Hi Can anyone maybe help me ?

I bought a 85 Sj410 2 weeks ago as a second vehicle  - i have never driven a 4 x 4 before.But this one is still in original condition with the 1000cc motor.

I did not receive the manual book with the suzi , if anyone can tell me what the fuel tank capacity is ?I seem to struggel finding it on the web.

And then there's some stuff that bothers me - I am not mechanically orientated so i know very little about engines and so.,

If anyone can please tell me I have 2 problems with the suzi - If you gear over theres a big bang noise at the back I think by the propshaft where it goes into the diff i'm nut sure.Can anyone tell me if this is normal or should i fix it and what needs to be done,would be much appreciated.I can tell you however that if you leave the clutch slowly the bang noise seems to be less almost gone.It's also leaking a little oil at the back.

Then the car seems to swivel from left to right almost like when a cars shocks are finished when you  reach 90 km/h. But it does not hover when you hit bumps.Can this be the shocks ?

I will really appreciate any comments on this.
Thank you very much

Fuel tank capacity is 40L (8.8 Imp gal). For more info have a look on my site under tech info

http://www.rhinoman.org

Steering problems could be caused by lots of different problems. Possibly shock absorbers, could also be a worn steering damper or worn kingpins or wheel bearings.
For the clunking, check propshaft UJs, play in the diff and also check for broken transfer case or engine mounts

thanx for the specs that helps alot,and also for the info - I also thought it can be a lot of stuff,but i thought maybe there's some main problems one can familiarise with.

Much Appreciated  

Sounds like very loose U-joints, don't
drive it until you get them replaced, you
could ruin the Driveshaft or Propshaft as
Rhino so eloquently put it  

Wild

Don't laugh too hard, for like 78 bucks for a sammie you can get a pto shaft for one.   http://www.amphijeep.biz/home.html

Welcome to the underpowered world.

If you need any specs give Hawk Suzuki a call.  They can give you just about any specs you need.  I use them to order all my 410 only parts as it makes things easier.

does it sway back and forth as u speed up and slow down or only once u get up to speed? does it sway at the back or the front? do the tires cheerp when u go around a corner? DO you have a rear locker?

Don't laugh too hard, for like 78 bucks for a sammie you can get a pto shaft for one.   http://www.amphijeep.biz/home.html

thanx - but i'm unfortuantelly in south africa - what a stuggle to get parts here

does it sway back and forth as u speed up and slow down or only once u get up to speed? does it sway at the back or the front? do the tires cheerp when u go around a corner? DO you have a rear locker?

hi,

it's sways only when iget up to round a bout 90 km/h and at the front,and no the tyres don't cheerp,al though the tyres do make a noise when driving - almost like wind noise but i think it's normal.and sorry but i don't even have any idea what a rear locker is ?

Sounds like very loose U-joints, don't
drive it until you get them replaced, you
could ruin the Driveshaft or Propshaft as
Rhino so eloquently put it  

Wild

Is there any way to adjust the U joints ?To make the tension stronger so that it does'nt have that much play on the propshaft ? OR do I have to replace them ?

No, I'm sorry to tell you that by the
time you hear them, it's too late, and
the stock U-joints didn't have a grease
fitting for lubrication, so you should just
have them replaced.

While the driveshaft is out, you can also
check to see if the ring and pinion gears
are loose also, good to check these things
before they break and cost more money

thanx for the advice will certainly make use of it.
An uncle of mine also told me to chack the ring and pinions for play.

Think best will be to have tha car checked and fixed at mechanic shop.

Thanx again

Don't laugh too hard, for like 78 bucks for a sammie you can get a pto shaft for one.   http://www.amphijeep.biz/home.html

12,535.94 USD for one with no options.  i guess thats ok if your into that kinda thing.  but you know none of us could leave that thing stock

they had a great rate changer(don't know what it is really called) link. www.xe.net./pca



stu

that's round a bout 110 000 rand which is a lot as i earn round a bout 60 000 per year.

And thanks for the gesture but i love the sj i have already......

Welcome to the underpowered world.

If you need any specs give Hawk Suzuki a call.  They can give you just about any specs you need.  I use them to order all my 410 only parts as it makes things easier.

 make sure to ask for Rick.
   also,welcome to the zukzoo.  
      oscar