Conner44:
Oga piyke on your blog you did a rebuild of your Honda power steering pump, well mine is failing so I’m planning to do the same thing you did but I’d like to know the chances of the pump getting better after I open it up and change all seals and stuff. Thanks

Still working like a champ since I did the rebuild.
Precision, attention to detail, tools and a good repair/rebuild kit are essential.

Dantedasz:


Feed back please on the battery performance.
Could you also mention the Lagos dealer please. Thanks in advance.

Sure. Will provide updates on performance. I've done a video on this battery and editing is in progress. Will go live on YouTube before Monday.
Bosch Dealer - check Sandbrooke_entex on instagram
Phone - 07038564491

kingreign:


Na the same thing we dey do like this.
Their pistons had a design flaw. It cracks and breaks.

It's serious. Hope there was a recall on this.

boldx:


How much is the Energizer?

68AH 47k
60AH 42k

GAZZUZZ:


19,000 actual miles, zero abuse .

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w213/798120-2018-mercedes-w213-e300-needs-new-engine-23k-miles.html

Basically the engine design is a piece of junk

Thanks.
Quite unfortunate to have this design flaw on such a basic combustion part. I was even thinking something like loose oil filter or something.

GAZZUZZ:
Let's play small...


E300 2017

But baba, wetin come make such a recent car need engine drop? Interestingly, someone mentioned last week that they rebuilt a 2016 merc engine.

Interestingly, I ran into Energizer at Next Cash & Carry on my way going to pick up the Bosch. Just in case anyone in Abj is interested... 60 & 68AH, made in Spain.

aieromon:


You're welcome. I would have recommended Trane if I'd known Lagos was an option.

The battery will be top value for every Kobo spent as long as it is original. I will watch out for your test video.

I remember Trane from my popsi's Mercedes Benz 200 back in the days. Lol. Very good batteries.
I believe they are original. O boy, they gave me a video tour of their Bosch inventory, I almost collapsed. I just picked up the battery this evening..

boldx:


Congratulations. How much did you get this ?

Thanks boss. N47,300 for 65AH enhanced flooded battery

I finally got a Bosch from a dealer in Lagos. S4 E07 EFB to be precise.
This is my first experiment with a high-end battery. Will see how it goes and whether it's worth the extra money. First thing I would do is to test the battery once received....

Thanks again Aieromon for the leads.

defhenry:

17k miles after, still looks and drives as sexy as the first day

When will you deal with those 2 evil lights

Nice ride you got.

Nice one, chief.

Anybody have experience with made in Turkey car batteries

aieromon:


Infinity Tyres Gwarinpa and Wuse 2 - Exide

Jahmech (Engicost) Gudu or KB Service Centre Idu - Bosch

None of these guys have presently...

aieromon:


Infinity Tyres Gwarinpa and Wuse 2 - Exide

Jahmech (Engicost) Gudu or KB Service Centre Idu - Bosch

Many thanks for these boss!!!

Do you know any?
I'm looking at Bosch, Varta etc...

Conner44:
try to go out and look for any small sized abandoned container shop in your area, those types used by people to sell small items like provisions, etc and buy it cheap.

you can use cement for the floor and call a carpenter to build shelves, windows etc and put ceiling boards with a good roof over it. this is cheaper and faster than building anything from scratch as wood prices ain't cheap plus aluminium lasts longer too (unless you want to build with bricks)

finding one to buy and trnsport to your backyard shouldn't be too hard in this buhari period where small and large businesses have been packing up anyhow recently.

Thanks a lot. I will come back to update.

sultaan:
You can try to to build one yourself with with a drawing online and a local carpenter.
You may have to be there to pick quality wood, sand, interlocking brick or clay for floor.

I am sure there are how to videos online you can use to guide your carpenter

Thanks a lot for chimming in boss. Not too sure if one would get presentable wood that would withstand the elements and still look good. I wish pine wood was available and affordable in Naija. I will consult a couple capenters and see what they say.

Also been thinking of aluminium fabrication (sliding window guys) as an option. Will survey this too.

GAZZUZZ:


Gradually your calling is revealing it's self. Next you go de find warehouse for the real deal.

Lol. Thanks boss.

I should be switching accommodation and plan to get a small toolshed in the backyard. Between 3.5 - 5sqm should be good and it has to be a portable unit or at least not made of brick and motar.

I already got some discouraging quotes from those guys that fabricate container homes... 1.4M for the tiny size I described.

Any ideas?

amstamon:
My toyota camry 2009 not raising or revving when trying to accelerate on park(P).
I've checked fuel pump, maf sensor, fuel nuzzle, coils, plugs 03 sensors and nothing was found to be the problem.
No signs of misfire when turned on but has a rough or no raising/revving when try to accelerate.
Pls help.

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A lot has been said, Chukel covered good points. How did you do the checking of the parts in bold? E.g. Did you check the fuel pressure while checking the fuel pump? Could be as simple as a restricted air filter, but you need fuel trim data to move forward.

Piyke:


I cleaned mine yesterday. Have a very occasional no-start in park position. Very infrequent. Will observe and see if it repeats...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYaNZSaGerg

Just to confirm that after more than a year of this cleaning, I have never had the "no-start in Park, but starts in Neutral" again.

AshipaEk0:


Hello

Is this still available for sale,?

Nope. Sold.

Sold!

tsiriman:


Please how did you calibrate this wrench?

Comes calibrated. Includes a calibration certificate. That said, there are YouTube DIY calibration videos.

dynadang:
Pls piyke can I get ur number?

Just send me a shout here piyke(at)diyautoworksng(dot)com

Peppermintflav:

Fan direct and no thermostat does not have a direct effect on mpg. If the upstream sensor is working, you will get good mpg.

Not true. The car will struggle to reach optimal operating temperature and the ECU will continue to command a rich profile for the Air-fuel mix. This will certainly affect mpg.

Emman8:
Last year August I bought AC compressor and condenser for honda accord 2003 v6, AC technician did flushing, setup and gas refill and everything was working fine for 2 months, until one afternoon I noticed smoke coming out of the hood, i quickly park to check i noticed the AC compressor was making grinding noise and smoking, i turned it off and took the car to AC technician. I was told I have to change Compressor and Condenser again in which I did again, now same thing happen like 2 months after again, please what could be wrong? No sign of any leaks

The gringing noise means fragments were sent from the compressor through the AC system. With this all non-flushable parts would trap fragments and must be replaced: compressor & condenser (which you did), expansion valve and drier should be replaced too. I am guessing you replaced the drier but didn't mention. Also as mosbus said, some AC hoses have inline filters in them. They should be replaced too. Lastly, I hope your technician uses a vacuum pump? If not you should change to someone that does.

kingreign:
More exposures...

For this repairs, the whole engine bay wires, dash wires, driver footwell and door panel wires had to come out and was picked individually, after which, another ABS module and engine fuse box was purchased and installed. Combination meter (instrument cluster) was opened and blocked lights were re-exposed and fixed. Also, the driver side fuse box was worked upon and repaired.

Kazeem blocking warning light on combination meter since 1900

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I noticed this when I had a business that used DHL for the importation of laptops to Nigeria. I also used DHLfor some automotive deliveries. The duty rate for car parts is so high. Nowadays, I don't even bother, I just use a freight forwarder and have no business with customs. While these big weight logistics companies are super efficient, I think sometimes they connive with customs in the whole issue. Could be wrong though.