[IndrojitSircar]

Originally Posted by sureshkishore

Your engine is ok if:

4. Coolant Shows no trace of oil or vice versa.

this one my friend i am talking from experience.

Sir if there is trace of oil or coolant then i beg to differ but there is nothing wrong with the engine.The head gasket has worn out.Don't think there is anything wrong in the engine.

[pramodkumar]

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

Sir if there is trace of oil or coolant then i beg to differ but there is nothing wrong with the engine.The head gasket has worn out.Don't think there is anything wrong in the engine.

Correct, its more like a lathery layer formation there wont be oil traces, you would find solid flakes in the radiator and the coolent bottle.


Pramod

[sureshkishore]

Yes Indrojit sir, You are right in pointing that out. it could be a blown gasket that can cause oil and coolant mixing.

But just for argument sake there is also a possibility of crack in cylinder head that can also cause the same issue.

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

Correct, its more like a lathery layer formation there wont be oil traces, you would find solid flakes in the radiator and the coolent bottle.
Pramod

I have come across brown leathery layer in coolant reservoir tank in my 95 M 800 but wasnt aware that it was because of oil mixing.

[ajay99]

there is an 1985 SS80 DX for sale in Trivandrum.red colour
here are the photos .

[ajay99]

it is a done up car ,and also lacks originality

[classico]

is the red car a genuine DX or semi-deluxe,because I see no seat belts

[pramodkumar]

Originally Posted by ajay99

it is a done up car ,and also lacks originality

Do you know how much, BTW i see a lot of ss80's in technopark these days, i think its a rage amongst mallus lately.

Originally Posted by classico

is the red car a genuine DX or semi-deluxe,because I see no seat belts

I think the fittings are not complete the antenna and wipers are also missing.


Pramod

[wasif]

Hey Ajay.

Pretty sad to learn that the SS80 has been denied classic
status and now is part of the "Indian Scene"

These mods sure need to make up ther mind on where this thread belongs.

[JayD]

Originally Posted by classico

is the red car a genuine DX or semi-deluxe,because I see no seat belts

Okay, I'll say this one more time. There is NO such thing as an SS80 Semi Deluxe! Its either DX or STD!!

[ajay99]

Originally Posted by JayD

Okay, I'll say this one more time. There is NO such thing as an SS80 Semi Deluxe! Its either DX or STD!!

a fellow TBHpian who is a MARUTI SUZUKI executive since 2005(not dealer employee)and is a TBhpian did research on this and has told that since 1986 beginning there used to be a 800 version nomeclatured as Semi Deluxe and it was known like that till 1990 march when the DX version was stopped,from then only the a/c cars was called A/CTG.
Believe it or not,there are 2 semi deluxe carsSS80 in Trivandrum- first one a blue shade car single owned by a MAJOR and the second one a green(the same SB308 green shade) both doesnt have clock,stereo,antenna,leather seats etc.
I have personally talked to the MAJOR and he confirmed that the car came with company A/C and has the TEMPALEX tinted glasses.
For the doubting guys,I have requested the Maruti TBhpian to collect documentary proof if possible so that this issue can be settled once and for all

[classico]

the red car in the photo is in a workshop near popular automobiles

[kiran1103]

Finally putting my SS80 DX up for sale :(

Team-BHP Classifieds - 1984 SS80 DX - Maruti 800 - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

[ajay99]

Originally Posted by kiran1103

Finally putting my SS80 DX up for sale :(

Team-BHP Classifieds - 1984 SS80 DX - Maruti 800 - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

this looks like our santhoshs car, nice looking car.
seems worth the price considering the high prices quoted for this model in BANGALORE

[kiran1103]

Yes its Santhosh's car itself

[ajay99]

Originally Posted by kiran1103

Yes its Santhosh's car itself

it is a well maintained car ,by the way did u get the stanley sealed beams ?