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Hello, Don, and welcome to the forum! For your safety, I've obscured your phone number for the moment. I'd feel a lot better if you recieved assistance via replies to this forum post, or, if you wish to share your number, use the PM (Private Message) feature. Revealing personal contact info can yield unfavourable results.

Hello, and welcome! Hm, I've never encountered a fueling issue such as you describe, but, from the sounds of it, your friend is likely on the right track. If it's hydro-locking, it's absolutely getting too much fuel, for whatever reason. Keep us updated!

Wow, your Tracker looks like it's fantastic condition! HWY 83 Suzuki has all kinds of items you might need. Here is a link to window channels: https://hwy83suzuki.com/new-online-store.php#!/NEW-Window-Channel-Seals/p/129527522/category=0 While they're listed as fitting a Suzuki, just text them to be certain of fitment - I ordered a set yet to be installed, but they look like they're in great condition. As for a roof rack, you might be looking at an aftermarket option, or a factory hard top. After literally years of searching, lurking, and waiting, I was able to find a factory hardtop earlier this spring for a GREAT deal, and it has an integrated roof rack - rated for 30 lbs if I recall correctly.

I think removing the actuator is a somewhat common mod. After reading your post, I searched around a bit and found another forum where a few folks were chatting about the details of such. From the sounds of it, the air actuators are if-y on the reliability meter, so people just remove it, lock the actuator ring with a spacer or zip tie(s), and add manual hubs.

If you're anywhere near Wisconsin, Tony might be interested in your gear: https://hwy83suzuki.com

Hi Tate10, I moved your query to its own thread to get more eyes on it.

Hi Patricia, welcome to the forum ...are you parting out a Sidekick / Tracker? What model year(s)?

Ah, an LSi, nice. That's the top trim level for Trackers. It should have very well bolstered front seats and a split rear seat (which I personally love - I sought out LSi seats for my Tracker), power steering, and possibly air conditioning and automatic hubs ? Aside from Moses' excellent advice above, I'd add the following: Assuming you've checked all the usual places for rust - door seams, battery tray - have a look in each rear wheel well. You'll notice there is a body mount towards the front of the arch. Check here for rust, this is a common area where rust can form and cause a lot of damage. Also, the fuel tank skid plating is another place to look carefully. I'd say with the miles you mention, there's every chance that skid plate and/or bracket might be bit corroded, so it wouldn't be too far out of the ordinary. Don't be surprised if it leaks a bit of oil - they all do around the distributor; it's an easy fix with an inexpensive gasket. If left unchecked, it can contaminate the clutch, however. I haven't heard of the pulley issue you mention, but who knows - could be a bit of a narrower issue I simply haven't come across. See if you can find out when the timing belt has been changed. If the PO doesn't know, you will want to have that changed out sooner rather than later, so you KNOW the condition. There's nothing worse than a BIG breakdown when simple preventative maintenance could have avoided it. Lastly, check the inside of each door along the area around the mirror, between the door panel and the weather stripping. The sheet metal often fractures here. Again, easy fix for the right person, so it could be a bargaining point

Hey again @JGtrkr00, are these what you're looking for? ...not my photo, but it's what I imagine you might be looking for.

I can shoot some photos when I get home - but I think you are referring to the plastic clips that hold the rods in place?

The Row52 app/website will allow you set alerts if a vehicle of a specific year and model shows up at a nearby auto wrecker. While I haven't changed Tracker window glass, I've installed it on other vehicles and it's an easy task. I hope you find something!

Now that's my kind of Tracker owner

Looks sharp, I like that red!

That's funny! I'm 6' and I can fit better in these things than in most vehicles. I've sat in $70k Lexus SUVs and had to tilt my head to the side. I know that's now what you meant, but the ergonomics are quite good in these things. I hope you find it a good home!

Believe it or not, that factory hardtop & cover is a little less than 1/3 the value of the entire vehicle! The hardtop hardware is VERY sought after. Sounds like it's been kept in very good condition. $5k sounds about right based on your description.