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| ![]() Breached 1,10,000 kms and now have a few niggles : 1. I've got a minor PS leak from the rack. Need to get that fixed. Besides that, there is a grinding noise when I turn the steering wheel when the car is stationary. Is the issue related to the above or it could be the bearing? 2. The front bushes have minor damages due to which the ride has become a bit wobbly. Getting the bushes changed today. 3. Mileage has dropped significantly. I'm getting 8-9kmpl on the same strech I used to manage 10-11. There is a slight issue with the clutch pedal release. As if it gets stuck for a fraction of a second before it releases and bounces back up. I've had the issue before and had got the clutch master cylinder changed two years back. But I think it has gone kaput. 4. Interiors are a mess. My seat covers were the fabric ones and they look dated. Looking to get some imitation leather seat covers, new mats etc. |
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And about the interiors, dont get one of those custom fit seat covers available in the market. Despite what they says, its still not a tight fit and the car will look cheap. So get some good seatcovers (art. leather) stitched from an upholstery shop. I saw a Civic last week with dark red/maroon seats and doorpads in art. leather and it looked better than OE finish. The owner said it cost him like 10k for doorpads and seats with extra lumbar support and thigh support. I am sure you can find a good upholstery shop in your area to do something like that. Its worth the time and money. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi
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![]() I'm looking to get good art. leather stitched as well. My budget being the same within 10k. Can anyone recommend a good upholstery shop in south delhi? | |
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Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai
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| ![]() Apex Honda is again keen to replace the power steering pump, rack, etc. on my civic. Please recommend a garage to have this seen, preferably not far from Lower Parel. Thanks |
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| ![]() Okay. An update. it seems the PS rack is intact. The pump has a minor leak, apparently due to a body crack. My mechanic is trying to do a fix. If that doesn't work out, I'm looking at a hefty expense. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay
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Sunil is a very knowledgeable person and I have always found him to extremely honest. He will not ask you replace any parts which do not need replacing or try to con you in any way. Garage number: 022 24149910 Cel: 9833885868 Let us know how things go. Cheers | |
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Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai
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| ![]() Thanks. I will visit Shanbaug over the next few days. The power steering leak seems to be a common and recurring problem. |
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BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mumbai
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| ![]() I have the same problem with my car. PS has a leak and has to be fixed soon. HASS Kalina is willing to repair at 18K-23K. Replacement is 80K and they advised not to go for it. I am thinking, how nice of them ![]() |
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BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mumbai
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Also, does your steering vibrate when you start your car in the morning ? If it does then have your engine mounts checked. Let me know if you have any further queries. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() PS leak even at Honda should not cost more than 10-12K max unless any PS hose is needed to be replaced. Suggest going to a independant garage for same. It would cost max 5 to 6k. Jatin Patel of Wagen Werkz (mentioned in T-bhp directory) could do the same for you. Avoid places like Pai Auto (located at santacruz Khira Nagar) these guys are incompetent people and cannot tell the difference between their butt and their elbow. I am mentioning them since i think you stay around the same area. I would recommend Jatin but he does charge a bit premium but you be rest assured of a good job since the PS is a critical component of the car. Prakash stores at milan subway had also mentioned to me that he can do the job for around 5 to 6k but i haven't seen his work so not sure about him. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi
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I had a similar problem. The rack was intact but the pump had a very minor leak as the body had cracked. Got it fixed but my mechanic said there was still some minor leak. Given it again today. Lets see how it goes. Otherwise I'm looking at buying a new pump. | |
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| ![]() My clutch stopped working in the middle of the road. Clutch pedal seems have disconnected and it is moving freely now... Any idea what it could be ? Me waiting on the road for towing guys to pull it to HASS.. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Check for clutch fluid. If it's low top it up, pump the clutch pedal and check again. It's a hydraulic clutch and the slave and master cylinder could fail. If the the car has not done close to say 80-90k kms don't allow Hass to overhaul the clutch. Chances are the cylinders need to be looked into and not a clutch overhaul which the Hass could push for. Last edited by sumeethaldankar : 18th June 2015 at 17:34. |
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