Mahindra MM540 SDP? EDIT : XDP

yamaniac · 30th August 2008, 11:52

Hey Guys,

I am on the look out for an "MM540" and I Got a call from my mechanic today. He called up to inform me that there is a "MM540 SDP" I had no idea as to what is SDP? So I asked the mechanic was he talking about the DP engine? He said no its "SDP". And I asked him the difference between the "DP & SDP" he said there is a small problem with the SDP engine, the only problem about the engine is that it guzzles "OIL" or I think thats what he meant? Well.. I was like Emmmm! But I said I will settle for the DP engine. Doed anyone here know about the "SDP" Engine on an MM540?

RedMM340 · 30th August 2008, 13:52

Never heard of it. But take a look and take pics so we all can see.

Maybe he means XDP. I have a MM550XDP, and the XDP is the 2.5 liter engine.

yamaniac · 30th August 2008, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedMM340

Never heard of it. But take a look and take pics so we all can see.

Maybe he means XDP. I have a MM550XDP, and the XDP is the 2.5 liter engine.

Yeah Redmm340, I guess that's what he means not sure though. Will check out the jeep tomorrow and see what it really is.

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 30th August 2008, 14:56

Dear Gaurav - XDP4.90 is 2112cc, XD3P is 2498cc.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

RedMM340 · 30th August 2008, 17:02

Dear Behram,

Thanks for the clarification regarding the engine.

I checked my Jeep and the tag says:

MM 550 XDB

So I guess the MM 550 XDB came with the XD3P. Sounds like a tongue twister.

Attached is a pic. for reference.

DirtyDan · 30th August 2008, 17:53

The upper left corner screw is broken on that tag. I will bet Behram notices it

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Hey Behram, let us say you have a tired xd3p that needs an overhaul. It needs rings, bearings, valves....since it is a dry liner, what do you usually have to do to the cylinder walls? Do you usually have to do machining?
I know the wet liner 2112cc just needs new liners but what is the normal procedure for an xd3p? Please keep your explanation simple, I am mechanically challenged. The reason I ask is because I have found a couple of mm550s that that are old and may need work.

And, if you feel like it, can you describe how a compression test is done?

simply_sunny001 · 31st August 2008, 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDan

The upper left corner screw is broken on that tag. I will bet Behram notices it

.

Ken
your sense of humour is getting better and better.

BTW,mahindra has/had so many engines but they dont even have a single site telling novice people like me whats all this about.

Thanks jesus,we have Mr Behram with us.

DirtyDan · 31st August 2008, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

Ken
BTW,mahindra has/had so many engines but they dont even have a single site telling novice people like me whats all this about.

Hi sunny, take a look at

Mahindra Classic 4x4. 2.5 Liter Diesel. Back on the road!

in this forum, post #105. Behram at his best.

yamaniac · 1st September 2008, 21:27

sad news! I was supposed to leave yesterday to sagar to look at the mm540! But unfortunately the broker said that the owner of the jeep has gone to a wedding and will not be available. I had canceled all my plans, just to go and have a look at the jeep! One more dream shattered :( looks like ill never own a jeep!

RedMM340 · 1st September 2008, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamaniac

sad news! I was supposed to leave yesterday to sagar to look at the mm540! But unfortunately the broker said that the owner of the jeep has gone to a wedding and will not be available. I had canceled all my plans, just to go and have a look at the jeep! One more dream shattered :( looks like ill never own a jeep!

That's really bad luck!

Maybe you and DirtyDan should pitch in and have a group psycho-therapy session to help cope with the lack of a good Jeep.

yamaniac · 6th September 2008, 18:36

Hey Guys good news! I finally got to own a 93 model mm540. Its amazing and by far better than any other damn car that I have driven. amazing pick up and handling. Has a good body finish too. Will post some pics on it soon. Thanks for all the knowledge that you guys have provided.. made it a snap to get to know about the jeep.

Parm · 6th September 2008, 21:28

congrats on the buy.

could you explain some details like how much you paid, how many KMs on the jeep, etc.

khan_sultan · 6th September 2008, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamaniac

Hey Guys good news! I finally got to own a 93 model mm540. Its amazing and by far better than any other damn car that I have driven. amazing pick up and handling. Has a good body finish too. Will post some pics on it soon. Thanks for all the knowledge that you guys have provided.. made it a snap to get to know about the jeep.

Congrats Yam. I can literally feel your excitement from the post itself. I am sure you will not sleep today and would be wondering all night about the jeep.

Do post pics and other details.

Now that you have a 4x4, so I hope you will be there for the Sakleshpur meet on the 27th/28th.

Cheers,

Samurai · 6th September 2008, 23:35

Congrats on your new ride, now we shall meet.

yamaniac · 8th September 2008, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parm

congrats on the buy.

could you explain some details like how much you paid, how many KMs on the jeep, etc.

Hey Parm. Thanks.
Its a 93 model mm540 DP, but the sad part is its a 2 wheel drive, not a 4x4. I was supposed by by a 4x4 but I thought I will give this a shot and took it for a test drive and was amazed to see the pick up and the handling that I was totally in love with it. The papers are clean. There is no engine work/Body work or any other mechanical work to be done on the jeep. The price might seem a bit on the higher side but It is a well maintained mm540 with the ex-owner guarding it with his life. I paid 80k for it and the meter reading showed 65k so it must have spun around the 1 lakh radius and back to 65 k. But Its single owner and very well maintained. all 5 new ndms tyres. New battery, All electrical wiring components are all new + Bucket seats and a Blaupunkt cd player with 4 way speakers. I will be posting pictures of it soon

and hope i can get a 2x2 to the rally

30th August 2008, 11:52	#1
yamaniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mangalore Posts: 283 Thanked: 270 Times View My Garage	Mahindra MM540 SDP? EDIT : XDP Hey Guys, I am on the look out for an "MM540" and I Got a call from my mechanic today. He called up to inform me that there is a "MM540 SDP" I had no idea as to what is SDP? So I asked the mechanic was he talking about the DP engine? He said no its "SDP". And I asked him the difference between the "DP & SDP" he said there is a small problem with the SDP engine, the only problem about the engine is that it guzzles "OIL" or I think thats what he meant? Well.. I was like Emmmm! But I said I will settle for the DP engine. Doed anyone here know about the "SDP" Engine on an MM540?
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30th August 2008, 13:52	#2
RedMM340 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the move Posts: 457 Thanked: 34 Times	Never heard of it. But take a look and take pics so we all can see. Maybe he means XDP. I have a MM550XDP, and the XDP is the 2.5 liter engine.
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30th August 2008, 14:56	#4
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,354 Times	Dear Gaurav - XDP4.90 is 2112cc, XD3P is 2498cc. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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30th August 2008, 17:02	#5
RedMM340 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the move Posts: 457 Thanked: 34 Times	Dear Behram, Thanks for the clarification regarding the engine. I checked my Jeep and the tag says: MM 550 XDB So I guess the MM 550 XDB came with the XD3P. Sounds like a tongue twister. Attached is a pic. for reference. Attached Thumbnails
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30th August 2008, 17:53	#6
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,565 Times	The upper left corner screw is broken on that tag. I will bet Behram notices it. Hey Behram, let us say you have a tired xd3p that needs an overhaul. It needs rings, bearings, valves....since it is a dry liner, what do you usually have to do to the cylinder walls? Do you usually have to do machining? I know the wet liner 2112cc just needs new liners but what is the normal procedure for an xd3p? Please keep your explanation simple, I am mechanically challenged. The reason I ask is because I have found a couple of mm550s that that are old and may need work. And, if you feel like it, can you describe how a compression test is done? Last edited by DirtyDan : 30th August 2008 at 18:02.
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1st September 2008, 21:27	#9
yamaniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mangalore Posts: 283 Thanked: 270 Times View My Garage	sad news! I was supposed to leave yesterday to sagar to look at the mm540! But unfortunately the broker said that the owner of the jeep has gone to a wedding and will not be available. I had canceled all my plans, just to go and have a look at the jeep! One more dream shattered :( looks like ill never own a jeep!
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6th September 2008, 18:36	#11
yamaniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mangalore Posts: 283 Thanked: 270 Times View My Garage	Hey Guys good news! I finally got to own a 93 model mm540. Its amazing and by far better than any other damn car that I have driven. amazing pick up and handling. Has a good body finish too. Will post some pics on it soon. Thanks for all the knowledge that you guys have provided.. made it a snap to get to know about the jeep.
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6th September 2008, 21:28	#12
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	congrats on the buy. could you explain some details like how much you paid, how many KMs on the jeep, etc.
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6th September 2008, 23:35	#14
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,580 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your new ride, now we shall meet.
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