27725 kms done.. And serviced and Retro'ed Finally time for an update after the Ladakh log.
First the answer to the obvious question. Does she still do grr grr
Well the answer is a resounding yes.
For the first time, a mechanical change was done. The HLA( The Hydraulic tappet level adjusters) were changed. The theory was this. Maybe they have a problem. So when oil is cold, they do not function well.
Well sound theory.
But sadly it did not work. Grr grr is very much there.
Nobody has any idea whats the problem. Every time the injectors are opened, some washer is changed(it cannot be reused), and I end up paying 50-60rs.
So I have decided, not to do any hanky panky for now, and let the Pune people brainstorm.
Now the review part.
So whats new in the car, and whats changed.
The most significant change is that she rides on AT tires now, and Ladakh trip was done on these.
Other than that the retro has been done, so she now sports a new ECU cover. I do not have other details. It was a type B upgrade, and the plant people did it, so no job card info here.
All I know is that they did something with AC fuses, Power windows, timing belt stuff and new software for ECU.
Now how did I manage 7000kms so soon
Well approx 5000kms for Leh trip, + a short trip to Tirthan valley(1200kms) means 6000kms in one month
On the Leh trip the FE was phenomenal
9.82 I calculated from the first tankful to last tankful for the trip.
Looking at the terrain, and extensive 4x4 driving, including lots of 4WD Low ration driving, the FE is simply amazing. I was expecting more on the lines of 8.xx or something.
Except for slightly overheating at Marismik la, when temp guage went slight above half, and ECU put engine in limp mode for few minutes, there were no issues at all.
I also had to get Air filter cleaned once, thats about it!
the odo now sits around 27725kms, and since so much mountain driving was done, I decided to get free service done quicker than usual.
The free service bill?
7305rs
Cost of parts = 6191 Labor = 1114
The Breakup is as follows
Labor - Cat Con clean = 280, Brake pad clean =280 Wheel alignment = 450 Tax 104
Parts
Engine oil Castrol GTX diesel API CH4 7.7 liters = 1764
Oil filter = 160.
Fuel Filter = 2145
Air filter = 639
Misc = 17.6
Transpower Transfer case oil Castrol = 3.8 liters = 730
Apart from that, the watch had stopped working, got it changed under warranty. This titan watch costs 1522rs!
Now I looked at the Owners manual.
It says
Transfer case -> Castrol Transpower TQ 1.2 liters to be changed first at 45000kms
Rear Axle, Live front Axle -> Castrol long drain 85W140
Friction modifier 40819 2-5% to be added to LSD
But no such thing is there in the manual.
I think they have added Transfer Case oil in Front Axle, Rear Axle(LSD) and Transfer Case?
Time for a mail to Customer Care.
I had asked the sterling guys to check and double check, but they have goofed up because nobody has any idea about 4x4!
Now how chemically different is Transfer case oil from the normal diff oils. Also when you do not have friction modifier, what will happen to LSD?
Inputs please.
4x4 owners, can you check your bills and let me know what are they putting in your cars?
Now to the other problems.
When I am coasting lets say at 15-20kmph, and I engage 1st gear(for example, while slowing down), as long as the car coasts with cluch pressed in first gear, there is a slight whine of some bearing.
Other than that every time I leave the acc while cruising in any gear, esp 4th and 5th, there is a jerk.
Same jerk in all gears every time I press the acc pedal.
Its not hesitation, its more like there is some play in the mechanicals, so as you press accelerator, the acceleration starts with jerk.
Guess the niggles are not over!
EDIT : I talked to Customer care as well as the spare parts guy.
The Axle needs 85W140, however for Tata LSD a Dana 90 oil is recommended which is SAE 90. Now the problem is that it is not available.
So the only other SAE 90 oil is the Castrol Transpower TQ, which goes into the Transfer case also, so for 4x4 vehicles they use Castrol Transpower TQ oil since Dana SAE 90 is not available.
Phew! That was a scare
Last edited by tsk1979 : 30th September 2009 at 12:26.
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