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by glen jackson
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: STIFF/STICKING GEAR SHIFT WHEN COLD IN 1ST AND 2ND
Replies: 6
Views: 2751

Re: STIFF/STICKING GEAR SHIFT WHEN COLD IN 1ST AND 2ND

If the problem is only when cold, then it's not the clutch hydraulics. Gearbox oil makes a big difference, so I would definitely start there. The other possible factor could be the spigot bearing that may be a bit stiff and transferring a bit too much torque into the spigot shaft even when you are ...
by glen jackson
Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: STIFF/STICKING GEAR SHIFT WHEN COLD IN 1ST AND 2ND
Replies: 6
Views: 2751

STIFF/STICKING GEAR SHIFT WHEN COLD IN 1ST AND 2ND

MOST RESEARCH SO FAR SAYS CHANGING THE G/BOX OIL SHOULD HELP . ONCE WARM ALL IS FINE BUT COLD STARTS ARE TOUGH in 1st and 2nd . WHAT ABOUT MASTER/SLAVE CYLENDER ? PLEASE CAN I HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCES . THIS IS A 1999 2.7i , DOUBLE CAB RAIDER, 4X4 IN OTHERWISE IMMACULATE CONDITION . 225000 km's on the ...
by glen jackson
Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member.
Replies: 11
Views: 2984

Re: New member.

WELCOME WIM . I AGREE 100% WITH YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT YOUR "MISTRESS" . I TOO HAVE A 1999 2.7i D/C 4X4 BUT WITH A MERE 225,000KMS ON THE CLOCK . AS NEW AND REGULARLY SERVICED . YOU WILL ENJOY A MILLION K'S IN YOURS IAM SURE . EVERYTHING KEEPS GOING RIGHT ........! JACKO
by glen jackson
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: Medical forum
Topic: Diabetes... a new healthier life style ...
Replies: 90
Views: 34364

Re: Diabetes... possibly ...

EARLY MORNING, FASTING OR NOT ARE THE WORST READINGS IN ANY DAY FOR ME AND HAVE BEEN FOR 18 YEARS.NEVERTHELESS IT IS NOT A GOOD SCORE .YOUR CHALLENGE IS TO LOWER IT DURING THE REST OF THE DAY WITH EXERCISE, NO CARBS AND LOTS OF FRESH REAL FOOD . BE CAREFUL WTH NOT TOO MUCH FRUIT AS THE SUCROSE WILL ...
by glen jackson
Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: Medical forum
Topic: Diabetes... a new healthier life style ...
Replies: 90
Views: 34364

Re: Diabetes... possibly ...

HAVE BEEN TPE 2 FOR 18 YEARS . LEARNT A LOT BUT TIM AD HIS BANTING DIET HAVE BEEN THE BEST LEARNING SO FAR . YOU DON'T HAVETO GO OVERBOARD ON THE HIGH FAT SIDE BUT JUST START DROPPING BREADS , POTATOES SUGAR IN ANY FORM , NO RICE .....YEP ALL THE LEKKER GOED THAT I ENJOY . BUT WITH EXERCISE ..BRISK ...
by glen jackson
Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: We drove the Revo
Replies: 9
Views: 2290

Re: We drove the Revo

BAIE DANKIE THYS EN HOPPY . ALWAYS GREAT TO HEAR IT FROM EXPERIENCED HILUX MANNE RATHER THAN A SALE PITCH . I ALSO WOULD SUKKEL TO DECIDE BETWEEN THE 2.4 AND 2.8 AUTO .YES THEY HAVE EVOLVED INTO GREAT SUV'S YET HAVE GOT TOUGHER/MORE CAPABLE OFF ROAD WHICH YOUR UPCOMING REVIEW WILL CONFIRM .IAM STILL...
by glen jackson
Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 1999 2.7i idling problem
Replies: 5
Views: 3480

1999 2.7i idling problem

Mine from new. Clocked 225000k's. Immaculate but has started idling erratically. When engine warm and you stop , the idling doesn't come back down to say 700rpm but "races " at 1200rpm . Also , if it does come back to 700rpm she sometimes " wavers " thereafter between 700rpm and ...
by glen jackson
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: New member : 4ePikanini (Marius Fourie)
Replies: 34
Views: 7899

Re: New member : 4ePikanini (Marius Fourie)

BUT WHY IS THAT TOUREG MOTOR COMING OUT !!!???
by glen jackson
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What was your first ever vehicle, and who bought it?
Replies: 134
Views: 29933

Re: What was your first ever vehicle, and who bought it?

1968 VW BEETLE 1500 . R1499-00 THATS R1 PER CC ! WISH I HAD HER TODAY STILL .
by glen jackson
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: Best place you have been with your Hilux
Replies: 30
Views: 7978

Re: Best place you have been with your Hilux

A 5 WEEK TRIP THROUGHOUT NAMIBIA . IT WAS WAYYYYYY BACK IN 1999 WHEN MY HILUX WAS 1ST BOUGHT . 5 ADULTS , FANTASTIC FRIENDS , LAUGHS ALL THE WAY AND BACK . TESTED THE D/CAB ON THE DUNES AND MY OWN CAPABILITIES , WAS SUPERB . WE ALL WANNA DO IT AGAIN BUT IN MORE VECHILES . JACKO.
by glen jackson
Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: HI, I'M NEW AROUND HERE.
Replies: 7
Views: 2192

HI, I'M NEW AROUND HERE.

AM A VERY SERIOUS TOYOTA FAN AND AN EVEN BIGGER HILUX HUGGER! I HAVE A 1 OWNER 1999 HILUX 2.7L DOUBLE CAB 4X4 PICS WILL FOLLOW, IMMACULATE CONDITION AND ONLY 225,000 KMS ON THE CLOCK.MY SERVICE MAN SAYS COMPRESSION IS AS NEW AND SHOULD BE GOOD FOR 500,OOOK'S. CHAT SOON FROM GLEN JACKSON IN SOMERSET ...

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