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Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by babyboy4every1: 3:21pm On Apr 08, 2019
MotorGuru:


he is recommending a complete overhaul of engine.
the choice is yours sir.
thanks for ur response. Im seeking for ur opinion sir. Is it tru that, if d valve stem is changed, d engine might will be smoking? Ur response is all i need.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru: 5:53pm On Apr 08, 2019
babyboy4every1:

thanks for ur response. Im seeking for ur opinion sir. Is it tru that, if d valve stem is changed, d engine might will be smoking? Ur response is all i need.
possible.
if engine smokes when you rev engine to 4000-7000 rpm and you see smoke , your rings are toast.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by picaso313(m): 6:47pm On Apr 08, 2019
motor guru.. pls wats ur take on Venza AWD... 2010 model and gs 350 2008 model
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by Nembeboi: 8:41pm On Apr 08, 2019
I drive a 2005 KIA SORENTO suv which i bought from a friend. I noticed that wen i want to start de car most times, it does as if de battery is low and de lights on de dashboard will be so faint but it eventually starts. Although it doesn't occur everytime. I thought it was de battery so i changed de battery to de one on my other car but it still occurs. i called a battery technician who checked and said dat de battery is OK and de alternator is charging well also. What do u think might be de issue.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by babyboy4every1: 12:15am On Apr 09, 2019
MotorGuru:

possible.
if engine smokes when you rev engine to 4000-7000 rpm and you see smoke , your rings are toast.
thank u so much 4 ur time in responding 2 every questions asked. I'm a newbie when it comes to car. Dis is my 1st car &im nt conversant wt d terminologies like rpm etc. All i needed 2 knw is, is it worth it 2 ring d engine or get another? Or if i get a gud engineer like u, will i stil enjoy d engine wen ringed?
2. Im planning 2 buy a car for transportation next week, should i allow d thermostat removed cos d engineer we went to inspect it said car for transportation doesnt need a thermostat, to avoid overheating. Thank u 4 ur time. It wld hv been better, if i can hv ur contact. Instead of me bombarding u wt questions here, i wld just put a call tru &discuss it once.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by ASAbraham(m): 2:54pm On Apr 09, 2019
MotorGuru:
Free and unbiased consultations on vehicle diagnosis and fixes.

I am ready so Fire on!


goodday sir. I have Opel astra (zabira), ecotech engine, 1.8. the car started this funny sign of when gets hot, a light in the dashboard (car sign with spinner across) starts blinking. the battery had to be remove for minutes say 15-20 minutes before the car could start. mechanics, electricians and computer programmers have diagnosed but to no avail. this is really embarrassing, pls sir what is the actual issue.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by ASAbraham(m): 2:56pm On Apr 09, 2019
I will appreciate If I get your digit. thank u Sir
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by picaso313(m): 3:15pm On Apr 10, 2019
picaso313:
motor guru.. pls wats ur take on Venza AWD... 2010 model and gs 350 2008 model
some should pls say sumtin about this 2cars.. whch is beta
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by babyboy4every1: 12:01am On Apr 11, 2019
May God punish all kazeems in nigeria. I installed my car thermostat this morning. I travelled 2 ladipo &met with a heavy traffic, 2 my surprise d temperature guage was stabilized. I was wondering why it was removed initially. All i hv nt done is to revert d fan to default. Will luk 4 a good rewire to do that for me 2moro.

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Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by radautoworks: 12:20am On Apr 11, 2019
babyboy4every1:
May God punish all kazeems in nigeria. I installed my car thermostat this morning. I travelled 2 ladipo &met with a heavy traffic, 2 my surprise d temperature guage was stabilized. I was wondering why it was removed initially. All i hv nt done is to revert d fan to default. Will luk 4 a good rewire to do that for me 2moro.

We keep telling people to stop removing thermostats. Now you see why.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by radautoworks: 12:21am On Apr 11, 2019
babyboy4every1:

thank u so much 4 ur time in responding 2 every questions asked. I'm a newbie when it comes to car. Dis is my 1st car &im nt conversant wt d terminologies like rpm etc. All i needed 2 knw is, is it worth it 2 ring d engine or get another? Or if i get a gud engineer like u, will i stil enjoy d engine wen ringed?
2. Im planning 2 buy a car for transportation next week, should i allow d thermostat removed cos d engineer we went to inspect it said car for transportation doesnt need a thermostat, to avoid overheating. Thank u 4 ur time. It wld hv been better, if i can hv ur contact. Instead of me bombarding u wt questions here, i wld just put a call tru &discuss it once.

STOP TAKING YOUR CAR TO THAT IDIOT. https://www.nairaland.com/4467277/motor-guru-here-ask-questions/13#77440558
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by thebigkendo(m): 7:04am On Apr 11, 2019
babyboy4every1:
May God punish all kazeems in nigeria. I installed my car thermostat this morning. I travelled 2 ladipo &met with a heavy traffic, 2 my surprise d temperature guage was stabilized. I was wondering why it was removed initially. All i hv nt done is to revert d fan to default. Will luk 4 a good rewire to do that for me 2moro.

Lol this mission you are embarking on without finding out the why??
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by babyboy4every1: 2:31pm On Apr 11, 2019
thebigkendo:


Lol this mission you are embarking on without finding out the why??
what did i need 2 find out? Oyinbo put something in a car, a brainless mecho telling me 2 comot am. Did dey knw more dan d car manufacturer? Y cnt dey design dere own engine dat will be thermostat free. Rubbish

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Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by thebigkendo(m): 8:11pm On Apr 11, 2019
babyboy4every1:

what did i need 2 find out? Oyinbo put something in a car, a brainless mecho telling me 2 comot am. Did dey knw more dan d car manufacturer? Y cnt dey design dere own engine dat will be thermostat free. Rubbish

Alright sir, sorry sir..
If you bought the car as tokunbo and your kazeem Removed the thermostat then m no wahala but if you bought it naija used, with thermostat removed and fans running direct.. Their COULD be a WHY
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by babyboy4every1: 10:30pm On Apr 11, 2019
thebigkendo:


Alright sir, sorry sir..
If you bought the car as tokunbo and your kazeem Removed the thermostat then m no wahala but if you bought it naija used, with thermostat removed and fans running direct.. Their COULD be a WHY
nw i undestand ur point. I also believe dere cld be issue. Though, i bought it frm someone bt in d paper, it ws less than 6 month d car was cleared. D neatness &cleaness confirmed dat. If dere ws a problem initially, i think i should hav knwn by now. I travelled to ladipo yesterday &2 maryland 2day, all journey from abeokuta &dere ws no issue at all. Or wht do u tink. Thanks.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by thebigkendo(m): 6:27am On Apr 12, 2019
babyboy4every1:

nw i undestand ur point. I also believe dere cld be issue. Though, i bought it frm someone bt in d paper, it ws less than 6 month d car was cleared. D neatness &cleaness confirmed dat. If dere ws a problem initially, i think i should hav knwn by now. I travelled to ladipo yesterday &2 maryland 2day, all journey from abeokuta &dere ws no issue at all. Or wht do u tink. Thanks.

You fan is still connected directly.. So issue might not show yet..
I also bought a naija used car, reinstalled the thermostat & reverted cooling fans back to factory setting without any issues.. So you might be lucky like me grin

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Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by babyboy4every1: 6:45am On Apr 12, 2019
thebigkendo:


You fan is still connected directly.. So issue might not show yet..
I also bought a naija used car, reinstalled the thermostat & reverted cooling fans back to factory setting without any issues.. So you might be lucky like me grin
thankz so much. I will go do d fan 2day.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by babyboy4every1: 10:02pm On Apr 12, 2019
thebigkendo:


You fan is still connected directly.. So issue might not show yet..
I also bought a naija used car, reinstalled the thermostat & reverted cooling fans back to factory setting without any issues.. So you might be lucky like me grin
iv reverted d cooling fan 2dy &everytin was fine. I was in lagos traffic 2dy and no issue at all. Though a little bit scared &my eyez are always on d temperature guage bt it never 4 once leave d middle.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by daves2ng(m): 10:02am On Apr 13, 2019
Good day,
I saw a Nissan Quest 2001 recently and it interests me. Everything seems to be working fine but when I told a friend, he advised not to buy it because "they say" it gives issues.
Please I need some candid professional advice before taking the steps.
What issues am I likely to expect and how easy is it to get parts and repairs done?


Thanks in advance
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by seanfer(m): 10:44am On Apr 13, 2019
daves2ng:
Good day,
I saw a Nissan Quest 2001 recently and it interests me. Everything seems to be working fine but when I told a friend, he advised not to buy it because "they say" it gives issues.
Please I need some candid professional advice before taking the steps.
What issues am I likely to expect and how easy is it to get parts and repairs done?


Thanks in advance

Please if its a must you get a space bus I will advise you look for Toyota Sienna... Nissan is complicated especially Nigerian Used that you don't know much about the Maintenance history... It is not a rugged vehicle, put to consideration the availability of parts and Technician

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Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by lordkenny(m): 5:43pm On Apr 13, 2019
Auto Gurus in the house, how much can I get a used BMW 330i engine? Please help a brother. It's urgent.
Thanks
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by jgbemson1: 11:17pm On Apr 13, 2019
Boss my mum acura MDX 01 always taken time to start ...d mechanic just change d fuel pulp while another mechanic came n said is d gasget ...Old wat d solution n kindly advice very urgent boss
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by SaniSANOH(m): 12:01am On Apr 14, 2019
Would you advice me to go for used Mercedes-Benz C300 09 or Tokumbo C240? What are the the common issues associated with C300 and 240 respectively?

MotorGuru:
Free and unbiased consultations on vehicle diagnosis and fixes.

I am ready so Fire on!
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by Bash26(m): 1:15pm On Apr 14, 2019
My 02 Avalon with 1mz vvti engine had oil pump issue . affected the crankshaft so i changed the crankshaft metals and main bearing plus the oil pump .the engine was put back . the problem now is the engine runs for lets say 30 secs and drops . if u on it again it will run so same period and drop am thinking is it mechanical or electrical maybe if the mechanic didn't plug something well because there's no security in the car . Help
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by thebigkendo(m): 3:32pm On Apr 14, 2019
babyboy4every1:

iv reverted d cooling fan 2dy &everytin was fine. I was in lagos traffic 2dy and no issue at all. Though a little bit scared &my eyez are always on d temperature guage bt it never 4 once leave d middle.

Good for you grin grin
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by kingreign(m): 4:04pm On Apr 14, 2019
Bash26:
My 02 Avalon with 1mz vvti engine had oil pump issue . affected the crankshaft so i changed the crankshaft metals and main bearing plus the oil pump .the engine was put back . the problem now is the engine runs for lets say 30 secs and drops . if u on it again it will run so same period and drop am thinking is it mechanical or electrical maybe if the mechanic didn't plug something well because there's no security in the car . Help

Engine of not more than 150k is what you're stressing yourself over?
If your engine is damaged and your technician can't rebuild it why not junk that old engine and get another?
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru: 8:54am On Apr 16, 2019
babyboy4every1:
May God punish all kazeems in nigeria. I installed my car thermostat this morning. I travelled 2 ladipo &met with a heavy traffic, 2 my surprise d temperature guage was stabilized. I was wondering why it was removed initially. All i hv nt done is to revert d fan to default. Will luk 4 a good rewire to do that for me 2moro.

Now you see the light sir wink

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Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru: 8:55am On Apr 16, 2019
SaniSANOH:
Would you advice me to go for used Mercedes-Benz C300 09 or Tokumbo C240? What are the the common issues associated with C300 and 240 respectively?


The C240 is what year sir?
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by idtwo: 3:51pm On Apr 16, 2019
Hello guru and the experts in the house, pls give me your candid advice; is Hyundai sonata a good buy? It's naija used, was bought new by the owner. I'll like to know how easy it is to maintain and availability of parts.
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by captainuc(m): 5:42pm On Apr 16, 2019
I dey trowey salute car guru

Abeg, i'm indifference in these two cars. Golf4 and Ford Focus. Which would you advice me to go for considering the durability, reliability, maintenance, parts and fuel consumption.

Anticipating your response. Thanks!
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by seanfer(m): 7:36pm On Apr 16, 2019
captainuc:
I dey trowey salute car guru

Abeg, i'm indifference in these two cars. Golf4 and Ford Focus. Which would you advice me to go for considering the durability, reliability, maintenance, parts and fuel consumption.

Anticipating your response. Thanks!

If I were you I will buy the Golf 4 and have peace of mind. Ford can give you heart attack with part and all these Kazeems we have as Mechanics
Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by dru23(m): 9:19pm On Apr 16, 2019
SaniSANOH:
Would you advice me to go for used Mercedes-Benz C300 09 or Tokumbo C240? What are the the common issues associated with C300 and 240 respectively?


05 C240 tokunbo .. Clean title and accident Free..

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