January 2007 Tata Safari 3.0 DiCOR EX 4x4 Running Report

suman · 13th May 2009, 10:21

Any idea if (and where) OWS would be available in the NCR?

About the Geos, just about completed 4k kms on them - grip levels are definitely better but I feel that they are definitely noisier than the Stones on certain types of surfaces.

Have you got the 60k service out of the way?

hrag · 13th May 2009, 11:00

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Originally Posted by suman

Any idea if (and where) OWS would be available in the NCR?

No clue, Suman. Why don't you send a PM to Sideways? I couldn't find a Delhi dealer here:
speedworks-dealers

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Originally Posted by suman

About the Geos, just about completed 4k kms on them - grip levels are definitely better but I feel that they are definitely noisier than the Stones on certain types of surfaces.

Yes, I find them noisier on concrete surfaces.

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Originally Posted by suman

Have you got the 60k service out of the way?

Yes, 60K service was done in March, need to schedule the 65K service now - most probably next week.

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Originally Posted by hrag

Dropped the truck off for the 60K service this morning (odo 58.3K) in anticipation of an interstate drive coming up.

suman · 13th May 2009, 11:46

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Originally Posted by hrag

Yes, 60K service was done in March, need to schedule the 65K service now - most probably next week.

Oh yes, had forgotten that, sorry! Looks like I may be pre-poning my 60k one as well if all goes according to plan

adc · 13th May 2009, 17:06

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Originally Posted by hrag

Picked 2 cans of the OWS 360 injector cleaner and added the contents to a full tank (Shell diesel - Porur Chennai) on the truck.

This sure seems to be an interesting product, will try it procure it. Both cans needed for a 65 L fuel tank?

hrag · 13th May 2009, 17:54

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Originally Posted by adc

This sure seems to be an interesting product, will try it procure it. Both cans needed for a 65 L fuel tank?

Yes, please also see
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-change-2.html

simply_sunny001 · 13th May 2009, 18:29

@hraq

How often this product should be used ? Any idea buddy

hrag · 13th May 2009, 18:32

Well, I'm planning to use it once in ~5000 km

hrag · 21st May 2009, 17:17

This is how the tyres looked this morning after some fun in the slush last night

January 2007 Tata Safari 3.0 DiCOR EX 4x4 Running Report-img108.jpg

Truck was dropped off for the 65K service in the morning - should get it back this evening.

hrag · 22nd May 2009, 16:10

Problems reported were:

1. No coolant in the reservoir - there was enough in the radiator for running
2. Front LHS low beam was not working
3. Front wheel alignment - vehicle was pulling to the left after P&P day

Turns out one of the clamps had fallen off - reason for coolant leakage.
The front LHS headlamp bulb was replaced - low beam filament had fused.
Alignment was fixed.
Service advisor also found that the alternator belt had lost a couple of treads - belt was replaced.

hrag · 8th June 2009, 09:57

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

great man for the tyre upgrade. So now the safari should be even more capable than before -- ready to take on most of the terrains. You must be eagerly waiting for next OTR to test out the tyres.

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

the Geo's are great VFM for the kind of drives/terrians your safari goes through.

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Originally Posted by hrag

Need to see how they perform in the wet and off the road.

Geolandars are absolutely brilliant off the road.

Other updates:
1. One of the turbo hoses seems to have developed a leak. The turbo whistle is now LOUD. This is recent - before I took it off the road, however.
2. Front number plate almost fell off. It was hanging by one screw and finally came off a few minutes later.
3. Rear bumper housing for the camera - also disappeared somewhere.

By the way, 2 & 3 were caused in the middle of a stream / river and a forest trail.

hrag · 13th June 2009, 00:53

Spot the mod / alteration

January 2007 Tata Safari 3.0 DiCOR EX 4x4 Running Report-img_1250.jpg

tsk1979 · 13th June 2009, 12:10

Something to do with lights... LED?

khan_sultan · 13th June 2009, 12:16

Rumor has it that TATA reflectors give a 5 BHP increase. Is it true :-)

Vid6639 · 13th June 2009, 12:19

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Rumor has it that TATA reflectors give a 5 BHP increase. Is it true :-)

Especially the ones from the old TCIC one.

dadu · 13th June 2009, 12:21

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Originally Posted by hrag

3. Rear bumper housing for the camera - also disappeared somewhere.

Thats called the tow-hook cover, the older TCIC's still have 2 holes on a bar for fixing the tow-hook under it, now its used for installing the camera, flexible design, i guess

Its usually stolen if you park outside, easy to take out, unless you clamp it, costs Rs57 as a spare.

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Originally Posted by hrag

Spot the mod / alteration

the middle (red) reflectors, not a standard on the 3.0/2.2l Safari.

13th May 2009, 10:21	#106
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 279 Times View My Garage	Any idea if (and where) OWS would be available in the NCR? About the Geos, just about completed 4k kms on them - grip levels are definitely better but I feel that they are definitely noisier than the Stones on certain types of surfaces. Have you got the 60k service out of the way?
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13th May 2009, 18:29	#111
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	@hraq How often this product should be used ? Any idea buddy
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13th May 2009, 18:32	#112
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	Well, I'm planning to use it once in ~5000 km
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21st May 2009, 17:17	#113
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	This is how the tyres looked this morning after some fun in the slush last night Truck was dropped off for the 65K service in the morning - should get it back this evening.
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22nd May 2009, 16:10	#114
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	Problems reported were: 1. No coolant in the reservoir - there was enough in the radiator for running 2. Front LHS low beam was not working 3. Front wheel alignment - vehicle was pulling to the left after P&P day Turns out one of the clamps had fallen off - reason for coolant leakage. The front LHS headlamp bulb was replaced - low beam filament had fused. Alignment was fixed. Service advisor also found that the alternator belt had lost a couple of treads - belt was replaced.
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13th June 2009, 00:53	#116
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	Spot the mod / alteration Last edited by hrag : 13th June 2009 at 00:55.
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13th June 2009, 12:10	#117
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,826 Times View My Garage	Something to do with lights... LED?
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13th June 2009, 12:16	#118
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	Rumor has it that TATA reflectors give a 5 BHP increase. Is it true :-)
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