Tata sierra engine off problem

Hi all. Im new to this forum. I recently bought a 98 model tata sierra standard version. Now the problem is the engine goes off after every 5 km of drive and i need to ignite the self so often. Engine goes off during gear shift. Please through some light on what could be the problem. Recently go it serviced too and changed filters also. Still problem persists. Please advice. Regards Srikanth reddy i thank pankaj for sending me link for raising my query.

How many kilometers have the car run in total?

the problem could be at two place for erratic low speed idle.

1) fuel delivery-fuel pump/lines and injectors have to be checked.

2) compression in the cylinders-for a 10 year old car it is essential to get that checked.

Is it getting OFF when A/C is on or off ?. If it is running fine without A/C, But stops only if A/C is switched  on then i suggest you get your FICT kit checked for proper functioning by a good A/C mechanic.I had the same problem before.
sarath

whats that?

The problem is when the clutch is pressed during gear shift. After a ride of 5 or more kilometers. It is without a/c on sarath. Do i need to get the fuel pump serviced. What do you mean by compression in the cylinder. Pls advice binoy. And i get only 9 to 10 km mileage both in city and high way driving.

And one mechanic told me that engine is little weak. Need to change rings after 10 k to 20k km of run. And the exhaust smoke is white not black.

Sri you still have not mentioned the total kilometers the car has done--as i suspected the head/gasket/rings are gone and the compression in the cylinders have come down(thats what the mech is saying-engine is weak)-you can measure the compression of each cylinder-most probably the block has to be re-bored and new rings/pistons installed-also the smoke points to the severity of the problem-i would not advice you to keep running this car as it can lead to a seizure.

Thanks binoy then should i go for changing the rings. Pls give me best suggestion.

changing rings alone may not help-maybe a rebore and oversized pistons will be needed-this only a good mechanic can tell.

still waiting for the total KM figures for your car.

Thanks binoy. The km run on my car is 77k but it may not be correct. Hence i have not told you about this. How much does it cost for re bore any rough figure. Do i need to shell out huge amount for this. Im sacred now. Since i bought it its just burning my pockets.