Suzuki Khyber 1989 Restoration

[mustansir44]

@nnabeel and @brownrose78 Will InShaaAllah change to alloy rims along with tires once I have budget as tires were changed in 2017 I guess.

[mustansir44]

As for post-overhaul experience, I will share some DIYs and some info InShaaAllah in 1 to 2 days.

[mustansir44]

Post-Rebuild Update:

Car break-in period completed recently on Saturday after which Tuning was done and Engine oil change is due. Your suggestions and remarks are welcomed...

Condition of spark plugs and Rockers after break-in period.

No Sign of oil and spark plugs are looking good:

Oil is looking little dark but overall very satisfied with condition:

[mustansir44]

One thing I noticed after Tuning was car was taking jerks on speeds over 40-50 upon inspection Distributor was found culprit and changed due to serious wear:

Old Distributor:

New Distributor:

After installing new Distributor car is running smooth and very planted. Also, upon hard accelerating car is not feeling as powerful as before engine overhaul. Any idea why?

[nnabeel]

Adjust the timing or inspect tappets

[brownrose78]

@mustansir44
Yes, you need to get timing adjustment via Timing gun.
Seems it is retarded more... Also supporting to this, you have recently replaced distributor which put little positive effect so @nnabeel is pointing in right direction

[mustansir44]

Tappets are recently adjusted and distributor is changed. I will InShaaAllah inspect timing with mechanic. Any idea where can I get Timing inspected via Timing gun?

[mustansir44]

Oil change after break-in period:

Oil grade changed to 10W40 from 20W50. Also, planning to change to fully synthetic oil on next oil change and install thermostat and auto-fan after 2 months as mechanic has requested to install thermostat after 2 months when temperature gets normal.

[Deadly_Flame]

o install thermostat after 2 months when temperature gets normal.

That some buuuulllll sheeeeet! Just go for it man, ideally in summers with auto-fan the temperature shouldn't go beyond half mark if it does there is something wrong with the cooling system. I had mine switched to auto anyway despite mechanic's recommendation, had no issues Alhumdu'lillah.

[capsat]

mechanic has requested to install thermostat after 2 months when temperature gets normal.

kick that loser under the belt. did he gave you any warranty for xx no of kms after engine rebuilt?

your car your money. Better insert the thermostat valve now, connect the fans to run on auto & use coolant.

[mustansir44]

Will do InShaAllah despite of his advice. Also, he was insisting to keep 20W50 oil grade but we changed it to 10W40.

[mustansir44]

New Update:

The speedometer circuit print was severely damaged of water to the extent that the circuit lines were corroded off and broken and Speedometer cluster lights were not working. The speedometer was installed as it was when dashboard was reassembled because of limited time. After some time, we took a tour to Shershah Karachi and found some circuits in better shape though not perfect, with complete speedometer cluster for 1500 each. so, we purchased 2:

1. I then disassembled the whole Speedometer: (Pictures attached for reference)

Front speedometer plastic:

Heat Gauge:

Fuel Gauge:

Clock:

Mileage Mechanism:

1. After, I cleaned circuit board thoroughly with Kerosene Oil (Mitti ka tail) as petrol have tendency to erase protective coating off the circuit board and other parts with water and let them dry:

1. I then mismatched parts of 3 circuit boards and install working ones in there place, soldered some 1 connection line and installed back in car:

I am attaching complete pictures as there is no info available on Pakwheels:

[aziz.rehan]

U should install cluster with rpm meter

[nnabeel]

good DIY.......

just put green bulbs in the meter so it will glow green instead of yellowish white.
i guess one or two bulbs are still not working.

but yes the meter looks clean....now

[nnabeel]

check this ad also selling khyber wheel caps in khi

https://www.olx.com.pk/item/suzuki-khyberswift-company-wheelcapscups-iid-1033134250

negotiate and get them as he says these are original.

these will give the stock look in your car

[capsat]

your old meter cluster can be restored to fully functional OEM specs & brightness by hafiz ji at plaza. he is very well known person in the area.

[mustansir44]

U should install cluster with rpm meter

I searching for one. If I can find it surely I will install it.

good DIY.......

just put green bulbs in the meter so it will glow green instead of yellowish white.
i guess one or two bulbs are still not working.

but yes the meter looks clean....now

JazakAllah. Yes. I am too planning to replace the bulbs with green one. I think led bulbs are also available now.

check this ad also selling khyber wheel caps in khi

https://www.olx.com.pk/item/suzuki-khyberswift-company-wheelcapscups-iid-1033134250

negotiate and get them as he says these are original.

these will give the stock look in your car

This ad is unavailable now. I am planning to change tires and rims in near future InShaaAllah.

your old meter cluster can be restored to fully functional OEM specs & brightness by hafiz ji at plaza. he is very well known person in the area.

Sadly, I have a very bad experience with Hafiz jee in Saddar he destroyed our old speedometer by installing LED mess and breaking the plastic piece inside which illuminates the speedometer. Maybe he gave it to one there assistant aka Chota and he did it but nevertheless I do not trust him for doing a decent job anymore.

[capsat]

Hafiz jee in Saddar he destroyed our old speedometer by installing LED mess and breaking the plastic piece inside which illuminates the speedometer.

do you have that item, i can make hafiz saheb rework for you to restore as OEM free charge. The guy I know as Hafiz Ji (hafiz zulfiqar) is serious person and there must be mistake at the shop in his absence.

@nnabeel

[KeiWorks12]

Well recently got a chance to get some work done through him regarding interior lighting, he was literally destroying the meters by breaking essential plastic pieces inside and installing crap LEDs. Actually he told me himself "bhai jo jesa pesa dega uska kaam wesa hota hai". If you negotiate with him more, the quality of work goes down.
His small shop is right inside plaza market and he is the only one well known for this work, you can see illuminated meters displayed outside his shop.
The "Chota" is his shop usually searches for used meters and scrapes off the colored coating on the meter dials for LEDs.

[nnabeel]

Are you talking about the one sitting on the first floor?

there is another one sitting on the ground floor, totally idiot.