Hi Everyone

My savage just turned 18k miles. Shortly after that, I noticed a high pitch squeak coming from the top end. It is very distinct when listening through the exhaust.

I read here, some time back, that this engine is known for poor or slow lubriction to the top end.

This is my main source of transpertation, so I would appreciate any tips before I explore. It would be nice to have a box of replacement parts handy.

Thanks Much
Woolly

Yes I ride it 7 miles each way to work and back.

No, I have never replaced the cam chain. However, there is a lot of good information on this web site, in that regards.

Thanks

When was the last time you adjusted the valves?

I heard that an indication of cam bearing wear was unequal adjustment of the valves between left and right.

Otherwise, check for loose screws.  The squeaks can manifest as very strange sounds.  I have intermitant squeaky headlight and speedo.  A new squeak appears every now and then.  Grab headlight squeak goes away.  Another time its the speedo.  And they sound different most of the time.

And if you've never looked at it... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1191167029

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 04/08/08 at 23:23:48:


Now thats funny!