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- Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
Bietjie ver vir my. Ek is in Johannesburg
- Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
Van waar is Izak?
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:08 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearmax Diff Lock
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4522
Re: Gearmax Diff Lock
Robbie ek wag vir jou oproep. Die keer maak ons die deal werk op een of ander manier.
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearmax Diff Lock
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4522
Re: Gearmax Diff Lock
Stuur my n boodskap dan gesels ons
0741252 agt drie drie
0741252 agt drie drie
- Tue May 31, 2016 11:48 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearmax Diff Lock
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4522
Re: Gearmax Diff Lock
I have an original diff lock switch for the SFA if you are interested.
0741252 eight three three
0741252 eight three three
- Tue May 31, 2016 11:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 4.0 V6... Is this normal?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2248
Re: 4.0 V6... Is this normal?
Does not sound normal to me. My V6 pulls like crazy and no warm air in the cabin. Also the carpets does not get warm
- Mon May 09, 2016 10:18 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
Here is a incomplete list of spares I still have available. CHASSIS WITH PAPERS(lICENSE UP TO DATE) CAB 2 X FUEL TANKS STEERING COLUMN COVERS WIPER/INDICATOR EN HAZARD SWITCH WAT OP STEERING COLUMN PAS REAR SLIDING WINDOW ROOF LINING BRAKE BOOSTER 2 X GRAY SUNVISORS CLUTCH SLAVE AND MASTER SPAAR WIE...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:08 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
Chris dis al hoe ek kan slaap in die aand
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:42 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
At least my Hilux will be able to get a lot of other Hiluxes back on the road and in better shape
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 3:06 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
It is sad to say but Shrek has died a slow death.
I decided to strip the Hilux and sell it as I do not have the time to complete this mammoth task
I decided to strip the Hilux and sell it as I do not have the time to complete this mammoth task
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:08 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: wanted:Front propshaft for 1995 hilux SFA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1682
Re: wanted:Front propshaft for 1995 hilux SFA
Hi Nico
Mine is basically sold. Just waiting for payment.
Sorry
Mine is basically sold. Just waiting for payment.
Sorry
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:07 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Long overdue project.
- Replies: 309
- Views: 138332
Re: Long overdue project.
Stay strong. Don't fade out like I did. If you decide to look for another cab, give me a call.
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: wanted:Front propshaft for 1995 hilux SFA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1682
Re: wanted:Front propshaft for 1995 hilux SFA
I have one for R1200
0741252 eight three three
0741252 eight three three
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:47 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4364
Re: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
Bring the Jimny, we will assist where needed. Really a bunch of nice guys and I was told that Piesangkloof is really not that difficult.
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4364
Re: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
Awesome. Ek het nog nie daar gery nie so dit kan mos net lekker raak.
- Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4364
Re: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
Dis wat jy nou se
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4364
Re: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
Jy praat seker maar van die Secunda mense??
Of dalk die PTA Wes knape??
Of dalk die PTA Wes knape??
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4364
Re: Piesangkloof (again) 9 April.
Mickey, na watter stout knape verwys jy?
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:16 pm
- Forum: Community Responsibility
- Topic: WATER DRIVE 12 MARCH 2016 - SENEKAL FS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5467
Re: WATER DRIVE 12 MARCH 2016 - SENEKAL FS
Oosie jy sal my daar sien. Dankie vir jou moeite en harde werk.
- Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Android Car radio/sat nav excetra
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4081
Re: Android Car radio/sat nav excetra
Ek wonder ook oor die radios maar dit lyk my die manne is maar skrikkerig vir die android.
- Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 liggie
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1379
Re: Hilux 4x4 liggie
Klink vir my soos iets elektries. Dalk n draad af of kontak punte binne daai ADD.
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
The roof skin has no pillars. Look at my earlier pics. You will see what the skin looks like. The roof get brazed on at the top end of the pillars. This is how they come from Toyota. Seems that back in the day this is how they manufactured these Toyotas I did not change my pillars as I could not fin...
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:48 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
We changed the water channel inside the fenders to allow better flow.
And removed all the rust.
And removed all the rust.
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:00 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
Thanks Roger. It has been going on way longer that anticipated. But life goes on and I have to focus on that too.
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:15 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
Ek het ook die chassis verander sodat my spaarwiel 100mm hoer sit. Nou behoort hy baie minder te vang as ek deur n skerp sloot ry.
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:44 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
All the rust on the floor pan has been cut out and replaced with new steel
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:41 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
This is basically what he looks like at the moment
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:25 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
So I eventually started working on Sir Shrek again. And I must say that I am quite happy to say that this Hilux is 100% rust free on the body. Everything that we saw and found was repaired. The rust was cut out and replaced with new parts or new steel where I could not source the parts. I will uploa...
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:27 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Cressida 7M into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6487
Re: Cressida 7M into SFA
How did your conversion go?
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:16 pm
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: Generator repair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4383
Re: Generator repair
Try Dynamic electrical in Benoni
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:15 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Air intake route for Snorkel - 7MGE SFA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3481
Re: Air intake route for Snorkel - 7MGE SFA
I made my own airbox and left the battery in place. This worked well with my home made snorkel
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Fuel consumption V6 over 4000km
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3673
Re: Fuel consumption V6 over 4000km
Mine does 6.0km/l if I drive it like I stole it and 8,5km/l if I drive 110 - 120km/h
That is measured at the pump. Not extras and only slightly lifted. And cats removed.
Still want to fit a freeflow cilincer
That is measured at the pump. Not extras and only slightly lifted. And cats removed.
Still want to fit a freeflow cilincer
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:04 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15225
Re: SIR SHREK GET A MAKEOVER
Looking back at all the work I have done makes me wonder why I ever started. Now a few years later I am in two minds whether I should continue or close my eyes, count my loses and sell.
Choices choices
Choices choices
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:09 pm
- Forum: Know your fellow members
- Topic: What's your business?
- Replies: 192
- Views: 47952
Re: What's your business?
Workshop manager @ Makita
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:57 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux v6 4.0 low on power (another fuel pump?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5390
Re: Hilux v6 4.0 low on power (another fuel pump?)
Tokkie so jy kan daai boks heeltemal bypass.?
Ry jy permanent in Bridged mode of is dit net om te toets?
Ry jy permanent in Bridged mode of is dit net om te toets?
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:55 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux v6 4.0 low on power (another fuel pump?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5390
Re: Hilux v6 4.0 low on power (another fuel pump?)
Kobus I also heard the slight resonating sound especially in town. don't hear a thing on the freeway. Maybe I should have a free flow box fitted to clear the resonating sound. But I do not want a noise when driving at 120
- Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:49 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Power steering box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3867
Re: SFA Power steering box
I will try and find the invoice but it could have been around R2000
- Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:07 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Power steering box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3867
Re: SFA Power steering box
I ended up taking mine to a specialist in Sebenza who overhauled the box.
Definitely wont attempt to do it myself again
Definitely wont attempt to do it myself again
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:16 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: The 'Two Corsa fans on 3RZ radiator mod"
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3523
Re: The 'Two Corsa fans on 3RZ radiator mod"
My Hilux is tans nog besig met n drie jaar lange hibernasie maar ek moet hom nou wakker maak.
Ek gaan nog baie vrae vra. Vertal my asb van jou fuel pomp setup want die hibernasie het my pomp vermoor. Ek wil sommer nou nuwe generasie pomp en setup insit
Ek gaan nog baie vrae vra. Vertal my asb van jou fuel pomp setup want die hibernasie het my pomp vermoor. Ek wil sommer nou nuwe generasie pomp en setup insit
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:09 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: The 'Two Corsa fans on 3RZ radiator mod"
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3523
Re: The 'Two Corsa fans on 3RZ radiator mod"
Hi Cobus
Het jy nogsteeds die fan setup in jou bakkie en werk dit nogsteeds effektief?
Het jy nogsteeds die fan setup in jou bakkie en werk dit nogsteeds effektief?
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: watse ringe en gasket vir die 7m-ge ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1002
Re: watse ringe en gasket vir die 7m-ge ?
Hi
Watse engine management gebruik jy en hoe is is jou fuel pomp setup. Watse pomp gebruik jy.
Watse engine management gebruik jy en hoe is is jou fuel pomp setup. Watse pomp gebruik jy.
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 3:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: watse ringe en gasket vir die 7m-ge ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1002
Re: watse ringe en gasket vir die 7m-ge ?
Hi
Het jy reggekom met jou engin
Het jy reggekom met jou engin
- Tue May 05, 2015 2:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux v6 4.0 low on power (another fuel pump?)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5390
Re: Hilux v6 4.0 low on power (another fuel pump?)
I want to follow this one
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot
Hi
Just wanted to let you know that I found a chip that does not send my Hilux into Limp mode.
It has not been in very long and next weekend I will be towing the caravan, hopefully without incident but I will give feedback once I am back.
HILUX POWER RULES
Just wanted to let you know that I found a chip that does not send my Hilux into Limp mode.
It has not been in very long and next weekend I will be towing the caravan, hopefully without incident but I will give feedback once I am back.
HILUX POWER RULES
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:22 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: EGR Blank off or clean
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4796
Re: EGR Blank off or clean
EGR = Exhaust gas recirculation
Basically exhaust gasses are blown into your intake manifold on deceleration and idling. ie when the pedal is not depressed.
Not sure if the 2.5 has it though.
Basically exhaust gasses are blown into your intake manifold on deceleration and idling. ie when the pedal is not depressed.
Not sure if the 2.5 has it though.
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 2:45 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: EGR Blank off or clean
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4796
EGR Blank off or clean
Hi Guys My 2008 3.0 D4D with 178000km has a lot of turbo lag below 2000rpm. Now if spoken to a few guys and some says it might be injectors and some say EGR. The Hilux pulls like a steam train above 2000rpm but really lacks power below. If driven a few other D4D and they are more responsive and bett...
- Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:43 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Did this happen to a Member here? Submerged HiLux
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2479
Re: Did this happen to a Member here? Submerged HiLux
Good looking bumber
- Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:36 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: free flow exhaust 5l motor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 873
Re: free flow exhaust 5l motor
I would definitely not tamper with the manifold on the 5L
- Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:48 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: free flow exhaust 5l motor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 873
Re: free flow exhaust 5l motor
Hi Charles
I had my rear silencer removed. It did help on consumption and perhaps I felt a little improvement in pulling power or it could have been my mind playing tricks
I had my rear silencer removed. It did help on consumption and perhaps I felt a little improvement in pulling power or it could have been my mind playing tricks
- Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:32 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux Raider SFA Radiator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1275
Re: Hilux Raider SFA Radiator
I use the BMW 540/740 manual radiator for the 7m conversion with two smaller fans that cover the radiator from side to side and i have never overheated. not even when game viewing or crawling.
Cost about R1200 from Commercial
Cost about R1200 from Commercial
- Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:37 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: New Fortuner ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1001
Re: New Fortuner ?
Ek sal so n Tacoma verseker ry
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 1:35 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: D4D oil??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8092
D4D oil??
Hi Guys The time has come to do a oil change on my 3.0 D4D. It is a 2008 model with 170 000km on. What oil do you guys recon I should use. Personally I prefer Shell. On my 3.0 5L i used to use Rimula but with these new generation turbo diesels I have no clue. One of my suppliers said that I should u...
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:17 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot
Hi Jaco.
Ek bel jou nou
Ek bel jou nou
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:58 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot
Hallo Hilux fans So I had my D4D at the stealers this morning and they confirmed that my ECU is standard and has not been tampered with and the bakkie drives and feels normal. That to me was great news. BUT. There were some upsetting news too. :shock2: They recon that the values on two of my injecto...
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot
OK. So here is what happened. Jaco fitted the RacePro2 in my Hilux and it felt like my Hilux made 2 million kilowatts on the wheels. I filled up with Engen 50ppm(not that I prever Engen) and got onto the freeway. Again it pulled stronger than anything. But my joy was short lived as my Hilux went int...
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:43 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot
Sal almal laat weet sodra hy in is. Thanks Jaco En dan m2cw oor die results sover oor die chips. Daar is 28 votes vir Unichip teenoor 1 vir Racechip. Dit beteken dat meer Unichips ouens hier vote teenoor Racechip. Dit beteken beslis nie dat Unichip n beter opsie is nie. Ek dink om n beter result te ...
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:42 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vote!!)
- Replies: 120
- Views: 32000
Re: Happy with your Chip or not Poll (Hou op lui wees en vot
Hi
I am in the market for a chip and I am considering the Racechip for my 3.0 D4D
Jaco I stay in Kemton Park and I am willing to test it and give feedback.
I also tow a caravan regularly and and have not done any other mods to my vehicle.
Standard exhaust, no snorkel etc etc etc.
I am in the market for a chip and I am considering the Racechip for my 3.0 D4D
Jaco I stay in Kemton Park and I am willing to test it and give feedback.
I also tow a caravan regularly and and have not done any other mods to my vehicle.
Standard exhaust, no snorkel etc etc etc.
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:13 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: E toll arrestasies
- Replies: 2
- Views: 939
Re: E toll arrestasies
Dis goed om te weet want in Gauteng kan mens nooit weet wat om te verwag nie.
Dis eintlik n stupid joke.
My 2cw
Dis eintlik n stupid joke.
My 2cw
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:34 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Vigo map reading lights
- Replies: 2
- Views: 964
Re: Vigo map reading lights
Hi Tiaan
Baie dankie. Gaan vanaand gou los maak en kyk. Ek sou verseker iets gebreek het.
Thanks
Baie dankie. Gaan vanaand gou los maak en kyk. Ek sou verseker iets gebreek het.
Thanks
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:57 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Vigo map reading lights
- Replies: 2
- Views: 964
Vigo map reading lights
Hi Hiluxers
Can someone please tell me how to remove the two map reading lenses by the rear view mirror without breaking them on my 2008 D4D double cab.
I need to change the bulbs but do not want to damage anything in the process.
Also what type of bulb do I need.
Thanks
Can someone please tell me how to remove the two map reading lenses by the rear view mirror without breaking them on my 2008 D4D double cab.
I need to change the bulbs but do not want to damage anything in the process.
Also what type of bulb do I need.
Thanks