₦airaland Forum

HisSexcellency:
yea, the AC was not working when i bought the car, he fixed the Ac but after that i noticed that the fan doesnt come on when i turn on the ignition, so i went back to him and he said its on termostat and will only come on when the engine is hot except i want him to connect it directly which he did.

HisSexcellency:
please, i am having similar issue with my corolla 2006, bought it earlier this year (9ja use). it vibrates (left front tire side) at times after been driving for awhile especially when in traffic. And also it seems there is something draining my bsttery when the car is packed for more than 2days without warming the engine.
what i normally do is to remove one of the battery head at night. It gives a little spark each time i connect it back, my electrician says it could be the car security alarm that's draining the battery.

ogbuefi677:
I think you(OP) should move this your 'great' experience at a mechanic workshop to the food section.

diportivo:
if it were me,I will show mumsy pictures of both cars and have her choose which she likes...sometimes our folks like to be carried along in matters like this

anyone she chooses will work

my twenty kobo sir

dannybrasky:
Rad nor vex,everyday in life should be celebrated anywhere

pope191:
I see war coming, she have no option but to send that money. That was how I picked a girl (Olosho to say) from Igbobi to Alausa yesterday ard 8:30pm. Got to her house, she begged me to wait, she only want to change her cloth and procced to charity road. Since I'm going to ogba, I felt Ohk. Took her like 40 mins to change (Just jeans and top o). As we are proceeding, she receive a call and ask us to turn back, sighting her boyfriend said they should meet at club as excuse. ohk! I took her back home to change cloth to her presumed club fit, but on our way I start boiling and make her understand I can't wait again I have to end the trip... Before I knew it, dis girl try to open fire on me, ehn! She does not have any money on her, she is banking on the guy to pay. Weakness too over me and I have to step abit above her by changing d narrative to explanation while waiting to release full hanger on d said guy, but baba show up with Venze and iPhone 11, that was how he intimidated Pope even after transfer, I can't say show me the details.

But ladies, how do u ppl walk ard late night, no ATM, no penny in ur purse, una strong oo...

harrrry:
Please my mechanic said yay that he wants to remove the turbo permanently and construct a pipe to the manifold. I need your candid advice please. This is the 3rd time I am changing the turbo.

LeJeun3:


Oh now is see something, I hadn't realized that toyota AC system uses a separate drier/filter from the condenser. On Range Rovers and related vehicles, they are a single unit ....

LeJeun3:


Aunt Radu fi mi le, ma koba mi.

Meant I wont risk a job that won't last longer than the warranty given buy the part supplier.

jceesquare:
Okay, thanks.
Watched several YouTube videos where they fixed cracked windshields with those resins and I was hopeful you guys would have same kit or render such repair works.

Mrford:
When another person buy your compressor do you transfer the warranty? Or is it only on the ones you installed by yourself?

jceesquare:
Is it the resin type? If yes, how much is it...
and can it fix cracks from the inside?

The impact on the glass came from outside, but unfortunately the crack is on the inside and has spread across the windshield in just 2 days.

LeJeun3:


Parts bought brand new in Nigeria, Yes. Brand New Original parts exist....

LeJeun3:


Not entirely correct Ma'am, I would do a complete reinstall. Condenser compressor not because I dont know what is wrong, but because I care about my mental health and the nature of the situation. Car comes in with this FRAIL looking non leaking condenser no way am I installing a brand new compressor with a flushed out condenser. Call me any name, condenser like a handkerchief is reusable, but in my space it is a disposable paper towel.

LeJeun3:


Well I wouldn't know about the USA, but then again most compressor failures are based on blockages or ultimate mechanical failure of the compressor (compressor don grind).

Worries me sick than tho I can do a perfect installation using new parts, why would I when if it fails in under 6Months I am liable??

Oga Eddee, never buy a used automatic from the shelve, I sell from working vehicles....

Eddee:
Good thing, i keep invoices. An average manual compressor costs between 30k-45k depending on assurance . Usually buy in the 40k range inclusive of waybill from Onitsha or Clegg in Ojuelegba. Condenser costs between 15-17k, mostly Chinese clones. Expansion valves are 3k fixed, again Chinese clones. Freon (I usually get this on my own from ebay or pelican parts, so can't put a cap on the price)

Labour inclusive of AC system vacuuming, 15-20k depending on my kazeem's mood and availability.

Usually costs around 80k give or take, and maybe I've been lucky to have engines with enough hp, so I've never felt those often reported vibrations or subtle loss of power when AC is engaged. In short, I never turn my AC on when I turn off the ignition. Everything is clockwork.

**in all of this, I've not added the welding of the aluminium pipes to ensure it sits properly, I believe thebigkendo has experience in this field

LeJeun3:


Well I don't know your plug, but I know for sure for landrovers the condenser is the same whether Manual or Auto compressor.... Discharge and Suction hoses are modified to fit the compressor and not the condenser.

Well I might be wrong you know

radautoworks:
Hallmark of people who don't know what they are doing so they change the whole system figuring they'll catch the problem.

Curious how much it cost you for new manual and installation both times.

radautoworks:
Yes, a condenser change is not necessary when doing a compressor except when there is blockage.

We hardly ever changed condensers in the USA and were puzzled when we got here. Now we know why SMH.

Eddee:
No link per se, just rants on I think the Benz thread. They eventually had to get someone from Mandilas Lagos to come down to fix immobiliser and key issues on the car. Terrible indictment on their staff capacity in Calabar. Sometimes they looked and appeared as clueless as I was, good thing I had a lot of folks on here who I could call for remote assistance and diagnosis.

jceesquare:
Do you fix chipped or cracked windshield?

Eddee:
Saw the videos. Glad, proper auto shops like yours are around. I pray with time there are other radautoworks franchisees around the country. Already documented my sad experience with a Toyota dealership in Calabar with regards to that Lexus IS.

NonFarmPayrol:
Close to my house at dreamway chevron

Eddee:
Good thing, i keep invoices. An average manual compressor costs between 30k-45k depending on assurance . Usually buy in the 40k range inclusive of waybill from Onitsha or Clegg in Ojuelegba. Condenser costs between 15-17k, mostly Chinese clones. Expansion valves are 3k fixed, again Chinese clones. Freon (I usually get this on my own from ebay or pelican parts, so can't put a cap on the price)

Labour inclusive of AC system vacuuming, 15-20k depending on my kazeem's mood and availability.

Usually costs around 80k give or take, and maybe I've been lucky to have engines with enough hp, so I've never felt those often reported vibrations or subtle loss of power when AC is engaged. In short, I never turn my AC on when I turn off the ignition. Everything is clockwork.

**in all of this, I've not added the welding of the aluminium pipes to ensure it sits properly, I believe thebigkendo has experience in this field

PHtradeCenter:
A good name is better than gold.

For a long while my cousin had been going through hell with his cars and the only person comfortable with the whole situation was his mechanic(?) Saheed. Based on the good reviews I've seen here about the various CarTalk gurus and the proximity of our location, I convinced him to visit aunty Radu at Rad Auto Works to solve the issues once and for all. This time it was a leaky radiator wahala and problems with his engine valve cover gasket. Situation was solved on time plus they got this Jamaican restaurant called Jamrock which you guys have absolutely got to try out, you don't even have to be adventurous to enjoy your meals, just love good food and you're covered.

My over all experience at Rad Auto Works was top notch and I'll recommend the place to anyone who wants to treat his/her baby right

Ps, Vehicle was a 2008 Toyota Corolla, no pics because it went straight to the workshop while I spent time enjoying my life elsewhere but I've got a pic of what I ate at the restaurant sha and at a nice price

xana101:
God will bless all of u that call this girl ooo. She called me and was vexing that I reported her to our group and she’s been getting series of calls. She just paid me now. N2,200. Thanks my sweet colleagues.