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Nossa:
I understand though. Best wishes

selfmadeOLX:
He meant "using a Golf 4 shouldn't be for first timers. Look for something less complex"

I'm also a first timer and considering a 1997 Honda Accord (aka bulldog) 2.3L 4cyl V-TEC 5 speed automatic.

Car fits into my budget as a freelancer/student
I'm 22. Would love to keep the car through the period of at least 5yrs moving around for business and till I'm done with schooling. Location is Lagos.

Fuel Efficiency
Parts costs
Common expected problems
What year to avoid
Any other close substitutes?

Been reading a lot on NL Auto section and Google this year, would really need your honest/professional thoughts. Thanks

Gazzuzz
Nurey

fidtopade:
Its 2006 camry, 2AZ (2.4). How about changing these parts 'crankshaft and bearing', will that solve the problem? Because for now, the price of engine is too high to afford.

Lateralmaths:
please can it be repaired.

Kjnwancaro:
Yes he resurfaced the banks and has grinded the valve but I still can't feel the smoothness. Can the valve be completely changed?

Lateralmaths:
I have problems starting my car the first time everyday. It usually makes some funny sound from the kick or no sound at all before it starts after a few trials.
The thing is that after it starts, I have no problem with starting it again for that day. This has made it difficult for my mechanic and electrician to detect the fault because each time I go to the workshop, the car starts properly.
I had to change the full kick sometime ago and the problem stopped. but now it started again with the new kick.

pls what could be the problem?

Nossa:
Please I want to derail a little from repairs, I reached an agreement with a seller for a golf 4, it's going to be my first car and I don't have basic knowledge of the documents I'll demand before making payment. Help your boy sir.

Nossa:
GAZUZZ, please what's the best engine oil for VW golf 4?
What's your take on the fuel economy of the same car model.

dljbd1:
Hi, I want to confirm if it is possible to change the engine of a hyundai sonata to a camry engine. If possible, I don't mind knowing the disadvantages and advantages and how much it would cost.

I also sent you an email. Kindly reply.

Thanks

Kjnwancaro:
UPDATE:


Not sure what this test is called but the mecho tried to test every spark plug in the cylinders and noticed one of them wasn't responding which would mean that the intake valve isn't properly sitting or something could be wrong with it. Dude had to break the engine apart again and removed the cylinder. Lo and behold the valve was badly burned from the overheating which caused it to malfunction.

Problem solved, check engine light not flashing and vibration has greatly reduced but I'm still yet to feel the smoothness of my car. My guess is the piston did not return to its factory state, does it mean I will never feel the original smoothness ever anymore?

SUMMARY

A faulty radiator cap caused me time, lots of cash and a week of being immobile. Anyone ever been more unfortunate?

sisqology:
Boss please, so you advice Camry LE/XLE over DC? Naija used

Gboliwe:
Hello Mr Gazzuz,

I need your help. I have sent you a request via BBM, please accept lets talk. I promise i will take a lot of your time because I will be asking so many questions and some may be silly too but please, bear with me in advance.

Kindly accept

Temptee101:
So if person count 750k give you you go collect am?

UrennaNkoli:
You moto sellers. all of una don take full advantage of this recession. Na God go judge you people

Temptee101:
So if person count 750k give you you go collect am?

UrennaNkoli:
You moto sellers. all of una don take full advantage of this recession. Na God go judge you people

moblix:
D cost of car on nairaland by dealers is very high and unusual,y on earth some1 well post Camry 1999 4 1m ,goft 1 4 650k,Honda oddese 2000 4 1.5m,Honda baby boy 800k etc......all Nija used.even more expensive Dan new car


Make ena fear God o.....

ironheart:
my point is, why do u think they mix grease with ATF before adding to a manual transmission

because the car owners allow them

ironheart:
manual

sisqology:
Same here. Gazzuzz please advice. First time car owner

semid4lyfe:
NL Auto mechanics,

I greet you specially.

I had an accident with my 2002 Toyota Camry V6 November last year. The car skidded off the road into a bush and the exhaust got extensively damaged with grass and leaves tucked into it. Catalytic converter, exhaust pot were replaced and some welding work was done.

Since then, fuel consumption has gone over the roof and scanning has revealed p1135 (A/F Sensor Circuit Heater Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 1) and p1155 (A/F Sensor Circuit Heater Malfunction Bank 2 Sensor 1) error codes.

I do not believe the A/F sensors have gone bad cos it's unlikely for the two A/F sensors at different locations to go bad at the same time. Also, the same p1135 and p1155 codes were present when I first got the car and you said I might need to change the sensors but the error codes disappeared after exhaust work and the sensors were not changed.

I've had 2 other panel beaters/mechanics examine the exhaust and test drive, and they all tell me, "Oga, your exhaust is fine. No let anyone take you chop". They say there's no popping sound when starting the car, no visible leaks and the exhaust is breathing fine.

However, the slight stalling I experience when accelerating (not all the time and not too often), the increased grunt, decreased power & acceleration and the now excessive fuel consumption make me believe all is not well with my car. (Car did not have these issues before the accident).

I don tire, and I wan park the car as the fuel consumption don dey dig hole for my pocket. I'll be glad if I can be pointed in the right direction to get the problem fixed once & for all.

NB: I am in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

cc: GAZZ.UZZ, cardo.ctor, king.rein, Hon.musa, nu.rey, may.or2013

dljbd1:
Hi, I want to confirm if it is possible to change the engine of a hyundai sonata to a camry engine. If possible, I don't mind knowing the disadvantages and advantages and how much it would cost.

I also sent you an email. Kindly reply.

Thanks

ironheart:
Hello kashif, been following your thread for a while and i feel proud to know you have been quite diligent with this.

I took my car to Apo mechanic village Abuja for some job to be done, its a 1999 toyota corona manual gear box. When the job was done, out of curiosity, i ask the mechanic to drain the oil from the gear box and i was surprised about 5 table spoon of oil came out.

Lucky me you can say. The mechanic said i should tke it to some to fill it up for me, when i got there, he was not around and out of curiosity, i asked his boiz what type of oil they use. He said grease mixed with transmission fluid.


My brother i weak. Now my question. Whats the rationale behind that mix? I know grease does not transmit or take away heat very well.

I need the experts to discuss this.

Cc gazzuzz, kingreign, honmusa, cardoctor

Joseankles:
How much is that Sir?

chekz169:
I need a mazda 3 2004 model brainbox. My car is in need of a brainbox. Nairalanders pls, u guys should help and join me in the search Please please please.

austin4real:
What is the recommended fluid type for a 2005 Chevrolet express van

olujaidi:
The gear or engine?

olujaidi:
Gazzuz

What's the cost of a gear system and engine for a 2009 Kia Rio (Auto).

Thanks

zamirikpo:
Hi my boss at gazzuz

I want to do some servicing for my baby , a Camry 07 that has served me so diligently. Since I got it 4-5yrs ago no issues, but its beginning to show some signs of fatique. D legs r beginning to make some wobbly noise though on rough roads only. And I notice that when I hit d brakes after doing abt 100km/hr, d car vibrates violently.

Pls advice me on d following because d different mechanics I've tried to consult hv all given me different diagnosis .
1. What shocks r d BEST , new or Belgium, if new where can I get ORIGINAL new shocks.
2. What could be causing d violent vibration when I hit d brakes at 100kmh.
3. D oil level drops every month but it doesn't smoke or drop anywhere,apart from d bottom plate that is constantly soaked with oil. I've been using it like dis since I bought it but I think d level of shortage has increased abit.

Ur expert advice would be greatly appreciated