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Head cylinder must come down? What is the disadvantage or risk if I don't change the valve stem seal sir?

GAZZUZZ:


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Very cheap but head cylinder must come down.

Thanks Gazzuz, please how much does it cost to get the valve stem seals Toks and new.

GAZZUZZ:


Valve stem seals.

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Replace.

I think am in the same dilemma, bought a rav4 2004 2.4L and changed the oil it came with to Visco 2000 20w50 and after three months I switched to Hardex 5w30 which is the recommended oil grade. My engine was flushed with a pressure pump of a sort. But after 3 days my engine started smoking whitish blue flame especially during morning hours or when not driven for a long time. I don't know why my engine produces light white smokes but disappears as soon as possible, but with the change of oil, my car idling noise is now hardly heard and superb. Pls Gazzuz what is the cause of the light smoking

I think am in the same dilemma, bought a rav4 2004 2.4L and changed the oil it came with to Visco 2000 20w50 and after three months I switched to Hardex 5w30 which is the recommended oil grade. My engine was flushed with a pressure pump of a sort. But after 3 days my engine started smoking whitish blue flame especially during morning hours or when not driven for a long time. I don't know why my engine produces light white smokes but disappears as soon as possible, but with the change of oil, my car idling noise is now hardly heard and superb. Pls gurus what is the cause of the light smoking

Any solution house?

I think am in the same dilemma, bought a rav4 2004 2.4L and changed the oil it came with to Visco 2000 20w50 and after three months I switched to Hardex 5w30 which is the recommended oil grade. My engine was flushed with a pressure pump of a sort. But after 3 days my engine started smoking whitish blue flame especially during morning hours or when not driven for a long time. I don't know why my engine smokes but with the change of oil, my car idling noise is now hardly heard. Pls gurus what is the cause of the light smoking

Yes, my car moves on its on once I put it on drive without applying the pedal. It also rolls on a gradient while on neutral sir. Any suggestion house

Experience4u:
Have your gripping sound been fixed? If he's what was the last solution. I am having the same issue. Serviced my four wheel calipers cus the mechanic said it is stocked but after 5days the gripping and whistling sound reappeared. I changed my whole brake pads yet this sound.

Yes, my car moves on its on once I put it on drive without applying the pedal. It also rolls on a gradient while on neutral sir. Any suggestion house

Experience4u:

Yes, my car rolls on neutral while on a slope

Yes, my car rolls on neutral while on a slope

Emperoh:


When in Drive, does the car move without you accelarating? Again, when in neutral on a gradient, without holding you brakes, does the car move?

It makes a gripping and whistling sound when I try to accelerate from static position. I serviced my calipers yet the sound came back after some days. I don't know if my new break pad is jamming on the disc. I have really spent cash on this issue

Emperoh:


Mine has been sorted even though i still have to change the calipers to get a complete closure.
What symptoms and signs are you experiencing?

Have your gripping sound been fixed? If he's what was the last solution. I am having the same issue. Serviced my four wheel calipers cus the mechanic said it is stocked but after 5days the gripping and whistling sound reappeared. I changed my whole brake pads yet this sound.

Emperoh:
Had a learning experience i do like to share here. . . . . .

Car: Lexus ES330
Year: 2005

So over a period of time, i just notice some sort of vibration on my car starting at 60km/hr.
Was quite disturbing since no amount of wheel balancing and alignment solved my problem. I think i even reported the case here.

Went to my mechanic and did a test drive with him. Closer observation showed weak front Stabiliser linkages and suspension bushings. He suggested they could be the cause. I had both parts changed and then a test drive. This somewhat reduced the vibration but did not solve the problem well enough. Still felt tingles at 70 and increased vibration at 80km upwards.

We fixed to meet following day for closer examination. We discovered a binding brake on left front wheel. One of the Caliper pistons was stuck out and the rubber linings also worn, causing a sort of hydraulic leakage. Mind you, there wasn't any hydraulic shortage too. Mechanic also attributed a type of gripping sound i heard on acceleration from a static position to the binding brake, but didn't specifically say it caused the vibration. We looked for the rubber linings but couldn't find any to re-kit the caliper. I also noticed that the brake discs i bought and changed last December were already warped Also, brake pads on the left front wheel totally worn!!

I asked them to couple the legs and let me have my car since they couldn't get the re-kit materials for the caliper. I was already making arrangements to order the part from Lagos when i decided to try out Apo mechanic village (my first time going there since i moved to Abuja). I also gave them all through Thursday to see if they can find a replacement caliper for the car or the rubber kit.

By Friday, with no response from the mechanic guys, i headed to Apo. Got there and took out the offending caliper. No matching part was found, as the most common for the 2005 Camry was single piston caliper, while mine was double piston. I insisted on what i needed. Eventually, some dude came and took the old one and left. Came back 30 minutes later, with my caliper rekitted . I got a new pair of brake pads and reinstalled on the car.

Meanwhile, i went for another round of wheel balancing before the caliper fix. So i kinda noticed an improved driving with no much vibrations. In fact i drove to the airport and back with no issues the saturday after the Friday i did an alignment. So it was hard for me to pick out that the vibrations were completely gone after the caliper service.

Fast forward 3 weeks later, and a trip to Kaduna inbetween, the vibrations paid me another visit
Just returned from an official trip and my car parked for 3 days. I made to move it out for work the next day and i heard this sound like something being let of a strong grip. I paid not much attention to it. Car drove smoothly to work on Thursday. But on Friday, omo, the vibrations came back. I couldn't do much as i left town the following day and returned on Monday morning.

Moved the car out a parked position and heard the same gripping sound again. I decided to pay less attention to it until wknd, and with the benefit of holidays, i would have time for it and to get to the bottom of this nonsense

But on Tuesday, after several rounds and all runs, the car became practically undriveable at any speed beyond 50km/hr. Could see the enger front seats shaking. None of my two trust mechanics were available. One eventually asked me to return at 2pm since he was engaged. Well, i went to some third guy who works on a number of my colleagues car, who asked to go do an alignment. My insistence it was not an alignment issue was rebuffed. I asked him to refer me to someone and he did. I struck a deal with the alignment guy, if alignment didn't solve the wahala, I won't pay! And he set to work. When he finished, a test drive showed no difference.

I also noticed that at initial start up, when the wheel is relatively cold, the vibration goes away and return with intensity when hot. Well, i managed the car to my mechanic's workshop and somehow, met him. We fixed an appointment for this morning. He couldn't work on it yesterday as he was busy. I just queued and got fuel, sorted a number internet issues I had, used an ATM and was driving home when i just thought of ringing the second mechanic. Lo, he was back and asked me to come. I bought banana and drove to his shop, i anticipation of a long diagnosis and repair and maybe a sleep over (my car) at his workshop.

He test drove the car and was telling me about considering changing my tires but somehow, noticed that my brakes were binding. We could even perceive some brake odour at shot stops. Lo, the right front wheel was binding. When in drive, the car won't even lunge forward. On neutral on a slope, the car is static. The slight gripping sound on braking also noticed. While i noticed these sounds, it never occurred to me they were the cause of the vibrations.

We dismantled the caliper and discovered one of the pistons were stuck out. Took the caliper to Apo and serviced the caliper and reinstalled. Did a test drive and my car was sailing smoothly at 140km/hr. I will have another set of balancing and alignment later today to solve a slight tingle at 120km. Also planning on changing my rotors once more.

So ends my long story

Thanks @OROZ, am really getting bad mileage from my car. Less than 200miles from full tank

Can you help me with oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2 for rav4 2004

TBD:
Come to Minna we have Igbo muslim some even preach on NTA. Just yesterday Igbo lady converted to Islam in Kaduna her name was Joy from delta state the new name is Aisha. Who so ever Allah have guaded none shall lead him astray and whoever Allah lead astray none shall guided him

my dear Deltians are not igbos. Igbo States are Enugu, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi and Anambra

Please how much will it cost to get me Mercedes-Benz C180 1999 and 2000 to lagos.
2. What is the cost of purchase in cotonou in cefa and cost of clearing it.
3. What is the exchange rate of Cefa as of yesterday. Thanks

Please how much will it cost to get me Mercedes-Benz C180 1999 and 2000 to lagos.
2. What is the cost of purchase in cotonou in cefa and cost of clearing it.
3. What is the exchange rate of Cefa as of yesterday. Thanks

Please how much will it cost to get me Mercedes-Benz C180 1999 and 2000 to lagos.
2. What is the cost of purchase in cotonou in cefa and cost of clearing it.
3. What is the exchange rate of Cefa as of yesterday. Thanks

GAZZUZZ:


No sure way until you hook it up to a diagnostic equipment and run live scan.

But you can check the heater sensor by using your multimeter to test resistance on the heater line. The heater line is usually 2 wires with same colour. You should expect low resistance of about 8ohms.

thanks for your speedy response. Pls can I have your number so as to call you. Thanks

GAZZUZZ:
Toks O2 sensor supplied.

First pic Toks sensor.

Next old sensor.

please Gazzuz how do you know if the Toks sensor is working is good while buying and how much does it cost to get one. Another is where can I get one for my Rav4 2004 bank 1 sensor 2 since am in the East. Thanks as I await your reply.

From what I have read online with many sources, Air fuel ratio sensor are improved version of oxygen sensors. It is latest in the technology and has been around for almost 10years. It saves more gas than oxygen sensors and it is wide band against oxygen sensor which is narrow band. You can actually use AFR sensor of the same part number in place of oxygen sensor. Again most scanning tools read AFR as oxygen sensors

ogawisdom:


Toks and was tested to ensure it works. 10k

OK thanks for your reply. How did they test it for you

ogawisdom:
Yeap after several months of running my machine 95 carina E 4AFE engine with my check engine light on. I decided to change my oxygen sensor after unsuccessful attempts on convincing my kazeen to learn I had to force him to change it anyway. d car does nt give me any issue watsoeva previous n even after d change apart frm slightly comsuming more fuel.

Nw d issue is dt after changing d oxygen sensor yesterday d CEL is yet to go off after removing my battery head overnite to enable ECU to reset. I read online dt it takes abt 30 to 40 ECU cycle or one month b4 d light goes off.

What do u guys tink d car is 95 n may nt b scan compliant.
if it is an oxygen sensor issue will d new sensor b workin even with d CEL on

Sorry but scanning the car for other codes may be necessary here. Please how much did you buy the oxygen sensor and was it new or tokumbo?

honmusa:

call let discuss

your number

autologic:

Call me @ 08061166316 , I can supply a good o2s for you to fix at a reasonable price.

what's the price to replace the oxygen sensor

Please Gazzuz and all the know techs, I greet you all. I drive Toyota rav4 2004 with check engine light. From scanning shows oxygen sensor2 bank2, that's the one under the car along the exhaust pipe before the second catalyst. Please where can I buy another one to replace it either new or old one that is working.. Thanks

Synthetic blend means the oil is not fully synthetic but better than conventional oil. This is for people who can't afford the fully synthetic oil so they go for the blend which is good also. Me I use Hardex fully synthetic oil and I can recommend it, it's very good. You can get it at Konga.com at 6450

I discovered that it happens anytime I put the Park before applying hand break. Someone told me to apply the hand break while holding the break before putting a the gear on park, I did it and the noise have disappeared. Remedy, apply hand break before putting the gear on Park. Another noise I don't like is the noise I get when I try moving my car from park, I get one kind of noise like my break is hiting on the break disk, the sound is sometimes loud. I don't know what to do about it.

I started noticing that my Rav4 2004 model makes a kpom noise when I apply the gear from park. It does not happen when I put it in Drive, L1 or L2 or Neutral. It does this only when I move from P to R. What can be the issue. Thanks

Check

GAZZUZZ:


Hmmmmmm where do I start from? Too many issues. Please call me 08023251039

Please open your bunnet and check if your code starter switch is tightly plugged in.

honmusa:

Kindly state the model of your car ? u can equally call me on 08061166316 for further detail info

I drive Toyota Rav4 2004 model