₦airaland Forum

"Frienship" only exists where one of the people involved doesn't find the other physically attractive. So when the unattractive or unattracted one begins to have ideas, the other person would naturally shrink. But where they are attracted to each other frim the beginning, there is no time for bland "friendship". It becomes pure biology, no matter the circumstances. Hence, relationships like "childhood sweethearts" extra marital affairs etc are possible. "frindship" is born where there is no mutual attraction.

Promhize: OP and so? Nigerians aren't dumb. That age is normal for Aircrafts

Tolexander: It depends on the maintainance and proper servicing.

jmoore: so?

Maintenance/servicing matters and not the age.

All of the above.

NOT CORRECT. JUST INVESTIGATED. THE AIRCRAFT THAT FLEW WITH THAT FLIGHT NUMBER IS REGISTERED 5N-JOY AND IS ALREADY FLYING THIS MORNING.

Irrespective of the varied opinions on the poster, one thing is clear: The guy is living life on his own terms. Not many can say that.

tsharp: Please where can I find the engine no. of my 2004 VW passat. My roadie had me register the car with a number he copied from the engine block, before I knew to keep my distance from him. Then another chap who worked on my gear problems swore that it is the number on a sticker conspicuously near the engine fans. Pls help. Don't want an encounter with the police on this account.

Problem solved.

smartchoice: So you understand my statement

If you are interested you can call me too But I'll put pictures and make a proper advert in the correct section maybe by next week. But by then I'll be selling for 300k. No negotiation. The car is pay and drive.

smartchoice: No Nicodemus sales on nairaland please. You're not doing him a favor he's paying hard earned cash! The least you can do is to answer him openly where you met him then perhaps he or any other person may be interested.

I don't get your point. I'm sure the poster understands what I'm saying. But to be clear, putting the car up for sale had not crossed my mind until I saw his post. If he needs it urgently, he can contact me. If not, no probs. When I'm ready I'll advertise like everyone else. Taking pictures and uploading is not quite what I want to do right now. And I don't need to sell the car.

I'm not advertising for sale. I only replied to your request. I live in Lagos so you can come and inspect at any time. You don't have to pay if you don't like it. I've also decided to give it to you at your asking price.

Please where can I find the engine no. of my 2004 VW passat. My roadie had me register the car with a number he copied from the engine block, before I knew to keep my distance from him. Then another chap who worked on my gear problems swore that it is the number on a sticker conspicuously near the engine fans. Pls help. Don't want an encounter with the police on this account.

I have a used audi 90 I can give you if you can add 20k. It's in top shape and I only stopped using it this morning as I have a new passat. Call me on 08098383988 if you are interested.

And how do you deal with the Nigerian customs? Can someone who is not an agent walk into the customs office himself and pay the duties?

[quote author=saintjoel]Also,you don't need to pay duty to authorities in cotonu because the importer has already paid at the port before bringing the car into the parks,so apart from the parks fees etc,u don't pay duty.

@Saintjoel

Seriously? Everybody believes they pay duties to the cotonou customs. In fact, for the car I bought which came 2 weeks late, I was made to understand it had even entered demurage (pardon the spelling. don't know the word) and they demanded extra 100,000 cfa added to the 510,000 I paid to the cotonou agent. Some kind of investigation involving the cotonou customs was done (stories I was told sha). So please say it again, you don't need to pay duties at cotonou?

gluv01: She looks cool. At least it tells off her insecurity compared to some other actresses. Two female celebs I can vat for anytime that are confident of their looks without makeup- Kate Henshaw and Ebube Nwagbo.

Stephenie Okereke too. Seen her at least 10 times off screen and not once wearing make up. The thing does her great injustice.

Siena: When you had the ATF changed, what type / brand was used? Where was the work carried out? Replacing the ATF / oil in the ZF transmission is a complex procedure - the temperature of the transmission MUST be monitored with the appropriate diagnostic software, capable of logging temperature, and with measuring block capability. A suction pump is also required to remove the old fluid.

And if the filter was not replaced, it was pointless replacing the fluid. The oil pan also needs to removed to clean the internal magnets AND change the filter. And a new pan gasket MUST be fitted, not that stuff Nigerian mechanics call "gum".

If the above procedure is not followed, your ZF tranny will die. This is not a procedure for your average roadie.

When you say your gear position indicator isn't working, what exactly do you mean? It doesn't light up at all? How long has it been defective? This display serves as the equivalent of your Check Engine Light, so you shouldn't be driving the car until that's fixed. Just because the car still runs, and drives doesn't mean all is well.

As for checking the clutch drums, that's impossible without a full strip-down. You can't just have someone stare at them, and declare them defective or serviceable. They're internal. However, a fully qualified transmission specialist (very different from a motor mechanic) may be able to give a clearer diagnosis, based upon the way the car drives.

I'm scared to say I use a standard 'roadie'. He'd been rolling with my audi 90 for the past 8 yrs and certified himself an expert on all volkswagen brands and did check and test drive my newly acquired 179k miles passat. Yesterday I saw how clueless he was with this car, and I know he has seen my back for the last time. Anyway, I used an extremely expensive Dexron VI ATF. When I called the supplier to tell him of the persistent problem, he said it could go away as the system adjusted to the new ATF.

The gear position indicator does not light up at all. I've never seen it. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)is on permanently. Also on are the ABS and Anti-Slip Regulation indicators. The generator indicator (looks like a battery) also comes on and the engine goes off sometimes; it starts again though.

I have concluded I would find a good garage where I can have the engine scanned for proper diagnosis. But I will appreciate any tips I can be fore-armed with, please, sir.

Siena: Sounds like you've got either a broken forward and reverse clutch drum, or the ATF could be low, or even dirty. Have the drivetrain scanned, it's fully OBDII compliant.

Do you know when last the ATF and filter were replaced? On your gear position indicator (PRNDS /PRND4321 etc) can you still see which gear is engaged, or is the display all lit up, like all gears are engaged at the same time?

I just had the ATF changed believing it would solve the problem. I'm not very sure about the filter but will check with the mechanic. The gear position indicator isn't working at the moment so I wouldn't know. But I will speedily have the drivetrain scanned as suggested and the clutch drums checked. Thank you very much sir.

Volkswagen
Passat
18T
5 speed tiptronic
2004

Sir, my just acquired used car jerks and makes a frightening sound like a hammer on a desk when auto transmission is engaged, either in D or R and it is sluggish off the ground. It picks up speed gradually and seems to be selecting ok. Kindly advise. Thank you.

@Ajanlekoko

Thanks for this. It's just that these foreign models are a bit dizzying, given our Nigerian realities. That there is so little interest in my topic also tells me I have to rely on your suggestion and Nigerianise what I learn. Thanks again.

Hello sir. I just got a used 2004 passat with 179000 miles on it. Kindly advise on right (naija) lubrication for engine and automatic transmission. Thanks.

Hi Ovie. I need a 2003 4 cylinder volkswagen passat. What will that cost pls?

how far mission ma?

Thank you Export1. Really appreciate.

Hi. Will pay 1.1M cash. Very serious buyer.