Weird & Wacky terms used in Indian automotive sector

pulsar56 · 8th July 2009, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Rotorhead

Mudflaps - thats the word i was looking for and look how I ended up trying to explain about the mudflaps- "..rubber thingies on the fender which the old cars used to have to prevent water splashing. " .

ROTFL!

"bandook" = Spark Plug?

DocG · 8th July 2009, 23:27

Wow you guys should really feel bad for us poor born abroad Indians. This thread has officially given me a headache, and I thought that I had the hang of Hindi after 8 years...Hell this is scarier than Marathi!

And for the record, I have never heard any of these words at the old BMW workshop in Delhi, and I worked there 4 summers!

vivekiny2k · 9th July 2009, 01:13

Bansuria (flute): Silencer

grandkruizer · 9th July 2009, 03:46

Dicky=trunk, boot
During his visit to Kerala, one of my uncles(Malaysian/US citizen) said: "I have a spacious dicky!"

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 9th July 2009, 08:05

Dear Vivekiny2k - "bansuri" (flute in Hindi) is the term used to describe the rocker shaft. It is the shaft on which the rockers are fitted. As there are cross holes provided for lubrication, it looks like a flute, therefore it is known as "bansuri".

Dear all - once again asking my questions. So what is "bandook", "murgi ka taang", "bakre ka taang" and
"ghosalkar pana"? Which car uses "samosa light"?

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

anupmathur · 9th July 2009, 08:33

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

"ghosalkar pana"? Which car uses "samosa light"?

By process of elimination, ghosalkar pana should be a 'pipe' spanner or a 'box' spanner.
Samosa light would be like a Lancer's tail lamps?

Many of these terms are highly regional .....

What is a 'tota' (as in parrot)?

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 9th July 2009, 08:59

Dear all - OK guys, let me give you the answers - the bandook is the Y bracket used to support the exhaust pipe. The murgi ka taang is the assembly of the brake and clutch pedals with its mounting bracket. The bakre ka kaang is the assembly of steering tie rods used with worm and roller steering gear, connecting to both wheels. The goat is bigger than the chicken. The steering tie rods are bigger than brake and clutch pedals. The ghosalkar pana is the generic term used to describe higher offset ring spanners. These were actually used by some Mr.Ghosalkar, a guy with a longish neck, therefore the term. The samosa light is the front indicator lamp of the old shape Maruti Esteem car. It is triangular in shape, hence the term.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

SAHIR.KITTUR · 9th July 2009, 09:46

" STEPNEY " Well I assume that many people know what it means in automotive field ( not in personal life

) , But how many of us know how did this term come in use.

SAHIR.KITTUR · 9th July 2009, 11:27

Dhabhar Sir,

"What does 14, 28, 44, 65 etc mean to a spare parts shop guy?"

Please, what is the answer to this ?

JVH · 9th July 2009, 11:40

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Originally Posted by prince_pervez

Hain!?? They use these terms there ? In Belagavi ?

Yes Sir! Very much!

How do I know? My hometown is Belgaum too

naikpranav · 9th July 2009, 11:45

In Mumbai, Kamdar auto at worli asked me for a "Manchurian" once for my M800.. any guesses ?

SAHIR.KITTUR · 9th July 2009, 16:00

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Originally Posted by SAHIR.KITTUR

" STEPNEY " Well I assume that many people know what it means in automotive field ( not in personal life

) , But how many of us know how did this term come in use.

Here's something wihich everybody will find interesting,

source:- The Hindu

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 9th July 2009, 16:08

Dear Sahir - 14, 28, 44, 65 and now 84 are the nominal cross sectional sizes PVC coated automotive application electrical cables. There is a cross sectional area covered by 14, 28, 44, 65, 84 strands and confirm to JIS / EEC / ECE standard. Essentially these are the sizes of wires that you see in your car. 14 is the smallest, 84 is the largest. Finolex India makes the wires which confirm to these specifications. These are sold in yellow boxes containing 25 mts of wire in each box. Hence the jargon "atthavis (28) ka wire, paisath (65) ka wire" etc. Go to any good electrician for getting relays fitted to your headlights and more often than not he will talk in this jargon. By the way, there are "govinda" and "rajesh" make wires also. These are junk. There is very little wire inside and they confirm to nothing.

Now next - what is a "chidiya"? (sparrow in english) and a "gattha"?

Now for the ultimate - what is "sita aur geeta"? In all my years in dealing with cars, I have come across this only once many years ago. I have never heard it since then. Believe me, its just too much. Just try.

Next - what are the nicknames of mechanics in roadside garages you have come across?

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

SAHIR.KITTUR · 9th July 2009, 16:11

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Sahir - 14, 28, 44, 65 and now 84 are the nominal cross sectional sizes PVC coated automotive application electrical cables. There is a cross sectional area covered by 14, 28, 44, 65, 84 strands and confirm to JIS / EEC / ECE standard. Essentially these are the sizes of wires that you see in your car.
Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Yes it is indeed, 14 guage dena bhai,
How did I miss this

Thank you Sir.

adheesh · 14th July 2009, 12:12

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Next - what are the nicknames of mechanics in roadside garages you have come across?

Starting with ****bhai (**** is the mechanics name), Seth, Mammu, More Mama (pronounced as Morey, a common maharashtrian surname ) , the name is endless !!

Also Sita and Geeta is referred to two parts with are attached to each other (like male female connectors). Continuing the discussion, the term "kaichi" is used for suspension swing arms. On the diesel side, even the fuel pump on a modern common rail diesel engine (Fiat MJD in this case) is referred to as Bosch Pump. Maruti800 is referred to as just "car". So on and so forth.

Regards,
Adheesh Parelkar

8th July 2009, 23:27	#47
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Wow you guys should really feel bad for us poor born abroad Indians. This thread has officially given me a headache, and I thought that I had the hang of Hindi after 8 years...Hell this is scarier than Marathi! And for the record, I have never heard any of these words at the old BMW workshop in Delhi, and I worked there 4 summers! Last edited by DocG : 8th July 2009 at 23:29.
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9th July 2009, 01:13	#48
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Bansuria (flute): Silencer
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9th July 2009, 03:46	#49
grandkruizer BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOHA/GURUVAYUR Posts: 77 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Dicky Dicky=trunk, boot During his visit to Kerala, one of my uncles(Malaysian/US citizen) said: "I have a spacious dicky!"
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9th July 2009, 08:05	#50
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear Vivekiny2k - "bansuri" (flute in Hindi) is the term used to describe the rocker shaft. It is the shaft on which the rockers are fitted. As there are cross holes provided for lubrication, it looks like a flute, therefore it is known as "bansuri". Dear all - once again asking my questions. So what is "bandook", "murgi ka taang", "bakre ka taang" and "ghosalkar pana"? Which car uses "samosa light"? Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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9th July 2009, 08:59	#52
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear all - OK guys, let me give you the answers - the bandook is the Y bracket used to support the exhaust pipe. The murgi ka taang is the assembly of the brake and clutch pedals with its mounting bracket. The bakre ka kaang is the assembly of steering tie rods used with worm and roller steering gear, connecting to both wheels. The goat is bigger than the chicken. The steering tie rods are bigger than brake and clutch pedals. The ghosalkar pana is the generic term used to describe higher offset ring spanners. These were actually used by some Mr.Ghosalkar, a guy with a longish neck, therefore the term. The samosa light is the front indicator lamp of the old shape Maruti Esteem car. It is triangular in shape, hence the term. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar Last edited by DHABHAR.BEHRAM : 9th July 2009 at 09:01. Reason: add info
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9th July 2009, 09:46	#53
SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 298 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	" STEPNEY " Well I assume that many people know what it means in automotive field ( not in personal life ) , But how many of us know how did this term come in use.
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9th July 2009, 11:27	#54
SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 298 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	Dhabhar Sir, "What does 14, 28, 44, 65 etc mean to a spare parts shop guy?" Please, what is the answer to this ?
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9th July 2009, 11:45	#56
naikpranav BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai, Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 152 Thanked: 19 Times	In Mumbai, Kamdar auto at worli asked me for a "Manchurian" once for my M800.. any guesses ?
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9th July 2009, 16:08	#58
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear Sahir - 14, 28, 44, 65 and now 84 are the nominal cross sectional sizes PVC coated automotive application electrical cables. There is a cross sectional area covered by 14, 28, 44, 65, 84 strands and confirm to JIS / EEC / ECE standard. Essentially these are the sizes of wires that you see in your car. 14 is the smallest, 84 is the largest. Finolex India makes the wires which confirm to these specifications. These are sold in yellow boxes containing 25 mts of wire in each box. Hence the jargon "atthavis (28) ka wire, paisath (65) ka wire" etc. Go to any good electrician for getting relays fitted to your headlights and more often than not he will talk in this jargon. By the way, there are "govinda" and "rajesh" make wires also. These are junk. There is very little wire inside and they confirm to nothing. Now next - what is a "chidiya"? (sparrow in english) and a "gattha"? Now for the ultimate - what is "sita aur geeta"? In all my years in dealing with cars, I have come across this only once many years ago. I have never heard it since then. Believe me, its just too much. Just try. Next - what are the nicknames of mechanics in roadside garages you have come across? Best regards, Behram Dhabhar Last edited by DHABHAR.BEHRAM : 9th July 2009 at 16:08. Reason: add info
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