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by Dadz Toy
Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: LEXUS V8 VVTI
Replies: 83
Views: 30901

Re: LEXUS V8 VVTI

Awesome write up!! :clap:

Is there any noticeable power increase to your old motor?


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: 7MGE to SFA (talk about keeping it old school)
Replies: 16
Views: 7004

Re: 7MGE to SFA (talk about keeping it old school)

Sven

Save yourself some beeeg headaches and give the 7mg a miss!
Rather overhaul and EFi your 4y for more drivability whilst retaining the legendary 4y reliability.


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by Dadz Toy
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:16 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Installing BMW Motorised Leather Seats in 88 SFA DC Import
Replies: 21
Views: 16119

Re: Installing BMW Motorised Leather Seats in 88 SFA DC Import

Still looking for a BMW rear seat to harvest the leather.
by Dadz Toy
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: How to turn the "T BELT" Service light off on 1998 95 Series Pradog
Replies: 1
Views: 3329

How to turn the "T BELT" Service light off on 1998 95 Series Pradog

When 300,000 clicks turned over on the prado the "T BELT" service light came on the dask permanently. It had a new cam belt 5000 kms ago so there's no worries there. I tried the technique I saw posted on the community forum but only seems to work on 120 Prado's with digital odo displays. D...
by Dadz Toy
Tue Dec 20, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
Replies: 18
Views: 9184

Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing

Scott wrote:took big hammer to mine and put it back no problems yet until Murphy chirps.
Did you fit a generic or Toyota part?


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
Replies: 18
Views: 9184

Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing

Be sure to mark the positions of everything you take apart, especially the slip-joint - one spline out and you will have vibration because the phasing will be out - (the "cup end" of each universal at either end of any section of shaft must be oriented at 90° of each other). Even with the...
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
Replies: 18
Views: 9184

Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing

TJV wrote:Hi Bees
If you find that it vibrates remove the whole shaft and take it to a propshaft repair shop so that they can balance it.
Enjoy
Theunis
Can they do this on the vehicle too, I've heard it said..


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
Replies: 18
Views: 9184

Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing

drew3 wrote:Anybody know what size the locknut is for the IFS?

Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk

SFA is 24mm, should be the saam.



Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 2172

Re: Hello

Welkom Andre

You've come to the right place, we're all Hilux nuts!!

Enjoy!



Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Rear lights not working
Replies: 5
Views: 4714

Re: Rear lights not working

Sounds like a fuse!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:59 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
Replies: 18
Views: 3536

Re: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease

A centre bearing for my SFA in Cape Town is R2500 from the stealers.
I just bought one from Masterparts for R550.

It won't last that long but I only drive trails these days and the last generic I bought was on since 2013.


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
Replies: 18
Views: 3536

Re: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease

How much do the Stealers want for an IFS Centre Bearing?

Note: whilst some Okes refer to it as a "carrier bearing", don't use that term with the Stealers, they'll not have a clue what you're talking about!
Centre Bearing net!


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by Dadz Toy
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
Replies: 18
Views: 3536

Re: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease

Clunking is classic worn centre bearing.

Lay underneath and press the popshaft up, there should be zero play on the centre bearing.

Grease is always gonna leak out of universals, centrifugal force enol.



Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New Member
Replies: 9
Views: 2361

Re: New Member

Welcome Michael,

What's a "hoon car"?


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Long overdue project.
Replies: 309
Views: 137557

Re: Long overdue project.

Excellent work!!!

What's the latest??


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2005 KZTE Purchase thoughts
Replies: 11
Views: 2760

Re: 2005 KZTE Purchase thoughts

Here we go again...the kz debate... Stay far, far, far away. In fact, listen to your wife. Finally someone talking sense! M2cw from a Kz-te victim (oops I mean owner); Run away!!!!!! There isn't such a thing as a good 2nd hand Toyota Diesel Hilux man, rather find a 2.7i petrol nê. Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New Member
Replies: 9
Views: 2361

Re: New Member

Welkom Brian

Enjoy your stay!!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Hallo uit 'n koue Sutherland
Replies: 34
Views: 7052

Re: Hallo uit 'n koue Sutherland

Awesome Martin, glad you're settled up there now.

Will deffo make a plan to make a turn by you soon.

All the best mate

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Too good to be true?
Replies: 14
Views: 2896

Re: Too good to be true?

Old adage:

If it seems too good to be true .....


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: PLEASE tell me to Keep This.......2000 4x4 DC 2700 i
Replies: 52
Views: 12699

Re: PLEASE tell me to Keep This.......2000 4x4 DC 2700 i

I think you have already been bitten by the Lux bug!

Keep it!!


Rich :cooldue:
by Dadz Toy
Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016
Replies: 92
Views: 20467

Re: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016

Hilux 1 wrote:Richard, are you joining us?
Would have loved to but my Lux is a bit crook and I haven't the resources to fix it in time.

Have a great time and post lots of pics!

Jealous Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Too good to be true?
Replies: 14
Views: 2896

Re: Too good to be true?

Please don't go down the route of "maybe I can convert it to 4x4"

that one is a financial and engineering nightmare nê!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:26 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Fresh
Replies: 10
Views: 2327

Re: Fresh

Definitely stay away from the KZ, you should find a 2.7 in that price bracket. Personally, I wouldn't buy anything that"s been used and abused at the dunes. There's plenty of vehicles out there that haven't been further than a gravel road. You can have my Kz powered Prado for a R100K, sick of t...
by Dadz Toy
Wed Dec 07, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Fresh
Replies: 10
Views: 2327

Re: Fresh

Just make sure any Lux with a 1Kz-te motor has a FULL service history and is low on mileage.

I have spent a small fortune on the Prado that wasn't serviced properly.

I'm now not a diesel fan at all, I'd rather suggest a 2.7i (3rz-fe) for power and reliability.

Welkom aboard man!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Prado stalling
Replies: 6
Views: 1845

Re: Prado stalling

Sure it's not a "Blou motion" Prado??

Is it stalling with your foot on the brake in Drive or without?


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Clutch replacement
Replies: 54
Views: 7661

Re: Clutch replacement

Cool! Thanks for the advice!

Now to find the time to do it :think:


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Clutch replacement
Replies: 54
Views: 7661

Re: Clutch replacement

I wish I was clever enough to do this when I replaced my clutch because that exact seal is now leaking :( Generally what I do is I screw in a small self tapping screw into seals to extract them of course taking care not to scratch any of the surrounding surfaces Cool thanks, and putting the new one...
by Dadz Toy
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:45 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Clutch replacement
Replies: 54
Views: 7661

Re: Clutch replacement

Question sblf:

How do you remove the old Main Seal?
and
Do you simply press the new seal into place?

Tar


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by Dadz Toy
Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Prado
Replies: 23
Views: 8322

Re: Prado

Congrats, makes an awesome overland vehicle, we pack ours to the hilt.
just glad I kept my SFA, don't like slow rolling and pitching of an IFS, but like the SFA it pretty much can go anywhere.


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hi
Replies: 8
Views: 2256

Re: Hi

Welkom Jake!

Please post a pic of your ride!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The league of extra ordinary gentle(wo)man no more?
Replies: 4
Views: 1828

Re: The league of extra ordinary gentle(wo)man no more?

As I get older I secretly yearn for the relative comfort of a Jeep Rubicon but still enjoy the way Dadz turns heads and the joy of trailing in it.


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by Dadz Toy
Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hi to all...im new
Replies: 11
Views: 5636

Re: Hi to all...im new

Welkom hier Daniel!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: new project.....she needs a name...
Replies: 25
Views: 6377

Re: new project.....she needs a name...

Do I see right, Rooi Rust is an Auto??

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016
Replies: 92
Views: 20467

Re: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016

Do the camp sites have electricity do you know pleasw?


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Turbo not working. Think it's carbon. How do I clean?
Replies: 7
Views: 1823

Re: Turbo not working. Think it's carbon. How do I clean?

Check the bearings hey.
Wynn's brake & part cleaner works well.

Good luck!

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 7MGE EFI to Carb conversion?
Replies: 11
Views: 2789

Re: 7MGE EFI to Carb conversion?

I'd say stick it with a new Spits ECU, they are usually highly reliable. Spits also sell well priced Lambda sensors if your other one is fried.

A carb conversion on your motor would be a big slep nê



Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Tue Nov 15, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Year end GTG 2016
Replies: 39
Views: 8072

Re: Year end GTG 2016

Take lots of piciz, we want to see what you Eastern Cape Hilux Tribesmen look like :wink:


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: LSD Sticker on Import Rear diff
Replies: 5
Views: 2290

LSD Sticker on Import Rear diff

Anyone seen this before?
Can't decide whether its telling me to put "LSD" Oil in the diff or whether it is an actual Limited Slip Diff...
Can anyone enlighten me please manne.

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 3364

Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016

Thank You, this event is now over subscribed.

Our next event will be Feb 2017, details will follow.

Cheers!

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: New Hilux unsafe
Replies: 30
Views: 6218

Re: New Hilux unsafe

We had this going on Facebook for a long time now, and almost everybody misses the point. The point is not "If you drive like an idiot you will end up on your roof", or "Hilux is made for driving offroad" or "Hilux is the most reliable of all" or even "Hilux has t...
by Dadz Toy
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI
Replies: 19
Views: 4378

Re: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI

Jeepers, that's news to me! :o: :o: :o:

Every day's a school day hey!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI
Replies: 19
Views: 4378

Re: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI

Spark plugs bpr5es or bpr6es? If its a only a bp5/6es it will give a bad spark on the system. Needs the internal resistor. Turns out this was the problem. Replaced the bp6es with bpr6es and no more hesitation. One of the plugs also felt a little loose, which could have contributed to the intermitte...
by Dadz Toy
Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Raad oor bande
Replies: 20
Views: 4484

Re: Raad oor bande

I love my Hercules Muds.
Now I've gone Muds I'll never go back to AT's

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Nov 06, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Towbar gebou
Replies: 10
Views: 5071

Re: Towbar gebou

Certainly improves the lines and departure angle!

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Altenator Voltage regulator.
Replies: 5
Views: 1566

Re: Altenator Voltage regulator.

That's a bummer!
Hope your battery isn't damaged!

Would have thought Bosch was your best bet, else it's a trip to the Stealers.

Good luck man!

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 3364

Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016

For any prospective drivers:

Survey here:

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by Dadz Toy
Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 3364

Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016

Looking for just 3 more drivers (preferably Hilux drivers!!)


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member, still looking for first Hilux
Replies: 14
Views: 3183

Re: New member, still looking for first Hilux

Congrats!!
I hope you don't encounter the head problems I've had with my 1kz-te powered Pradog.

Cheers!

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 3364

Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016

So far I'm the only Hilux!
Lots of Jeeps and Land Rovers, so please consider joining us, we need you to recover the above!! :twisted:
PM me for further details.

Cheers!

Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member intro with 2013 "Raider"
Replies: 7
Views: 1925

Re: New member intro with 2013 "Raider"

Welkom aboard Archie!

Upload some pics Dude!

Cheers!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 3364

Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016

We are desperately looking for drivers for the 12th November, we need 15 drivers to help Be a Blessing and drive underprivileged kids. Any level of driver is welcome, Honingklip is not a vehicle breaker and all drivers are issued with VHF radios for safety. Day involves picking up 2 or 3 passengers ...
by Dadz Toy
Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Pool installed
Replies: 121
Views: 19390

Re: Pool installed

And is it right now Chris?


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Re-introduction
Replies: 9
Views: 2398

Re: Re-introduction

Welkom hier Mnr Roach!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Spitronics ? is it good or not
Replies: 19
Views: 4410

Re: Spitronics ? is it good or not

Awesome!

Enjoy the throttle response and additional horses!


Rich :cooldude:
by Dadz Toy
Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Newbie - Paragliding
Replies: 19
Views: 4591

Re: Newbie - Paragliding

It seems ChrisF was right. I have now acquired a 7 seater and will be probably be shot by all the forum members now. Purchased a Ford Everest Ltd. Did a trip to Barberton and used it there. So now I need to sell the Raider SFA. Will be advertising it shortly. Pistols at dawn!! Enjoy your Vrot man! ...
by Dadz Toy
Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Replies: 12
Views: 4748

Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER

Welcome Chris, nice looking Lux!!
Just a note, if you leave the hi lift jack there exposed to the elements, chances are it won't work when you come to need it. Consider a bag, those sprung pins need to be spotlessly clean to function properly.



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by Dadz Toy
Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Could it be the centre bearing?
Replies: 9
Views: 2971

Re: Could it be the centre bearing?

Have you tried greasing your drive train, grease does wonders for universals nê




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by Dadz Toy
Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: The ultimate "Battery box" ...
Replies: 15
Views: 5763

Re: The ultimate "Battery box" ...

Just read the SA4x4 Article, for what it's worth, rather brief and with inaccuracies né. Couldn't help but think 4x4direct missed a good opportunity there, good job they gave the wrong web address for deltec energy solutions hey! Interesting that they mounted everything on the box's lid, I didn't th...
by Dadz Toy
Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: lekkerBRAAI GTG net sommer 12AUG - 132 Bracken str Brackenfell 18:30
Replies: 39
Views: 8735

Re: lekkerBRAAI GTG net sommer 12AUG 2016

Where will this be held please?



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by Dadz Toy
Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: night challenge COOPER
Replies: 2
Views: 3087

Re: night challenge COOPER

Yes, think we were the 1st team to register :dance1:

Will be my 9th Night Challenge ;-)

Rich :cooldude:

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