[DeOetelaar]

Originally Posted by swarnava.m

Please tell me in detail about your driving habits, road conditions, etc. etc.

I use it just for driving to work so I can rate all the different critera very good I think.
I drive the car without AC on german roads which have a good condition.

30% Highway at moderate speed. Sometimes I push the Alto at highspeed. Real 171 km/h (checked by GPS) was the highest I reach. Speedo was at it´s end at 180km/h. I think this is only possible in the 4th gear. The 5th wouldn´t work.

30% roads outside cities.
40% roads in cities

Of course you could not compare this with traffic in Delhi.

Please note that Maruti/Suzuki declared an average mileage of 20,4 (combined cycle) for the 1.1 Alto in Germany. So I think my value is OK.

[swarnava.m]

Originally Posted by DeOetelaar

I use it just for driving to work so I can rate all the different critera very good I think.
I drive the car without AC on german roads which have a good condition.

30% Highway at moderate speed. Sometimes I push the Alto at highspeed. Real 171 km/h (checked by GPS) was the highest I reach. Speedo was at it´s end at 180km/h. I think this is only possible in the 4th gear. The 5th wouldn´t work.

30% roads outside cities.
40% roads in cities

Of course you could not compare this with traffic in Delhi.

Please note that Maruti/Suzuki declared an average mileage of 20,4 (combined cycle) for the 1.1 Alto in Germany. So I think my value is OK.

Alrite.. Thanks a lot!! I am really sure that there is no way we can compare these to the driving conditions and roads that torture us in India.

Although on that note, I cannot be complaining too much about my current FE. I think that considering all sorts of factors, my figures are quite good for a 1.1. Thanks a lot to all the people who have replied in this thread, it has really cleared a lot of doubts off my mind.

[im_srini]

Originally Posted by DeOetelaar

The Part number is much helpful. With this number I found belts from Contitech and Gates. Do you also have the number of the Kit (Belt and tighener together) ?

Hi DeOetelaar, here's the relevant page from the parts catalog.

The part number for the tensioner is 12810M76G10.



I hope this was helpful...

[jinojohnt]

Originally Posted by im_srini

Hi DeOetelaar, here's the relevant page from the parts catalog.

Thanks so much im_srini. Any idea where to get the parts catalog for Alto 800cc (printed or online)?

[Sutripta]

^^^
Buy from Maruti. It is a priced item. And if not in stock, can be ordered.

Regards
Sutripta

[im_srini]

Originally Posted by jinojohnt

Any idea where to get the parts catalog for Alto 800cc (printed or online)?

Hi John, the part number for the Alto parts catalog is 99000M24120313 & costs around Rs.220 - the catalog covers both the F8D (RF308) & the F10D (RF410) Altos. I guess the most recent parts catalog should cover the K10 also.

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Buy from Maruti. It is a priced item. And if not in stock, can be ordered.

Thanks Sutripta, yes, you can try getting it over the counter from your local Maruti service center. Sometimes, service centers may refuse to accommodate over-the-counter sales, in which case you could also try your local auto-parts store. This is where I got mine from:

Susee Auto Spares
(044) 2598-6516, 2598-6491, & 2598-7437
susee.wh.chennai@gmail.com
susee.wh.chennai@suseegroup.com

They are an authorized distributor for Maruti Genuine Spares (in TN).

[Sutripta]

^^^
One can buy shop manuals also. Only one of two companies in India who have this attitude. (Any wonder I'm a Maruti fan!)

Regards
Sutripta

[DeOetelaar]

Originally Posted by im_srini

Hi DeOetelaar, here's the relevant page from the parts catalog.

The part number for the tensioner is 12810M76G10.

I hope this was helpful...

Hi im_srini, yes that was VERY helpful. Thank you!
It allures me to change it by myself. It looks quite simple.
Is the change of the gasket also easy like this?

[im_srini]

Originally Posted by DeOetelaar

It allures me to change it by myself. It looks quite simple.

It's a 2 to 3 hour job, you need to remove the front bumper, the crankshaft pulley, the A/C compressor, & an engine mount to get to the timing belt. Do let me know if you'd like the procedure from the service manual.

Originally Posted by DeOetelaar

Is the change of the gasket also easy like this?

Do you mean the cylinder head gasket ?

[SupratikDebnath]

Hi Guys,

Got my car serviced and repaired and seems to be fine now. It was the engine mounting. You guys were spot on. Thanks for the pointers. And rust was a big let down as well. :-(

Anyways the vibrations are gone now, so I am happy happy again.

Link to my previous post: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ml#post2529004

[DeOetelaar]

Originally Posted by im_srini

It's a 2 to 3 hour job, you need to remove the front bumper, the crankshaft pulley, the A/C compressor, & an engine mount to get to the timing belt. Do let me know if you'd like the procedure from the service manual.



Do you mean the cylinder head gasket ?

Hi im_srini,
talked to my brother in law who also convinced me to do it and with his help.
Yes the parts from the service manual would be very helpful. Would be great if you could upload a scan.
Yes I mean the cylinder head gasket which has to be renewed.
Just the labour for that would be over 20.000 Rs here which is also in Germany very much.
Thanks

[im_srini]

Originally Posted by DeOetelaar

Yes the parts from the service manual would be very helpful. Would be great if you could upload a scan.

Hi DeOetelaar, here's the timing belt change procedure from the service manual...

[ninjatalli]

Guys,
My parent's Alto makes a screeching sound every time I start the engine. This sound lasts for 3-4 seconds if I start the car after a sufficient amount of time (e.g. first time in the morning), but if I re-start the car while driving, it is much shorter, yet the sound is present.

Planning to take it to a garage tomorrow, but anyone have any idea on this?

[anky]

Mostly fan belt making the noise cheap fix .

[im_srini]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

My parent's Alto makes a screeching sound every time I start the engine. This sound lasts for 3-4 seconds if I start the car after a sufficient amount of time (e.g. first time in the morning), but if I re-start the car while driving, it is much shorter, yet the sound is present.

Hi Ninjatalli, yes, Anky is right. In the case of the Alto the screech is the water-pump & alternator belt (the belt labelled 2 in the last image above). Ensure proper tension of the belt, tightening it is a 2-minute job, any garage should be able to do it.