gallery: [indica-users] Re: Indica DLS V2 Problems

Senin, 25 Februari 2008

[indica-users] Re: Indica DLS V2 Problems

Dear all,
I got an update from the TASC in my area. On inspecting my car they
have said that -
1) For temperature problem - the complete radiator assembly, radiator
switch and thermostat valve would need to be replaced. cost approx
8500/-

2) for pickup problem - the starter unit would need to be overhauled.
cost approx 2500 to 4500.

Can somebody help me understand whether they are correct? Pls share
your inputs.

Looking forward to some advice.

Thanks a lot,
Prashant Gunjal
Indica DLS V2, Dec 2002, 70000 kms, 18 kmpl, Pune, Maharashtra

--- In indica-users@yahoogroups.com, "Prashant Gunjal"
<prashantgunjal2001@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I have an Indica DLS V2, diesel purchased in Dec 2002 which has
> clocked approx 70K kms until now.
>
> I am facing the following problems -
> 1) Pickup problem -
> - When I cold start the engine and start for the day, after putting
> 1st gear, the car does not take pickup immediately on lifting the
> clutch, I need to press the accelerator for a few moments,
> - during normal driving, when I stop and start at a signal or
> something similar, after putting the 1st gear, the car does not go
> ahead on lifting the clutch, I need to press the accelerator for a
> few moments,
> - when I stop the car for a moment to take a U turn or similar
turn,
> put the first gear and go, then the car does not go ahead unless I
> press the accelerator for a few moments.
> This was not happenning until now, it has started since the past
one
> or two weeks itself.
> Does anybody know the probable cause for this?
>
> 2) While driving the car either in the city or on long drives,the
> engine temperature gauge goes up to half and then rises till about
> 3/4th, after some time it comes back to half. I am a little
concerned
> about this because in Nov 07 itself I had overhauled the coolant
> mechanism and replaced the Octopus pump therein due to coolant
> leakage. But even then I am facing this problem. During one long
> drive, I had to take it to a roadside mechanic who told me that it
is
> because the Fan starts a little late than necessary.
>
> Does anybody know the probable cause for this rise in temp and
> subsequent decrease?
>
> 3) I am a resident of Pune. My experience of the past 5 years with
> regard to the service from B U Bhandari has not been good. Some
> people have told me that Pandit Automotive is better.
> I wanted to check with the other members of this group about their
> experience and whether there is any reliable workshop in or around
> the Paud road Area of Pune.
>
> Thanks a lot,
> Prashant Gunjal
> Indica DLS V2, Dec 2002, 70000 kms, 18 kmpl, Pune, Maharashtra
>