Bought My First Car - Maruti 800 AC

[jarpickle]

I changed my carb, cause of a faulty secondary(it was stuck). Although a new secondary was available I changed the entire carb keeping the old one as an extra for a rainy day.

So new carb was added after 14 years.

 

[ss80]

Hi Jarpickle,

Thanks for the detailed reply, How much does a new carb cost & which brand did you buy?

Your car has run very less (35000kms I guess), then why did the carb fail? Because mine has run atleast 1Lakh kms. Not sure if it is the OEM one in my car.

Ss80

 

[afrose3]

M800 Wiring Harness renewed - YouTube

Here is a small Video of my car rewiring in progress along with the close up of carburetor. I will avoid taking Videos at night from now on

hi ss80 if the coolant leak is from the top where the aluminium holds the plastic case then it is because of the lack of sealing which is common if the radiator has been given to local mechanic for cleaning because they remove the aluminium holdings and again fit them (rough handling) so since you are giving so much investment i would suggest you to replace the radiator
cost of radiator MGP is Rs 1200. like to see how your car looks after DIY

 

[jarpickle]

The carb didn't fail.The secondary butterfly does not open until you regularly hit speeds in excess of 90 kmhp.

I had to follow some stringent rules set by my passengers while driving, if you know what I mean.The carb works just fine, its the secondary that was jammed.You can drill it out and fix a new one or just buy that lower plate which contains the butterflies(throttle plates).

Since I have always wanted to mess with a carb I got a new one and kept the old one as a spare.

I paid Rs4000 for a new carb.It is a Ucal Mikuni one.

 

[ss80]

The carb didn't fail.The secondary butterfly does not open until you regularly hit speeds in excess of 90 kmhp.
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Hmmm okay I got it. I just hope my carb runs for some more months

hi ss80 if the coolant leak is from the top where the aluminium holds the plastic case.............

That was very useful info, I am also thinking of replacing it instead of figthing with the old one day & night & worrying about collant leaks.

Are you sure MGP part is only 1200/-, usually everything with the MGP tag is costly.

Tomorrow I may be purchasing the complete High Tension chord kit & will have to check the wiring around Carb once again. Vitamin M is deciding the pace of my work now

 

[Varun560061]

Any updates ? Did the idle rpm issue fixed ? Did you get the spark plug cords.

 

[ss80]

Yes yes, bought the chord kit (Delphi Brand: Rs.260/-) & front two door handles (150/-) and some plastic tags to hold the wiring in place.

Here are some pictures. WIll fit them tomorrow and check if the idling issue is solved.

 

[ss80]

The re-wiring is complete, a bit of misfiring still exists. Drove the car after almost 3+weeks. Took it to a service station & water washed in & out. Took almost 1hour 45mins & charged me 320/- for that. I am happy about the job done except in a few areas.

I will post pictures by tomorrow. Guys I need to know how to fix the rear quarter panel glass (with new gasket/beeding/ that rubber part). Please share any link/Video/website that can help me out.

 

[Varun560061]

Please post some pic's ! Waiting for them..
May be you have connected the spark plugs cords in wrong position (firing position).

 

[ss80]

Extreme water washing complete

I am working on the pictures & will post them in a while. sorry for delay...

 

[quitefar]

OMG...this is one heck of a thread. reading through it, i have been speechless.
this is sheer love and dedicated and more over, perseverance, going through the whole process.
all the best and i will be hooked to this thread!

 

[ss80]

The pictures :)


I covered the fusebox, speedometer, connectors to blower & indicator stalks with plastic cover & brown tape. Was somewhat useful :)


Me waiting for the wash to be completed


A bit worried thinking - Will my beauty start after the wash!






Water sprayed at good force (did good work)







The guy also applied foam from soap water to entire interiors except door interiors (as it had somewhat sharp edges) - shown below






Once washing was done, the result was mixed with very clean & not so clean areas









Some more pictures will be uploaded in a few mins

 

[Varun560061]

Wow.. fully cleaned !! Soon paint all those rusted parts..

Waiting for more pic's, what about underbody cleaning ?

 

[Rao66]

Hi,
"kya baath.....,kya baath...,kya baath....! Like to see your beloved one in full spirit.

 

[ss80]

Some more pictures


Here are a few (only) not so clean areas :(







Bought new Combination switch - Rs.410/- Type 1






Removing combo switch is pretty easy


The connectors


Old & the new one


This is how the blower speed controlling switch looks

Now time for some doubts. Please help me out here


Is this thing required? What is it?


Is this wiring point joining the AC fuse or something like that? Bcoz I have removed AC, so left this thing as it is


What is this?




Now after water wash & new combo switch this is the update:

1. Horns work now
2. Indicators dont work
3. Headlamp works
4. Handbrake, battery symbol & oil indicator works
5. Car runs but I have to drive it only with idling/minimal throttle.
6. If i give throttle the engine & whole car vibrates as if throat is choked & scares me
7. Will start rust arresting work by tomorrow

Thanks for all your support :)