Suzuki Khyber 1989 Restoration

[brownrose78]

@mustansir44
Parts of Khyber are really becoming hectic to find in Local market.
Don't look Shershah market FOR thermostat valve as firstly, the used one & secondly, the aging factor.

Metal part specially Spring parts have already become detiorated due to prior wet contact & then dry left over period with aging factor has finished metal life already.

Yes, other car's thermo valve can also be installed
Like in my previous Khyber, mechanic installed T-valve of Mehran 2016 model as it was easily available at Suzuki 3S.

It is also available yet at all Suzuki 3S with part number: 17600-85811, Price may be between Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,500

Just check dimensions which should be or at least near to 23 mm in Height with 44 mm Diameter(inner) and diameter of 36 mm(outer), Allied seal(Gaskit) should be included with it.

Local Mechanic will suggest you to try new Cultus or new swift T-valve with little mods but usually that gkit does not sit well in such jugaars in comparison with Mehran because they usually have height of 21 mm.

If you can afford, Better place order online and get reputed brand with Quality. You can check from here:

https://www.kmotorshop.com/en/article-detail/view/125273/thermostat-coolant-410183-82d-wahler-17600-85811-17670-50g00-17670-76a00

https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-suzuki/swift-i-aa/4431/10195/thermostat.html?pg=2

https://partsouq.com/es/search/all?q=17600-85811

[mustansir44]

Very helpful Post. I will ask Suzuki 3s dealers for the part number. I will make sure to take proper reading of Water flange and water hose before buying.

[capsat]

buy a suzuki bolan / ravi oem new thermostat valve from any Suzuki 3S it will fit in nicely.

[mustansir44]

JazakAllah @capsat will Call them tomorrow

[mustansir44]

Total Cost Sheet:

[nnabeel]

I know how this feels maintaining the list. some of the expenses i bet still are missing from this

but glad to see, majority has been jotted down and it will help other pakwheelers as well.

[mustansir44]

Yes maintaining list was hectic. List was maintained from the very first expense and I can assure every penny worth expense is there in the list. Also, I created a virtual account for car expense and actual money and list was maintained separately and compared after every 15 days or so.

You can say my professional career has taught me to do so.

[speedster_101]

I have a 2000 model Suzuki Khyber in very good condition and I am also maintaining the expense sheet and logbook since Sep 2015.

Though I have never spent a single rupee on its denting painting (alhamdulillah) but the expense on maintenance from September 2015 till now is around five lac PKR ( this does not include fuel cost). This mainly includes engine overhaul in 2016, new tyres (twice), Alloy wheels, AC work, installation of EPS, gearbox replacement and other suspension work from time to time. I always use Khyber genuine parts. But this car is heavy on maintenance cost now.

On the other hand, we bought new Suzuki Mehran in Feb 2015 and spent very little amount on its maintenance till now. The monthly use of both cars is almost the same.

If you do the cost analysis, you will reach the conclusion that it is better to buy a car brand new, use it for five years by just doing regular oil changes and then sell it at a good price. The hefty amount you pay on the maintenace is not returned when you sell the old car.

[mustansir44]

Indeed it serves many purposes. Also, I like to add that it is a type of Vehicle repair history and you can cross check for parts availability, price and installation date whenever you want. I am doing this for both my cars. But Khyber's Expenses are only recorded from start of restoration.

[mustansir44]

Before and After Shots:

Exterior Before (Cannot find more images as previous Hard drive corrupted):

After:

1 Suzuki emblem missing...

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Engine Before/After

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After:

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Interior Before/After:

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After:

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Dashboard Before/After

[nnabeel]

Masha Allah........Mubarak.

Hardwork paid off.

now you need some decent fog lights, some good rims or OEM wheel caps.
I would suggest to paint black the door frames & B pillar to give a different look.

The height from the back needs to be checked.
In my opinion, please take out the silver emblem from the back and paste grey colored suzuki & swift GA stickers.

[brownrose78]

Yes, emblem is ruining all efforts.
On front grill, there was no 'S' Suzuki Logo in centre. Instead just "Swift" on right side of grill.

While on rear side, old type emblem suits here, Try to find from old markets instead of these Daraz store stickers.

Get OEM wheel caps please and yes... You can find Khyber Genuine side mirrors(Body without glass) in Rs. 100 each from Water pump near Quality Autos... You can install convex or concave mirror from outside as per your requirement.

BTW @mustansir44 have you painted rear bumper in Black color? What about rear number plate lights? Are they new or repainted

[mustansir44]

Masha Allah........Mubarak.

Hardwork paid off.

now you need some decent fog lights, some good rims or OEM wheel caps.
I would suggest to paint black the door frames & B pillar to give a different look.

The height from the back needs to be checked.
In my opinion, please take out the silver emblem from the back and paste grey colored suzuki & swift GA stickers.

JazakAllah for the kind feedback.

Where can I install the fog lights? I am looking for original wheel caps but to be honest I do not like how they look. Previously, door frames and B pillar was painted black but now all white will definitely look into it.

I will install new springs in rear suspension as ride height is too high and uncomfortable. They were installed to compensate for the weight of CNG cylinder.

[mustansir44]

Yes, emblem is ruining all efforts.
On front grill, there was no 'S' Suzuki Logo in centre. Instead just "Swift" on right side of grill.

While on rear side, old type emblem suits here, Try to find from old markets instead of these Daraz store stickers.

Get OEM wheel caps please and yes... You can find Khyber Genuine side mirrors(Body without glass) in Rs. 100 each from Water pump near Quality Autos... You can install convex or concave mirror from outside as per your requirement.

BTW @mustansir44 have you painted rear bumper in Black color? What about rear number plate lights? Are they new or repainted

I think emblems are looking good. I hate black original emblems in pakistani khyber. I looked thoroughly on the internet and found that silver emblems came in all models all over the world. Like, I saw an ad on youtube of American version of swift and found that it had suzuki logo on the front grill on left side and on the back, swift 1.3 GA logo on the right and Suzuki logo on the right, though font was different. The Suzuki Logo on center of the front grill did not came in any model, will remove if it looks ugly.

I had old Khyber Side mirrors with broken mirror, so I went to Magazine lane with the frame and installed convex mirrors in them. Will post pictures InShaaAllah

Also, rear bumper was painted black by mechanic without asking, he did not do a very refined job. Yes, Number plate lights are new as painted ones crack and fade relatively quickly IMO.

[mustansir44]

@mustansir44
Parts of Khyber are really becoming hectic to find in Local market.
Don't look Shershah market FOR thermostat valve as firstly, the used one & secondly, the aging factor.

Metal part specially Spring parts have already become detiorated due to prior wet contact & then dry left over period with aging factor has finished metal life already.

Yes, other car's thermo valve can also be installed
Like in my previous Khyber, mechanic installed T-valve of Mehran 2016 model as it was easily available at Suzuki 3S.

It is also available yet at all Suzuki 3S with part number: 17600-85811, Price may be between Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,500

Just check dimensions which should be or at least near to 23 mm in Height with 44 mm Diameter(inner) and diameter of 36 mm(outer), Allied seal(Gaskit) should be included with it.

Local Mechanic will suggest you to try new Cultus or new swift T-valve with little mods but usually that gkit does not sit well in such jugaars in comparison with Mehran because they usually have height of 21 mm.

If you can afford, Better place order online and get reputed brand with Quality. You can check from here:

https://www.kmotorshop.com/en/article-detail/view/125273/thermostat-coolant-410183-82d-wahler-17600-85811-17670-50g00-17670-76a00

https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-suzuki/swift-i-aa/4431/10195/thermostat.html?pg=2

https://partsouq.com/es/search/all?q=17600-85811

I called Suzuki dealership Shahrah e Faisal and they have same part number i.e. 17600-85811 (Mehran Thermostat Valve) in stock for 3640rs. I will collect in few days InShaaAllah

[mustansir44]

plz ask ur ac technician to install proper brackets, mounts for ac compressor, the thin strip used will buckle up pretty soon making things go ugly

Proper bracket was installed as it was hazard as highlighted previously.

[brownrose78]

I.G Motors are quoting very high, they are telling that recent price is 4,500 but they do not have even 1 in their ready stock and as this part is not running item in their locality so they will not order it soon.

I called Suzuki Motorways and it is "running item" in their locality so they have null in their ready stock due to high demand but they will have it in this week or next week. If you are interested, you can call them and register your car number with your mobile number to get it booked for you.