Weird & Wacky terms used in Indian automotive sector

anujmishra · 8th July 2009, 16:00

Also in our place people used to call

autorickshaw = tempoo
tyre alignment = rassi karna hoga/dhaga karna hoga (Earlier they were doing alignment using thread)

dustom_99 · 8th July 2009, 16:20

chiliam is the CV joint,both wheel side and diff side.its like choti chiliam and badi chiliam, jhula is the swing arm in motorcycles and the suspension A arm for connecting wheel hub to chassis while making it free to move vertically

prince_pervez · 8th July 2009, 16:23

Are these words from MP Locals ?

SAHIR.KITTUR · 8th July 2009, 16:32

Should I let the answers out ?

prince_pervez · 8th July 2009, 16:36

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Originally Posted by SAHIR.KITTUR

Should I let the answers out ?

Nahin let me get in touch with an MP guy first!

clevermax · 8th July 2009, 16:49

Old days, many in our place used to refer to the tail light / reflector of a bicycle as 'Danger'

For them , Danger was a noun indicating the red tail lamp.

I guess the term evolved because the tail light or reflector light is used to indicate potential danger (of abrupt stopping, or mere presence on the road) to the vehicles behind...

prince_pervez · 8th July 2009, 16:55

Is Chillim the Carburettor ?

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 8th July 2009, 16:56

Dear Sahir.Kittur - "Chillam" is the flange fitted to the end of the transmission output shaft. "Jhula" is the shackle used in leaf spring suspension system. I have not heard of "langot". The answer should be interesting to know.

Now my questions - What is "pata" and "cut out"? (easy), "bandook", "dholki" (intermediate), "murgi ka taang", "bakre ka taang" and "durbin"? (difficult). What is a "ghosalkar pana"? (almost impossible). Which car uses a "Samosa light"? When a guy asks for "1141" at a spare parts shop, what does he want to buy? What does 14, 28, 44, 65 etc mean to a spare parts shop guy? When a mechanic says "end gaya" what does he mean?

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

prince_pervez · 8th July 2009, 16:58

What should 'Gaadi Miss kar rahi hain' mean ? Any Idea ? Lets see the wise cracks.
Chillim should ideally mean the Air Filters.

heavy_foot · 8th July 2009, 16:58

Nice thread,
Once a mechanic to me " disk change karvao " i thought they are talking about the Disk of the disk brakes on the front wheels. What they meant was to change the wheel..i.e the stock steel wheel.

SAHIR.KITTUR · 8th July 2009, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Sahir.Kittur - "Chillam" is the flange fitted to the end of the transmission output shaft. "Jhula" is the shackle used in leaf spring suspension system. I have not heard of "langot". The answer should be interesting to know.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

When i saw that you have replied, i knew that I have the answers,

Chiilam is a Yoke, Jhulla is as you said shackle,

I would like some others to answer before letting the answer out for LANGOT

SAHIR.KITTUR · 8th July 2009, 17:04

"pata" - leaf spring,
"cut out" - I dont know the electrical name, but its used for regulating the battery charge & also used to regulate current to head lights
" dholki " - spark arrestor on silencer tail pipes

Rotorhead · 8th July 2009, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by prince_pervez

What should 'Gaadi Miss kar rahi hain' mean ? Any Idea ? Lets see the wise cracks.
Chillim should ideally mean the Air Filters.

'Gaadi Miss kar rahi hain' probably means engine misfire.
Langot probably means the fan belt or rubber thingies on the fender which the old cars used to have to prevent water splashing.

SAHIR.KITTUR · 8th July 2009, 17:10

"1141" at a spare parts shop, He wants 1141 bulb

pulsar56 · 8th July 2009, 17:11

Langot - a weird thought leads me to think that it might be the mudflaps!

8th July 2009, 16:00	#16
anujmishra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,290 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	Also in our place people used to call autorickshaw = tempoo tyre alignment = rassi karna hoga/dhaga karna hoga (Earlier they were doing alignment using thread)
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8th July 2009, 16:20	#17
dustom_99 BANNED Join Date: May 2009 Location: haridwar Posts: 588 Thanked: 450 Times View My Garage	chiliam is the CV joint,both wheel side and diff side.its like choti chiliam and badi chiliam, jhula is the swing arm in motorcycles and the suspension A arm for connecting wheel hub to chassis while making it free to move vertically
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8th July 2009, 16:23	#18
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Are these words from MP Locals ?
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8th July 2009, 16:32	#19
SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 298 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	Should I let the answers out ?
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8th July 2009, 16:49	#21
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	Old days, many in our place used to refer to the tail light / reflector of a bicycle as 'Danger' For them , Danger was a noun indicating the red tail lamp. I guess the term evolved because the tail light or reflector light is used to indicate potential danger (of abrupt stopping, or mere presence on the road) to the vehicles behind...
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8th July 2009, 16:55	#22
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Is Chillim the Carburettor ?
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8th July 2009, 16:56	#23
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,354 Times	Dear Sahir.Kittur - "Chillam" is the flange fitted to the end of the transmission output shaft. "Jhula" is the shackle used in leaf spring suspension system. I have not heard of "langot". The answer should be interesting to know. Now my questions - What is "pata" and "cut out"? (easy), "bandook", "dholki" (intermediate), "murgi ka taang", "bakre ka taang" and "durbin"? (difficult). What is a "ghosalkar pana"? (almost impossible). Which car uses a "Samosa light"? When a guy asks for "1141" at a spare parts shop, what does he want to buy? What does 14, 28, 44, 65 etc mean to a spare parts shop guy? When a mechanic says "end gaya" what does he mean? Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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8th July 2009, 16:58	#24
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	What should 'Gaadi Miss kar rahi hain' mean ? Any Idea ? Lets see the wise cracks. Chillim should ideally mean the Air Filters.
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heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 163 Times	Nice thread, Once a mechanic to me " disk change karvao " i thought they are talking about the Disk of the disk brakes on the front wheels. What they meant was to change the wheel..i.e the stock steel wheel. Last edited by heavy_foot : 8th July 2009 at 16:59.
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8th July 2009, 17:04	#27
SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 298 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	"pata" - leaf spring, "cut out" - I dont know the electrical name, but its used for regulating the battery charge & also used to regulate current to head lights " dholki " - spark arrestor on silencer tail pipes
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8th July 2009, 17:10	#29
SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 298 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	"1141" at a spare parts shop, He wants 1141 bulb
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8th July 2009, 17:11	#30
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Langot - a weird thought leads me to think that it might be the mudflaps!
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