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ksstroud:
This man....
Where have you been?

I have been to London.

Not that London you have in mind though.

What's good bro?

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Good Morning guys
Have a blessed day

Salam,



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I am in Osogbo and I don't know any Strong Office here. Does anyone have an Idea where I can get it?

I want to do a new installation using a 1m. A friend has advised me to buy alphabox instead of Strong. He says it can open ccam and powervu.
Please house I want to know if this box has a downside. Is it better than a Strong decoder?

Thanks

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Homguy:
This car don dey chop money wey reach to buy tokunbo corolla. i learnt mehn!

If not for any other reasons, I'm happy that someone is learning from my mistakes.

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guzan:
@op pele
From my experience;

- I run when a naija used car can be paid for installmentally.most times the owner just wants to recover the funds they have spent to get the vehicle working again

- I run when the price is too good to be true
- I run when its obvious I need to stop by at the mechanics before going home.

- I run when its a car that's been parked for a while.

- I run when they say AC needs gas.
Not to rub it in, I knew all these after buying several used car,that car has just started with you.

In all fairness, look at the engine bay,I don't need a soothsayer to tell me that that engine needs change.also, a manual corrolla @ 600k...that's too high.I have seen the car sold at 450k max and the only thing needed to me done on it was buy a jack.

Please drop the car.find cash to change the engine and some other needfuls......I repeat....change not repair or weld.....change it!

I have used 3 naija used cars before......be wise

Thanks boss.
I deeply appreciate your admonition.
I have made up my mind to follow the exact steps here.

I use the car for company work say Self-rental. Therefore it is not feasible for me to just park the car at once, I'll need a stopgap. I am working on renting/borrowing a car that I can use for the meantime until I fix the car.

Thank your once again Sir.

Oga GAZZUZZ I'm still waiting for your response.


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Following

GAZZUZZ:
you need to be specific on what requires a replacement , and what requires a repair. Then the extent of repair work.

1. Engine + transmission to be replaced.

2. I can't say what might be the problems of the temp gauge. Other electrical issues include poor connections.

My Oga how much should I budget please. Kindly try to do a slight break down.

Thanks Boss

Gazzuzz, kingreign, lexusgs430, chynx, Siena, Ikenna351.
I thank everyone that has contributed so far.
My plan is to save up and bring the car to Lagos for fixing.
I am planning to obtain a stopgap vehicle before then.


The major problems include
1. Engine+Gear systems
2. Electrical problems.(wiring n temp gauge)


Please how much should I budget?


Thanks for your support

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spartacus11:
it is an mpeg2 decoder which is almost outdated, u cant even use d receiver for multi tv to start with, i will advice if u can collect ur money back, add to it and buy any good HD receiver.

Thanks bro.

Please kindly advise on the best receiver to buy.
Which version of Strong is recommended?
I have also read about GSKY, and QSAT do you recommend those?

Note: 1m installations only


Regards,

Hello guys,
I just got a Strong Srt 4663xv (mytv) from a buddy in my hood for 3k.
I'd like to know if it can be used for the FTAs. I learnt it cannot be used for ccam and so on.
Can it open powervu?
And please what's my best bet for a 100 cm installation?

Viva FTA

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mayor2013:
Body needed only. We have only 40k . If I may ask why the welding of the flywheel

That's not funny. Guess I could use some humour.

He said the flywheel is the actual culprit. He needed to do some welding.
Today the same issue happened. I can't even think of reverse, it's a nightmare. It vibrates as if the engine needs freedom
He is suggesting I buy a tokunbo flywheel.

Gazzuzz, siena, Lexusgs430. Do you feel he's heading in the right direction?
How much is flywheel pls?

chukel:
I started following this thread from the beginning even before u made full payment. U were quite adamant and dogged as if u were being manipulated from somewhere. Don't stop now. What u need is proper direction. I think u r spending money unnecessarily. Park the car and recover first. When u r ready, employ the services of gazzuz or mayor 2013. It may be expensive, but will give u desired result. If u do not wish to tow that line, get a good mechanic in ur area, buy the exact engine and transmission for that corolla and install. Economy is bad. People don't sell cars that much. They manage what they have.

My main challenge right now is that the car is meant for a critical job. Infact, in my line of work it is almost impossible for me to not use the car except I can acquire/ rent a stop-gap vehicle.
I would have loved nothing more than to follow your advice.



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mayor2013:
Sell this ride before you give your self hbp

Lexusgs430:
What an expensive classic Toyota Corolla packed in the museum.
With engine, clutch, gearbox, flywheel, clutchplate or without?

The flywheel was welded today and the car can walk again.
The mechanic said the Engine had been swapped before. He said the engine is not fully compatible with the car.

In summary, he advised I buy a new engine and gear system.

@mayor2013 If you'd pay 700k for this car, be my guest.


Arrrgh

Good Nite Nigeria

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Arrrgh

In the last 4 weeks I have been battling with clutch issues.
I have changed my clutch disk and plates about three times.
I am already counting my losses in terms of finance and precious time.

Here are the symptoms:
- It vibrates very vigorously in reverse gear. (This is the most annoying)
- Sometimes the gears will not function. It will be as if the gear is stuck in neutral. No acceleration possible.
- The last one (yesterday) the clutch was not functioning. I had to drive about 30km without the clutch function.

My new mechanic said the flywheel on the engine is damaged. He said he'll be talking it to the welder. I'm just confused here

Gurus in the house. Kindly help.

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MunAKeyzZ:
PLEASE WHO CAN SOLVE
M+N=120
N+R=100
find N,M,R

This is a classic case of an inconsistent system of equations.

There are simply infinite answers.

Take for example
1. N = 50, M = 70, R = 50
2. N= 42, M =78, R = 58

...

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How much per dollar now?


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RazaqMB:
Hi guys. Got an issue with my 2000 camry. I serviced it with Total quartz9000 and I noticed the car started consuming more fuel than usual. This is my first service so I need you guys opinion as to why it is consuming more fuel. Thanks

Is it 5w30 or 5w40 or what? (check label)

Also check your manufacturer specification. If there's any discrepancy, change ASAP

Note that the condition of your engine can also be a factor here.

Over to you bosses: gazzuzz, siena, lexusgs431, ikenna351

Good evening Sirs,

I have decided to halt all works on the car for now due to light pocket.

I seemingly have two options here.
1. Spend enough money on the car to reshape it to almost factory form.

2. Allow kazeems to do patch work on the car and budget to buy another car within a year time.
I have been advised me to go route 2 cos it's a 3rd hand car and therefore I should not treat it like some luxury.

Personally, I would love to go route 1. This way, I'll learn my full lessons. I will also get to enjoy the car for a longer period of time efficiently. My pocket seem to be a factor here.
Although, I considered that option 1 is not necessarily cheaper than 2.

Experts... Kindly advise

Thanks
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Just this morning, I got the most dreadful news. My engine is at its final laps. Mechanic said it's shorting oil and I need to sleeve it or I start saving up for new engine.

I'm beginning to enjoy this Aarrgh

How I wish Oga Gazzuzz live in Osogbo.


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I have been busy for a while now. I have been moving the car around quite often too. Today the clutch finally failed. I had to tow the vehicle a distance of 20km.
Here is what happened. A friend of mine was driving the car from Ile-Ife to Osogbo, he said he was on top speed @ gear 5 when he discovered that the car was not moving anymore. The engine was revving normally but all the gears were not functioning. It's as if the car is stuck in neutral.
This mechanic has diagnosed the clutch disk to be the culprit. I actually paid one Kazeem to fix the clutch the other time. He said he did a "Rebit" LOL. I need to buy a new clutch disk now. My new mechanic recommeds that I change the crankshaft too.



Things are getting interesting . Experience they say is the best teacher.

Thank you everyone.

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Engine mount - Engine seat

pek:
I saw the pictures you posted yesterday. I was too busy to respond. The sticker is too torn and worn out to get the part number. It is very obvious it has been changed. When a wrong ECU is in your car, you will experience among other things, poor acceleration, sluggishness, improper gear selection, misfiring etc

What do you suggest I do Sir?
Is it advisable I change the ECU? What would be the cost implication?

My ogas
Cc Gazzuzz lexusgs430 Siena


Thanks,
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mayor2013:
The person who ran the scan for you doesn't know how to use the scan tool properly. Two things here its either he was using the DIY scan tool which would not perfectly work or he has a professional scan tool and he wasn't choosing the right engine specification, region of car which is japan

I think he used a DYI scan tool. The scan tool looks like something I've seen on here on a DYI scan tool ad.
Chaii! Just when I thought I have found a Mesiah.
How I wish I could come to Lagos.

Bros, anyway you fit help?
Merci,

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I was at the recommended auto shop today @Lameco area Osogbo.
After loosing the engine plugs, he discovered that 3 of them were black. He told me they are not firing and the car is consuming excessively. He claimed to adjust some things on the injector I think then he said it has become normal.
He then proceeded to do the actual scan. Unfortunately he could not get a reading on his scanner. He said that's because my ECU has been replaced by a generic version (codeless blah blah) that's why it's not showing any readings.
Chaii. I then asked of the way out. He simply told me I should continue using the car like that since the engines and everything are ok, that the Check light and some other malfunctions are trivial.
I then proceeded to the AC man to restore the AC. After everything, I discovered that the engine stalls on idle when the AC is on. The AC man said I should go and increase the throttle or something.

That's what I got time to do today.
Thank you everyone for your usual support. Waiting to hear from you.

Salud,

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Connoisseur:
Nna mehn you don buy market

You don't have to restate the obvious. Thanks for letting us know anyway.
I don't see how your comment is helpful though.
Thanks anyways

pek:
You mentioned something about an ECU swap, I can help you with that. Post your VIN and the part number of the ECU let me cross check

Bro.
I finally got a look at the brain box.
Thee thing is so dirty and label torn. I suspect it was a tokunbo replacement. See label picture below.

VIN: JTDBR23E463183797
MODEL: ZZE122L-AEMDKV
ECU: See picture

FYI,


Thanks,

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Chynx:
Can we see the picture of your car?
I can help you out.

FYI

tutuwater:
Around abeigi anu in lameko area along Agunbelwo osogbo. And the second person is my car doctor a rewire

They are actually good here. If not too busy.

OK thanks. I know the place
Busy? NO. I will be there on Monday.
I would also like to employ the service of your rewire cos my battery drains overnight due to one headlamp/parklight on spontaneously during mid-night. It only happens in the night though.



Thanks

pek:
Just ask your mechanic to help you bring it out. He will know what to do.

OK sir. Working on it.


diportivo, gazzuzz, siena, ogawisdom, lexusgs430. I forgot to add this to my initial posts. The Check Light is always on

Thank you all for your support.
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Thanks
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pek:
You mentioned something about an ECU swap, I can help you with that. Post your VIN and the part number of the ECU let me cross check

I take it that the VIN is the same as the chasis number. Right?
How can I check the part number of the ECU. I don't know what an ECU looks like or where it is located.

Kindly put me through.

Thanks,
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