Cultus VXR 2000, a gem, a real workhorse

[KamranAslam]

went through most of the pages back but did not find any tranmission chat.

[Zubair530]

Why are you changing the whole gear box? The was a little leakage of gear oil from my prev car due to that i have to open the gear box... and than i also changd the cluch plate...

[UsmanAnsari]

went through most of the pages back but did not find any tranmission chat.

Gearbox

also consult any other mechanic b4 replacing the transmission.

[KamranAslam]

Will be getting the gear box changed from Sher Shah in the coming month, at the moment got Dunlop ECO on my car, earlier had Sumitomo.

Got three new tires cause I had one in spare almost brand new.

Each tyre cost PKR 3400/= [expensive ] in 2006 I got the same eco for 2600 each.

Later in 2007 the sumitomo for 2800 each.

Pic will uploaded later.

@all: I am told that if you want ecomony keep trye pressure to 40psi I normally keep it at 30psi --- please suggest.

[KamranAslam]

For a middle class person who earns and the only source of income is he himself -- its becoming vary difficult for him to cope up with his monthly expenses, and if couple of family events comes in month God Helps him than :D.

@Usman bhai: why are these diapers are so expensive they eat 70% Budget of my cultus

[UsmanAnsari]

Each tyre cost PKR 3400/= [expensive ] in 2006 I got the same eco for 2600 each.

Later in 2007 the sumitomo for 2800 each.

i got these Tunggals for 2500/- each whereas if i have to change them next year the prices would be insane..

@all: I am told that if you want ecomony keep trye pressure to 40psi I normally keep it at 30psi --- please suggest.

the recommended tyre pressure is 30psi.. filling 40psi means you will be risking your tyres and your drive ride will become too bumpy..

[UsmanAnsari]

@Usman bhai: why are these diapers are so expensive they eat 70% Budget of my cultus

i know but i have been purchasing them from whole sale market ever since the prices have shoot up. so they eventually cost me less than 12 rupeer per piece hence they are quite economical for me. for around 650/- i get 52-56 diapers. try it

[UsmanAnsari]

a nearly 4 year old thread of my ride at PW..

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/members-member-rides/28466-check-out-my-ride-usmanansari

[KamranAslam]

^^^^ Nice --- I did not see much difference for know or than looks almost the same.

[UsmanAnsari]

one of the fog lamp glass broken.. thanks to kids playing cricket in the street. light is working fine so i would have to replace only the cover "if" its available.. otherwise might have to change the entire piece.

[UsmanAnsari]

we are experiencing quite heavy rainfalls these days and with a great consistency too.. although my car has acted like a boat for me since last 5 years approx, without any trouble. But this time some troubles are starting to shape up. Possibly due to the fact that my car is almost 10 year old now and moreover has to be parked outside means plenty of times standing in about 1.5/2 feet water.. not to mention the pools which i encounter during my traveling.

The middle silencer had developed rust and thus producing noise. I went to a welder last sunday to temporarily get it fixed, it was okay till now but yesterday's heavy rainfall affected it again.

There are some rust spots started to appear near the wheel arches.

Yesterday i discovered that the car is not starting on petrol, perhaps due to water in the fuel filter, or in fuel tank maybe, or worst possible thing would be that the fuel pump has expired... :S carburetor can also be a culprit but the car is running fine on cng

I am afraid in these extreme rainy conditions i wont be able to fix these issues, maybe wait for the rains to over and then get a thorough checkup..

any other members facing problems in this rainy season?

[KamranAslam]

^^^ Usman: I feel sorry for the poor cultus, let me know if you planning any D.I.Y this sunday will be happy to accompany you.

I say go to SherShah get new silencer (full from engine to tail) and for the arches its is something which comes with the passeage of time.

[ahsanzs]

.........my car is almost 10 year old now and moreover has to be parked outside means plenty of times standing in about 1.5/2 feet water.........

2 feet figuratively or literally? Because 2 feet means knee-height for a grown-up man/woman. If the water in you parking space is this high the carpet/floor/seats must be flooded every time you open the door to sit in/climb out.

any other members facing problems in this rainy season?

Yes. There's a lot of water everywhere. Have to resort to spend night at office or not go to office (depends upon the time of day when it is raining). Or if it rains, move to a high place and sit in car for 3 hours approx. first waiting for rain to end and then waiting for water to cease flood and then waiting for traffic jam to clear. Thinking that a deep-fording vehicle is a must in Khi nowadays. Options are:

1. Mitsubishi Pajero Mini (660cc) or Pajero Junior (1100cc) [come in auto or manual]
2. Daihatsu Terios kid (660cc) or Daihatsu Terios/Toyota Cami (1300cc) [only auto]

Considering initial investment, running cost (fuel, maintenance and taxes), resale, parking and driving on congested urban streets, other options like full blown SUVs e.g. L200, Hilux, Pajero, Land Cruiser are not an option. Even CUVs like Toyota Harrier are not.

Your car is 10 years old. Thinking of replacing? Look at my list above. Plz comment.

Also keeping in mind the problems of rainy season, don't you think heated window glasses and wing mirrors, defogger/demist should be standard on all vehicles? During rain visibility is already less and driving is difficult managing grip and all that, and all of a sudden you feel that you can't see what is around your vehicle because all the windows have fogged up. I also think it's high time all cars came with 4-wheel disc brakes as standard. Drum brakes are way difficult to manage in rain. They are already difficult to deal with in dry weather, but in rain: brake grab (car jamming up on the slightest touch of pedal or brake not releasing even when foot is lifted off brake pedal), pulling to one side, zero grip after being submerged (that happens to disc brakes too, but recovery is faster) and being the same for the next 2-3 km even when trying to dry them using left-foot braking, uffff. Basically the braking is uncontrollable, unpredictable and undependable.

[UsmanAnsari]

2 feet figuratively or literally? Because 2 feet means knee-height for a grown-up man/woman. If the water in you parking space is this high the carpet/floor/seats must be flooded every time you open the door to sit in/climb out.

off course giving an approximation. however whenever it rains heavily, there use to be about 1.5 feet water easily accumulated in the street, sometimes perhaps more than that. however the water gets absorbed within a few hours after the rain stops. Thankfully i haven't yet experienced water coming inside the car as all the door rubbers and floor seals are perfectly intact.. see this post also, last year's rainfall

Your car is 10 years old. Thinking of replacing? Look at my list above. Plz comment.

no plans of disposing it off in near future. prices of cars are insane. the list you mentioned wont fulfill any option within 550,000 range.. i would be happy to spend 10-20 thousand on this ride since i know each n every bit of it!

[UsmanAnsari]

don't you think heated window glasses and wing mirrors, defogger/demist should be standard on all vehicles?

they should be, but the list would go on.. cars like cuore, alto & mehran still comes without defrosters.. it works in my car but i have seen many people not knowing how to use them effectively..

[ahsanzs]

they should be, but the list would go on.. cars like cuore, alto & mehran still comes without defrosters.. it works in my car but i have seen many people not knowing how to use them effectively..

No, the list won't go on. There's a difference b/w road safety equipment and entertainment systems. Systems whose absence can be hazardous should be there. I mean even the law should require it, and they too should be checked during the fitness test for proper functioning (sounds so first-world naaaa?)

[UsmanAnsari]

let me know if you planning any D.I.Y this sunday will be happy to accompany you.

I say go to SherShah get new silencer (full from engine to tail) and for the arches its is something which comes with the passeage of time.

rozay main DIY bhee nahi hogee aur sher shah ka chakkar :o well the priority is to inspect the carburetor and fuel pump, then have to get the radiator serviced, then comes the silencer

[UsmanAnsari]

and they too should be checked during the fitness test for proper functioning (sounds so first-world naaaa?)

i hope you aren't dreaming lol

[KamranAslam]

rozay main DIY bhee nahi hogee aur sher shah ka chakkar :o

Exactly !!! did'nt gave a thought to it when posting

[UsmanAnsari]

Eid Mubarak to you all, couldn't post since my internet connection was out of order for a couple of days. Got a few things done a day before Eid..

• Full A/c service, including the refilling of gas. it was serviced last time in August 2007. Cost 2500/- with labour.
• Change of engine coolant. Local green colored coolant namely "Power Cool" for 120/- this was the same product i used in the previous change as well.. lasted long!