Originally Posted by cyberpatrol (Post 1461377)

Like you said the engine temp gauge stays a little shy of the 1/2 way mark in normal drivings.

Didn't use the a/c while going up the ghats . The bull really struggled (just my wife and me with little luggage ) in the hills and i was on 1-2 gears for most of the 16 km climb.

How do i get a compression test done ?

When the engine temp is at 1/4, as soon as the AC is switched on it goes upto a little shy of the 1/2 way mark in a few mins at max . Is this normal ? does the a/c put such a load on the engine ? The rpm at idle goes from .8 to 1.2-1.3 (*1000) when the ac is switched on

Originally Posted by condor (Post 1461668)

@CP, congrats.135 with the TCIC engine ? There's a mistake somewhere here. That TCIC engine is rated to go only 125 even when mounted in the lighter-by-300-kg Sumo (at full payload). At 2150kg + 300kg load, you would not be able to touch 135.

Get an engine flush done next time you change oil.

Originally Posted by cyberpatrol (Post 1464139)

Folks,
Need some advice on engine oil change for the beast, did the oil change a month back at my friendly mech. workshop , i told him Castrol gtx . He is a Sumo/Safari..tata specialist. He swears by Quartz4x4 and has put the same. The oil pressure indicator at a cold start and slow drive shows 1/2 or a little more , sometimes after long sustained high speed drives (with temp guage almost at 1/2) the oil pressure is at a little more than 1/4 position.

Is this normal or is the oil running thin? :eek: i asked the mech . he said that it was fine and may be due to a faulty pressure sensor.

Not comfortable with Quartz .Should i change to Mobil 1 Delvac MX or Castrol GTX ?

Originally Posted by n.devdath (Post 1464255)

Are you sure the oil was changed in front of your eyes/the mech is trustworthy??
Check the engine oil for its viscosity and state on your own or with a different mech/TASS.
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Originally Posted by cyberpatrol (Post 1464139)

Folks,
Need some advice on engine oil change for the beast, did the oil change a month back at my friendly mech. workshop , i told him Castrol gtx . He is a Sumo/Safari..tata specialist. He swears by Quartz4x4 and has put the same. The oil pressure indicator at a cold start and slow drive shows 1/2 or a little more , sometimes after long sustained high speed drives (with temp guage almost at 1/2) the oil pressure is at a little more than 1/4 position.

Is this normal or is the oil running thin? :eek: i asked the mech . he said that it was fine and may be due to a faulty pressure sensor.

Not comfortable with Quartz .Should i change to Mobil 1 Delvac MX or Castrol GTX ?

Originally Posted by cyberpatrol (Post 1461377)

The additional lights were fitted on the lower bar of the bull guard in front of the number plate so as to not effect the airflow to the radiator. Like you said the engine temp gauge stays a little shy of the 1/2 way mark in normal drivings.

NORMAL

Didn't use the a/c while going up the ghats . The bull really struggled (just my wife and me with little luggage ) in the hills and i was on 1-2 gears for most of the 16 km climb.

EXECTED IN TCIC YOU CAN BE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IN A DICOR. IN TCIC 1ST OR 2ND IS EXPECTED

How do i get a compression test done ?

TRY OTHER STUFF FIRST

When the engine temp is at 1/4, as soon as the AC is switched on it goes upto a little shy of the 1/2 way mark in a few mins at max . Is this normal ? does the a/c put such a load on the engine ? The rpm at idle goes from .8 to 1.2-1.3 (*1000) when the ac is switched on

Originally Posted by cyberpatrol (Post 1464139)

Folks,
Need some advice on engine oil change for the beast, did the oil change a month back at my friendly mech. workshop , i told him Castrol gtx . He is a Sumo/Safari..tata specialist. He swears by Quartz4x4 and has put the same. The oil pressure indicator at a cold start and slow drive shows 1/2 or a little more , sometimes after long sustained high speed drives (with temp guage almost at 1/2) the oil pressure is at a little more than 1/4 position.

Is this normal or is the oil running thin? :eek: i asked the mech . he said that it was fine and may be due to a faulty pressure sensor.

Not comfortable with Quartz .Should i change to Mobil 1 Delvac MX or Castrol GTX ?

Originally Posted by cyberpatrol (Post 1455109)

Bought a 2004 TCIC bull for 3.45L (after multiple negotiations) as my second vehicle.

Post purchase expenses.

1. Clutch replacement - 12-13K
2. Front 2 tyres replaced - 12K (Bridgestone Duelers Stock - 235/75/15 H/T)
3. Bull guard and lights - 9K
4. Headlamps (L&R)- 6K
5. Mats and other oddities(CAT,Silencer cleaning , Engine flush etc, changing the beadings etc ) 5-6K
6. Wifey shouting at me (and the subsequent headaches) for spending so much time in the work shop in the weekends - Priceless

Some ICE and Alloys in the pipeline - Waiting for Vitamin M allocation from Home minister.


Reclaiming my life !!! .

First long drive was to my native (Coonoor - Nilgiris ) , pushed the bull up the Kalatti ghats like a petrol .. big mistake , the engine temp. guage was almost 3/4 up, thought i would stop when it touched the 3/4th mark .stupid:
Suddenly lots of green smoke with an acrid burning smell, pulled the bull over to the sholder, the incline was too steep, the Hand brake was not holding. Had to ask wifely to stomp on the brake while i propped large stones on both tyres.

The coolent was boiling, it had forced the hose & cap off, waited for 15-20 mins for it to cool down (The cool air helped as well ) , the expansion resovoir was empty , filled it to the max with drinking water (RO'ed)

Drove upto ooty (with a worried look at the temp gauge), got 2 litres of coolent and topped it twice.

2nd trip was to Tirupati .. touched 135kmph (with 4 adults, kid and luggage )

3rd trip to Chennai - Was taking a legal u turn at 2 kmph , a pulsar hit the rear tyre at around 60-70 kmph and exploded, his mudguard, visor and everything went up the air.. He rider was safe, the Safari carried a small dent behind the the rear door as part of the accident

While passing Ambur on route to chennai , i went up a flyover ramp at about 70-75 kmph , didnt judge the road curve, i was in the wrong speed & gear at the wrong place... braked slowly ... the tyres sqealed and i felt the vehicle would topple over .. wife and the rest of the team inside screamed :D . I was busy praying .

My cousin who was with me (he drives a scorpio crde) was sure that we would have toppled if it was a scorpio .. not scorpio bashig or anything.. just stating what he said

numerous 50-100 km uneventful shuttles

I use it daily in city traffic , absolutely loving it , vehicle very sluggesh till the turbo kicks in, drag races from signal stops are fun with other petrol vehicles who underestemate the power of this podorus beast ... the bull often does the vanishing act behind a thick black smoke screen

Signing off for now !! will post some pics soon

Originally Posted by sbhaduri (Post 1482209)

Hi cyberpetrol,
Congratulations for your purchase.Most Safari owners in this forum have decided with their heart over their minds.I understand your urge, you have bought a TCIC Safari due to your home loan.agree:I feel the same as i too have a home loan to cater too and am also on a look out for a Well Maintained Safari in Kolkata but am still to get one.I guess the price you paid is a little above but used car prices may be definitely more in Bangalore.Congrats once again.

Originally Posted by HillBilly (Post 1520971)

Hi Cyberpatrol,

Its great to know that you are from Coonoor. I am originally from the same town and also own a 2005 TCIC 2WD. I'm loving it.

To tell you how well it goes, I have done the Droog (Past Nonsuch Tea Factory) road right up to the base of the fort! I have heard only Gypsy's and Mahindra 4x4 jeeps have made it up there so far! Yes, the other passengers had to get off and walk at the very steep points, but it make it up.

I also have done Manali and Rohtang Pass in April 2009. Its got 75K on the odo and still drives like a charm.

Niggles and a few occassional electrical issues withstanding, she hasn't had a single breakdown on the road so far. I also must also say that I haven't had a puncture since I bought her 4 years ago.

Your car seems to be well kept, so congrats on the purchase. I understand the feeling you have for it. I have the same. Recently I booked the new Endeavour 4x4AT but my sons have made me promise that i will not sell the Safari ever!!