurai modification, because that's my personal vehicle.

Education/Credentials
Thirty five years of advanced, intensive classes for experienced professionals only. Manufacturer seminars and training classes averaging four to six weeks per year. I'm now a professional heavy duty fleet mechanic, and no longer deal with issues such as MIL (check engine) lights

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject Your Samurai is capable of the majority of what a Rubicon or Hummer can accomplish for less than $15K including the price of the Samurai.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? Just enjoy helping....and hope to encourage others to get their hands dirty, and bang their knuckles, and swear.....fun, isn't it?

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Softening suspension, increasing travel, and better tires and wheels may be all that's necessary to improve performance off-road.

What do you like about this subject? I like being able to, based on empirical knowledge, give advice that I know will have exactly the result I claim.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2560
Knowledge	9.72 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.79 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.94 Best of the best
Politeness	9.94 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		467

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/18/08
10	10	10	10	11/14/08
10	10	10	10	11/11/08
10	10	10	10	11/08/08
10	10	10	10	10/31/08

User Comments

thoughtfull expert, quick reply. Helped to ease worries with a vehicle that has needed alot of attention recently
(frank on 11/18/08)

will try what you recommend will report the outcome,thanks for a speedy response
(bryan on 11/11/08)

David, The Suzuki Samurai Gas Tank Drain Plug is a 22 MM. I had to get this done. I knew it was bigger than a 21 MM. So, I purchased a 22 24 and
(Doug on 10/31/08)

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Recent Answers from David Scott

2008-11-18 suzuki vitara 91 carby: I know absolutely nothing about a Vitara, but here goes. When you put it in first, (assuming, it's a manual trans) the synchronizers slow the shafts in the trans, making it possible to then engage reverse...

2008-11-16 1988 Samurai engine losing oil: The distributor housing on the back of the cylinder head is a very common leak. If I remember correctly there's a gasket and an o-ring sealing respectively, the housing, and the oil pressure passage for...

2008-11-15 idle problem: If all it does is idle strangely, or fail to idle occasionally (or regularly), but runs fine otherwise, it's not an area for much concern. It has a "bypass" passage that isn't controlled by the throttle...

2008-11-14 idle problem: It's just an idle issue, and as you have experienced, it is only and issue when not maintaining road speed and accelerating. You're seeing problems where none exist. Mechanical hypochondria like this...

2008-11-13 TRACKER: Yes, but it's over a thousand dollars for a new fiberglass/plastic hard top. Go to izook.com, and go to the links. There are suppliers and sources there that usually have the best equipment for a fair...