Hilux 4x4 Forum

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Finished put the van back together yesterday, and took it for a drive today(300kms).
Temperature just below 1/2 the whole time.
CHT never went over 73 degrees even on the uphills.
No water lost, so looks like I managed to do a good job. :)

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Rickybobby wrote:Thanks,and how is your bakkie going now?

Still putting it together, just waiting for radiator to come back from testing.

Then we put it to the test by towing the following to the Vaal Dam.

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Rickybobby wrote:Good morning, seems I'm next,where did you buy the AMC head from and how much was it?
Thanks

Hi, Got my AMC head from Alert engine spares, Price was R6400 excl.

Cheers and good luck.

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Thanks everyone, for your inputs. I decided to start assembling the top, but came to a sudden halt as I am missing the half moon rubber seal that fits at the back of the head and missing the gasket for the water pipe the runs behind the head. Toyota no stock will receive it on Tuesday. I have had th...

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Thanks everyone! Went and purchased new AMC head. Engineering shop going to build it up for me. One question regarding the head gasket, I see loads of recommendations to fit only original, but what about a Victor Reinz(German Product) head gasket?( I am half German so have loads of trust on German E...

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Yeap, I was waiting for this to happen. Last weekend on a trip to the slowveld it happen, steam coming out the bonnet, even though I have the EGT's and CHT's monitored, these did not go off until I had come to a stop, by this time there wasn't much water left in the system, it had all blown out the ...

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I modified my RTT fitting by lifting it enough off the canopy for the solar panel to fit.

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Don't even use my Ipod when on bussiness in Maputo. :)

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Bummer, phoned Rivonia yesterday for prices, they have no stock and qouted me R1799 per tyre.

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Ok thought that I would amuse myself and popped into Toyota and asked them for a quote on a new one, apparently there would not have been much change from R 3K. So spent saturday puting everything back(minus radiator) and carried out other little maintenance checks, and there was still time to purch...

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Anyone have one lying around that does not leak, radiator shops do not fix them.

So it looks like I will have to make the stealers happy.

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Ok now for the explanation. I have a temp gauge that reads the cylinder head temperature, this reading has been all over the temperature spectrum the last few weeks, from the usual 80-90 degrees Celsius it would go all the way to over 100 if I encountered an uphill and it was also using water. Lucki...

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Ok! Got my van back. R10500.00 later. First amount of money that I have had to spend on it mechanically since buying it 2 years ago. New clutch/pressureplate/thrust bearing and fly wheel skeamed, so no more whinnig. :yahoo: Bearings and seals replaced in rear diff, so no more grinding noise that no ...

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Labour sound reasonable. Clutch kits are expensive, but buy direct from Sachs - they also sell a 'medium' duty one which should last long than the standard 'light duty' one. 012 327 0040 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 012 327 0040 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Skim fly wheel? At...

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I have a 2002 Raider 3.0 KZ-TE, with import diff. I have to get some work done, new clutch kit and also replacing the bearings and oil seals on the diff. Have received one quote, is this reasonble:- Quote: excl. Vat Labour – remove and replace R1250.00 Replace clutch unit R2950.00 Skim flywheel R 18...

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Hi,

Looking for an online 3.0KZ-TE manual, need to get all the working parts of a Diff.

Also if anyone knows if the 4x2 and 4x4 rear diff ratio's are the same.

Cheers Jose

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Hi Guys! Joined recently. Bought my KZ-te last yr. Similar problems! Have you maybe thought about buying a imported engine and starting out fresh. Toyota quoted me R75000 to replace head and for a new block cause one of the sleeves was warped as well. Cylinder head cracked They not call stealers fo...

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Hope this works.

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I installed MGL, think its the old E1, apparently they dont distribute it anymore. Use mine to monitor EGT and CHT on both my Toyota and Isuzu, once I get my finger out my A##e I will connect oil pressure and oil Temp to it.

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Also received mine in the post (27mhz), but there is no licence fee, how much for the year?

Jose

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Awesome! What dreams are made of!

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I had the same problem a while back.

Pulled out the difflock unit cleaned, fitted it back and replaced the oil in the diff and viola, haven't had the problem again.

There is a thread here on the forum explaining everything about the DiffLock on a KZ-TE.

Hope it helps.

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Hey Fernando, let me know the results, GP

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Don't see why not! Just a word of warning, if you do, I would suggest that you carryout the first 3 full synth oil changes at 3000 km intrvals, I have heard that full synth oil has better cleaning properties and could loosen sludge that has been built up by using multigrade. But then this could have...

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Where the crew today? Another 2 hours and I should be finished. :)

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Hi all,
Don't know if I am a bit late for this, but could I put my name down for one snorkel (3.0 KZ-TE).

Jose

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Mine!

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So Warren, Have you managed to test your sand tracks?

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Quick correction, Double cab tank capacity only 75 and not 85.

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No reserve light, tank capacity is 85 liters.

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Well done Dewald

And thanks for all the good info that you have posted.

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Move to a complex, never again, been there and got the T-shirt.

Sub-devide, those Rynfield properties are so massive that you can build 3 houses on them. It will bw likw living in a complex. :)

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B100 wrote:Thanks for all your inputs and help!

I will do the write-up and pics later tonight. I surely have learned a LOT about the factory fitted diff of the Hilux!!!!!

later
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I too am learning by what you are experiencing, VIVA forum!!!!

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Ok Dewald, when I stripped mine to clean it I also had the same issue, here is the fix I hope, excuse my naming convention :). When you take the actuator(your wording) you can see a piece off metal about 5cm long with gearing teeth on it, this piece of metal must be pushed to the opposite side(can't...

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Just remember that diff lock is only engaged when in 4L, unless you have done the mod.

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As Cassie explains, when in 4x4 you will get indication(green indication) whether in 4H or 4L.

Diff lock will only work when in 4L, unless you have the modification which is explained on this forum that allows diff lock to engage in 4H as well as 2H.

Hope this helps.

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Ok installed it about 70-100 mm from head just above the bend where it goes down to the turbo, all seems to be working correctly, next step will be to try move intercooler to top and maybe investigate a 70mm exhaust before taking it to SAC for chip and setting.

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Hi all,

Am in the process of installing my MGL(E1) to monitor EGT/CHT/Oil Pressure/Water Temp.

One question to the people that have similar measuring equipment, where has your EGT probe been installed? Pics will help greatly.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Jose

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Hi,

Anyone know of someone that will be prepared to make an extension awning that will fit on a 3m x 3m Dome tent and that will allow me to fit an add a room on each side?

Jose

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They have a factory up here, right next to the shop. And apparently the full extension add on to the 3x3 Dome is manufactured up here.( I am looking for exactly the same but without the closed off area, has it becomes a hassle when you only camping for the weekend and have to put up this massive ext...

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Don't have my own bussiness.

I bought a whole Tent setup from them. and then wanted them to make me a custom awning, was prepared to give them deposit but they where not one bit interested, guess they make enough money and they are not suffering under the current finacial crisis.

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Pity they not interested in my business, so will stay away.

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Looks very nice. I am thinking of doing something myself (for IFS d/cab) instead of paying between eight and ten grand for a factory-made job. A few questions: 1. What fridge is that (looks like NL 50 liter weekender)? 2. Is it a double-cab (couldn't quite make it out from the photos) 3. What about...

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IMHO, wrong tyre pressures(to low) will damage any tyre like that, the way the sides where cut could only have been caused by the sides of the rim.

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I wish, busy doing upgrades in Tanzania and its not going well.

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C U all fast asleep!

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Trip was good and so was the weather.

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Hi All,

Just returned from a trip to Bots and while there the ABS and RR Diff Lock light came ON while on a track, the van was still on 4x2, the problem is that they now stay on all the time.

Anyone experience this before and anyone have any ideas where I should start looking?

Jose

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Oh Well, the o'lady has gone in for 2 extra blades per side.

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on my last trip I had spare fuel in a jerry, so wasnt to worried about running out, when I did eventually fill up I managed to fill 78 litres, so what Eric mentions that it holds 81 liters could be correct.

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Oooms, what would you go for, supersprings or install a extra blade?

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Hi Forum,

Just a quick questions, after my last trip I noticed that I need to strenghten the back suspension to carry the extra weight.

What are the pro's and con's of superSprings?

Jose

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Hi, To all the people with the answers. I have a questions, on a recent trip I picked up the following observation, when the distance between the vehicles increased (+/- 4kms) my radio(GME300) was able to still receive the conversation from the other vehicle but they could no longer hear me. Why did...

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Thanks Niel.

I owe you a case if you take all the ideas I got from you. :) , when in Cape Town again.

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Drawer System finally finnished.

Here follows the the Pics of the finnished product.

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Ok, Canopy is finally ready for its first adventure trip.

Under the carpet is a 60L water tank and a hidden storage space.

Finally the kitchen is complete.

Last pic is the drawer syetem installed.

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Niel.

I see one of the pics you have a gas bottle holder on the back, where did you buy it from?

Jose.

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Verrrry Verrry Nice.

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4 bolts and rivnuts.

Will post pics on monday of finnished product, should complete this weekend.

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Ok, had some spare time this weekend and so decided to give the Kitchen a go, here are a few pics just missing the Coffee mugs and the small Spice rack and of course a good varnishing.

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