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by Umvubu
Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Umvubu
Replies: 1
Views: 687

Re: Happy Birthday Umvubu

Baie Dankie ! :thumbup:
by Umvubu
Tue May 12, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Rear brake drum getting very hot.
Replies: 9
Views: 2600

Re: Rear brake drum getting very hot.

Riceburner wrote:Loosen the one side?
Yes, that solved my problem. Not to much though. Had to adjust 3 times. First time to much, only the one rear wheel braked. 2nd time to few, brake drum got hot. 3rd time -PERFECT. :thumbup:
by Umvubu
Tue May 12, 2009 8:19 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Load Hog helper spring
Replies: 11
Views: 4799

Re: Load Hog helper spring

Nie so goed vir off-roading. Soos die manne sê, uitstekend vir wanneer jy vrag dra.
by Umvubu
Tue May 12, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Rear brake drum getting very hot.
Replies: 9
Views: 2600

Re: Rear brake drum getting very hot.

Darryl, why don't you adjust the side that give you trouble a bit more. Had the same problem once or twice. Maybe when you brake the first time the shoes does'nt come all the way back , spring gets stuck or piston that pushes brake-shoes not working properly ? :think:
by Umvubu
Tue May 12, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Bestuurders van bakkies is meer geneig tot padwoede as ander
Replies: 47
Views: 3361

Re: Bestuurders van bakkies is meer geneig tot padwoede as ander

Met vandag se potholes het jy 'n bakkie nodig & asook om jou so half teen ongure elemente op ons paaie te beskerm. Ek + padwoede = Perfekte kombinasie. :twisted:
by Umvubu
Wed May 06, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Bestuurders van bakkies is meer geneig tot padwoede as ander
Replies: 47
Views: 3361

Re: Bestuurders van bakkies is meer geneig tot padwoede as ander

Ek raak die m#*r in vir die bestuurders van alle maak voertuie wat niks makeer wat teen 70km/h op die groot pad ry. :evil: Dis so bleddy lekker om dan met jy Hilux met die groot tyres en bullbar op sy gat te gaan sit en hom so bietjie aan te jaag. Die groot wit pupille in sy spieeltjie is die beste ...
by Umvubu
Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Idle Problems With Chinese Y Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 1174

Re: Idle Problems With Chinese Y Carb

Where is the cut-off solenoid & fuse ? :?:
by Umvubu
Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Idle Problems With Chinese Y Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 1174

Re: Idle Problems With Chinese Y Carb

See attached picture
by Umvubu
Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Idle Problems With Chinese Y Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 1174

Idle Problems With Chinese Y Carb

Fitted the carb yesterday. Test drived it ,fine tuned it. :thumbup: This morning it just would not idle, as soon as you stopped it died. Drove for about 20km before she stopped dying on me at stopsigns. It seems as soon as her temperature reaches the normal mark , things is normal again. Try startin...
by Umvubu
Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Behalwe OME watter ander shocks
Replies: 25
Views: 2809

Re: Behalwe OME watter ander shocks

Koni, Rancho,s , Procomp, Ironman. :thumbup: NET NIE OME OPSIT NIE ! :thumbdown:
by Umvubu
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Ironman suspension done
Replies: 21
Views: 3618

Re: Ironman suspension done

Nou kan jy die Piet Retief 4x4 Klub se kompetisie sommer baie makliker maak vir jouself. :wink:
by Umvubu
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Chinese 4Y Carb Vacuum Diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 1365

Re: Chinese 4Y Carb Vacuum Diagram

Thanks Rich. :thumbup: Must I block of the other pipes ? :?:
by Umvubu
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Chinese 4Y Carb Vacuum Diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 1365

Chinese 4Y Carb Vacuum Diagram

HELP ASB. Ek wil graag weet waar kom wat op 'n sjinese carb. :?: Ek sien daar is minder vacuum pypies op hom. Jy kan seker tog nie alles afblok wat nie 'n plek het nie, dit sal mos die werking van die carb in sy glory laat verkeerd gaan ? :?
by Umvubu
Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: lockrite locker front or rear diff?
Replies: 40
Views: 3951

Re: lockrite locker front or rear diff?

Eric, ek dink jy is reg. Bennie wil graag lockers opsit maar is te bang om dit te erken. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Umvubu
Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:44 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: lockrite locker front or rear diff?
Replies: 40
Views: 3951

Re: lockrite locker front or rear diff?

Darryl , dit lyk vir my Bennie like nie ons lockers nie. :shock: :twisted: :twisted: Ek sukkel nie om te draai met my autolocker voor nie. Moet net nie autolockers insit voor as jy nie powersteering het nie (Jy *a* om hom gedraai te kry). Hy pla net somtyds op reguit stukke tussen hindernisse.
by Umvubu
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: lockrite locker front or rear diff?
Replies: 40
Views: 3951

Re: lockrite locker front or rear diff?

That's why I fitted mine. :twisted: :thumbup:
by Umvubu
Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: lockrite locker front or rear diff?
Replies: 40
Views: 3951

Re: lockrite locker front or rear diff?

Hear ! Hear ! :clap: :clap: :clap: You are so right Eric. Once you fitted lockers you won't go back. :thumbup: LOCKERS RULE !
by Umvubu
Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:44 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: lockrite locker front or rear diff?
Replies: 40
Views: 3951

Re: lockrite locker front or rear diff?

Ek het in my speelbakkie Lock Rights voor en agter. Die voorste een pla so bietjie as ek trail ry, maar hy maak op vir performance. Ek is van plan om in my dubbelkajuit die Lock Right agter in te sit en miskien ARB voor. (Het reeds die Lock Right - spaar nou geld vir ARB) :thumbup:
by Umvubu
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Is a front diff-lock necessary or just nice to have?
Replies: 53
Views: 6713

Re: Is a front diff-lock necessary or just nice to have?

If you got the money fit a front locker. You won't be dissapointed. :thumbup: You vehicle capabilities will be 200 % beter.
by Umvubu
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: OME suspension is it worth the money?
Replies: 29
Views: 12889

Re: OME suspension is it worth the money?

I lost confidence in OME 2 weeks ago when a rear shock broke on my wife's Musso. The pin on top just snapped off. No offroading just regular gravel and tar road everyday for the last 18 months or so. I will not fit OME shocks again :thumbdown: , leafsprings maybe . Worth the money........ NO.
by Umvubu
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Have I blown a head gasket?
Replies: 20
Views: 2695

Re: Have I blown a head gasket?

JA. Thats a real sh*t job. :(
by Umvubu
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Have I blown a head gasket?
Replies: 20
Views: 2695

Re: Have I blown a head gasket?

Darryl I had the more or less the same problem on my 4y. Used like you said in another thread Barsleaks (worked for a month). Checked the radiator at Silverton - 6 microscopic holes in core New radiator R1395-00. No water in oil. Took of the head and surprise surprise HEADGASKET BLOWN. :thumbdown: ....
by Umvubu
Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: lockrite locker front or rear diff?
Replies: 40
Views: 3951

Re: lockrite locker front or rear diff?

Ditto Darryl. :thumbup:
by Umvubu
Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux word warm
Replies: 14
Views: 2167

Re: Hilux word warm

Bennie

Dis 'n Echlin thermostat. :shh:
by Umvubu
Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux word warm
Replies: 14
Views: 2167

Re: Hilux word warm - Opgelos

Die volgende was alles foutief 1) Geblaasde H/G ( Payen R110) :thumbdown: 2) Radiator core vol klein gaatjies - onherstelbaar ( Nuwe Silverton Radiator R1395) :thumbdown: Het toe sommer die volgende ook vervang terwyl engin oop was. 1) Nuwe Ringe (AE R195) 2) Nuwe Big end Bearings (AE R80) 3) Waterp...
by Umvubu
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Nikki Carb Diagram
Replies: 2
Views: 992

Nikki Carb Diagram

Ek wil graag by julle slim manne weet wie kan vir my sê waar al die vacuum hoses ens van my 1992 4y op die oorspronklike carb gekoppel word. :? Diagram miskien ?
by Umvubu
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: DRINGEND TORQUE SETTINGS !!1
Replies: 3
Views: 3673

Re: DRINGEND TORQUE SETTINGS !!1

Baie dankie ! :thumbup:
by Umvubu
Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: DRINGEND TORQUE SETTINGS !!1
Replies: 3
Views: 3673

DRINGEND TORQUE SETTINGS !!1

Wat is die torque settings vir my 4y se big-end bearings se holders onder aan die piston shaft ? :wth:
by Umvubu
Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headgasket Change
Replies: 2
Views: 774

Headgasket Change

Is dit nodig dat ek my head laat "skim" wanneer ek my h/g vervang ? :?: Dit lyk vir my deesdae as 'n mens so deur die nuwe topics kyk dat h/g & hitte probleme 'n gereelde probleem word op ons Hilux'e. Ek gaan my h/g ,ringe en bigend bearings vervang- hopelik is my water probleme en oli...
by Umvubu
Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Temperature Rising
Replies: 41
Views: 3802

Re: Temperature Rising

My Lux temp also gave me alot of trouble. Decided this weekend to strip engine- Rebuilt - Test Radiator. I don't want to worry when it fails me between niks and nerens. :thumbup:
by Umvubu
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux word warm
Replies: 14
Views: 2167

Re: Hilux word warm

Hy word warm op die ooppad. Het gedink dis topgasket maar as ek die radiator prop afhaal terwyl hy idle is daar nie 'n geborrel nie. :?
by Umvubu
Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux word warm
Replies: 14
Views: 2167

Hilux word warm

My 4y Hilux dryf my teen die mure uit. Gister het hy weer begin warm word na 'n maand wat daar niks gebeur het nie. Die radiator is vol water (terloops ek check elke keer sy water in die oggend voor ek met hom ry). Nadat hy gister weer so warm geword het, het ek hom gelos tot vanoggend. DIE RADIATOR...
by Umvubu
Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Surf & 4Runner
Topic: fitting lockers
Replies: 13
Views: 6768

Re: fitting lockers

Tinman

I fitted lockrights front & rear on my single cab. WOOOOW ! WHAT A DIFFERENCE IT MAKES ! :thumbup: . I allready got 2 more lockrights at home to fit to my double cab.
by Umvubu
Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: LOCAL vs. IMPORT DIFFS??
Replies: 12
Views: 2409

Re: LOCAL vs. IMPORT DIFFS??

Bastiaan, onthou net dat diesels en petrol se ratio's verskil. 4Y is gewoonllik 4.88 en 2.4D-2.8D is 4.56. Maar daar was 'n paar wat die ratios omgedraai was. My opinie is dat die import diff (die een wat by die propshaft se kant oopmaak) baie beter is as die local (Gearmax) diff.
by Umvubu
Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carb Probleme
Replies: 7
Views: 1189

Re: Carb Probleme

Louis

Wat prys jou carb ?
Waar koop 'n mens die EFi parte ? :?:

Dankie

Ezere
by Umvubu
Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carb Probleme
Replies: 7
Views: 1189

Re: Carb Probleme

Snipes
All that stands between me and EFI is .........R10 000. :cry:
by Umvubu
Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carb Probleme
Replies: 7
Views: 1189

Carb Probleme

My 4y het nog die standaard card waarmee hy uitgekom het. a) Hoe vind ek uit of sy 2nd stage inskop of regwerk ? Hy trek vrot. b) Hy sukkel om te "start" in die oggend . Dit klink of die automatic choke nie werk . c) As jy hom aan die gang het klink hy soos trekker asof hy sukkel om petrol...
by Umvubu
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: mods on my 98 DC
Replies: 7
Views: 1684

Re: mods on my 98 DC

Lekke bumper :thumbup: . What shocks :?:
by Umvubu
Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Help with Lockrite locker
Replies: 8
Views: 1494

Re: Help with Lockrite locker

Deon

Dieseldog (Ronald) of Riceburner (Darryl) op die site sal jou kan help. :thumbup: Ek het ook 'n lockrights op een van Hilux'e , nog nie die probleem ondervind nie. My D/K se lockrights het ook nou die dag gearriveer-Sal hulle een of ander tyd insit.
by Umvubu
Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:40 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: SFA Bumper
Replies: 16
Views: 2927

Re: SFA Bumper

Piet

Gaan jy 'n suspensie-lift insit na die naweek se uitdaging. Dis al wat jou baie beinvloed het by van die hindernisse.
by Umvubu
Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: EFI Installation in Gauteng
Replies: 8
Views: 1737

Re: EFI Installation in Gauteng

Bennie
Wat kos dit om te EFI & hoe lank vat dit ?
by Umvubu
Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Limited slip diff in front axle?
Replies: 17
Views: 7280

Re: Limited slip diff in front axle?

Get used to the locker in front. :twisted: I LOVE mine. :D You will learn how to drive your Lux with it installed in the front axle. I agree with you on all Darryl.
by Umvubu
Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Diff ratio, tyre size and fuel consumption
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Re: Diff ratio, tyre size and fuel consumption

As ek baie gelukkig is kan ek 120km/h haal teen 'n helse afdraande. My gemiddelde spoed op die groot pad is maar 90-100km/h. 60-80km/h teen 'n opdraande. 4.875 & 31" bande
by Umvubu
Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:40 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Re: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Louis

Ek het geweet toe ek die topic begin, dat daar aksie sal wees. :twisted: Kyk net die aantal replies op die topic, dit word vinnig die topic met die meeste. Ja, 'n paar ouens het hulle speelgoed uit die pram probeer gooi.

Ezere
by Umvubu
Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:15 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Re: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Ek het begin 4x4 sonder enige lockers. Toe ek tevrede is ek weet so half wat ek doen , het ek besluit om lockers in my Hilux te sit. Kyk my platkar waarmee ek trails saam met my gesin doen het nie lockers of snaakse traction controls nie. :wink: Dus gun ek myself om lockers in my ander voertuie te s...
by Umvubu
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:15 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Re: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Ja dis waar wat jy daar sê Bennie. Die drywer se vermoë is die kruks in die saak . As jy nie kan ordentlik kan bestuur nie , dan is dit 'n "lost case". Ja, met gadgets gaan jy regkom maar jy kul jouself. Ek gebruik my lockers omdat ek van die goed hou, hoekom al die geld spandeer om hull...
by Umvubu
Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:48 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Re: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Net as ek dink die topic is dood begin hy weer. :D Die locker-ding is eintlik 'n lekker debat. As dit so aan hou word dit die topic met die meeste replies (Ek dink dis naby). :twisted: Hou so aan ! Lockers is seker een van die top mods wat 'n helse verskil maak aan jou voertuig se capabilities. Lock...
by Umvubu
Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Ironman Agents?
Replies: 10
Views: 2184

Re: Ironman Agents?

I am the owner of a 4x4 & Outdoor Centre. I supply Ironman . Contact me 082 326 7733.

Ezere
Lydenburg 4x4 & Outdoor Centre
by Umvubu
Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Re: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Jislaaik ! :o Toe ek die thread begin het, het ek nie gedink dit gaan so groot debat aan die gang sit nie. Lockers vs geen locker - SFA vs IFS. Ek sien 'n paar manne raak omgekrap oor die temas. Ry met wat jy gemaklik mee voel. :D
by Umvubu
Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Re: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Ja nee ,die lockers vs geen lockers debat sal geen einde kry nie. Elke man se smaak is nie dieselfde nie. Ek persoonlik is pro-locker, soos julle al seker agter gekom het. :D:
by Umvubu
Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Re: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Ek LAAAAIK my lockers. Stem saam met Darryl & Eric , lockers help die natuur, spin nie so baie nie- maak nie erosie slote nie. (Ek voel sommer groen vandag :mrgreen: )
by Umvubu
Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: Recovery Equipment
Topic: Belangrik
Replies: 14
Views: 7832

Re: Belangrik

Ek het met Ironman se bestuurder Stef Pretorius gepraat oor hulle Recovery Kits. Blykbaar gaan hulle dit nie meer invoer nie. Ek kon self net twee vir my besigheid kry. Die kits was 'n bargain- Snatch Strap, Tow Strap, Winch Extension Strap, Snatch Block, Ketting, Tree Trunk Protector & shackles.
by Umvubu
Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly
Replies: 111
Views: 10879

Lockers - The good, the bad & the ugly

Hier wil ek net 'n bietjie "stir" en opinies kry van at julle ouens dink van lockers. Party glo dis net vir sissies, ander dink weer dis die beste uitvinding ooit. Ek dink 'n mens kan lekker oor die onderwerp debateer. Watter een is goed, sleg -Een of twee lockers ens. :twisted:
by Umvubu
Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 4x4 nou 2x4
Replies: 28
Views: 3360

Re: Hilux 4x4 nou 2x4

Hallo Chris

Het al gehoor van daai "lockers". Weet net nie hoe betroubaar hulle is op die lang termyn nie. My lockers het my al kwaai bederf dit maak dinge net soveel makliker, dan is vroulief nie soveel op jou case as jy 'n hindernis moet stormloop sonder lockers nie. :twisted:

Ezere
by Umvubu
Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 4x4 nou 2x4
Replies: 28
Views: 3360

Re: Hilux 4x4 nou 2x4

Chris

Dis hoekom ek vol lockers op my single cab het. Die twee lockers vir my D/K is oppad. :D
by Umvubu
Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4Y wil nie vol oopmaak nie.
Replies: 2
Views: 777

4Y wil nie vol oopmaak nie.

My 4Y het nog die oorspronklike Nikki carb in. Dis 3 weke terug deur die Toyota agente gediens. Ek het gevra dat hulle die carb ook diens, want dit voel die Lux wil nie vol oopmaak nie. Daar is toe skoon gemaak en parte vervang in die carb, die resultate is nie 100% nie. Ek sukkel om 100km te haal o...
by Umvubu
Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: has anyone supercharged a 4y or similar?
Replies: 34
Views: 7461

Re: has anyone supercharged a 4y or similar?

Mods is always risky. Will wait and see results .
by Umvubu
Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Brakkenjan se nuwe speelmaatjie is hier!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

Re: Brakkenjan se nuwe speelmaatjie is hier!!!

Jumpseats is 'n pyn in die @$%$%. Ek wil myne ook uithaal.

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