Maruti Suzuki Gypsy - Queries

Sha · 9th January 2009, 17:00

pepsi bottle is tied to fluid bottle. it looks like some permanent solution for some problem.

Spitfire · 9th January 2009, 17:21

I think the engine has just been dropped into the engine bay and since the fuel lines have not yet being connected it is a stop gap method to drive the vehicle to some place to complete the rest of the job..

Heck i am just speculating..

Samir Taheer · 9th January 2009, 17:46

That Green wire just looks like a loose wire, maybe an earth.

Eitherway - Chargerman i hope you not driving that car around like that.

chargerman · 9th January 2009, 21:06

hi guys.. Some amazing speculations i must say! The engine was just dropped back in after a complete rebuild with all brand new parts including crankshaft and

chargerman · 9th January 2009, 21:12

hi guys.. Some amazing speculations i must say! The engine was just dropped back in after a complete rebuild with all brand new parts including crankshaft and pistons rings and bearings. It has been reconnected and cleaned up. I've got a new radiator waitin to go in once i've run the engine in. Running smooth and nice, its got a cng kit which i dont know if i'll use so might remove. Future plans include, complete stripping and respray, new bumpers, lights, glasses, channels, tires, remove roof, padded black bars at the back. Mostly stock but with that fat bad look. It has to match my other 4x4's in the stable- my nissan patrol, pajero and landrover defender. It'll be great i'm sure. Just need to know what color to paint her. Any suggestions? I was wanting that shiny army green i saw in calcutta recently.. Will keep u all posted. Regards

chargerman · 9th January 2009, 22:05

some pics : i never knew the MG410W was made, i thought the wide track started with the 1.3 king..but i guess i was wrong.. this is a 96 MG410W Hardtop Export model.
bumper fell off while being towed in and a bump:

chargerman · 9th January 2009, 22:09

guys i need one more thing desperately which i couldnt locate in kolkata, the chrome rim embellisher that sits on the original wheels...where can i find this? just let me know and i will have it!!!! i quite like the stock wheels, i will change the tires to a set i have off my nissan pickup, 235/75/15 hope it fits good.

dwaraka · 10th January 2009, 10:35

Chargerman,

Instead of chrome rim embellisher, go for chrome plating, this will give protection against corroding of rims.

Some of the modifications can suggest;

- Take off the hard top hood and instal soft top
- Change the tyres to 235/75/r15 All terrain tyres - Good year/Micheline/Yokohoma/Maxis/ BF Goodrich/ Bridgestone
- check the 4 X 4 WD working
- Put the original front bumper back
- Get the CNG kit done again.

You are ready for the show. Gypsy is a formidable off roader. check Suzuki_gyspy-india in yahoo groups and register

Dwarak

siddartha · 10th January 2009, 13:27

you have taken the first important step of your maintenance schedule ,WASHING!!

chargerman · 10th January 2009, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwaraka

Chargerman,

Instead of chrome rim embellisher, go for chrome plating, this will give protection against corroding of rims.

Some of the modifications can suggest;

- Take off the hard top hood and instal soft top
- Change the tyres to 235/75/r15 All terrain tyres - Good year/Micheline/Yokohoma/Maxis/ BF Goodrich/ Bridgestone
- check the 4 X 4 WD working
- Put the original front bumper back
- Get the CNG kit done again.

You are ready for the show. Gypsy is a formidable off roader. check Suzuki_gyspy-india in yahoo groups and register

Dwarak

i like all your suggestions dwarak! and i have taken them all except for the wheel chroming which is more prone to corroding, i think i will just paint them with a coat of lacquer for now!
Today 10/01: car given in for body work and paint, removal of roof, i really need the military green paint code now...

dwaraka · 11th January 2009, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by chargerman

i like all your suggestions dwarak! and i have taken them all except for the wheel chroming which is more prone to corroding, i think i will just paint them with a coat of lacquer for now!
Today 10/01: car given in for body work and paint, removal of roof, i really need the military green paint code now...

Chargerman,

Go to any auto paint mixer/ vendor. Ask him to show colour shade catalogue and identify the right code. ICI auto paints will have these shadesb for sure

Dwarak

chargerman · 11th January 2009, 16:56

thanks, have decided on British Racing Green now!!

chargerman · 11th January 2009, 16:57

can anyone help me source the best quality BLACK soft top and the chrome wheel trim?

headers · 11th January 2009, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Yes. you can put in extra leafs. but this will make the ride more harsh. Other way is to put in increased body mount spacers (10 of them required) or increased shackle length.

No sir, please dont add extra springs, Gypsy has a hard suspension setup as is!

Just re-camber the leaf and fit them back. Change all bushes and Shackles if necessary and lubricate them.

chargerman · 11th January 2009, 22:04

headers sir i was looking for you brother, need to know where you bought your wheel trim from? I used to live in bangalore from 01-03. Can i fine it there?

9th January 2009, 17:00	#16
Sha BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canberra Posts: 539 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	pepsi bottle is tied to fluid bottle. it looks like some permanent solution for some problem.
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9th January 2009, 17:21	#17
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	I think the engine has just been dropped into the engine bay and since the fuel lines have not yet being connected it is a stop gap method to drive the vehicle to some place to complete the rest of the job.. Heck i am just speculating..
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9th January 2009, 17:46	#18
Samir Taheer BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London & Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 278 Times	That Green wire just looks like a loose wire, maybe an earth. Eitherway - Chargerman i hope you not driving that car around like that.
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9th January 2009, 21:06	#19
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	hi guys.. Some amazing speculations i must say! The engine was just dropped back in after a complete rebuild with all brand new parts including crankshaft and
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9th January 2009, 21:12	#20
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	hi guys.. Some amazing speculations i must say! The engine was just dropped back in after a complete rebuild with all brand new parts including crankshaft and pistons rings and bearings. It has been reconnected and cleaned up. I've got a new radiator waitin to go in once i've run the engine in. Running smooth and nice, its got a cng kit which i dont know if i'll use so might remove. Future plans include, complete stripping and respray, new bumpers, lights, glasses, channels, tires, remove roof, padded black bars at the back. Mostly stock but with that fat bad look. It has to match my other 4x4's in the stable- my nissan patrol, pajero and landrover defender. It'll be great i'm sure. Just need to know what color to paint her. Any suggestions? I was wanting that shiny army green i saw in calcutta recently.. Will keep u all posted. Regards
	() Thanks

9th January 2009, 22:05	#21
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	some pics : i never knew the MG410W was made, i thought the wide track started with the 1.3 king..but i guess i was wrong.. this is a 96 MG410W Hardtop Export model. bumper fell off while being towed in and a bump:
	() Thanks

9th January 2009, 22:09	#22
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	guys i need one more thing desperately which i couldnt locate in kolkata, the chrome rim embellisher that sits on the original wheels...where can i find this? just let me know and i will have it!!!! i quite like the stock wheels, i will change the tires to a set i have off my nissan pickup, 235/75/15 hope it fits good.
	() Thanks

10th January 2009, 10:35	#23
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Chargerman, Instead of chrome rim embellisher, go for chrome plating, this will give protection against corroding of rims. Some of the modifications can suggest; - Take off the hard top hood and instal soft top - Change the tyres to 235/75/r15 All terrain tyres - Good year/Micheline/Yokohoma/Maxis/ BF Goodrich/ Bridgestone - check the 4 X 4 WD working - Put the original front bumper back - Get the CNG kit done again. You are ready for the show. Gypsy is a formidable off roader. check Suzuki_gyspy-india in yahoo groups and register Dwarak
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10th January 2009, 13:27	#24
siddartha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 671 Thanked: 24 Times	you have taken the first important step of your maintenance schedule ,WASHING!!
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11th January 2009, 16:56	#27
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	thanks, have decided on British Racing Green now!!
	() Thanks

11th January 2009, 16:57	#28
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	can anyone help me source the best quality BLACK soft top and the chrome wheel trim?
	() Thanks

11th January 2009, 22:04	#30
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	headers sir i was looking for you brother, need to know where you bought your wheel trim from? I used to live in bangalore from 01-03. Can i fine it there?
	() Thanks