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by DanabaaiDaan
Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: 2002 Prado VX V6 3.4L AT Alternator problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1064

2002 Prado VX V6 3.4L AT Alternator problem

Goeiedag vriende! My Prado se alternator het gegroet. Die auto elec sukkel om parte te kry (regulator en diode plaat) Nuwe een by agente is glo R12000!!! Ek het nie sulke tipe geld nie. Is daar iemand wat n slim plan het of dalk die regte mense ken? Groot asb..... Laat weet my sommer op danabaaidaan...
by DanabaaiDaan
Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4353

Re: Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!

Goeiedag Prado vriende! Ek het n probleem met my 2002 Prado VX V6 3.4L se alternator gekry. Die auto elec se hy kry nie parte nie (regulator en diode plaat?) Ek kan wragtag nie die R12 000 bekostig wat die agente wil he vir n nuwe een, en die 95-98 modelle se alternator is te groot en pas nie. Myne ...
by DanabaaiDaan
Tue May 22, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4353

Re: Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!

Het weer n trip Kaapstad toe gedoen, eerste keer met die Mud Terrains op. My vorige beste brandstofverbruik was 8.2 km/l. Hierdie keer het ek net oor die 7 km/l gekry, insluitend swaar verkeer gedeelte tussen Somerset Wes en Simonstad, en Simonstad na middestad die volgende oggend. Ek is doodtevrede...
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Mar 08, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Car Insurance short duration
Replies: 4
Views: 3280

Re: Car Insurance short duration

Insurance through any broker with any insurer is normally a monthly paid policy, which runs monthly. If by short period you mean less than a month, you might find it difficult to get a new vehicle only policy for a short period. If you have an existing policy, add the vehicle from the required date ...
by DanabaaiDaan
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - looking for top hinge for tail door!
Replies: 5
Views: 3842

Re: Happy new Prado owner - looking for top hinge for tail door!

Dankie Piet! Het met Corne by N1 gepraat en hulle het een wat glo nie te sleg lyk nie vir R550 + BTW. Ek moet dalk tog net eers die herstelopsie probeer....
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Mar 03, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - looking for top hinge for tail door!
Replies: 5
Views: 3842

Re: Happy new Prado owner - looking for top hinge for tail door!

Thanks Andy and Johan ! Janee - the new parts option is a lot more than the noise of the the rattling door ! I have got a very competent and knowledgeable "steel" guy here in Mossel Bay and I will go and see him next week. The idea of a slightly larger pin of the correct "hardness&quo...
by DanabaaiDaan
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - looking for top hinge for tail door!
Replies: 5
Views: 3842

Happy new Prado owner - looking for top hinge for tail door!

Hi guys - on my 2002 Prado VX 3.4 V6 A/T 95 series I am looking for a top hinge for the tail door (5th door) as mine is very worn out and it causes the door the rattle and bump when driving dirt roads or over speed bumps, and it is rather noisy. I have so far gotten 3 options : 1) Buy a new one only...
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Trip Report for Competition - Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, Die Hel, Nieu-Bethesda, Valley of Desolation
Replies: 22
Views: 6565

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

Great trip wat julle gedoen het !! Laat my sommer verlang na al die mooi plekke! Die Hel is een van ons gunsteling oorblyplekke - omtrent elke trip wat ons doen begin ons of eindig daar met n paar dae se oorslaap - nerens anders kry mens soveel rustigheid en stilte en plek vir jou siel om jou liggaa...
by DanabaaiDaan
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4353

Re: Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!

Dankie Johan ! Ons het toe sommer vandag die rack ends terselftertyd vervang, maar ek sal bietjie let op die ball joints ook.
by DanabaaiDaan
Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4353

Happy new Prado owner - new shocks and new Muds!!

Nou ja - daar is hy !! After hopping around on the internet and listening to advice/input, I finally took the plunge into financial obscurity!! Got the shocks fitted by the local Supaquick in Mosselbaai - Monroe 4x4 Adventurer shocks with a 3yr guarantee (but extended to lifetime guarantee by paying...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - which shocks to fit ? (need advice please!)
Replies: 6
Views: 3918

Re: Happy new Prado owner - which shocks to fit ? (need advice please!)

Hi George, did you fit the "Rancho" series or just the normal heavy duty off-road Monroes?
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - which shocks to fit ? (need advice please!)
Replies: 6
Views: 3918

Re: Happy new Prado owner - which shocks to fit ? (need advice please!)

Spoke to a chap at Darryl's on the phone and he suggested Bilsteins. Also had a look at the Bilstein website and got the partnrs for the 95 series Prado. Goldwagen quoted me approx. R8 000 (supply only) for the full set and still awaiting Darryl's quote.... LA Sport in George quoted me R790 for fitm...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Does anyone know anything about GT Radial Adventuro MT tyres?
Replies: 0
Views: 3071

Does anyone know anything about GT Radial Adventuro MT tyres?

Hi guys - me again still shopping for tyres ! Had a look at Errol's Tyres website and saw GT Radial Adventuro MT's (265/16's) at a very competitive price of R1750 per tyre. The general feedback on GT Radials on the internet (overseas) seem positive. Does anyone have any knowledge or comment on this ...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

Re: Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?

Hi Tertius - ek kyk na die 265/75/16 - hulle is heelwat duurder! Dis erg watter groot verskil daar in prys is tussen die 15 en 16's !! Op my ou Rangie het ek 15's gehad en my vorige stel Kumhos (265's) het my n paar jaar terug maar R5 900 gekos! Scary stuff!
by DanabaaiDaan
Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

Re: Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?

Dankie Tertius. Blykbaar is die MT2s se sidewall slegs 2-ply volgens Dunlop se plaaslike verspreider. Prys is so R2 150 per band. Ek kyk ook na die Goodride MT teen R2 200 elk - blykbaar "n goedkoper boetie" van Kumho. Volgens wat ek op die internet kon optel is die Goodride n "12-ply...
by DanabaaiDaan
Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: Toyota Surf & 4Runner
Topic: Looking into owning a Surf.
Replies: 20
Views: 7264

Re: Looking into owning a Surf.

I think most of the Surfs were smuggled in illegally via Lesotho/Swaziland, as "grey" imports from Japan.

Hi Louis - used to have a Disco 2 V8 - worst experience ever - when they overheat slightly the motor is GONE!! It will cost you as much to fix as you paid for it. TD5s even worse...
by DanabaaiDaan
Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

Re: Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?

Dankie sover manne ! Het ook verneem dat die dun side walls soms n probleem kan wees....
by DanabaaiDaan
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

Any feedback available on Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 tyres ?

Hi guys - does anyone have any feedback/knowledge regarding Dunlop Grandtrek MT 2 tyres ? Prices are very competitive but that normally worries me !
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - which shocks to fit ? (need advice please!)
Replies: 6
Views: 3918

Happy new Prado owner - which shocks to fit ? (need advice please!)

Hi guys! My 2002 Prado appears to still have the original shocks fitted (after 400 000 kms!!) They urgently need replacement. The suspension is still standard and has not been "lifted" - because of that, the local LA Sport can't help me because they only fit TJM shocks for "lifted&quo...
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Prado 90 series or 95 series - need clarification ...?
Replies: 2
Views: 3394

Prado 90 series or 95 series - need clarification ...?

Hi guys !

Am I correct in saying that the 90 series is the 3-door SWB and the 95 series is actually the 5-door LWB ? This is the way I understand it after speaking to people at several spares shops...
by DanabaaiDaan
Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2018 Facelift Hilux
Replies: 10
Views: 2923

Re: 2018 Facelift Hilux

Don't want to rain on your parade, but am I the only one who thinks that looks like a Ford with a Toyota badge ??
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Thanks Andy ! Yes - ran with the tyres at 2.1 at operational temp. Currently fitted with two new BFG K02 AT's at the back and two of the older BFG AT's in front (which will have to be replaced soon) but the intention is to go for Kumho MT's or similar. Had a look at the Kumho's "cheaper brother...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - Cpt trip done & dusted!
Replies: 5
Views: 3484

Re: Happy new Prado owner - Cpt trip done & dusted!

Thanks Tony! Ja - I always said "eendag as ek groot is wil ek n Prado besit"!! Fortunately the "blowing up" of my LR created the opportunity and I was luck to "run into" a very good deal!
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - Cpt trip done & dusted!
Replies: 5
Views: 3484

Re: Happy new Prado owner - Cpt trip done & dusted!

Janee kyk! Het self al geleer - 50% van die genot van n trippie is "getting there" - die ander 50% is "being there" !! En die verskil in aankomstyd is nie so groot as jy bereid is om bietjie rustiger te "cruise" nie ! Het nou die dag gou bietjie die Prado gaan toets by ...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Dankie vir die great advies Johan ! Sien die resultate onder my nuwe "post"!
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - Cpt trip done & dusted!
Replies: 5
Views: 3484

Happy new Prado owner - Cpt trip done & dusted!

Daar is hy menere !! Die Kaapstad trippie is sopas agter die blad, en die resultate het my verstom !! Following Johan's advice, I kept to 2500 rpms (speed around 115km/h) and the results are in !! A very respectable 8.2km/L on the way down to Cape Town, and 7.55km/L on the way back - but with a nast...
by DanabaaiDaan
Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!
Replies: 6
Views: 3639

Re: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!

I initially thought the seats were a much darker colour leather than the leather inlays on the door panels as these were a nice light tan/beige colour BUT, now it all looks the same after the cleaning process ! And the leather is nice and soft after the treatment I gave it! (also used a tub of speci...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!
Replies: 6
Views: 3639

Re: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!

Sorry for the delay in adding photos!! I am a "picnic" - problem in chair, not in computer !!
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!
Replies: 6
Views: 3639

Re: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!

There we go! Fotos nou aangeheg.
Front seat.jpg
Rear seat.jpg
Cleaning stuff.jpg
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!
Replies: 6
Views: 3639

Re: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!

Battle om die fotos te laai - sal weer probeer!
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!
Replies: 6
Views: 3639

Happy new Prado owner - I cleaned my leather seats!

My 2002 Prado met 400 000 kms op se leersitplekke was baie donker met n bietjie van n "glazed look", en toe besluit ek om dit skoon te maak. Hier onder is fotos van hoe dit nou lyk asook die skoonmaakgoed wat ek gebruik het. Met die "kitchen cleaner" is dit net baie belangrik om ...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Nov 04, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: My "NEW" PRADO VX 3.4
Replies: 24
Views: 8367

Re: My "NEW" PRADO VX 3.4

Hallo Bram

Ek sien jy het ook n probleem gehad met die liggie by die "gear lever". Is dit n vreeslike mission om dit reg te maak? Moet mens die hele centre console losmaak en afhaal?
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:01 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Dankie Johan! Is jou ervaring dat 115-120 ligter op petrol is as bv. 110 ? Of gaan dit maar oor die vloei van verkeer en algemene gemiddelde spoed?

Sal dit beslis ingedagte hou en laat weet hoe dit verloop het na volgende week se trippie Kaap toe!
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Good morning to all the friendly guys! Finally got round to measuring the additional tank - rough calculations put it at approx. 60 L. Andy - you were spot on with your first "guestimate" ! That gives a total of more than 150 L and a spot over R2000 to fill up from empty! Now for the consu...
by DanabaaiDaan
Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Hi Darren! Thank you! (spent some of the best years of my life (1969-1998) in Pretoria! Dankie George! Nee jong - voorlopig bly dit eers "stock standard"! Ek is tans in n oorlog gewikkel om my geld terug te probeer kry van n skelm "2nd hand dealer" wat n "bum" LR aan my...
by DanabaaiDaan
Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Dankie Roger! Voel baie tuis tussen al die vriendelike mense!
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Thanks Eric! Ja - it does look good and it looks clean for longer ! Saving water and all that you know !!
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Prado2.jpg
Yahooo! Now I'm cooking ! Sommer nog n foto ! Die keer van skuins agter.
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Jeeeehaaaa!! There is hope for me yet ! Nou ja - daar is hy! Foto van my 2002 Prado VX V6 3.4 AT.
by DanabaaiDaan
Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:00 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Prado.jpg
Trying with my limited skills to add photo. Got it sized correctly.
by DanabaaiDaan
Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Menere! Nou maak julle my lus en nuuskierig vir die langpad oefening. Can't wait to try it out and will definitely give feedback! While running the risk of sounding stupid (I am BC - before computers!! :lmao: ) - how do I go about adding a photo of my car? Belowe ek neem een so gou dit ophou reen hi...
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Hallo Johan en Eric! Voel sommer al lekker tuis en behoorlik verwelkom ! Thank you for the feedback and great info! Meer inligting as wat enige boek of Toyota Dealer beskikbaar het ! Planning to drive to Cpt and back soon to see how it does on the open road (and if PetroSA has enough in stock to bac...
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Thanks Martin & Louis!
Can't remember when last I have met so many nice people in such a short time ! Having only been able to afford "british 4x4's" in the past have made miss out on a lot of friendly guys! :lol: :dance1:
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Hi Andy!
Thank you for the welcome and informative feedback - makes a lot of sense! I will try the suggestion of measurement first!
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Hi George! Thanks for the welcome! I always said "eendag as ek groot is wil ek ook n Prado he" ! The vehicle's traction control amazed me greatly when I got to do with them at Vleesbaai's Dune Route. Mine has no separate/second fuel gauge for the sub tank. Hoping to hear soon from anyone e...
by DanabaaiDaan
Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8811

Happy new Prado owner!

Good day to all ! I am the happy new owner of a 2002 Toyota Prado VX V6 3.4 AT. So far only joy after several years of driving a "certain British product" or two ! Some bad memories and expenses especially after dealing with a rather crooked second hand dealer in Mossel Bay ! Quick questio...

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