Contessa Classic

Akib Khan · 9th June 2019, 15:20

Got this via Whatsapp.

foby.sebastian · 28th June 2019, 16:58

Contessa awaiting transformation.

UB_007 · 15th January 2020, 16:29

Any links or contacts to find spares for Contessa?
I am looking for Windscreen rubber beading, window rubber trims and other small parts.

badboyscad · 16th January 2020, 16:51

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Originally Posted by UB_007

Any links or contacts to find spares for Contessa?
I am looking for Windscreen rubber beading, window rubber trims and other small parts.

I used to buy a lot of contessa parts from an HM auto parts dealer in Mangalore. Please check below link

https://be.yellowpages.net/phone,91-...EN1613557.html

contact num: 91-8242276407

UB_007 · 28th January 2020, 15:13

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Originally Posted by badboyscad

I used to buy a lot of contessa parts from an HM auto parts dealer in Mangalore. Please check below link

https://be.yellowpages.net/phone,91-...EN1613557.html

contact num: 91-8242276407

Thank you for the information. Had a talk with this guy. Being in the same town I was not aware of this palce

A person named Keerthi attended the car. Quite well trained on HM cars and has got a garage too.
My car has been picked for an overhaul and re-certification of fitness

KkVaidya · 29th January 2020, 11:06

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Originally Posted by UB_007

Thank you for the information. Had a talk with this guy. Being in the same town I was not aware of this palce

A person named Keerthi attended the car. Quite well trained on HM cars and has got a garage too.
My car has been picked for an overhaul and re-certification of fitness

Keerthi is a gentleman. He not only advises you on the car but also gives a reasonable cost. I know him since 2015. Give him 5 Star recommendation to anyone needing help on HM vehicles.

blackwasp · 9th April 2020, 13:01

Thanks to Ishdeep Singh for sending these images in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP page!

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I want to share some pictures of my modified 2-door Contessa.

KkVaidya · 17th June 2020, 10:51

Does anyone have pressure details of the Power steering pump of Ambassador and the Contessa?
I came to know that my Contessa is fitted with a pump meant for the Ambassador and off late is making groaning sounds. I will be changing this next week with a new pump of same type but was just curious of why the Contessa pump is different from the Ambassador whilst the engine is same!

ilangop · 17th June 2020, 15:35

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Originally Posted by KkVaidya

Does anyone have pressure details of the Power steering pump of Ambassador and the Contessa?
I came to know that my Contessa is fitted with a pump meant for the Ambassador and off late is making groaning sounds. I will be changing this next week with a new pump of same type but was just curious of why the Contessa pump is different from the Ambassador whilst the engine is same!

For a car a 90 bar pump is good for power steering. The difference in the pumps could be because of the flow rate requirements for different sizes (dia & travel) of Racks in both the vehicles.

KkVaidya · 17th June 2020, 20:59

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Originally Posted by ilangop

For a car a 90 bar pump is good for power steering. The difference in the pumps could be because of the flow rate requirements for different sizes (dia & travel) of Racks in both the vehicles.

So in that case what would happen if the flow rate is more or less then what is required?

ilangop · 19th June 2020, 11:03

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Originally Posted by KkVaidya

So in that case what would happen if the flow rate is more or less then what is required?

Looks like the groaning sound is a sign of wear out. Power steering pumps are vane pumps. This sound is expected if the vanes are worn out. Better replace it with a new one or a used good one and restore your peace of mind.

viveknair11 · 26th September 2020, 13:28

Hello experts,

I am restoring a '97 Contessa diesel. Any tip on which power window can be fixed in Contessa?

GTO · 29th September 2020, 06:48

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Originally Posted by viveknair11

I am restoring a '97 Contessa diesel. Any tip on which power window can be fixed in Contessa?

I restored a '97 Classic from the ground up. Tip for maximum reliability = remove all the unnecessary stuff. When I restored my Jeep, I went back to basics. Threw out the air-con & jugaad 1.8 ISZ engine. Made it bare-bones basic and guess what? Not a breakdown in 10 years

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Go with manual window winders. They will also suit your Contessa.

KkVaidya · 29th September 2020, 11:35

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Originally Posted by GTO

I restored a '97 Classic from the ground up.
Go with manual window winders. They will also suit your Contessa.

You restored a Contessa? When? Process and pictures please for benefit of all.
I agree on the manual winders - classics love less dependency on electronics.

viveknair11 · 30th September 2020, 19:03

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Originally Posted by abhijosh

Hi Atu2good,

My Contessa is also on the last phase of getting restored, and shall share the photos soon. Am expecting it to be complete with AC and all by two weeks. I have converted my manual windows to Power Windows. I have put in the complete kit.

How much did you get the winders for. Hope it is working well.

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foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,693 Thanked: 2,836 Times View My Garage	Contessa awaiting transformation. Last edited by aah78 : 26th September 2020 at 19:43. Reason: Picture inserted in-line.
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UB_007 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: M'lore-ROD, DE Posts: 171 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Re: Contessa Classic Any links or contacts to find spares for Contessa? I am looking for Windscreen rubber beading, window rubber trims and other small parts.
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KkVaidya BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 931 Thanked: 760 Times View My Garage	Re: Contessa Classic Does anyone have pressure details of the Power steering pump of Ambassador and the Contessa? I came to know that my Contessa is fitted with a pump meant for the Ambassador and off late is making groaning sounds. I will be changing this next week with a new pump of same type but was just curious of why the Contessa pump is different from the Ambassador whilst the engine is same!
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viveknair11 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: kuwait Posts: 4 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Contessa Classic Hello experts, I am restoring a '97 Contessa diesel. Any tip on which power window can be fixed in Contessa? Last edited by aah78 : 26th September 2020 at 19:44. Reason: Typos fixed, excessive dots removed. Pictures inserted in-line.
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