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Accord 2007

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Old and new lower control arms

Belt and pulley replaced

Accord 2007 ball joint replacement.

Accord 2007

A few worn out suspension parts

Accord 2007

Faults

Power steering pump pulley damaged
Suspension work
Serpentine belt replacement
Oil change
Injector sparkplug and throttle body cleaning.
Transmission oil drain and re-fill


Parts have been supplied after dis assembly of suspension.

Mdx 2004 Brakepad replacement and job is complete.


Always use a clamp to compress caliper pistons, that way you do not bend the bolts.

maestro09:
Please I am planning on leaving town for about 6 months and I want to know what to do to my car to make sure it doesn't deteriorate so I can meet it in a good condition by the time I get back.i don't have a garage but only a parking port.thank you.

Disconnect batt terminals.

MDX 2004

Suspension work.

You have to lower the beam to unscrew sway bar bushings.

Acura MDX 2004

Suspension work
Spark plug change
Oil change
Throttle body service
Engine wash



Suspension work.
Noticed a clunking sound while driving on rough roads, swaybar bushings, will be replaced along with swaybar links. Also brake pads will be replaced.


Engine bay area.

Sparkplug change, oil/filter change, oil throttle body service and anythings that is noticed.

Nettuno:
Oga Gazzuzz, please do you have any outlet in the South East? Imo, Abia or even Port Harcourt. We seriously need your services down here urgently.....especially on Lexus Rx 350.

Chucks +234 803 312 3865

He's in PH. He's excellent at car maintenance, and very reliable and trustworthey

lonelydora:
Happy birthday. Singing*** how old r u now? how old r u now?............

Thread opened in Feb 2015

On my way to lekki I saw this.

omorere:
PLS I AM NEW IN THIS FORUM, BUT I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS SO FAR. I OWN A VOLVO S40 1997 MODEL WITH 2.0 ENGINE BUT OF LATE I JUST NOTICED THAT THE CAR IS CONSUMING FUEL THAN IT IS NECESSARY, CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH POSSIBLE SOLUTION. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED TO MY MECHANIC BUT HE TOLD ME THAT THE CAR IS IN GOOD ORDER. WHAT IS THE WAY FORWARD BECAUSE THE FUEL CONSUMPTION IS ALARMING

Is the thermostat installed or removed?

kmzee:
Good evening Fellows and BARK DA SALLAH to Our Muslim brothers .
I bought a TOYOTA COROLLA 2007 late APRIL 2015 but unfortunately
My father passed on 23th-APRIL 2015, burial was scheduled for 8th-May -2015
However on the 10th-May -2015 after the burial I had an accident and My
dear sister died in the accident (so sad and painful) and the body of car badly damaged
(see pics). Im not sure I would the car shape again, if I patronize panel beaters so I opt
to look for the car body to buy.... cos the interior and engine of car are in good condition.
I hope someone on this forum can be of help.
Pls contact me on 08024485218 for any good news
Thanks

I will buy the accident car just in case you are selling.

08023251039

Delafruita:
hi to all the gurus.I use a ford escape 2001 and the recommended oil grade is 5w 20 which I have dilligently adhered to but then I noticed the engine oil gradually reduces.I had my mechanic check for leakages but there was none.after several inquiries,I was advised to go with a fully synthetic blend and that since the tribute of same year came out of same assembly plant with same engine and makes use of 5w 30,I could go with a fully synthetic 5w 30 which I did.when changing the oil,I noticed the previous 5w 20 was extremely light.no thickness at all.

immediately after putting in the hardex 5w30 fully synthetic blend,my car started to emit blue smoke.I gave it a few days to see if it will clear but it didnt.my mechanic thinks the oil isn't good for the car but I want to be sure it isn't something else.

I didn't do an engine flush before using the synthetic because I didn't want to run the risk of tampering with whatever sludge might have accumulated.

please advise as appropiate



thanks

Boss piston rings are not in top shape.

Try mobil1 0W40 if it still shorts use total quarts 7000 15W50. If that does not help no solution than to ring engine or replace.

jektony:
@GAZZUZZ, having read a lil abt u, i must say, you are doing a very fantastik Job here, gues u might be d one Man i hav been looking for ....pls i use a 2001 Nissan Maxima, can u proffer a good Engine Oil for us. Of late, i noticed d car makes a Screeching/squealing sound wen u start it, and after some mins it stops....pls wat cud be d cause?

Any good 5W30 oil should be ok, but if you notice shortage switch to quartz 7000 15W50 semi synthetic.

Xiphoid:
Awaiting response pls... .

Suspension has to be taken apart to know what is wrong.

lomomike:
Chief, happy sunday! Have my friend with the RX300 spoken to you yet, if he has, what's the latest?

No vex I no wan call and disturb you due to your schedule and I feel you need some rest hence my posting via the Nairaland forum.

Called and asked for an address, I was swamped withwork told himm I'll send it, got so many calls and could not locate his number on my phone again.

Please tell him to call again.

diportivo:
Oga gazzuzz,iv called u twice dis mornin

U still dey sleep?

Genesis 2:2

Camry steering rack replacement.

Not a lot of clear pics cause work was done at night.


As usual center the steering and lock it up.
Unbolt all joints linking steering wheelbfrom cabin area to rack

Unbolt outer tie-rod ends from wheel hubs, unbolt upper right engine mount, ubolt swaybar link, lower beam, unbolt steering rack and it shold come off when hoses are discconected.

chukel:
I no understand. Are u saying this ride did not come with sway bar Who come de responsible for that? A white kazeem?

Sway bar de break

This one got damaged when link was removed, lots of rust.

After installing return every thing back in reverse order.

Allign wheels top up fuilds (power steering and gear oil for axle and propeller) using synthetic fluids will keep your steering and axle in good shape.

Washed and ready to go.

Dedicated to



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gtswt:
Nice job OP!

Thank you

Rx350

Sway bar replacement and tie rod end inner right side replacement.

Procedure I used.

Steering rack down, engine beam lowered, propeller detached.

Please ensure the joint between steering and rack is marked before starting the job. That way you don't mess up the steering angle.

Also you need two containers to collect powersteering oil and gear oil when drained so you don't mess up the floor.

Check radiator fins for blockage caused by mud and dirt. Backwash with a pressure wash (any good car wash) and that might solve the problem.

It consumes what?

Coolant? Engine oil? Petrol? Blood?

Come for a free scan if in lagos. 08023251039


Free scan offered expires today by 6pm

Steering rack replacement on the camry 1998

Sway bar instalation on the Rx350.

Lexus RX350 front suspension fix
Another MDX 2004 front suspension fix
Camry 1998 front suspension fix
Camry 2001 front/rear suspension fix, radiator leak, valve cover oil leak.
Accord 2007 powersteering fix, IACV service, cooling fan fix,injector service, sparkplug change.


Will try and update as mush as possible.

Night duty begins.

Sorry guys been really swamped with work, most cars have been fixed and owners have come for them. But let me summaries the repairs so far.


Rav4 2003 with the head gasket issue.

The coils were replaced with a brand-new set, but car had a hard time starting off and on so engine Ecu was replaced and car runs perfectly. Most likely the engine Ecu was damaged by the coils.

Opened engine Ecu of rav4 and saw a burnt patch.

Acura MDX 2004 CSV/overheating. Engine Ecu replaced and reprogrammed, so far no more issues, by morning if no codes then car is ok.

itemj2k:
I would love to make payment for this car, make is KIA, model is JOICE. I observed that it has a mistubushi engine, its TOKS, I want info on the following. 1.are the parts readily available both engine,legs,headlights etc. 2. Is it the mistubushi 2.0 engine that normally comes with it? 3. generally is it a good but as it will be doing an average of 20 miles daily

Gazzuzz, ikenna, sienna, lokomike, nurey and all other chairmen in d house make una help a brother.

NB: pic attached not actual pic but a look alike same make

Body parts will an issue.

Iv never seen this car.

Emperoh:
Had a learning experience i do like to share here. . . . . .

Car: Lexus ES330
Year: 2005

So over a period of time, i just notice some sort of vibration on my car starting at 60km/hr.
Was quite disturbing since no amount of wheel balancing and alignment solved my problem. I think i even reported the case here.

Went to my mechanic and did a test drive with him. Closer observation showed weak front Stabiliser linkages and suspension bushings. He suggested they could be the cause. I had both parts changed and then a test drive. This somewhat reduced the vibration but did not solve the problem well enough. Still felt tingles at 70 and increased vibration at 80km upwards.

We fixed to meet following day for closer examination. We discovered a binding brake on left front wheel. One of the Caliper pistons was stuck out and the rubber linings also worn, causing a sort of hydraulic leakage. Mind you, there wasn't any hydraulic shortage too. Mechanic also attributed a type of gripping sound i heard on acceleration from a static position to the binding brake, but didn't specifically say it caused the vibration. We looked for the rubber linings but couldn't find any to re-kit the caliper. I also noticed that the brake discs i bought and changed last December were already warped Also, brake pads on the left front wheel totally worn!!

I asked them to couple the legs and let me have my car since they couldn't get the re-kit materials for the caliper. I was already making arrangements to order the part from Lagos when i decided to try out Apo mechanic village (my first time going there since i moved to Abuja). I also gave them all through Thursday to see if they can find a replacement caliper for the car or the rubber kit.

By Friday, with no response from the mechanic guys, i headed to Apo. Got there and took out the offending caliper. No matching part was found, as the most common for the 2005 Camry was single piston caliper, while mine was double piston. I insisted on what i needed. Eventually, some dude came and took the old one and left. Came back 30 minutes later, with my caliper rekitted . I got a new pair of brake pads and reinstalled on the car.

Meanwhile, i went for another round of wheel balancing before the caliper fix. So i kinda noticed an improved driving with no much vibrations. In fact i drove to the airport and back with no issues the saturday after the Friday i did an alignment. So it was hard for me to pick out that the vibrations were completely gone after the caliper service.

Fast forward 3 weeks later, and a trip to Kaduna inbetween, the vibrations paid me another visit
Just returned from an official trip and my car parked for 3 days. I made to move it out for work the next day and i heard this sound like something being let of a strong grip. I paid not much attention to it. Car drove smoothly to work on Thursday. But on Friday, omo, the vibrations came back. I couldn't do much as i left town the following day and returned on Monday morning.

Moved the car out a parked position and heard the same gripping sound again. I decided to pay less attention to it until wknd, and with the benefit of holidays, i would have time for it and to get to the bottom of this nonsense

But on Tuesday, after several rounds and all runs, the car became practically undriveable at any speed beyond 50km/hr. Could see the passenger front seats shaking. None of my two trust mechanics were available. One eventually asked me to return at 2pm since he was engaged. Well, i went to some third guy who works on a number of my colleagues car, who asked to go do an alignment. My insistence it was not an alignment issue was rebuffed. I asked him to refer me to someone and he did. I struck a deal with the alignment guy, if alignment didn't solve the wahala, I won't pay! And he set to work. When he finished, a test drive showed no difference.

I also noticed that at initial start up, when the wheel is relatively cold, the vibration goes away and return with intensity when hot. Well, i managed the car to my mechanic's workshop and somehow, met him. We fixed an appointment for this morning. He couldn't work on it yesterday as he was busy. I just queued and got fuel, sorted a number internet issues I had, used an ATM and was driving home when i just thought of ringing the second mechanic. Lo, he was back and asked me to come. I bought banana and drove to his shop, i anticipation of a long diagnosis and repair and maybe a sleep over (my car) at his workshop.

He test drove the car and was telling me about considering changing my tires but somehow, noticed that my brakes were binding. We could even perceive some brake odour at shot stops. Lo, the right front wheel was binding. When in drive, the car won't even lunge forward. On neutral on a slope, the car is static. The slight gripping sound on braking also noticed. While i noticed these sounds, it never occurred to me they were the cause of the vibrations.

We dismantled the caliper and discovered one of the pistons were stuck out. Took the caliper to Apo and serviced the caliper and reinstalled. Did a test drive and my car was sailing smoothly at 140km/hr. I will have another set of balancing and alignment later today to solve a slight tingle at 120km. Also planning on changing my rotors once more.

So ends my long story

You are better off buying a single piston tokumbor calliper, than servicing the old one.

There might be ware on the bore, or the seals may be worn.

mikeywise:
Thank you for this info, you know u said u have to clear error code first and drive for 100km and then rescan before fixing the problem.

Not all problems. Some require 30sec or less to pop up

mikeywise:
@GAZZUZZ, you are doing a very wonderful job on this thread. Please can any of those small scanners clear error codes?

Yes they can.

But errors must be fixed, else they will all stroll back one at a time.