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BusinessRe: Polystyrene Beads - Eps Expansion by obua: 1:45pm On Jun 10, 2011
A company at Ota, near Lagos, produces EPS in sheets while another one in Abuja produces blocks/sheets
BusinessRe: Pipe Floaters ( Minimum 24" Pipeline Floating units) by obua: 11:03pm On Jun 08, 2011
call 0802 725 45 05. Ifeanyi for more info. Is it for dredging ?
I think you had better leave your email/ phone no
PoliticsRe: Tata, Dangote, Essar Among Bidders For The Sale Of Nigeria Power Companies by obua: 10:43pm On Jun 08, 2011
Pls I beg to differ about Dangote.
Dangote runs about 2 big power plants in Obajana and Lagos now.
In fact he can comfortably supply Nepa excess power now. So he already is generating about 150mw now at Obajana. He built a 90km gas line off the Escravos line. He is also doing another line and power plant in Ogun.
Pls lets give this guy a chance.
The Benue people resisted him for years about BCC, now go to BCC and see, capacity has doubled.
Dangote is operating in about 15 African countries now.
Pls lets support this guy
Car TalkRe: What Is The Preferred Engine Type In Nigeria - Petrol Or Diesel, And Why? by obua: 10:06pm On Mar 08, 2011
I had  funny experiences when I bought my 200D vboot in 2000.


1.   Washed the engine area and started experiencing  difficulty in stopping the engine after the engine is switched off. Tried a few mechanics  without result. Did a search on the www , then was able to trace the loose  vacuum hose but before then, was using the stop engine lever  on the inlet manifold area. So as I plugged back the hose , my engine  not stopping( dieseling) after putting the ignition stopped.
2. Could not get the write type of oil filter . The MB 200D engine is 601 model, but most dealers  stocked the longer filter for the MB  602/603 engines which are long. For some months I was actually washing the filters in petrol and reusing them.
3.  As I was doing the servicing my self, I would change the diesel filter (primary/secondary) 2monthly/monthly and then change the oil filter  3-5 months interval.  I did not know how to bleed the injectors so once I finish changing the diesel filter,(to avoid gas cutting) I will press down the throttle until the air gap in the diesel line was closed , then I will leave the engine to idle.
One day I had to change both oil/diesel  filters  at once. Because the oil has to circulate I could not fire the stationary car on full throttle, so the gas  cutting thing started and the car refused to start.  I took  batteries from other cars and still no success. I called the first mechanics and he said I had to pay him  8k to loose the injection pump and then another 6 k  to service it.
I was really mad at him cause I had been exposed to diesel generators, so I knew that injector pump loosing was no big job.
I called my petrol car mechanics and he towed the car out and brought it back and he was 5k richer and I was happy. He refused to answer all my questions about what he actually did. That is the attitude of many Nigeria low Schooled Techies
So I went back to old regime  of staggered servicing.
Later I was tempted to try complete service again.
By then I had done more research, so I was able to solve the problem by bleeding the nozzles while someone else tried starting the engine.
4. I was able to manage the fuel crisis of that era by  stocking diesel at home . At a time  I had about 10     20l kegs of diesel  stored  at home.
This was possible because diesel can be safely store at home.
5. Tried the  bio diesel fad, but could not get much of it in good quantity.
6. When the price of diesel went up to N150/l  in 2006-2008 , some bad guys started mixing diesel with gas condensate. lots of diesel engined cars and generators were damaged. Infact my neighbour  had  a major fire incident in his "diesel tank" house.

7. Right now I am thinking of going for a 2003 diesel Toyota corolla ( — 1CD-FTV — 2.0 L (1995 cc) I4 diesel, 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged, D-4D, 114 hp (85 kW) engine) and   2003  Toyota Land Cruiser with the  engine 4.2 L I6 1HD-T diesel turbo
Car TalkRe: What Is The Preferred Engine Type In Nigeria - Petrol Or Diesel, And Why? by obua: 8:05pm On Mar 08, 2011
Actually most car makers have diesel engine option. Only Honda resisted until a few years ago.
VW, Peugeot and Toyota are the leaders.
The biggest problem with diesel engine usage in naija are as follows
1. to many quack mechanics
2. poor diesel engine use know how
3. water in diesel
4. bad engine oil

I used my diesel engine vboot for 6 years without a trip to the mechanic. Did all servicing my self. Changed secondary diesel filters monthly( cost N100 only) The week I gave it out to my drivers, I started hearing battery problem. This was caused by not allowing the heater plug go off before starting.
This drains the battery and starves the injectors of diesel and then starting problems start.
Car TalkRe: What Is The Preferred Engine Type In Nigeria - Petrol Or Diesel, And Why? by obua: 7:55pm On Mar 08, 2011
Any body who has used a diesel vehicle in naija will appreciate a diesel vehicle.
The best way to reduce our over dependence on petrol is to free the price so that people will try other options.
Yeah, we have few good diesel mechanics, we actually have fewer good" modern "petrol engine mechanics.
Forget the fact that they get our engines working but at what cost ?
Vehicles designed to give 40mpg on the highway give 25mpg due to faulty repairs and poor quality petrol
I have used a diesel Vboot 200D and petrol 200 carb V boot. A 300 km journey in the diesel vboot will take about 12litres, while the petrol engined vboot will take about 40 litres. Diesel engine vehicles even give better mpg when they have used for long distance trips.For example -PHC to Owerri takes like 6.5l, while coming back same day will take like 4 litres.
Petrol cost is N2600 ( 65/l) while diesel then cost 100/l making it N1400. Even if diesel costs 200/l it is still better. mind you petrol price is controlled by the goverment. When the price is freed after the elections , Nigerians will look beyond petrol like the Americans are doing now.
About 70% of all private cars in Europe are diesel engine.
Diesel engine is much more efficient than petrol engine.
I have used diesel Golf 2, Passat TDI, 1996 Pajero with 2800 TD, 1996 V6 petrol Pajero- petrol guzzler.
Have used 1993 Nissan Patrol with TD42 and RD28T engines.They are smooth and fast. Try a Nissan Patrol with RB 42 petrol engine.
With that I was going to the fuel station every 3 days even with the 95 litre capacity tank.
The cheapest car to drive fuel wise is TDI engined VW passat, Golf, Jetta.
Try it and you will never use a petrol engine engine again.
My fear about the diesel engine is this switch to electronic injectors ie the Common rail direct fuel injection
I am not happy that the last 3 generations of Toyota Camry do not use diesel engines.
Sienna Pls you must open workshops in Nigeria
Christianity EtcRe: Why Pastor Chris Miracles May Be Fake. by obua: 8:48am On Mar 07, 2011
Do you know Pastor Chris history ?
He has been a a very Serious Christian since we knew him at Uniben.
Have you read his books ?
Have you listened to him ?
Is what he is doing not scriptural ?
Try and hear him, then you can talk.
Very few pastors teach new birth like Pastor Christ
BusinessRe: Agents Wanted by obua: 10:07pm On Mar 05, 2011
what do you sell ?
BusinessRe: Melon Peeling Machine by obua: 9:04pm On Mar 04, 2011
pictures and specifications pls
AutosRe: Cost Of Clearing Excavators by obua: 8:41pm On Mar 04, 2011
Call Phemmy
AutosRe: Used Skoda For Sale by obua: 8:24pm On Feb 28, 2011
skoda what- favorit, fabia, octavia- wagon or sedan
I need skoda fabia wagon
PropertiesRe: Perkins Generator 15kva With Soundproof @ 450,000(negotiable) by obua: 12:02pm On Feb 04, 2011
Bros, can I have have this for 200k.
I need it for home use
AutosRe: Fiat Ducato 14 For With Big Engine For Sale by obua: 5:19pm On Dec 31, 2010
post a picture
TravelRe: Nigerians That Live In Cuba by obua: 5:17pm On Dec 31, 2010
Do a search on the internet.
Cuba is a socialist state so no much on jobs and good standard of living
BusinessRe: I Need A Company Wd Expertise In Signage by obua: 4:26pm On Dec 31, 2010
http://www.displaytechnologies-ng.com/products_qcontrol.htm

Address
3 Olatunde Ayoola Avenue,
off Access Road , Obanikoro.Lagos

Phone Number
(234 - 1), 7634344, 7752134, 7939568

Mobile
08055867778

Fax
234-1-4968584

Email
sales@displaytechnologies-ng.com






Company Name Display Technologies Ltd
Company Address 3 Olatunde Ayoola Avenue, Obanikoro, Lagos, Nigeria
Business Phone 234-1-7634345
Fax 234-1-4968584
Mobile 234-1-7752134
Contact Person Mr. Biodun Sofola
Employee Number 11 - 50 People
Year Established 2000
Annual Sales Below US$1 Million
Businesstype Trading Company
Mainmarckets Africa
Country Nigeria
Product Range
Description
We are a manufacturing company that specialises nin production of different types of lightboxes. We have double sided round and rectangular lightboxes, EL Lightboxes, Aluminum lightboxes with snap frame and many more. Also we have queue management systems and LED Moving Message Sign
Send Inquiry to Display Technologies Ltd
PropertiesRe: 30kva Generator For Sale @ A Give Away Price by obua: 9:03pm On Dec 27, 2010
whats gwan with the deutz gen ?
BusinessRe: Cold Room Bisness by obua: 8:57pm On Dec 27, 2010
Cost as from 700k for 8x8feet. Call 0704 210 4090
AutosRe: I Am Confused by obua: 8:29pm On Dec 27, 2010
Cherokee are fine but quite expensive to run and maintain. Pls forget the Cherokee if you are not ready to spend
If Jeep dey hungry you go for a used Rav4 or 4runner . Do not go for a used Mitsubishi Jeep .
A camry will serve better in terms of reliability. That is why there are more camrys than any other car on the road today
PropertiesRe: 30kva Generator For Sale @ A Give Away Price by obua: 1:31am On Nov 29, 2010
Pls send clear pictures of this german machine.
But I think that 200k is high for a naija use basic gen.
Deutz parts are so dear.
Will pay 150k sharp
CelebritiesRe: I Cant Beliv Dis, D Music Legend Is Dead by obua: 11:59pm On Nov 28, 2010
the goon died 1 year ago
AutosRe: KAMAZ Trucks: Is it common in Nigeria? by obua: 9:12am On Sep 29, 2010
Yeah, Kamaz are sold in Nigeria by GZ Motors.
I was told it cost about N6m some years ago for a dumper.
A few guys upnorth/middle belt imported them.
They should be better than Chinese trucks .
A few of them now com with Cummins engine
BusinessRe: Need Polystyrene- White Foam by obua: 10:06pm On Sep 25, 2010
What is the thickness you need ?
Enkay Plastics( Abeokuta Road) produces thickness of up to 2 inches.
Call 0704 2104090.
What do you need it for ?
AutosRe: Toyota Condor @ A Give Away by obua: 12:37pm On Sep 23, 2010
Got the pix from June12.
The engine looks so done. Has the engine ever being changed ?
AutosRe: Pls Help! My Hyundai Accent Emits Smoke by obua: 12:34pm On Sep 23, 2010
What is colour of the smoke ?
Also check the air filter, whether it is in place.
Do not touch the engine until you have done a compression test.
Car TalkRe: Behold The Made In Nnewi,nigeria Cars! by obua: 3:09pm On Aug 01, 2010
this effort is commendable and so all this rubbish should stop.
It is only assembly, but with a press shop.
This guy also has a tyre factory being built when all the tyre plants in Nigeria have closed down

pls check this http://innosonivm.com/En/About2.Asp.
http://innoson-group.com/innoson-plastic.php
Technology MarketRe: Zoom Blackberry For Sale by obua: 5:42pm On Jul 20, 2010
is it dual sim ? ie cdma+gsm
Technology MarketRe: I Want To Buy Refrigerator What Brand Do You Recommend by obua: 5:38pm On Jul 20, 2010
buy haier-thermocool.
comes with warantee and quality is good
Technology MarketRe: Brand New 8kva Honda Generator(petrol) Price:N300k Call:08036977923 by obua: 5:36pm On Jul 20, 2010
post a picture
BusinessRe: Fast Food Chain by obua: 9:20pm On Jul 19, 2010
Go to Mr Biggs /Tantalizer and enquire.
Mr Biggs asks for about N50m to start a franchise. You might try Chicken Republic. I Think that they are better organised.
BusinessRe: Dredging by obua: 9:12pm On Jul 19, 2010
good , rewarding, challenging.
AutosRe: ******@ GEORGE_D 15 KVA Isuzu Diesel Generator****** by obua: 9:13pm On Jul 18, 2010
Is the gen still available.
Business To BusinessRe: Shawarma And Milkshakes Stand For Sale by obua: 9:38pm On Jul 14, 2010
Pls put your phone no for easy contact

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