10 Dummies guide to Gurkha ~ 17000 kms done

A.P.S.Grewal · 21st September 2009, 05:24

Gurkha testing

Will be sending some more pics

shivshanker · 21st September 2009, 08:55

Grewal Saab,

Any modifications to the "Gurkha" to pull though the low OXYGEN areas.?

any did you get to use the DIFF Locks at all .?

Too many questions eh.?

Cheers!

mohan · 21st September 2009, 16:07

Great Pics Mr Grewal.
Are these photos recent? I have been hearing about some Chinese ingress in this area.
Could you describe the route you took to Khardungla?
What was your experience?

rhandle · 22nd September 2009, 19:12

Very nice pics Grewal. Did you get fan fitted or the heating issues were resolved by some other means?

These pics are old and I guess not have shared before here. Two Gurkhas together, one IDI and one DI. Guess makes for rare picture in India at this time at least!

HELLO:

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One back from Gangtok and other from Leh just 24 hrs ago!

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Everything touching everything. Notice the top hose pipe for eg:

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compare it with the IDI engine bay!
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Old engine - Look at the space in engine bay!

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@MODS: can you shift this thread to 4x4 Vehicles - Team-BHP

A.P.S.Grewal · 22nd September 2009, 23:24

With full respect, I don’t think fixing fans for cooling is a solution, the problem is the air congestion, I am Involved in some development program at present and not getting the time to fix the problem,
I will find a state-of-art solution don’t worry
I was deigning a supercharger for my Gurkha, now I’ll get back on it in a few days, the engine is perfect only the in’s and out’s have some flaws
We guys need to sit and talk, some time.
BTW Gurkha has a cold starting problem.
Have to go in a hurry, sorry
Will catch up
Cheers

rhandle · 23rd September 2009, 11:21

^^^ Would love to know that. Fortunately fixing of fans has helped me, vikram and santosh in getting down the temperature of the vehicle. But anything better would be welcome. This would help people getting new Gurkhas.

It's good to have someone technical owning one, and we look forward to getting more technicals of gurkha solved. Please Keep us updated with your projects.

Whenever you cross Delhi or we can make a programme to visit some place in Gurkha where we all can connect. It would be good to see 4-5 Gurkhas together.

suman · 23rd September 2009, 11:32

I see Hella Comet 500s on your Gurkha - are you happy with the light spread?

rhandle · 23rd September 2009, 11:45

Not exactly very happy.

RAINMAKER · 25th September 2009, 15:21

Rhandle,

You should talk to Dr. jai Kumar ( A very avid Gurkha lover) . He has a 2007 or 2008 model I think . He has done away with all the extra fittings like the front crash guard, side railings etc.

He has upgraded the seats and put a small ladder at the back to reach the top. The front grill has also been modified. He can talk about the Gurkha for hours.

We had a spin in that early this early and I was genuinely surprised by what all it can do.

Have attached his gurkha's pic here.

Could attach only a few pics. He has
1) Willys MB
2) Jonga
3) Gurkha
4) Pajero
5) Gypsy
6) Scorpio

And some more...

sudev · 25th September 2009, 15:31

How can anyone retain army numbers? Lovely Jonga pic neverthless.

hellstar · 25th September 2009, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.P.S.Grewal

Gurkha testing

Will be sending some more pics

awesome pictures , its been my dream to get a gurkha , yeah i know it may not be worth the trouble but , to me that vehicle has a lot of character.

roorkeewal · 26th September 2009, 00:43

Hi,
Having visited this thread and another one "Trax Gurkha - As Good As It Gets" about Gurkha in addition to all other discussion threads about other SUVs/MUVs, I just fell in love with this awesome looking beauty called Gurkha. I got a Diesel Innova (2005) which I now want to sell and replace it with a Gurkha.
I wish to extend a sincere note of thanks to Gurkha, Samurai, Rhandle, Mohan, APSGrewal for detailing so much about Gurkha along with its beautifully clicked pics and also to all those who discussed flaws in this beauty that I just fell in love with it. I discovered what I could not fr so many years; that I always wanted to have vehicle like this. What an irony it has been!
I owe my newly found passion to all of you!
Thanks a bunch!
As soon as the Innova is off, I will buy the Gurkha. I wish they do not make any hi-tech changes in the interiors of Gurkha by the time I buy it as I just want it all raw, to be just a jeep!
So, if all of you make a plan to gather in Delhi with Gurkhas by begining new year, I can be a company.
Many thanks, again.

rhandle · 26th September 2009, 01:26

Lets meet up and I will tell you why not to buy Gurkha

and may be show you along the way why to buy the Gurkha

Join NIOC group and you would see many jeeps and good 4x4 in action which would enable you to compare it and vis a vis other vehicles and ensure you are buying what is logical for you and not just because you have heard about it.

roorkeewal · 27th September 2009, 14:39

Thanks Rhandle. Thanks for the offer.

Well, the decision of Gurkha was reached after having spent long hours on Team-BHP site at all possible threads about SUVs/MUVs/4X4 for over 3 months and eventually I discovered that I would want a Gurkha for all of its shortcomings that has been discussed by all. So, I will own it for all the troubles that it can offer and all the raw "features" that it has. I am not sure why but, these drawbacks display opportunities & possibilities to me.

I have owned a all raw Bolero (erstwhile SLE), 540DP and a Major lately though I may not have driven them so much as the Innova (1 Lakh Kms). Tatas and Scorpio never appealed to me. Pajeros and the likes are still hi-tech. So, I am left out only with Force; Gamma or Gurkha! I think I am reaching the logical conclusion. Still, the Innova is with me. It has not parted with me, so Gurkha may have to wait a little!

mohan · 27th September 2009, 20:41

@ Roorkeewal.
The Gurkha has its own inherent strengths and weaknesses.
Its your mindset,where you would like to focus.
Half empty or a half full glass.

The pain and joy ,both you shall have with the Gurkha.

As I type this today,I had both.

I got stranded at a local mechanic,in the sweltering heat ,my hard earned Sunday just because my Gurkha started leaking power steering oil and the chamber was literally empty.The hose was cut ( poor material used). We replaced,topped up ,checked for leakage and then went our way..the painful part.
Today my Gurkha climbed a 60 degree incline 68 feet high,crossed a river,went down deep ruts and finally managed to take me to a place where I wanted to reach(perhaps simple things for others)..the exhilirating moments of simple joy.

At the end of the day,when I reached home,it was a day well lived.

Well,all the best .Till such time that you lay your hand on the Gurkha,bask in the comfort,luxury and dependability of your Innova.With the Gurkha these thing will be history.

21st September 2009, 05:24	#196
A.P.S.Grewal Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 21 Thanked: 8 Times	gurkha Gurkha testing Will be sending some more pics Attached Thumbnails
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21st September 2009, 08:55	#197
shivshanker BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 345 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Grewal Saab, Any modifications to the "Gurkha" to pull though the low OXYGEN areas.? any did you get to use the DIFF Locks at all .? Too many questions eh.? Cheers!
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21st September 2009, 16:07	#198
mohan BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 298 Thanked: 379 Times View My Garage	Great Pics Mr Grewal. Are these photos recent? I have been hearing about some Chinese ingress in this area. Could you describe the route you took to Khardungla? What was your experience?
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22nd September 2009, 19:12	#199
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	Very nice pics Grewal. Did you get fan fitted or the heating issues were resolved by some other means? These pics are old and I guess not have shared before here. Two Gurkhas together, one IDI and one DI. Guess makes for rare picture in India at this time at least! HELLO: One back from Gangtok and other from Leh just 24 hrs ago! Everything touching everything. Notice the top hose pipe for eg: compare it with the IDI engine bay! Old engine - Look at the space in engine bay! @MODS: can you shift this thread to 4x4 Vehicles - Team-BHP Last edited by rhandle : 22nd September 2009 at 19:14.
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22nd September 2009, 23:24	#200
A.P.S.Grewal Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 21 Thanked: 8 Times	gurkha With full respect, I don’t think fixing fans for cooling is a solution, the problem is the air congestion, I am Involved in some development program at present and not getting the time to fix the problem, I will find a state-of-art solution don’t worry I was deigning a supercharger for my Gurkha, now I’ll get back on it in a few days, the engine is perfect only the in’s and out’s have some flaws We guys need to sit and talk, some time. BTW Gurkha has a cold starting problem. Have to go in a hurry, sorry Will catch up Cheers
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23rd September 2009, 11:21	#201
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	^^^ Would love to know that. Fortunately fixing of fans has helped me, vikram and santosh in getting down the temperature of the vehicle. But anything better would be welcome. This would help people getting new Gurkhas. It's good to have someone technical owning one, and we look forward to getting more technicals of gurkha solved. Please Keep us updated with your projects. Whenever you cross Delhi or we can make a programme to visit some place in Gurkha where we all can connect. It would be good to see 4-5 Gurkhas together.
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23rd September 2009, 11:32	#202
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 279 Times View My Garage	I see Hella Comet 500s on your Gurkha - are you happy with the light spread?
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23rd September 2009, 11:45	#203
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	Not exactly very happy.
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25th September 2009, 15:21	#204
RAINMAKER BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 146 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Rhandle, You should talk to Dr. jai Kumar ( A very avid Gurkha lover) . He has a 2007 or 2008 model I think . He has done away with all the extra fittings like the front crash guard, side railings etc. He has upgraded the seats and put a small ladder at the back to reach the top. The front grill has also been modified. He can talk about the Gurkha for hours. We had a spin in that early this early and I was genuinely surprised by what all it can do. Have attached his gurkha's pic here. Could attach only a few pics. He has 1) Willys MB 2) Jonga 3) Gurkha 4) Pajero 5) Gypsy 6) Scorpio And some more... Attached Thumbnails
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25th September 2009, 15:31	#205
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	How can anyone retain army numbers? Lovely Jonga pic neverthless.
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26th September 2009, 00:43	#207
roorkeewal Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, Having visited this thread and another one "Trax Gurkha - As Good As It Gets" about Gurkha in addition to all other discussion threads about other SUVs/MUVs, I just fell in love with this awesome looking beauty called Gurkha. I got a Diesel Innova (2005) which I now want to sell and replace it with a Gurkha. I wish to extend a sincere note of thanks to Gurkha, Samurai, Rhandle, Mohan, APSGrewal for detailing so much about Gurkha along with its beautifully clicked pics and also to all those who discussed flaws in this beauty that I just fell in love with it. I discovered what I could not fr so many years; that I always wanted to have vehicle like this. What an irony it has been! I owe my newly found passion to all of you! Thanks a bunch! As soon as the Innova is off, I will buy the Gurkha. I wish they do not make any hi-tech changes in the interiors of Gurkha by the time I buy it as I just want it all raw, to be just a jeep! So, if all of you make a plan to gather in Delhi with Gurkhas by begining new year, I can be a company. Many thanks, again.
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26th September 2009, 01:26	#208
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	Lets meet up and I will tell you why not to buy Gurkha and may be show you along the way why to buy the Gurkha Join NIOC group and you would see many jeeps and good 4x4 in action which would enable you to compare it and vis a vis other vehicles and ensure you are buying what is logical for you and not just because you have heard about it.
	() Thanks

27th September 2009, 14:39	#209
roorkeewal Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks Rhandle. Thanks for the offer. Well, the decision of Gurkha was reached after having spent long hours on Team-BHP site at all possible threads about SUVs/MUVs/4X4 for over 3 months and eventually I discovered that I would want a Gurkha for all of its shortcomings that has been discussed by all. So, I will own it for all the troubles that it can offer and all the raw "features" that it has. I am not sure why but, these drawbacks display opportunities & possibilities to me. I have owned a all raw Bolero (erstwhile SLE), 540DP and a Major lately though I may not have driven them so much as the Innova (1 Lakh Kms). Tatas and Scorpio never appealed to me. Pajeros and the likes are still hi-tech. So, I am left out only with Force; Gamma or Gurkha! I think I am reaching the logical conclusion. Still, the Innova is with me. It has not parted with me, so Gurkha may have to wait a little!
	() Thanks

27th September 2009, 20:41	#210
mohan BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 298 Thanked: 379 Times View My Garage	@ Roorkeewal. The Gurkha has its own inherent strengths and weaknesses. Its your mindset,where you would like to focus. Half empty or a half full glass. The pain and joy ,both you shall have with the Gurkha. As I type this today,I had both. I got stranded at a local mechanic,in the sweltering heat ,my hard earned Sunday just because my Gurkha started leaking power steering oil and the chamber was literally empty.The hose was cut ( poor material used). We replaced,topped up ,checked for leakage and then went our way..the painful part. Today my Gurkha climbed a 60 degree incline 68 feet high,crossed a river,went down deep ruts and finally managed to take me to a place where I wanted to reach(perhaps simple things for others)..the exhilirating moments of simple joy. At the end of the day,when I reached home,it was a day well lived. Well,all the best .Till such time that you lay your hand on the Gurkha,bask in the comfort,luxury and dependability of your Innova.With the Gurkha these thing will be history. Last edited by mohan : 27th September 2009 at 20:44.
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