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chamber2:
good day gurus

i seriously need help as i am completely baren of ideas. After buying fuel from a gas station on friday the 10th of july, i discovered that my HONDA 2009 MODEL was jerking and was exhuming some whitish smoke. the acceleration became weak, engine icon on the dashboard startrd blinking continously. The check VSA sign came up also. I drove it to the office but the was behaving as if the entire engine was to breakdown.

i called my mechanic who later diagnosised that the engine is faulty and requires replacement or repair which will cost 100k or so.

i am so frustrated as this car has never given me an issue since i bought it. i knw very little about cars as this is my first.

i need help from the gurus in the house. i live in the easten part of naija and appreciate recommendations as to where to get this car fixed. Its a V6 engine. thanks all

If in lagos contact me via this number 08023251039. Free consultancy.

If in P.h call 07017081067

If in abuja call ib 07054874973 (not a mechanic but he will put you in good hands)

uplawal:
Where are you located?i have a sister that is a mechanic

Evil, wicked


CC eherbal, lomomike,

Just towed in, toyota rav4 2003.

Fault blown head gasket.

Cause: owner forgot to screw back pressure cap after checking coolant level.

Would have fixed it tonight but the Bois need an education

So pics and procedures tomorrow morning.

Presently there's no cylinder compression (very low)

abatically:
Look, I know this is not my business, but to be successful with whatever u do depends on the way u package urself. I don't know gazzuzz and I'm not here to take sides. Aim big and u become big, aim small u remain small. I still repeat, no professional will ask his client to follow him to get parts. It means u don't trust him and u can go ahead take ur job somewhere else. If u take ur car to honda place or elizade or automaze and they give u a quotation, would u follow them to get the parts? Definitely NO.

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Ghost mode re-activated

Next transmission oil drain and Re-fill using Original DW1, 4quarts and an engine wash.

Suspension also disassembled and checked for warn out joints. Joints ok (fair condition)

Car is ready for pickup.

Honda accord 2008.

Harness repair carried out, found a broken link in the power supply lines to ABS pump, connected and check engine light and blinking. D light went off. (previous error was Can buss related to abs communication) scanned and found front left (drivers side) wheel speed sensor faulty.

Replaced wheel speed sensor ABS and VSA lights off

Honda accord 2008

Faults.

Blinking D lights

Abs lights on

VSA lights on

Check engine light on

Vehicle scan revealed no communication with ABS unit.

Checked abs fuse, ok checked power to abs pump only ground power available, constant positive not available.

Kia Rio 07 Engine wash.


The engine Ecu is in the engine bay behind the air filter, its held in place by 4 bolts, please remove it before contemplating an Engine wash.

Baryoh007:
I am in Akure, I can drive down to Lag in a jiffy if you can help fix it. I can chat on your whatsapp too. I really need the fix. Hate when my fan blows with just the key in the on position. Thanks for your response

if you are good at DIY then let's try whatsapp.

Baryoh007:
Salute Gazzuzz, I 've been silently following your thread and I appreciate it. I have a Lexus rx330 2005, when I bought it I noticed that when I turn on the ignition the fan starts working and when i asked the dealer, he told me when the vehicle was brought in the a/c didn't work and they had to connect the wire directly into the compressor and creating a relay for it. I saw all these myself. A saw pin wire that is supposed to be attached to the fan junction hanging and when I put it in the fan stops working and a/c releases gases as if it's overfilled. I have attached pictures. Please how can I get my ac to be working just the way factory made it. Thank you.

We can't do much on NL, physical inspection is required. Location?

Ford expedition 2004

Got really stumped on the rough idling and hesitation on the 4.6liter v8 engine, and decided to leave it for a day to research some more.

I totally ignored the rattling noise the engine made and felt it was engine wear until I read this article.

Also I noticed oil was non existent on the dip stick when I checked and had to inform the owner.



It totally explained the rattling and rough idling

In 1991 Ford Motor Company introduced their first modular V-8 engine. This was for the 1991 Lincoln Town Car and the cylinder displacement was 4.6 liters. The engine is popular and is produced in a number of displacements. They also build two, three and four-valve per cylinder versions with different cylinder heads

The Ford 4.6 liter and 5.4 liter engines power millions of SUV, truck and car models. The Ford Modular engine is well engineered, but it is designed for specific lubrication. The oil viscosity and the type of oil filter can mean the difference between reliable service and an expensive repair.

Why the proper oil is so important

The modular engine is an overhead cam design. Two very long timing chains keep the camshafts in time with the crankshaft. Because of the length of the chains, guides are needed to reduce movement. They also use a hydraulic tensioner to keep each chain tight. Oil pressure moves the tensioner which controls slack in the timing chains. These components rely heavily on proper lubrication from the engine’s oil.

Ford originally specified a 5W30 motor oil for the engine. They soon found this caused oil consumption and possible catalytic converter problems. This caused a change in the specification to a 5W20 or a 5W20 synthetic blend. It is also believed the lower viscosity oil can travel to the timing chain tensioners more quickly. The oil filter they designed for the engine also has a specific anti drain-back valve and for good reason.

The anti drain-back oil filter

With a substandard oil filter the engine oil may drain back to the oil pan when the engine is turned off. A lack of oil pressure means the tensioners cannot immediately tighten the timing chains on startup. When this occurs, slack in the chain tends to jerk and the plastic timing chain guides can break.

The problem of broken guides on the timing-chain

We see many Ford modular engines with broken timing chain guides. The first symptom is usually a rattle on the start up. Because the timing chains are so long, they are supported by plastic guides. The timing chain is kept tight by force from the hydraulic tensioners. With the proper lubrication and the right oil filter this works very well for a great many miles. Problems begin when improper viscosity oil and substandard oil filters are used.

With a substandard oil filter the engine oil may drain back to the oil pan when the engine is turned off.  A lack of oil pressure means tensioners cannot immediately tighten the timing chains on startup.  When this occurs slack in the chain tends to jerk and the plastic timing chain guides can break.

　

Symptoms of a broken timing chain guide can range from a rattle noise on startup (not always) to rough idle to a check engine light.  This engine was fitted with the proper Motorcraft filter after the noise started.  Unfortunately it was too late to prevent an expensive repair.  The guide on the left bank is broken and the check engine light has come on.

https://www.agcoauto.com/content/images/engine/timing_chain_4.6L_broken_guide.jpg

https://www.agcoauto.com/content/images/engine/4.6L.JPG
A broken chain guide is apparent, once removed and compared with a new part.  The guide most often breaks where the mounting bushing passes through.  This allows the chain to drop down and often it starts to rattle, until the tensioner removes the slack.





When the timing chain guide (1) breaks, the chain drops down.  The chain tensioner (2) attempts to take up the excess slack in the timing chain.  When the tensioner piston extends, the chain is pulled tight. Removing this slack on one side of the chain also causes the cam sprocket (3) to rotate and change camshaft timing on that bank.


 

Rotating one cam sprocket disturbs valve timing relative to the other side of the engine. This can cause a rough idle can set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0300 and codes for lean and rich operation. Many times these engines come to us, after having been mis-diagnosed elsewhere.  Needless part replacement has often been a further waste of money. Repair involves timing cover removal and replacement of the chains, guides, tensioners, etc.  Changing to the proper oil viscosity and a Motorcraft oil filter, prevents an expensive repeat of the problem.

Replacing the timing chains

To replace the chains and guides, we must be certain to align the camshafts and crankshaft. If valve timing is not properly set, the valves may hit the pistons and cause severe engine damage. Timing a Ford modular engine is not a simple task. Articles on the internet state, not turning the camshafts or crankshaft allows replacing the chains without timing the engine. This is very dangerous at best and may cost an engine. It also fails to recognize cam timing is already off when a guide breaks.
https://www.agcoauto.com/content/images/engine/timing_chain_4.6L_new_broken_guides.jpg

https://www.agcoauto.com/content/images/engine/timing_chain_4.6L_effect_broken_guide.jpg

http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/115

Will have to inform owner on new developments before continuing the job.

adanny01:
I hope they didnt remove the inner cups when the car was still hot. If thats what happened, just plan for a new gear box. Changing only the bearing wouldnt cause any problems unless the pull out the inner cups while its still hot

Boss that thing still baffles me! New gearboxes are really sensitive now. Last Cv joint replacement I did on a 2010 camry, I kept the car for 2days. Day 1 to cool second day install.

rainmaker12:
Car in question 1999 accord, l4, auto.
When idling expecially in traffic temperature rises high, but when the throttle is applied and engines runs from 2000 rpm upward temperature goes down to normal. Fans works with termostat. and runs well. Any clue with wats next to do?

Faulty waterpump.

yommy2sure:
@gazzuzz would give u a call soon for scanning of my 06 accord (dc). The 'check engine' light, abs and vsa lights are permanently on. My horn recently stopped working and my mechanic said the electrician he consulted said some stuff in the air bag needs to be replaced for 8k plus replacement fee and transport of 3k total of 11k.

Ok waiting to here from you.

landerz:
Do you have fuel filter and pump for honda city ?

Please what ever you do, do not drop the tank to access the fuel pump, fuel pump under the gear shifter area also near parking brakes, all you have to do is remove the plastic formica divider to have access to it.

F50:
My brother there is absolutely nothing wrong with your wife...the problem is with you. Now let me try to explain.

Your wife is behaving like a normal woman and that's how they were created. The problem is that you didn't created boundaries in your relationship.

Most women are created to be loyal and submissive now couple that with a man that disvirgined them or a man that is better than you in bed, what you get is an over loyal woman even when she don marry someone else.



Now you may be her husband quite all right but as long as you didn't set strict boundaries that are supposed to checkmate her past loyaltys you are in for this type of Mary go round.

I assure u that your wife loves you but why she removed her ring I believe she has already told you, and from her answer it looks like u caused it too. Some people believed in do me I do you god no go vex. That's if she was telling the truth about her true reason.

My girlfriend can not make the mistake of chatting with an ex not to talk of my wife.
She can not even wish him a happy birthday, she can't have his number on her phone, she can't pick his calls o! She can not interact with him through any media possible. She just can't simple.

For me its better my girl friend cheats on me with another man than with an ex. I will forgive her immediately if she sleeps with someone else I no go even think am too much...but with an ex? The relationship is over o! I hate ex's pass devil o! And she knows . she can not try any form of communication with ex o! Becos the wahala that will result she won't survive it.
These are the kind of boundaries you for don set since b4 una even marry. As in eeh the first time she even chat with the ex u for break that your flat screen TV for parlour and her mirror for room and her phone so that she go know say ex's na no go area.
Then if she flirt with a neutral guy just do like say e no pain u too much so that she will be able to differentiate ex's temper from neutral guys temper. You see she don dey understand u

Werey

Kia Rio 07, suspension and clutch work complete, drives really smooth now.

Job complete pending a complete wash.

Boss you are in lagos, I am in lagos.

Nissan Xterra radiator top removed and replaced. The process is very kazeemy so I skipped pictures


Job complete car should leave today.

Galads:
I just changed my inner shaft bearing, after driving for like 10km, I noticed I need to press the pedal hard till the RPM increases real high and still yet it doesn't pick fast. Once it picks, before the gear 1 changes to 2, the rpm increases and and it jecks before changing.
Could it be the inner bearing I fix isn't good? Or isn't fixed well

Scan or check around gear, there might be a disconnected solenoid, or worse, your transmission oil might have leaked out.

Ford Expedition

Plugs replaced, injectors cleaned, o2 sensors changed.

Car still rough idles and there's hesitation before take off, ordered for an MAF (airflow meter), waiting for delivery. Weather has not been friendly with my suppliers.

Beautiful4u:
good evening Mr. GAZZ. MY CAR GETS TO 2500 TO 2800 RPM BEFORE IT ACCELERATE NORMALLY. I WOULD LIKE KNOW THE CAUSE AND HOW TO FIX IT. THANKS. CAMRY PENCIL LIGHT

I have no idea.

More tech details required.

twins13:
gazzuzz
please can i get a new knock sensor for my Lexus RX 300 2001 model. and at what cost

Procurement and installation (brand new 40k)

Procurement and installation toks 12k

Ford expedition 2004 4.6liter engine

Sparkplug change underway

Tools that would be of help pic below.

A magnet is also very important

Wicked spambot

IdaraCHODB:
Have you done your homework?

I guess not

I could not document the coupling of the v6 camry, cause it was done late at night and battery was flat, but it's gone and owner is happy.



Funnels I bought in traffic.

The Nissan xterra

Small leak noticed at the top of radiator, there's a crack at the top, probably caused by old age.

No cause for alarm, no need to replace entire radiator, just the top will be replaced in the morning.

The Kia gearbox is down.

Clutch plate is being installed

Notice the clutch aligning tool? Never leave home without one

Ford explorer 2004

Fuel pump pressure test without installing gives a almost 5bars , didn't know the v8 used so much pressure. Well in contrast to 2bar/1.5bar that is settled

With fuel tank still on the floor and fuel pump installed car is started and revs well, but rough idles, a quick spark plug change, o2 sensor replacement and injectoer service in the morning, and this baby is out of here



P.s warning, never connect your fuel pressure tester directly to a fuel pump, its best connected in series with the pressure release valve.

swaggerkid:
i have a 2005 corolla s, which is very boring, the 1.8L 4cyl engine lacks power but at least it tries ,
am thinking of some mods,
am getting some new set of wheels
i might lower the suspension
also going to buy an after market intake...
but my prob is on the exhaust system, i want it to be a dual exit straight pipe but i dont even know how to go about it, making a dual exit from an i4 engine
, am going to delete the muffler and resonator but am keeping the catalyst and sensors
i dont care about fuel economy

What's the aim? Power gain? Better remove the catalyst and install a turbo charger re map the engine ECU, then I know you are ready. This one nah cosmetics.