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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by AutoElectNG: 12:02pm On Sep 30, 2018
On a recent journey between Uyo and Lagos via Port Harcourt, I got into a deep valley along the road where half of the car was submerged in mud mixed with diesel from a tanker that fell.

It caked my radiator and condenser with a mix of mud and diesel....I have to take down the front bumper to give both a thorough wash....as using a/c creates an overheating situation.

Sorry bad things happen.

I have other stories under my belt so that is why I now permanently travel with a toolbox weighing over 20kg so I can tackle anything along the way.

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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by Adisaowalla: 8:32am On Oct 01, 2018
snipesdam:


SPEEDOMETER

grin
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by eRex(m): 8:35am On Oct 01, 2018
What's the update on dis journey bro
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by jodeci(m): 4:22am On Oct 02, 2018
The Honda city killed his joy and the fun.
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by jodeci(m): 4:23am On Oct 02, 2018
eRex:
What's the update on did journey bro

The Honda city killed his joy and the fun.
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by eRex(m): 9:13am On Oct 02, 2018
oride:
Journey on hold.


Ijebu Ode.


Top gasket blown...


Village pipu meeting in progress.


Can Oride confirm he is okay...?
We never hear update ni
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 9:39am On Oct 02, 2018
eRex:



Can Oride confirm he is okay...?
We never hear update ni

I'm ok bro just exhausted. Left Ijebu Ode at 3pm yesterday, got into PH at 5:47am this morning.

I have a meeting for some hours. I'll be back with pictures and gist.

I must also appreciate all who showed concern and advice especially Gazzuzz' who called all through my ordeal. God bless you all.


Oride

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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by eRex(m): 10:17am On Oct 02, 2018
oride:


I'm ok bro just exhausted. Left Ijebu Ode at 3pm yesterday, got into PH at 5:47am this morning.

I have a meeting for some hours. I'll be back with pictures and gist.

I must also appreciate all who showed concern and advice especially Gazzuzz' who called all through my ordeal. God bless you all.


Oride

wow... pele...
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 1:11pm On Oct 02, 2018
Gasket change

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 1:14pm On Oct 02, 2018
This is no Kazeem., They call him Alfa the gasket changer.

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 1:18pm On Oct 02, 2018
No Honda City Gasket at Ijebu Ode and Sagamu. Had to get this in Lagos.

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 1:20pm On Oct 02, 2018
Work completed. Tested for an hour no sign of overheating. PH here we come...

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by thebigkendo(m): 2:38pm On Oct 02, 2018
oride:
No Honda City Gasket at Ijebu Ode and Sagamu. Had to get this in Lagos.

eRex Shey i told you grin grin

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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:49pm On Oct 02, 2018
thebigkendo:


eRex Shey i told you grin grin

as a part ipob, all I can say is demand and supply.
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by thebigkendo(m): 3:01pm On Oct 02, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


as a part ipob, all I can say is demand and supply.

Yeah if to say na Corolla, camry or Honda accord of the same year.. Gasket for full everywhere.

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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by eRex(m): 3:44pm On Oct 02, 2018
thebigkendo:


eRex Shey i told you grin grin

yes you did oo.... It must have been hectic menh..

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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 7:09am On Oct 03, 2018
50 km from Ore Vehicle started overheating again. We managed it to Pre where a mechanic checked and said it was the top cylinder and it had to be ordered from Benin. I had an important meeting early Tuesday morning so I decided to manage the vehicle.

1. Don't drive above 50km.
2. Stop every one hour for the engine to cool down then top with water.

That was the strategy.

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 7:12am On Oct 03, 2018
Got to

Benin 11:30pm

Ughelli 2:00am

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 7:15am On Oct 03, 2018
Since the weather was cold it helped increase our stops from one to two hours.

Mbiama 4am

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 7:17am On Oct 03, 2018
Choba bridge, Port Harcourt

5:47am.

Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 7:20am On Oct 03, 2018
LESSON FOR DISCUSSION

If your vehicle breaks down on a trip and it's a serious issue, never ever give it to the road side guys. Tow it to a reliable garage.

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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by Mayor555(m): 7:22am On Oct 03, 2018
The engine of this city is a strong one, you must have paid less attention to the temperature and cooling system.

I know money is not that easy to get.
the engine of this car costs between 65k-75k.. If it's your car, get a replacement engine and enjoy the 'fuel repelling' Honda city.

E Pele sir
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by AutoElectNG: 7:23am On Oct 03, 2018
oride:
LESSON FOR DISCUSSION

If your vehicle breaks down on a trip and it's a serious issue, never ever give it to the road side guys. Tow it to a reliable garage.

Sorry brother

But towing on the highways can be expensive....
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by idu1(m): 7:41am On Oct 03, 2018
If they wan later sell this car for Nairaland now they ll say ' buy and drive' no issue to fix undecided

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Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 8:46am On Oct 03, 2018
idu1:
If they wan later sell this car for Nairaland now they ll say ' buy and drive' no issue to fix undecided

I wanted to put it up for sale before but not anymore. I've fallen for it. The engine is quite forgiving and the fuel economy is better than a Corolla by far.

I'm fixing and keeping it.
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 8:47am On Oct 03, 2018
AutoElectNG:


Sorry brother

But towing on the highways can be expensive....

It really is but it's cheaper in the long run.
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by idu1(m): 8:51am On Oct 03, 2018
oride:


I wanted to put it up for sale before but not anymore. I've fallen for it. The engine is quite forgiving and the fuel economy is better than a Corolla by far.

I'm fixing and keeping it.
which year is it and the engine capacity?
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by brojero: 9:03am On Oct 03, 2018
oride:
50 km from Ore Vehicle started overheating again. We managed it to Pre where a mechanic checked and said it was the top cylinder.

Most likely the cylinder head warped from the original gasket failure. When you replace, check the head with a metal straight edge to be sure it doesn't have the same problem
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 11:30am On Oct 03, 2018
brojero:


Most likely the cylinder head warped from the original gasket failure. When you replace, check the head with a metal straight edge to be sure it doesn't have the same problem

You are very correct.
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by mmadu5(m): 1:18pm On Oct 03, 2018
Mayor555:
The engine of this city is a strong one, you must have paid less attention to the temperature and cooling system.

I know money is not that easy to get.
the engine of this car costs between 65k-75k.. If it's your car, get a replacement engine and enjoy the 'fuel repelling' Honda city.

E Pele sir

what about honda baby boy 2000 engine sir how much can i get it for
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by Mayor555(m): 1:28pm On Oct 03, 2018
mmadu5:


what about honda baby boy 2000 engine sir how much can i get it for


About 140-180k, I'm not sure ooo

Cc Gazzuzz, Oluwaseunla
Please help answer this.
Re: From Port Harcourt To Lagos And Back by oride: 1:58pm On Oct 03, 2018
idu1:
which year is it and the engine capacity?

2006

1.3 L

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