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by Baby Cruiser
Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hilux 2.4d 4x4 Rev counter buggering around
Replies: 10
Views: 4988

Re: Hilux 2.4d 4x4 Rev counter buggering around

On petrol luxes the signal for the revcounter comes from the altenator , I think it must be a differant signal than diesel. That is why one have to do adjustment on the cluster when going from diesel to petrol engine. On diesels there is a sending unit , close to where the injector pump bolts to the...
by Baby Cruiser
Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:35 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ-TE with Colt pump
Replies: 33
Views: 11367

Re: KZ-TE with Colt pump

Just one other interresting thing. The pick up from the rev counter. The Colt and Toyota ones are different lenghts , but the same thread. The Toyota sender is one milimeter shorter so I machined one millimeter off of the back of the Toyota sender to have it go deeper into the Colt pump. Revs are sp...
by Baby Cruiser
Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ-TE with Colt pump
Replies: 33
Views: 11367

Re: KZ-TE with Colt pump

Up date. Been isolated for 2 weeks. Got down with something , ???????? Got the Colt pump on the 2L2T. Timing marks like with the Toyota pump. Pump timing at 1mm lift at TDC. No smoke. Lots of power when boost and boost feul comes in at 2000 rpm. Even less power below 2000 rpm. Ben From Brandwaght Di...
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Jun 14, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ-TE with Colt pump
Replies: 33
Views: 11367

Re: KZ-TE with Colt pump

Hi all. I am in the process of fitting a 2.8 Colt pump to 2L2T engine. What I have: 1992 d/c sfa used to be 3Y. Std gearbox and diffs. 31x 9.50 Destination mud terrains and 25 mm body lift. 2L2T Austrian engine. On 3 filups I got 7.3 km/l and lots of black smoke during acceleration up to 1900/2000rp...
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:49 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine gaar?
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Re: Engine gaar?

Naand sê. "blaas deur oil feed" Verstaan nie lekker wat jy bedoel nie. Die pyp op die tappet cover is die breather. Op ouer enjins hang hy net onder die voertuig uit en die druk wat in die enjin se crank case sou opbou agv blowby , ontsnap dan net na die atmosfeer. Deesdae met minimum uitl...
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:56 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Ford V6 conversion
Replies: 7
Views: 3448

Re: Ford V6 conversion

Hallo Pierre. It seems that your revs are almost double of what it should be. Have a look at the signal you are sending to the rev counter. It might be doubled. Sorry for explaining so badly not an auto electrician. Then on this forum there are posts on how to change revcounter from diesel to petrol...
by Baby Cruiser
Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:07 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Limited slip diff in front axle?
Replies: 17
Views: 7162

Re: Limited slip diff in front axle?

Thank you Mud dog.
I apreciate your reply.
Am I starting to sound desperate.... I think I am.
by Baby Cruiser
Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Limited slip diff in front axle?
Replies: 17
Views: 7162

Re: Limited slip diff in front axle?

Hi GOOSENZ. Can you mabe help me with models of Hiluxes that came std. with limited slip diffs on the import diffs. The only ones I can find so far is the 1984 , d/c , 3y that were built in Japan. They seem very rare in SA. As far as I am able to trace it was the Botswana spec vehicle. Any info much...
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:29 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4Y oil sump related query
Replies: 10
Views: 1885

Re: 4Y oil sump related query

Yf I zoom in on the picture I can make out 4Y on the serial no.
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:27 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4Y oil sump related query
Replies: 10
Views: 1885

Re: 4Y oil sump related query

Gordon that is defnately a Y-series engine.
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine Knocking Sound
Replies: 6
Views: 2153

Re: Engine Knocking Sound

Hallo faijaz. These days the after market spares leaves alot to be desired. I have found that pistons out of the same box have considerably diffrent heights when installed. It would be wise to let someone with more experiance listen and try to isolate the sound. Has the piston pretrution been checke...
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y

Well done.
It is true. Those engines can do one million km before breakfast. The metal used for all the components are for me the hardest , best quality , of all the manufacturers. Closest to them is Volkswagen , but not really as good.
by Baby Cruiser
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:40 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX
Replies: 322
Views: 146239

Re: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX

2005 d4d. WITHINGS. Die breack down trokke wat ons in die weermag gehad het om die tenks te recover.
1993 SFA. baby cruiser. Wou vreeslik graag 'n Land Cruiser hê vir 'n projek , maar toe loop ek en sy mekaar raak.
Bou nou al so bietjie langer as 3 jaar aan haar.
by Baby Cruiser
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3000d (5L) het bietjie warm gekry
Replies: 33
Views: 3744

Re: 3000d (5L) het bietjie warm gekry

Hallo Heinrich. Kan so bietjie raad gee , so 28 jaar ondervinding as auto motive machinist. Die ringgroewwe op diesels slyt maar agv carbon. Daar is maar min mense wat weet hoe om daai groewwe vir slytasie te check. Boonste ring is taper en dis nog 'n elfin piston ook. Daar is 'n castiron insert in ...
by Baby Cruiser
Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105354

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Hallo almal. Wil gou met julle iets deel oor my 3L d4d clutch. 2005 , 4x4 met nou 402 000 km op clock. Gesukkel met pedaal wat swaar trap en nie tot bo terug kom nie. Sukkel om in lear ratte en R te gaan. Vreeslike duur clutch kit of clutch selinder. Sit toe maar eers 'n Midas master selinder in. Di...
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y

Hi to all the Geers. I baught my SFA in Calvinia some 3 , or mabe 4 years ago. Origanally a 3 or 4Y , had a 2L2T engine fitted. I was so happy (I do not want to start a petrol v/s diesel thing again , but that is what I prefer.) Soon to be rudely awakened. The engine was in pieces on the back and in...
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y

Can hardly wait. How did you go about getting the enjine onto fhe drive train.
by Baby Cruiser
Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Trip Report for Competition - Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, Die Hel, Nieu-Bethesda, Valley of Desolation
Replies: 22
Views: 6643

Re: Trip Report for Competition - Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, Die Hel, Nieu-Bethesda, Valley of Desolation

Glad that you have had a great trip. I for one need to go to " Die vallei van verlatenheid". I was born in Graaff-Reinette , and other than the night in hospital , I have never been back there. As enige van julle weer na Die Hel gaan , kan julle die moeite doen om Seweweekspoort ook in te ...
by Baby Cruiser
Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Merc OM602 Engine into a SFA?
Replies: 26
Views: 11179

Re: Merc OM602 Engine into a SFA?

Glad to hear that it is running already. Looking forward to see what you guys have done.
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Aug 26, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Merc OM602 Engine into a SFA?
Replies: 26
Views: 11179

Re: Merc OM602 Engine into a SFA?

Hallo 4thgeer. Dis al 'n tydjie na jou laaste post. Het julle toe die 602 ingebou. Wou ook baie graag een insit maar kon net nie een kry nie. Toe maar die ingevoerde 2LII reg gemaak en terug gesit. Ek het nog die idee in my agterkop gebêre. Sal graag wil hoor wat julle toe gedoen het en hoe hy vaar....
by Baby Cruiser
Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Cab and bin mounting rubbers
Replies: 2
Views: 849

Re: Cab and bin mounting rubbers

Hi Dingo.
Did you ever find any cab mounting rubbers.
I'm struggling with the same thing at this moment.
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:14 pm
Forum: General House Keeping
Topic: 3L D4D brandstof verbruik
Replies: 10
Views: 4107

Re: 3L D4D brandstof verbruik

Baie dankie vir julle kommentaar ; en jammer om te hoor daar is manne wat slegter af is as ek. Baie dankbaar dat myne nie ook so laag as 7 is nie. Na ek van oggend navraag gedoen het by my plaaslike Toyota handellaar , was ek erg verras toe hulle my nooi om my voertuig in te neem sodat hulle 'n paar...
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:01 am
Forum: General House Keeping
Topic: 3L D4D brandstof verbruik
Replies: 10
Views: 4107

Re: 3L D4D brandstof verbruik

Skuus Johan , jy verstaan my reg.
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:59 am
Forum: General House Keeping
Topic: 3L D4D brandstof verbruik
Replies: 10
Views: 4107

Re: 3L D4D brandstof verbruik

Dankie Johan.

As speed control aan is ,is hy defnitief sterker en branstof verbruik beter .
Baie stories gehoor. Het enigeiemand vir my raad , ek wil graag iets probeer om brandstof verbruik net so laag te kry as ek met die pedaal ry , maar as ek 'n kans staan om iets op te voetter los ek hom netso
by Baby Cruiser
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: General House Keeping
Topic: 3L D4D brandstof verbruik
Replies: 10
Views: 4107

3L D4D brandstof verbruik

:wave: Hallo almal. Ek hoop iemand kan help of sê na wie ek kan gaan vir die regte raad. In kort. 2005 3L D4D 4x4 DC. Aan gekoop met 260 000 km en staan nou op 363 000 km. Haar brandstof gebruik was nog altyd 8.2 tot 8.4 km/l. Dis nou in die dorp en op lang pad teen spoed van 120 km/h of selfs effen...
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: Helllooooo
Replies: 8
Views: 3161

Re: Helllooooo

Hallo , if it sounds too good .....
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 14
Views: 3373

Re: New member

Welkom manne. Die 2.7 probleem het my swaer ook al mee te doen gehad. Hy het verstellings by Toyota agentskap laat doen. As jy nie wakker was nie het die enjin gevrek met die wegtrek slag. Ons het egter van Britstown net bo Victoria-Wes gekom tot by Wynland N1 vulstasie , teen 'n spoed van 120-140 m...
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:50 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New to the Forum
Replies: 14
Views: 2993

Re: New to the Forum

Welkom en sterkte met die soek. By ons is mooi kz , min kiloes maar 2x4
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:42 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Nuwe lid aangesluit op forum
Replies: 8
Views: 1999

Re: Nuwe lid aangesluit op forum

Welkom , hilux bo
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: My 1st 4x4 SFA
Replies: 14
Views: 6223

Re: My 1st 4x4 SFA

Mooie daai , welkom , jy gaan hom baie geniet.
by Baby Cruiser
Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacing front wheel bearings (SFA with manual locking hubs)
Replies: 38
Views: 7219

Re: Replacing front wheel bearings (SFA with manual locking hubs)

As jy die bearing races vinnig teen hoe amps in die rondte om sweis , krimp hulle lekker los. Moet net nie jou as raak sweis nie.
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacing front wheel bearings (SFA with manual locking hubs)
Replies: 38
Views: 7219

Re: Replacing front wheel bearings (SFA with manual locking hubs)

Daar is niks wat die aste in die diff vashou nie. Hulle steek net op splines in en is veronderstel om net uit te trek. As die aste uit is , is dit die moeite werd om gou jou diff uit te haal en net te kyk. As daar oor 10 000 km miskien iets met die diff vout gaan moet jy als wat jy nou doen weer oor...
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Dec 05, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: How to choose your SFA when buying, few pointers
Replies: 26
Views: 35205

Re: How to choose your SFA when buying, few pointers

If you think about selling , give the forum members first choice. It will stil be a bad idea , but atleast.......
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Monroe Shock Part#
Replies: 5
Views: 2089

Re: Monroe Shock Part#

Any other shock I can try.
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:24 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Monroe Shock Part#
Replies: 5
Views: 2089

Re: Monroe Shock Part#

Hi SFA owners , hope someone could shed some light. I am rebuilding a '92 D/C. Monroe AU 161702 will be too short , I think. The shorter(50mm) shock will pull the suspention down by about 15 mm. So if I use AU 161702 , there will only be 35 mm of extention left. If I am to drive over an obsticle the...
by Baby Cruiser
Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: How to choose your SFA when buying, few pointers
Replies: 26
Views: 35205

Re: How to choose your SFA when buying, few pointers

30. If it is an inport model , make sure that the load bin is in good condition , especialy the tail gate. Been looking for a tail gate for almost two years now. I was lycky and got hold of a full door canopy.
by Baby Cruiser
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:09 pm
Forum: Land Cruiser
Topic: Engine swap for FJ62
Replies: 11
Views: 7576

Re: Engine swap for FJ62

Hi Faraz , a freind of mine has got a Cruiser with the 2H motor. 1.6 million km's on the clock +- 1 million miles , engine never been opened , two rear diff replacements and a gearbox rebuild and a radiator replacement. Other wise still going strong. It is retired at this stage. Only go out to get s...
by Baby Cruiser
Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacing front wheel bearings (SFA with manual locking hubs)
Replies: 38
Views: 7219

Re: Replacing front wheel bearings (SFA with manual locking hubs)

Ryperd klink Afrikaans genoeg. Jy sal seker nooit weet wanneer 'n bearing gaan gaan nie. Partykeer waarsku hy jou nie eers nie. As jy jou tie rod ends los maak en jou wielle van die grond af het behoort jy te kan voel of die knuckle bearings nie ook al sleg is nie. My ondervinding is dat hulle voor ...
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Good day everyone!
Replies: 13
Views: 2532

Re: Good day everyone!

Welkom Francois , sterkte met die bouery. Self al 'n jaar besig , onderstel nou al op wielle , enjin en ratkas in.
by Baby Cruiser
Fri Oct 23, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105354

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

When in gear , 4th , the needle bearing is stationary , both shafts same speed , and in other gears the speed differance are minimal. The highest differance wil be in reverse and 1st.
I have just done my sfa's gearbox ,but you must consult a specialist. Only been a John Deere machanic for 11 years.
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Oct 22, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 2LT2 engine in SFA
Replies: 11
Views: 4778

Re: 2LT2 engine in SFA

Dankie vir almal se raad. Ek het nou die 2LT2 , sal nou maar moet deur druk oor die bankbestuurder so sê. Saterdag die enjin mountings in gesit , enjin en ratkas ook. Nou my probleem. Die monroe shock's (M5454 regte part volens my Midas) is nog so 10 mm kort vir soos die onderstel nou staan. Die bak...
by Baby Cruiser
Thu Oct 22, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105354

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Hi Alex , try running engine in nutral and just lightly toutch your clutch pedal . If you can feel the sound , it can be your release bearing. If you donot feel it and it go's away when you push the clutch in all the way , and the sound stop if the input shaft is not running , it can be the needle b...
by Baby Cruiser
Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:20 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 2LT2 engine in SFA
Replies: 11
Views: 4778

Re: 2LT2 engine in SFA

Shane ,al wat ek by myne sien , is dat hulle die enjin mountings van die onderstel af los gesny het .
Ek het dit nou nie self gedoen nie , so kan nie regtig sê waarvoor nie. Lyk na bietjie voorentoe geskuif.
by Baby Cruiser
Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 2LT2 engine in SFA
Replies: 11
Views: 4778

Re: 2LT2 engine in SFA

Thabo is die maksimum van 110 km/h asgevolg van die diff ratio wat uit is met die diesel enjin in die petrol kar?
by Baby Cruiser
Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:43 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 2LT2 engine in SFA
Replies: 11
Views: 4778

Re: 2LT2 engine in SFA

Dankie vir die raad oor die Ford , maar ek dink ek sal maar by die Toyota hou. Ek was onder die indruk dat 35 k min was vir die kar . Enjin ratkas en altwee diwwe se oordoen het my al meer as dit uit die sak gejaag . Hoe swaar is swaar? Die klein manifold waarvan jy praat is dit die een tussen intak...
by Baby Cruiser
Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:10 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 2LT2 engine in SFA
Replies: 11
Views: 4778

2LT2 engine in SFA

Hallo almal , help maar as ek iets verkeerd doen. Graag vra ek raad oor die ombou van 4Y na 2L2T. Ek het al meer as 'n jaar gelede my SFA gekoop. Hy het oorspronklik 'n 4Y in gehad. Die vorige eienaar het al die 2L2T enjin in gesit. Ek het nog nooit met hom gery nie , aangesien die enjin se ' crank ...

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