A new beginning - Tata Safari 2.2 VTT DICOR EX QUARTZ BLACK

HappyWheels · 24th January 2021, 12:49

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Originally Posted by verditer

Completed 10- years, and a little past 150k on the odo; mostly in retirement in Tuticorin district; I added a few thousand kilometers during last 3 weeks of 2020.
Love her for what she is. Old faithful.

Congrats on cross this milestone!

My Safari is also past this age. With regular service and care, touch wood, it has been going strong. Not being in the county had put a damper in the driving now.

Recently replaced a radiator hose, which got brittle / cracked due to age. Apart from that, nothing much. I foresee the shocks needing a replacement sometime soon.

cool_dube · 25th January 2021, 15:55

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Originally Posted by verditer

Completed 10- years, and a little past 150k on the odo

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

My Safari is also past this age

Damn! Kudos to you guys for retaining your respective Safari's

I parted with mine back in 2017, after a wonderful 8 yr/70k km stint. Wish you many more happy years of ownership.

verditer · 27th January 2021, 06:28

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Congrats on cross this milestone!

My Safari is also past this age. With regular service and care, touch wood, it has been going strong. Not being in the county had put a damper in the driving now.

Recently replaced a radiator hose, which got brittle / cracked due to age. Apart from that, nothing much. I foresee the shocks needing a replacement sometime soon.

Wow congrats to you too... yes the suspensions need to be looked at, she really feels like an elephant, I mean it... :-)

Glad I have company here!!

jkrishnakj · 27th January 2021, 06:56

This thread gave me very fond memories of my EX and one GX that I had once owned and sold. I still turn back when I have the mighty Safari pass by. It still attracts attention.

I’m sure you folks have the same feelings too.

verditer · 11th October 2024, 18:38

Wanted to share this recent photo of my beloved Tata Safari, when respected TATA is in all our minds and thoughts.

In 2023 one of the pistons blew and got engine work done by a local mechanic who did a great job. In September this year got the suspension bushes replaced. Odo is clocking around 170K.
Added couple of thousand kms last month.

Kano1208 · 21st January 2025, 10:27

Hello Friends,
I too own a 2010 Safari Dicor EX and have been pretty happy with it so far. But off late I have started having some peculiar issues with my car for which I seek and request expert advice from this forum - if you all could share

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1. There is a peculiar supressed 'Tak-Tak' sound in one of the valves (injectors) it seems and a corresponding low load bearing tantrum some times - not always. Some say I should get only one valve repaired; some say get only one replaced with new; some say I should get all 4 replaced as changing only one doesnt help.
2. The Engine Checklight on the dashboard screen often comes on and goes away when I press the car key On & Off a couple of times. 8 out of 10 times it is OK after presssing the key buttons, but sometimes the engine performance drops when the light comes on.
3. The car seems to sway and jump frivolously a bit (though I got the suspension renewed 4 years ago).
May I know if this is natural with the Safari or mine has a peculiar issue?
Also, could someone refer an expert Safari mechanic in Mumbai ?
Thanks
Kano

27th January 2021, 06:56	#184
jkrishnakj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,714 Thanked: 4,615 Times	Re: A new beginning - Tata Safari 2.2 VTT DICOR EX QUARTZ BLACK This thread gave me very fond memories of my EX and one GX that I had once owned and sold. I still turn back when I have the mighty Safari pass by. It still attracts attention. I’m sure you folks have the same feelings too.
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11th October 2024, 18:38	#185
verditer BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hosur, Tamilnadu Posts: 329 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	Re: A new beginning - Tata Safari 2.2 VTT DICOR EX QUARTZ BLACK Wanted to share this recent photo of my beloved Tata Safari, when respected TATA is in all our minds and thoughts. In 2023 one of the pistons blew and got engine work done by a local mechanic who did a great job. In September this year got the suspension bushes replaced. Odo is clocking around 170K. Added couple of thousand kms last month. Attached Thumbnails
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21st January 2025, 10:27	#186
Kano1208 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: A new beginning - Tata Safari 2.2 VTT DICOR EX QUARTZ BLACK Hello Friends, I too own a 2010 Safari Dicor EX and have been pretty happy with it so far. But off late I have started having some peculiar issues with my car for which I seek and request expert advice from this forum - if you all could share - 1. There is a peculiar supressed 'Tak-Tak' sound in one of the valves (injectors) it seems and a corresponding low load bearing tantrum some times - not always. Some say I should get only one valve repaired; some say get only one replaced with new; some say I should get all 4 replaced as changing only one doesnt help. 2. The Engine Checklight on the dashboard screen often comes on and goes away when I press the car key On & Off a couple of times. 8 out of 10 times it is OK after presssing the key buttons, but sometimes the engine performance drops when the light comes on. 3. The car seems to sway and jump frivolously a bit (though I got the suspension renewed 4 years ago). May I know if this is natural with the Safari or mine has a peculiar issue? Also, could someone refer an expert Safari mechanic in Mumbai ? Thanks Kano
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