k12cambel:
Hello Gurus. Thanks for creating this section. Please i have an issue that have been giving me sleepless nights. I have a toyota corolla 2009, 1.8ltr with 89,000 miles. The car works perfect and the engine is very neat however i recently changed the gasket due to overheating that was caused by a leaking radiator. Now i hear a grinding sound when i start the car first thing in the morning and also when i accelerate as if the timing chain wants to pull from the bottom of the engine. The car doesnt smoke but it sometimes lost power alittle when i drive. Also i saw tiny pieces of metal today in my oil filter.

I was told to the engine has to be taken apart for them to view the crankshaft and metal.
NOW MY QUESTION IS THIS.
1) will the engine remain the same is any of this is changed or should i start looking for money to get a new engine
2) is this something i can possibly manage for a while.

3) i was told that once an engine is open, the engine is half gone, please how true is this?

The car was a direct toks and its barely a year with me. Also i will appreciate if i can get referrals to a good engine mechanic in lagos as long as i can have peace of mind.

k12cambel:
Hello Gurus. Thanks for creating this section. Please i have an issue that have been giving me sleepless nights. I have a toyota corolla 2009, 1.8ltr with 89,000 miles. The car works perfect and the engine is very neat however i recently changed the gasket due to overheating that was caused by a leaking radiator. Now i hear a grinding sound when i start the car first thing in the morning and also when i accelerate as if the timing chain wants to pull from the bottom of the engine. The car doesnt smoke but it sometimes lost power alittle when i drive. Also i saw tiny pieces of metal today in my oil filter.

I was told to the engine has to be taken apart for them to view the crankshaft and metal.
NOW MY QUESTION IS THIS.
1) will the engine remain the same is any of this is changed or should i start looking for money to get a new engine
2) is this something i can possibly manage for a while.

3) i was told that once an engine is open, the engine is half gone, please how true is this?

The car was a direct toks and its barely a year with me. Also i will appreciate if i can get referrals to a good engine mechanic in lagos as long as i can have peace of mind.

mammanbawa:

I want to know if this issue was resolved please
Cos I'm eyeing a Corolla

Amypriti:
Please I need help with the best car to buy based on durability and fuel efficiency

Hyundai elantra 2007/2008
Honda civic 2006 upwards

Going for a nigeria used based on my budget

Please need advise for the one to go for

Thank you!

tjshamtip:
Good morning, Please I need help with my Honda civic 92. It doesn't start in the morning, we have to push it everyday, and after driving for a while it may start and sometimes it may not. It gives me a long cranking like there's no fuel in the car. The return from fuel pump is strong so i ruled it out. I changed fuel pressure regulator but still the problem persist. Please I need suggestions on what to do.
Thanks.

myners007:
Good day Guru,pls can I get a good Nigerian used 2008 Camry with a budget of 1m

Oyinda06:
Pls car guru ,my Serena bus engine is smoking and it consumes a lot of fuel and oil,my mechanic said I should change the engine ,pls do u know the idea of the cost?

Netgid:
Good day house my Mazda refused to on , I called the mechanic after doing everything from changing the plug to cleaning the tank still it refused to start,

And he called a motor electrician after checking he said that I will reprogramme the brainbox and change the sensor ,still after changing and reprogramming the brainbox it still refused to start all my money is wasted on that car but it still adamant , and the car is still new don't know what to do again about three mechanic has touched it still the problem is there.

eyinola:
Please which one is better and economical btw Toyota Camry LE,SE,XLE

radautoworks:


They are the same car. Just cosmetic differences. SE consumes a little more fuel

mammanbawa:

I want to know if this issue was resolved please
Cos I'm eyeing a Corolla

eyinola:
Please which one is better and economical btw Toyota Camry LE,SE,XLE

MotorGuru:


Which model year?

Please note that depending on model year, we have 3 engine types:

1. a V6 engine
2. an Inline 4 cylinder engine
3. An inline 4 cylinder engine with hybrid system

No. 3 is the most fuel efficient. No.2 is the best compromise of the 3.

DonJiano:
I have Hyundai Accent 2008, my car goes off atimes while driving even in the middle of the road/highway. I’ll pull over and wait (about 10mins) before starting again. Initially I thought it’s fuel pump… But I’ve replaced the pump 3x within 2months. please what Could be the problem?

tojahh:
I have an Hyundai Elantra 2008. The acceleration is not proportional to its speed. When you accelerate, the car drags and never goes above 80km/h. At a point you'd hear a cranking sound from the engine.
Yes there's enough oil as it was serviced about 3weeks ago. Please what is the issue with it. Help a bro.

Radautoworks
Gazzuzz
AutoMotech

tojahh:
I have an Hyundai Elantra 2008. The acceleration is not proportional to its speed. When you accelerate, the car drags and never goes above 80km/h. At a point you'd hear a cranking sound from the engine.
Yes there's enough oil as it was serviced about 3weeks ago. Please what is the issue with it. Help a bro.

Radautoworks
Gazzuzz
AutoMotech

radautoworks:


Need more detail or to see the car... Noise could be it losing power but have to hear or to have an idea..