₦airaland Forum

Atouke:
I disagree with your assessment. You probably havent been at the beach recently. be truthful and tell us, when was the last time you visited the beach? the road from eket to Ibeno and etinan to eket a federal road that had been abandoned for ages, Has currently been taken over by the state government and dualization of that road is ongoing by CCECC as we speak.
And can you expatiate on how the community has hindered the beach development? did you legally try to setup a business there or know someone that had the desire but was turned down? dont deal on cliches, support your statement with fact/evidence.

Afo, i have not been to the beach in 3 months but have been to Eket, Etinan, Abak, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene and Itu every other week up till 2weeks ago when i took annual leave. CCECC have been working on Etinan-Eket rd since last year, have they been working on Eket-Ibeno rd? Probably in the past 3months, can the road be now considered as good? I did mention my knowledge of the fact that it was awarded. You and i know there is no govt presence in that beach, atleast cleaners not to talk of infrastructures. With a beautiful beach like that, why is it that the closest reasonable hotel is still far away in Eket? Why are there no recreational facilities except for drinking, suya and food stalls that function mostly on Sundays only?

I am privy to a contract by FG in Eket to the tune of N2Billion, after govt had spent over 1billon the project was cancelled because the bill for compensation was over 3 times the cost of the project at over N6Billion. Who is the real loser?

I once hosted a Minister to a project site, while responding to the Minister's inquiry on our challenges, i mentioned as the sole challenge, the communities. You need to see what happened to me, the NTA camera man was 1st of all ordered to turn off his camera, before the Minister and his aids descended on me and forbade me ever to mention communities as a challenge. The reason for the story is my lack of understanding why you people are so quick to defend actions of communities that inhibit develolment? If you have no idea what is obtainable in other places in Nigeria in contrast to your state or region, you need to keep quiet. I have first hand experience.

If you want facts, you are not getting from me cause i have no reason to give and I have no reason to lie either.

Yes, its true what most people have said about Ibeno beach. It is at most times dirty, the road leading to the beach (a federal road) is very bad and is only lively on Sundays. The local community seem but be a stumbling block to necessary development by private sector even as government does not have an interest in the beach development. I hear rehabilitation contract has been awarded by the FG.

Its still a nice place to be on sundays if you are an outdoor type, like me. See my wet feet on one of my visits below.

IdaraCHODB:
Anny Japan has Mobil 1 5w- 30 at Gudu for 2,000.00 per 1L jug. Call him on 08033146927 or visit him at Shop W43, Block 15 by second gate.

I personally prefer it to that semi synthetic you find online (check my posts on engine oil to find out why)

It makes no economic sense to buy synthetic 5w30 @ 10k while there is a synthetic blend 5w30 @6k.

Konga is the way since you will get quality filter bundled.

Yet some people would not think but just say in summary, GEJ till 2019!

I weep for my dear country being led astray by PDP and GEJ.

Billyonaire:
Now you want me to laugh it off, but you started on the offensive like you are worth my time. Stop nagging and let us sweat it out irresponsibly if that tickles your fancy, by and large, I was tutored not to dine with losers, so I cant dance for APC, being an opposition to winners makes me a loser and I dont want that. Life is too short to waste up to 4yrs being bitter.

Knock yourself out.

Billyonaire:
Handsome rich neighbour ? Why do APC nematodes chose to insult for politicians to make a point ?

I said 'like'. Am sure i didnt call u a nematode or mean any insult. I still wont cos we are civilised and are slow to anger. You show off your PDP temperament too easy.

Laugh it off brother, we are both Nigerians and should want good things for all.

Truckpusher:
After doing all these ,he wants to come back.
I bet he forgot something?

After doing all that, people after him messed things up and GEJ did even worst increasing the desire for him to return and do if possible what he did before.

Are you for or against a better, disciplined and corruption free Nigeria?

Billyonaire:
I am not surprised by Tambuwal's Defection, infact, I pity him. Going by all political antecedence, all prior members of PDP who defect from PDP almost always come back to PDP begging to be reintegrated. (Use Nuhu Ribadu, Tom Ikimi as case studies).

Tambuwal's defection is selfish, he is a small player. He has always been a square peg in the round hole. His intention is to contest the Governorship election in Sokoto State. He has no impact on PDP whatsoever neither is he relevant in PDP's scheme to defeat APC in 2015.

There is no tear on the armor plate, and the ripple created by his defection is just a storm in PDP's Tea Cup. Tambuwal, by mere look at his face, is a dazed caricature of Ajax Bukana.

Let me also add, that defection of PDP bigshots into APC shouldnt been seen as respect for APC by these parastic/selfish ex-PDP members, these goons are just using APC as platform to achieve selfish aims, just as they would have joined Olumba Olumba Obu sect to achieve an aim, it the sect was to guarantee them success in selfish contest. They cant simply realize their aim under the great PDP, where they are too many bright and shiny options which negates them to nobodies. Once they get what they want, they will get back to PDP (Mimiko as case study). APC is to Nigeria's Politicosphere, what Toilet Tissue paper is to Billyonaire - Use once, and flush with the s/hit.

This is my Technical Knockout.

Billyonaire - Pro-PDP Nairaland Chapter.

You sound bitter like a man with a bruised ego who just realised that his hadsome rich neighbour has been 4king his beautiful wife.

He represents a constituency who have decided to part ways with PDP, if he wants their support what do you expect him to do? Sit in PDP and lose relevance?

Bliss4Lyfe:
Time and Time again, politicians of Northern extraction have shown themselves to be disloyal to the principles of one Nigeria. First it was Sanusi and now Tambuwal.

I can't help but look back at the many years of Northern leadership of our great nation Nigeria and the decorum with which Nigerians of all works of life, religion and tribe rallied under the banner of one Nigeria.

Politics is not entirely a game of power but unity, the unity that was hard won by the likes of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, may their soul rest in perfect peace.

If Northern politicians continue to show distaste and intolerance to other Nigerians in authority, then even if by a miracle APC wins an election which is highly unlikely, there will be no one Nigeria treasury to loot.


A House divided against itself cannot stand.

Are you saying that there should be no opposition? Every Nigerian should just forget the elections since GEJ is already president and should go ahead till 2015?

I want you to think very well on how or why the Northerners supported Obj and not GEJ. Why the so much political heat and cross-carpeting in GEJ's tenure and not OBJ's. Why the constant and counter accusations? Dont tell me that its hate or envy.

I believe that all answers are right before you but you choose to ignore or you dont want to accept things as they really are.

I wont leave without saying that i saw this coming immediatly after GEJ was elected.

mto2:
Pls how much does a shock absorber cost for 2004 honda accord? Also my car's sat navigation system keeps saying disc error, how do i solve this problem?? Thanks

Lol

Sorry for that, i was actually laughing out loud.

I dont think changing shock absorbers will have any effect on the radio issues. You lense may simply be dirty or weak. You will need an experienced car radio mechanic not just any but a good one. Thats because prying the dash board inappropriately will leave permanent marks on it which is always an unpleasant sight and an irrepairable damage.

Just clean you lense bro, if it doesnt improve, change the lense. Dont forget to go with ur radio and sat codes.

bashexyz:
Hi all

I have an issue with my Honda Accord 2007 LX. I washed the engine at a car wash last sunday. Upon driving back home. I noticed i cant speed above 3000 RPM... The gear changes from 1 - 2 - 3 smoothly but when the RPM reaches 3000.. its jerks and drops to 2000..

Any possible solution?

Dont touch a thing, keep driving but dont push hard, it will dry out and would disappear in no time.

MohammedObey1:
I Thank all of you for your contributions, but still I want you guys to show more light on Sienna fuel Consumption by giving me examples.
Like if you are to buy N2000 fuel for Picnic from Lagos to Ibadan, for Sienna is LIKE THIS


if Picnic consumed 5 ltr from here to here while Sienna will consumed so so so ltrs that kind of example that's what I wanted

Picnic will do 21mpg city and 34mpg highway while sienna will do 18mpg city and 24mpg highway. That means for normal driving within a township with traffic which means alot of stop and go, picnic may travel 8.93kilometers per every litre you have while siena may do 8.08kilometers. If you wish to travel 50km, picnic will use about 6.02litres while sienna will use 6.2litres. Diffrence is in fuel cost will actually be less than N20!

The main difference comes in the highway with picnic doing 14.5kpl and sienna 10.2kpl. After 50km, picnic will use 3.4litres while sienna 4.9litres. Their difference after 50km is 1.5litre or about N150. After 200km difference is N600. The N600 is the price you pay for a far better driving power with the sienna's 3.0l engine, minimal loss of power driving with a/c and overall more comfort.

Dont forget, if you can maintain the picnic, you will certainly be able to do the sienna. The diffrence in cost will be higher on some few parts.

ismokeweed1:
Hi all, I need healthy advice from someone here.

My car runs fine without any issues at all except that anytime my car slows down or stops and I try to move again while turning my steering it suddenly feels very stiff. I mean it works freely only when I'm in motion.

My mech said it's my steering BOX, I asked him if it was the pump buy he said no. He told me that if he works in it and it's still faulty then I should keep 23k to change the whole power steering apparatus (I've forgotten what he called it). Also my radio comes on or off whenever it feels like, I mean it may be on when I switch the car on but after moving a little distance it goes off automatically never to come on again till I restart my engine (and it's not every time I restart the car that it comes back on again). My mech said he will wire it directly to the car's battery and remove it from the ignition, is this wise?

I don't use coolant, I feel I should but I don't know the right type to buy or the way I should put it in my radiator or the amount I should use.

I drive an accord 2004 i4

Thanks

I am 90% or even greater sure that your steering pump has failed problaby by dirt in the system. A very good expert steering mechanic will de-assemble the pump and possibly rekit, wash the reservour, drain the entire power steering fluid, replace the oil and bleed the system. This will solve if as long as the is no leakage on the steering rack, even that will not cause the system to loose pressure totally else all the fuild will go out from the leak point. The usual cause of failure is when bad seals from the pump allow the pump to suck air which will cause a loss in pressure and if used in that condition for some time, the pump will go bad.

I drive a 2003 accord and my radio does that too but mine comes right back and may do that 1-5times most times just after starting the car. It goes off and on after some secs or sometimes goes on standby which i have to press power button to start it. In, my case, the clock goes off but comes back with the same time and the CD that was playing restarts from tract 1 while the power port never goes off as long as ignition is on. I will searce for a solution to that.

TCD:
Hello Gazzuz, I'm back with this again. The CEL came back on few days ago but this time only the P0420 code was seen after scanning.

what do I do from here ? also hoe do I run a live scan to test my 02 sensors. when I do a live scan with my scanner it just shows fluctuations in voltage readings. how do I interprete this?

Yes, it is supposed to fluctuate

waternogetenemy:
Loan? lmao!


A beggar wants to be president? How exactly does Buhari intend to govern Nigeria via loan?



GEJ till 2019

If memory serves me right GEJ said he had no shoes prior to his election. He was poor and now rich with Nigerias money and you wish to reward him with another term so he can get richer, abi?

Something about Nigerians like you is not right! SMH consistently!

tsiriman:
Guys thanks for all the help. u

Yesterday I started the car in the morning allowed it to idle for a while till the guage reached the middle mark but the fan did not come on. After a while i just drove the car like that (was a hot afternoon). When I Came back like 2 hours later I parked the car, switched off the ac and allowed it to idle. I touched the 2 hoses of the radiator and they were both hot so i guess that ruled out that my thermostat had failed close. As i was standing by the bonnet for a while the fan just came on, worked for some seconds then when off, after a while the fan came on again. It turns out that my fan was actual working, I just needed more patience.
I guess I've learnt some things too. I'll buy a thermostat and keep for when the need arises.

Thanks for all the help guys, I appreciate.

It will certainly not come on in the morning unless you drive. Thats because there is no load on the engine to cause it to heat beyond the set thermostat temp. The only reason the temperature even got that far to the middle is because of the thermostat.

klipse:
Really! Thanks, was already planning to take the car to them tomorrow. Thanks!

If lower arm for 2008 accord is 100k, engine or gear box nko? LOL

No mind me jare, there are cheaper ways just like i said before.

I did a search on ebay and calculated the part i saw which went for about 35k which had front left and right lower wishbone and ball joint. With shipping should not be more than 50k. Even if the bushing you will buy in Naija is made in Aba, you will be safe but dont play with the ball joint. I should either be direct sure belgium or oem new, period.

datolee:
HAHAHAHA These APC people can be very funny sometimes... Lets play this game:

1. Refineries built under OBJ government is an achievement of GMB just because he was the head of NNPC, Not OBJ the head of the government. OBJ never get the credit for the refineries

2. Missing / unaccounted (pick your side) $50b, $20b, $12b (choose any) of the same NNPC is a failure of GEJ because he is the head of the Government.

Please, who is responsible for the success or failure of NNPC? the head of NNPC or the head of Government??

Glad that Itoroetti has put those lies that Buhari built 2 refineries in 20 months to bed... come up with another lies because this didn't sell

Before you ask what refinery PDP have done, remember that OBJ is still a card carrying member of PDP

Just like sports, government is a team. A coach or president doesnot take all the credit, it is shared.

We might not say the same thing of failure, if a team member disobey's the coach causing the team a loss, that single player takes the blame not the coach. Same in government, if a minister fails, the minister only is responsible but the president must admit the minister's failure and saction him/her else the president shares in the blame. The reason GEJ shares blame of his ministers is that he protects them when they fail.

If a boy steals and a mob is chasing him and he runs to his father to seek refuge, if the father tries to sheild his son from the mob, both will be lynched. After all, a successful child brings admiration to the family but the failure brings scorn and is usually disowned.

The problem of GEJ is that he does not disowns his corrupt ministers or aids, he simply protects them and takes thier blame since he is untouchable. In real sense, even though GEJ is seen as corrupt, he personally cannot be proven to be but he has embraced corrupt people thereby leaving the stench of corruption on himself. He has succesfully taken responsibility of the corruption of his appointees. The Bible says (paraphrasing) if any part of your body will cause you to sin, remove it so that the rest of the body will remain clean. Matt 18:8

bravolad:
The picnic and the Sienna can not be compared in terms of cost of maintenance and fuel economy. The Toyota Sienna is a 3.3l V6 engine while the picnic has a 1,998cc inline 4-cylinder engine. So they are miles apart.

However, having said that, both vehicles are very reliable and durable. Note that statistically, the picnic is one of the cheapest MPVs. The parts are cheap and available as well as mechanics. I have driven the picnic once in the UK from Buckley where I purchased to London on just £20 about (N5000) fuel then. I did not take note of the total mileage for the journey as it was less of a concern to me. The journey was more than 7 hours because I missed my way on several occasions. I still had enough fuel after it arrived Nigeria.

The picnic is a 5 passenger MPV while Sienna is a 7-8 passenger van. Although, 3 passengers can sit at the back of the picnic, but it would be very tight and uncomfortable. The picnic also has a diesel variant.

The choice is yours depending on your purpose of purchase.

Both have the same seating arrangement except that the siena could comfortably sit 3 at the 3rd row while it will not be convenient in the picnic. Both are officially 7 seaters while there are two seating types of the siena at the middle row with one having 2seat 'captain chairs' and the other the 2seater bench.

The choice is like comparing camry to corolla. The difference is size and weight. The price difference is not far apart but cost of maintenance is sligthly higer in the siena and thag is expected.

chukel:
Believe me, ur cooling system is ok. What u need is patience. Start ur car, open the hood, carry a seat and sit in front of the car patiently. Be ready to seat for up to 10mins. Believe me, ur fan will spin but its kinda silent. So if u expect to hear it while in d car, no way. Just sit tight in front of the car. It will spin.

Alternatively, he should sit in the drivers seat with door open and legs outside while the car is idling. Even if he doesnot hear it the rush of heat will be blown to his feet and he will certainly feel it.

If the temperature guage never went beyond half mark, then am 99% sure the fan is working well only when required which most times doesnt last up to 30secs.

I want to give a job to someone for kitchen cabinet with granite work top fitted sink and gas hub. The person will also do 4 bedroom wardropes, one dinning area cupboard and two bed frames made with same material. Which i will purchase all materials while he will be paid for workmanship at the location.

I have no idea how much to negotiate based on single unit items or all. I also dont know how much is the materials especially the particle board since its the most expensive part.

Please someone here should help me with an idea of cost of workmanship. I will need also cost per sheet of particle board, hinges, handles and drawer rails. He will give me an estimate of quantity of materials then i will do the math.

klipse:
Just got my Honda suspension check result from an auto workshop in lagos. This are the results:

1. Complete lower arm - 100,000
2. Front disc resurfacing - 8,000
3. Front brake pads - 12,500
4. Balancing and alignment - 4,000

The vehicle is a honda accord 2008, 2.4L 4cyl.

Please where can I get the named parts and how much are they? I know the auto workshop is overpriced.

Thanks

Complete lower arm 100k, wow, i rather order the oem part myself than pay that huge sum only for them to install a china replica worth 15k or less. That arm consist of 3 bushings and replaceable at not more than 15k both. You only need the complete arm if its bent or damaged from an accident. The ball joint is the point of concern which you must be weary of fakes that could pull off or break. Thats why i go for tokumbo instead.

Disc resurfacing should not be up to 8k.

Check the signature of the op of this thread for his website and contact.

Itoroetti:
i've been watching APC fans peddling rumours that Buhari built 2 out of our 4 refineries, but i want to correct such impression by stating categorically that BUHARI NEVER BUILT A SINGLE REFINERY.
egift and ibnsultan,stop decieving ur gullible fellows.

stats dont lie,check below;

The Refinery project was completed and the Fuels Plant was commissioned in 1980. However the Lubes Plant was commissioned in 1983 and Petrochemical Plant much later in 1988. The initial operation and maintenance was carried out by Nigerian Staff and expatriate personnel as technical back up. By 1985, Nigerian staff had virtually taken over all the maintenance and operations.
www.nnpcgroup.com/nnpcbusiness/subsidiaries/krpc.aspx

However, Buhari was the Federal Commisioner on petroleum and Natural resources and Chairman NNPC 1976-78 during which the construction of the Kaduna and Warri refinaries was in progress. So, you have to acknowledge his contribution else you will also say GEJ has no contribution to the power reforms currently in the country since OBJ was the one who concieved and awarded, mobilised all the projects.

tholuxanny:
Thanks for attending to my prob.
when i press the throttle, i see the blue smoke... ( note the car doesnt smoke unless i ref).

Probably valve stem seals or early warning signs of degraded or bad oil rings.

Bad valve stem seals cause the bluish smoke in the mornings which may disappear or reduce when the engine heats up.

Oil rings is fairly constant with respect to the bluish smoke, usually increasing in intensity as the engine is revved up and may leave some traces of engine oil in your exhaust pipe.

A good mechanic should be able to diagnose precisely.

tsiriman:
I think why my car never over heated was because i always drive my car with the AC on and both fans work with the AC on.
I only noticed that the radiator fan was not working while warning the car in the morning for some days now. Normally the fan is suppose to come on after idling for a while but does not come on and the temperature still stays at the middle.

It doesnt come on that easy, mine hardly comes on in the morning. Like i say, as long as the temperature guage is at its usual position, no need to worry. It will come on only when its needed.

tsiriman:
Hello guys please i need help, I have a 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, for some time I've noticed that my radiator fan does not come on while my car is on even after running for a long while, but immediately i switch on the AC both the radiator and condenser grabs come on and remain on, if i switch off the AC both fans go off.
Little research I've don't on the Internet suggest that is the Engine Coolant Temperature ECT sensor thats probably bad.

Anyone here who has experienced similar problem
Please help.

After driving round on hot day, stop and turn off A/C leave the car to idle for 10 mins, if the fan does not come on atleast once then there is a problem.

While driving you will not know it it came on or not. Only a few times does mine come on while driving less than 20km/hr which i notice it, usually it stays in for like 10-15secs and go off.

If your temperature guage never goes beyond its usual position, i doubt if there is a problem. If the fan wasnt coming on, your car will definately over heat especially right after you accelerate.

I have had a blown fuse of the A/C fan blower which shares the same fuse with the radiator fans, my car over heated right after i accelerated. The car over heated within 2mins of that acceleration.

tholuxanny:
Please help...I drive Honda accord 1995 (bull dog), though bought from someone. At the point of purchase, the oil gauged well. And after 2 week, I noticed the oil was short and I decided to change the oil. The Mechanic told me he bought one 'WHIZ oil' (4 litres). then 2 week after I travelled to Ibadan from lagos and when I got back, I realised the oil was very very low ( no leakage at all). So I later called the former user to ask him the kind of oil he normally use to service the car and he said visco 2000. please do you think going back to visco 2000 can solve this problem?

No, i dont think so.

Do you have bluish smoke in mornings or during the day?

For 650k you will definately get an old model tokunbo toyota or honda of 94-96 model. Corolla or Civic will be easy while camry or accord maybe at the brink of ur budget.

Naija used 98-2002 civic, corolla, camry or accord in good condition is possible with enough patience and descretion. Dont limit yourself to a yr registered cos a five year registered could be in better condition to a tokumbo even.

Boy2boy:
Thanks so much. My headache is dat could d ignition problem be responsible for car jack because my electrician said we've to change fuel filter with fuel pump (fuel injectn problem) but I'll try ur recomendatns and feed you back later. Thanks again

The ignition problem perfectly fits the description of your jerking. DONT TOUCH THAT FUEL PUMP! The filter can be cleaned for dirt and water.

A good mechanic will first of all pull up the coil packs one by one while engine is running to hear difference in identifying which cylinder isnt burning well. Then remove all the plugs in their order to see the carbon deposit colour. He should be able to identify a difference. If he identifies one, he should swap coil pack with another cylinder and test again if the problem will move to the new cylinder with the moved coil pack. By now a good mechanic will have an idea whats wrong.

If hes not sure, one last test.
Remove all plugs.
Plug them to respective coil packs with harness connected.
Place the plugs in their order making ground contact with engine top.
Disconnect harness of all injectors.
Crank engine while looking at differences in spark and the timing. 1/4 and 2/3 should be the spark timing and should be exact .

Kashif:
I spent good part of yesterday looking for dino 5w 30 for my car in major fuel stations without luck. All the weights were between 40 and 70. It was frustrating, with the sellers telling me it does not matter! I was willing to get synt as long as the weight is correct. When I had almost given up, I found Fastron gold full synt 5w 30. You can imagine my relief!! If you find your recommended weight in dino, use it, unless your manufacturer specified synt. Not my opinion, but fact. Also look at the API spec.

How much was it and where did you get it.

Cost matters alot in the choice of oil.

DrMalik:
Adanny, it is not filariasis. It has a strange name, Aquagenic pruritus (if I remember correctly ). Unfortunately, we don't really understand the cause or treatment very well.

Use warm water. Use softer sponge. Dry body immediately and well. Use fan or AC. Use medications like Loratidine, add Prednisolone, and anti-itching cream (It works for some). Distract yourself. Be positive.

2) You can't just make a diagnosis like that! See a doctor physically. He will ask questions, examine you, and run some tests.

Thank you so much.

Forgive me for sounding like i have concluded on a diagnosis with respect to the Irritable bowel syndrome. I was reading on the internet one time when i stumbled on it, i checked the symptoms and i looked just like mine except for one. I mentioned it in an attempt to describe my symptoms.

I have been tested positive for hookworm long ago so i always take a dewarmer minimum of 3months interval.