Brand New Engine for M800/Omni for Rs.10,000 !!!

mithun · 14th August 2006, 06:56

When I went to the Maruti Dealership, I've seen a banner about full engine replacement for M800/Omni for Rs.10,000 + Labour Charges. When I inquired more, they told me that the whole engine will be replaced and the engine will be brought back to the showroom condition.

Is it a better a option for those who are on a shoestring budget and don't want to part with their good old M800/Omni ?

Although I know that money should also be spent on suspension etc...

Team-BHP-ians opinions are welcome....

DCEite · 14th August 2006, 08:17

Can i fit this MPFI engine (i suppose) onto my Carb M800?

viper · 14th August 2006, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by dceite

Can i fit this MPFI engine (i suppose) onto my Carb M800?

Hi,

This scheme was being offered in Mumbai approx 2 years ago as well, do not know if it still is. You are basically going to get just the head and the block not the wiring, sensors, ecu etc, etc.

@Mithun - If your engine is not in a good shape and needs overhaul then this is a very good option since you are getting a fresh block. 100% recommended.

Viper

moralfibre · 14th August 2006, 09:26

Can someone find out if this scheme is available in Pune too?

ajmat · 14th August 2006, 09:46

how does one sort out the RTO formalitieis re: engine change

viper · 14th August 2006, 09:49

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Originally Posted by ajmat

how does one sort out the RTO formalitieis re: engine change

The old engine number is stamped on the block and the new one erased/smudged out. Very common practice used by all those doing engine swaps.

@ Moralfibre - Just call any maruti service centre and he will confirm. BTW are you not from Poona.

Viper

humyum · 14th August 2006, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

This scheme was being offered in Mumbai approx 2 years ago as well, do not know if it still is. You are basically going to get just the head and the block not the wiring, sensors, ecu etc, etc.

@Mithun - If your engine is not in a good shape and needs overhaul then this is a very good option since you are getting a fresh block. 100% recommended.

Viper

Yup as viper mentioned u get only the block,pistons,crankshafts,connecting rod.The valves+head remain the same.This is know as "Half Engine"in the service station terms.

esteem_lover · 14th August 2006, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithun

When I went to the Maruti Dealership, I've seen a banner about full engine replacement for M800/Omni for Rs.10,000 + Labour Charges. When I inquired more, they told me that the whole engine will be replaced and the engine will be brought back to the showroom condition.

Is it a better a option for those who are on a shoestring budget and don't want to part with their good old M800/Omni ?

Although I know that money should also be spent on suspension etc...

Team-BHP-ians opinions are welcome....

why not ?? why not, i say, if u r that senti about the old hag, keep her & have fun...good luck, pal

passion4cars · 14th August 2006, 14:08

Hi friends,

Will tell you about my experience of engine overhaul on my 800 (travelled about 120k km. 1987 Japanese model). It used to give out black smoke from the exhaust / carbon deposit on spark plugs / sluggish pick up / engine oil vanishing from engine oil within 1 week of top up. We got it overhauled from MASS and after 6~7 days, we got the car back. After some do's and don'ts for few initial 2000 km, I started noticing that car's oil is still vanishing, but no smoke / no carbon deposit etc.

I would PERSONALLY recommend that you go for a NEW ENGINE BLOCK. I have personally seen this since 1999 in Delhi, but you will have to go to a BIG MASS WORKSHOP like COMPETENT MOTORS on Gurgaon/Mehrauli road. Price is same - Rs 10K + labour and it takes about 1~1.5 days for a change (i.e if they have the part readily available).

Thanks & regards

Passion4cars

DCEite · 14th August 2006, 14:42

My question wasnt answered. Can my carb engine be replaced by MPFI engine under this scheme?

viper · 14th August 2006, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by dceite

My question wasnt answered. Can my carb engine be replaced by MPFI engine under this scheme?

Hi,

Which part of my reply did you not understand. i think I clearly spelt it out to you. In simple english NO.

Viper

DCEite · 14th August 2006, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

Which part of my reply did you not understand. i think I clearly spelt it out to you. In simple english NO.

Viper

Ok. Didnt read the head and block part properly.
Thanks for reply.

And i dont think this scheme is available in Delhi anyways..

esteem_lover · 14th August 2006, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by dceite

Can i fit this MPFI engine (i suppose) onto my Carb M800?

from what i know, the entire wiring needs to be replaced, if u opt for a mpfi engine..best thing to do would be to replace with the same type

mithun · 15th August 2006, 10:40

Even after getting a fresh block, will it create any headcahe in the long run ?

sajo · 15th August 2006, 12:17

Any idea how much a total engine swap will cost? (mine is a carb '92). Though the engine in mine is basically in good shape. But would love to swap it with the 4 valve engine which used to be available. (But,sadly, I think the total cost of the engine+new gearbox would exceed the cars entire resale value :().

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passion4cars BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 156 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi friends, Will tell you about my experience of engine overhaul on my 800 (travelled about 120k km. 1987 Japanese model). It used to give out black smoke from the exhaust / carbon deposit on spark plugs / sluggish pick up / engine oil vanishing from engine oil within 1 week of top up. We got it overhauled from MASS and after 6~7 days, we got the car back. After some do's and don'ts for few initial 2000 km, I started noticing that car's oil is still vanishing, but no smoke / no carbon deposit etc. I would PERSONALLY recommend that you go for a NEW ENGINE BLOCK. I have personally seen this since 1999 in Delhi, but you will have to go to a BIG MASS WORKSHOP like COMPETENT MOTORS on Gurgaon/Mehrauli road. Price is same - Rs 10K + labour and it takes about 1~1.5 days for a change (i.e if they have the part readily available). Thanks & regards Passion4cars Last edited by GTO : 17th August 2017 at 09:17. Reason: Old post, but removing SMS lingo
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DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,550 Times	My question wasnt answered. Can my carb engine be replaced by MPFI engine under this scheme?
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mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Even after getting a fresh block, will it create any headcahe in the long run ?
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sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Any idea how much a total engine swap will cost? (mine is a carb '92). Though the engine in mine is basically in good shape. But would love to swap it with the 4 valve engine which used to be available. (But,sadly, I think the total cost of the engine+new gearbox would exceed the cars entire resale value :(). Last edited by sajo : 15th August 2006 at 12:19.
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