santro: when do you get the cross member changed ?

sandys · 12th August 2010, 15:20

hi guys,
I'm getting a comprehensive servicing and the service center guys told me that the cross member is rusting (gal raha hai).
For a santro, they are quoting me 12k for the cross-member.

My question is - when do you need to get your cross member changed ? Because, I am not getting any audible rattling sound as of now - should I just go ahead and change it to be safe. Is there any risk of damage to engine if I dont get it changed (he did mention it was somewhere under the engine)

thanks!

pranavt · 12th August 2010, 16:43

How old is the car? Any accidents?

sandys · 12th August 2010, 17:15

@pranavt - 2002 model. No accidents.

coloneljasi · 19th August 2010, 12:31

The cross member of old Santros are prone to rusting and more seriously perforation. If your tech is saying that it needs to be changed, take his word for it and get it done asap.

speedsatya · 19th August 2010, 12:39

I recently changed the cross member on my 2001 Zen .It was rusting but a jump over an unmarked speedbreaker cracked it .As a result the front tires were touching the body on braking.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 19th August 2010, 12:44

@Sandys can you post a pic of the above mentioned part? Usually, cross members, chassis parts are designed for life or 300000 kms/10 years at least.

Spike

12th August 2010, 15:20	#1
sandys Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 2 Times	santro: when do you get the cross member changed ? hi guys, I'm getting a comprehensive servicing and the service center guys told me that the cross member is rusting (gal raha hai). For a santro, they are quoting me 12k for the cross-member. My question is - when do you need to get your cross member changed ? Because, I am not getting any audible rattling sound as of now - should I just go ahead and change it to be safe. Is there any risk of damage to engine if I dont get it changed (he did mention it was somewhere under the engine) thanks!
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12th August 2010, 16:43	#2
pranavt BANNED Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,704 Thanked: 852 Times View My Garage	How old is the car? Any accidents?
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12th August 2010, 17:15	#3
sandys Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 2 Times	@pranavt - 2002 model. No accidents.
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19th August 2010, 12:31	#4
coloneljasi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KL-11 Posts: 686 Thanked: 253 Times View My Garage	The cross member of old Santros are prone to rusting and more seriously perforation. If your tech is saying that it needs to be changed, take his word for it and get it done asap.
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19th August 2010, 12:39	#5
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,167 Thanked: 742 Times View My Garage	I recently changed the cross member on my 2001 Zen .It was rusting but a jump over an unmarked speedbreaker cracked it .As a result the front tires were touching the body on braking.
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19th August 2010, 12:44	#6
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,856 Thanked: 1,545 Times	@Sandys can you post a pic of the above mentioned part? Usually, cross members, chassis parts are designed for life or 300000 kms/10 years at least. Spike
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