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Originally Posted by cool_dube ADC - Is TMT back on the road again? |
Last Friday the engine and turbo was all fixed up and running - the complete TM technical people were out there and they supervised and gave the okay after going through the whole engine/turbo/ECU setup. I wasnt there that day, with work being there, and went yesterday [Monday] for the test drive.
Oh boy, it was good to be back on the Safari VTT after a month. Went for a big 80 km highway [NH2] test drive with a technician.
The sound of the new engine was perfect, no bad noise coming out from the hood, only the new turbo spooling sound was quite less this time - must be an imagination!
Checked each and every way with variable speeds, very short bursts of high speed, and it was perfect. The VTT pulled in each and every gear as it is supposed to do, no unusual noise, no funny feeling transferring to the bum from the seat, no hiccups or jerks in that 80 km test drive.
So all in all, as said it was good to be back on the high seat again, good to be back on the sofa style tilt-steering cruising ride again, and good to be see our Safari VTT doing its thing as it had been doing for the past 2 years.
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Originally Posted by shishir_bn If the cost involved from your side is minor then it is ok. Or else you have to again take up the issue and first it out again i guess |
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Originally Posted by sen2009 All the engine, turbo and misc. parts has landed in the TASC and being fitted. But the problem is ADC is given a bill of Rs. 15K approx for consumables like hose, oils and stuff. This is certainly not agreeable as all this fiasco has happened not because of any of his faults. Lets wait and see how things turn up! |
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Originally Posted by tsk1979 This is pretty normal. Even in your normal warranty, many rubber parts are not covered. For example when the bearings failed at 17K kms, they were under warranty, but the rubber seals were not, so I had to pay 900 out of my own pocket.
Ditto for other things like washers/anabond etc., Thankfully they cost 5/6 rs so the bills are like 70rs or so. |
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unofficial bill break up per the TASC here is like this
Engine oil= Rs 1900
oil filter= Rs 277
hi pressure line 610*4= Rs 2440
pump to gallery high pressure line= Rs 1477
AC gas charging =Rs 1500
gasket kit - [head pump and oil sump gasket] 10500-X= Rs 5400
Total = Rs 13000 and will be Rs 15000 around with the towing charges.
These are supposedly legitimate consumable costs that a customer has to bear taking into account in case there is engine change. Now the interesting thing is that the bill will be vetted by the TM contact person here before it is passed to me. So TM may/may not pick up a part of this bill even. In summary, this unofficial TASC bill has not been passed to me yet, so wont comment.
Plus since this TASC work quality is what I believe now, I have told them to check each and every work done at KB Motors before I take delivery of the vehicle. So they are checking the brake system and the right rear suspension and bush [brake pads were replaced at KB and KB supposedly checked and found ok the rear suspension and bush, and was charged labour for that]
Another interesting thing came to know while talking with a few technicians out here, is that a very senior technical person [a senior citizen like age guy] made a mighty important report - basis of which TM agreed to change engine and turbo completely. That senior guy was impressed by the service schedule and the way the engine was maintained when it was opened [absolutely clean with no sludge or dirt] and the air filter quality. The service manager himself said, since I maintained the VTT well enough, they made the decision there and then itself - the senior guy himself like commented to him that this is one very well maintained Safari
For me it was good to hear this tale, really still remember that old engine - flawless it was before it was maimed! Also it reaffirms the belief that a engine oil change at 6-7 k with a simple mineral oil and a twice air filter change in a 15k service schedule interval, is enough to keep have an engine be running as long as possible.
However, my Arunachal trip is still in big jeopardy, already with less freelance work, I am barely holding on to my EMIs.
With a legit service bill of around say 16K, EMI of 20K, at least 2 new rear tyres of around 12 K [the condition of 2 rear tyres are very bad with all the rough riding and it is gut wrenching to have puncture [tubed tyres] at 4-5 am after a 20-hour continuous drive]. - I have bill of around Rs 50,000 right now.
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PS: As per my read out here, it is okay to mix tubed and tubeless tyres. I am planning to have the front 2 tubed tyres and new 2 rear tubeless of the same tread pattern and brand. The front 2 will be the old Bridgestone tubed HT tyres and the rear two will AT tubeless tyres. Any big issues with this kind of khichidi setup - definitely cant afford all 4 new tyres - changing only if the Tawang tour is done. Do all let me know the issues I will be facing if I go for this bizarre set up.
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Originally Posted by sumannandy Off Topic: I have also recently started servicing my car in this TASC. I think their rates are lower compared to K.B. Motors or R.D. Motors in Kolkata. Also, they seem to have all parts in their stock always. |
Absolutely, its like these queer turn of events that has led me to recommend now to each and every one, find out a TASC in our city/town - they are much less crowded, had each and every parts plus the laptop - ie they are self sufficient and there you are dealing with a single person - the works manager. The dealer workshops are overcrowded, too many service person and managers hierarchy, too many people coming behind with forms to be filled up! I have got the best service, technical wise, in the small single shed workshops like that in Siliguri, Solan, and Patna. And now, as it looks till now, here at this TASC, Just Services.
Also take into account that I do not have personal rapport with any workshop [like they know you by face kind of thing] - if you have it is better to go there. For me all servicings have been done at different places and different states while on tour journeys.
Also take into account that if you have a 4wd VTT, it is better to go to a TASC/TASS who has the best experience on handling a 4wd vehicle.