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- Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:48 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Replace diff now getting Tyre noise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1208
Re: Replace diff now getting Tyre noise
According to how you explained it I am 100% sure the diff lock is engaged!
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:08 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Dankie Louis. Gaan probeer om haar te laat blink!
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:54 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Soon 1UZ to 3UZ
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14412
Re: Soon 1UZ to 3UZ
Dankie Louis, dit help baie! 
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:19 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Dankie Louis, dit gaan baie help- Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:53 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Sjoe, maar daai is netjiese werk!!!!!! :drool: Ek mik in dieselfde rigting vir onder die bonnet. Dit moet lyk asof hy so uit die fabriek kom. 1UZ & 3UZ is identies dieselfde, wat het jy gebruik vir engine mountings as ek mag vra, n prentjie sal duisend woorde spreek :beg: Waar kom daai expansion...
- Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:27 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Progress is slow but the chassis is ready. Will be fitting 1UZ vvti with auto box Going to use OEM shifter so that ALL the electronics will be OEM. Adaptor for 1UZ Autobox to Hilux T/box is being manufactured( Two week lead time) When all the goodies are ready I will go collect in PTA. All paint has...
- Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:31 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Howzit.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1619
Re: Howzit.
Welcome Riaan, from another newbie
- Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:25 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: SFA Hilux Rebuild/3UZ Lexus Conversion
- Replies: 130
- Views: 41499
Re: SFA Rebuild and then some...
Just found this thread, basically busy with the exact same i will be going the 1uz vvti route with auto box.
Yours looking good! Watching and learning as you are a bit ahead of me.
Who did you use for the t/box adaptor?
i will be going the 1uz vvti route with auto box.Yours looking good! Watching and learning as you are a bit ahead of me.
Who did you use for the t/box adaptor?
- Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: hilux not starting
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1553
Re: hilux not starting
It could also be the injectors, I learnt recently about a land cruiser with V6 that has the same problem and they had to have the injectors replaced.
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:50 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Swambo also likes the orange! so I am on the right track :D: Toyota 86!! se kleur It pops... I like https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KteZU8sX8wY/VfaJs6iK2gI/AAAAAAAABF8/sLiLm44CRSc/w630-h420-no/73.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yTBgME0X3vg/VfaJsMnMfTI/AAAAAAAABF4/B4MvhI7NWXo/w630-h424-no/I...
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:35 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Been playing with some colours This first one is a definite NO-GO https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WLUlOYk7A9I/VfaE27tfBeI/AAAAAAAABFE/TLcF_9JiI5s/w1263-h709-no/WP_20150914_08_14_12_Pro.jpg This one has my attention........and its a Toyota colour What do you guy thinks.....or am I boring you? http...
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:30 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Look what I got over the week-end. Small steps but they count a lot.
Replacement facia for the vent controls R50!
The old one is a bit perished.
Replacement facia for the vent controls R50!
The old one is a bit perished.
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:18 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Reinhart, will be using the original one intended for the engine, OEM!
I don't want to spend the next three years tuning, and tuning and tuning.................
Plug and play as far as possible. Even going to get the OEM Shifter.
I don't want to spend the next three years tuning, and tuning and tuning.................
Plug and play as far as possible. Even going to get the OEM Shifter.
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:07 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Sorry, I missed your post, will be using the lexus vvti with auto box with adaptor to t/box.Reinart21 wrote:Marius, what Lexus are you looking to use? Going auto or manual route?
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:26 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: The Lexus Saga begins
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3367
Re: The Lexus Saga begins
Here is some info i found on the net regarding the exhaust as i have been pondering the thought myself and have had many answers to the question. The info below sounds more plausible and you can make a decision from there. One audible effect of making cross-over pipes , not mentioned below, is that ...
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:00 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: The Lexus Saga begins
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3367
Re: The Lexus Saga begins
I will be watching your pogress, i am busy with a 87 hilux 4x4. Have not bought the motor yet but the negotiations are along way down the road already.
- Wed Sep 09, 2015 1:14 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Jasper's new fun guzzler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5170
Re: Jasper's new fun guzzler
Welcome Jandre, as far as I know tapatalk does not work here
But read the link below
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But read the link below
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26859&hilit=tap%2A
- Wed Sep 09, 2015 1:02 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Work comes first so progress accordingly The bottom of the cab is done now, will focus on some surface rust on the chassis. Then the cab will go back to the chassis. Still have to go buy a Lexus. What colour to paint this little beasty, white it will not be. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LzRUWK...
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:00 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Lost a friend this evening
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3821
Re: Lost a friend this evening
Condolences, that was one hell of a tough job going to the vet. Strongs
- Sun Sep 06, 2015 3:57 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
I sold,it as is, on Friday, got R9k for it. Seems to be a saught after item.
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 4:16 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
I have been checking it from all angles there, metal fatigue is part of the problem and is caused by that drain hole not supporting the motion coming from the front cab mounting. Increasing the hole size will increase the flexing in that part. The way we have smoothed it out will ensure no water rem...
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:39 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: NOrth West Newbie
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1390
Re: NOrth West Newbie
Welcome form another newbie
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:22 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:00 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
The problem....... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CUYjA0DM2Uw/VelbJMeEQHI/AAAAAAAABA8/NX98vtdzA_o/w1263-h709-no/WP_20150904_08_33_51_Pro.jpg Where the problem started, rust patch was cut and replaced, so no more water into cab :celebrate: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9XwobdU9bIM/VelbHmwXj5...
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:54 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Body getting a good scrubbing, the inside floor area is rubberised 
I suspect something was hidden
I suspect something was hidden
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:46 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Got your message on the other thread also, Thanks!
- Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:20 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
It had one in, not impressed with the conversion work but I believe the WL is not too bad. I need more power however. The one I stripped out has compression comming out the wrong holes
- Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:43 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4323
Re: New member
Welcome Johann, I like your bumper- Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:26 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
- Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:24 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
Some more pics of progress.......for those who battle to read Sold the rims it came with, fitted 10" X 15" rims with 32 X 11.5 X 15 tyres https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8Ydg2zTrTUYX4w3u9DBbtzuB_DLMyhqfV8l9qFlI6P0=w954-h709-no https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L7VbDyUFx84/VeauHLyn5mI/AA...
- Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:55 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
Re: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
And so the fun started
- Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:54 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: '87 Hilux DC Re-build
- Replies: 229
- Views: 70058
'87 Hilux DC Re-build
After the introductions http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=137&t=39895&p=471501#p471293 I think it is time to start the build thread as things are going fast on some days :celebrate: Once done this Hilus will be my daily ride so it needs to be reliable. At this stage i am thinki...
- Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:43 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:55 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Re: Hello
Dankie Ben, ek is seker as ek vas brant dan sal ek geholpe word hier. Lekker kyk, dit sal van tyd tot tyd stil raak want eers moet daar gewerk word en as daar dan n spaar oomblik is dan bespring ek die Hilux.
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:20 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Re: Hello
And so the fun started
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:56 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Pre-Wired Lexus V8
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4028
Re: Pre-Wired Lexus V8
What is the price on your lexus unit
Do they come with gearbox?
Do you have any other contact details please?
Do they come with gearbox?
Do you have any other contact details please?
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:44 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Re: Hello
Welcome Marius! :thumbup: I'm also a purist and prefer original or at least the same brand motor conversion. However, if it's the Ford ? Mazda 2.5 WL Diesel motor, don't knock it - it's a pretty reliable motor that's well suited to the SFA with fairly decent fuel economy as well. :winkx: When I bou...
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:25 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Re: Hello
Was gister met die I-pad doenig en toe was daar geen samewerking van die tegnologie se kant af nie :twisted: Kom om probeer die laptoppie.... Die rattekas grom bietjie maar daar lê spaar, nuwe, reconditioned een agter op die bak Dan is daar n Mmmmmmmmmm........Mmmm...... Mmmmaaa :naah: Die Fffffffff...
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:04 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Re: Hello
Dankie Ouens, dis wat mens self daarvan maak. Ek geniet dit reeds hier 
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:33 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Re: Hello
Thanks, as soon as things get going I will start a a build thread to keep a record of what is being done.
- Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:36 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Re: Hello
Dankie Jacques- Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:00 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3506
Hello
I have just bought a '87 hilux double cab. This will be the 2nd hilux I have owned. It is in some serious need of some tlc. Once done it will be my daily driver. I am actually a cruiser nutter but need to safe those for their inteded jobs. So, i joined the forum to gather info, see what others have ...