Last Sunday saw us off to Lonavala for lunch. Any excuse to get on that highway in the Beast. The one big change since the switch to new modified pulley is that the engines feels and sounds more together. There was an extra sound or two earlier that now seems to be history.
Also have clocked over 8000 kms now and the 140kmph mark is reached without any drama at all. My favorite point on the speedo of 160 seems less of a strain on the engine too.
In the city the "Magic of the 3rd gear" seems to have gotten better.
The STP + Normal Diesel continues. Have yet to get my hands on the "Magic Pills". If any of you have already tried them do let us know how they have or have not changed your Safari's life.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Pulley Change!
Ok, got a call last Saturday about bringing in the beast for a New Modified Pulley in on Tuesday. Have just returned back from the workshop. Should be ready to be picked up by 4 pm today. In my brief interaction with the Exec present I gathered from them that this is not a "Super Urgent Very Critical" recall of any sorts.
He said that this part was being changed in all 2.2's as and when they came in for a service. Going by what we have read on Team BHP on this it seems only Manipal Motors in Bangalore is getting this done on a priority basis. Or maybe certain vehicle batches have the need for this change more than others. Most of our readers around the country have had no intimation from their respective dealers on this. Perhaps they too will change the pulley on the next scheduled service.
In any case I have not had any complaints with the engine as of yet! [Touch Wood] :-)
The change over to the new pulley has now been completed. Got a call at 4:30pm to come and collect the vehicle. The only perceivable differences are slightly less noise + vibration levels (they were already very low) and less of a shudder on starting the engine and at switching it off.
Have just driven it for about 5 kms back home. Will take it down on the highway soon to see if there is any new magic that awaits us. ;-)
He said that this part was being changed in all 2.2's as and when they came in for a service. Going by what we have read on Team BHP on this it seems only Manipal Motors in Bangalore is getting this done on a priority basis. Or maybe certain vehicle batches have the need for this change more than others. Most of our readers around the country have had no intimation from their respective dealers on this. Perhaps they too will change the pulley on the next scheduled service.
In any case I have not had any complaints with the engine as of yet! [Touch Wood] :-)
The change over to the new pulley has now been completed. Got a call at 4:30pm to come and collect the vehicle. The only perceivable differences are slightly less noise + vibration levels (they were already very low) and less of a shudder on starting the engine and at switching it off.
Have just driven it for about 5 kms back home. Will take it down on the highway soon to see if there is any new magic that awaits us. ;-)
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