₦airaland Forum

eagleeye2:
If I had known what I know now, I would have been using synthetic when I bought the car. But I only got to know about synthetic from Nairaland after I had used it for 4years or more.
My Kazeem said, finding direct Belgium is the problem. That what they have in the market these days are rebuilt engines washed clean and put on sale as tokunbo.
Thanks.

ojeysky:
Did you eventually buy a new engine? Just a note, my toks 02 HL was burning oil between service intervals. Changing the rear valve cover to the 3rd Gen revision fixed the problem. So if you got a new engine or did a rebuild try to ensure you have the 3rd Gen rear cover (the one that comes with 3mz is also fine). I have attached pictures....a lot of people with HL 01-03 (early 03) will find this helpful.

Joe4lv:
Please, what is the name of that app and where can I download it thanks?

mumayo:
please I need expert opinion. my Mitsubishi Chariot (GDI) suddenly stopped after a sound while on motion. called my mechanic who informed me that the Timing belt has cut and that I have to buy a new engine. please is this in line because the price he's quoting for a tokunbo engine don weak me

eagleeye2:
I rebuilt the engine and have used synthetic Mobil 1 (foreign). The engine runs very quiet now and no issue since the rebuild.

radautoworks:

GAZZUZZ:
The head cylinder has to be removed to see the extent of damage.

eagleeye2:
what?

radautoworks:
You said a word that makes me VERY happy. Rebuild

radautoworks:
You said a word that makes me VERY happy. Rebuild

dicksonadams:
Rebuilding engine is the new norm now oh, but the problem is getting affordable and reliable workmanship and part

oluwaseunla:
While "reliable" could be considered an absolute, "affordable" is a relative term. . Just saying.

radautoworks:
You said a word that makes me VERY happy. Rebuild

eagleeye2:
Do you think it was wrong for me to have rebuilt the engine? I did that because I was advised that buying a tokunbo engine may not be worth it

eagleeye2:
Do you think it was wrong for me to have rebuilt the engine? I did that because I was advised that buying a tokunbo engine may not be worth it

GAZZUZZ:
Only time will tell.

I favour replace with good history.

seunpinky:
Good day Gazzuzz, I noticed that my car (corolla 04) was not driving smooth. I scanned the car and got the following codes P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1). and P0450. Please, what's the solution to these codes?

GAZZUZZ:
Only time will tell.

I favour replace with good history.

eagleeye2:
Gazzuzz, you are a professional. So you can be able to identify the good engine, unlike some of us.

Me I have eagle eye

seunpinky:
Good day Gazzuzz, I noticed that my car (corolla 04) was not driving smooth. I scanned the car and got the following codes P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1). and P0450. Please, what's the solution to these codes?

Hope you know you have the wrong fuelpump or engine ecu in the car.






Or both







Or harness to manifold absolute pressure sensor is disconnected from the fuel pump assy

GAZZUZZ:
Hope you know you have the wrong fuelpump or engine ecu in the car.






Or both







Or harness to manifold absolute pressure sensor is disconnected from the fuel pump assy

GAZZUZZ:
The scan codes do not have anything to do with the current issue. You will need to take vehicle to a mechanic for a tune up

seunpinky:
Thanks for the quick response, however, since I bought the car 2 years ago I have not changed the fuel pump nor has the ECU been changed. I think it is likely these, how can it be fixed and what of the p0420?

GAZZUZZ:
Remove the rear seat let's see the fuel assy

GAZZUZZ:
This thread is dedicated to solving car related problems, it will cover all issues feel free to post problems here, Car gurus your posts are welcome and highly appreciated.

Rita30:
Please can you tell me something about Peugeot 407 automatic ,I want to buy naija used. What is the fuel consumption like and the maintainance cost.

Rita30:
Please can you tell me something about Peugeot 407 automatic ,I want to buy naija used. What is the fuel consumption like and the maintainance cost.

GAZZUZZ:
Avoid

Octopusssy:
Please can you tell me about Pontiac Vibe ? Fuel consumption and parts availability.

Thanks bawss.

GAZZUZZ:
all the qualities of a corolla, good buy.

Octopusssy:
Thanks sir. What of Pontiac Bonneville? Someone suggested 2001 Pontiac Bonneville

GAZZUZZ:
Not a very popular car on Nigerian roads .