The owner of a propshaft balancing business here in Somerset West phoned an old work mate of his and the guy asked if it was the roof rack, both of us were pretty gobsmacked.pietpetoors wrote: ↑Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:20 pm This is very interesting. So who realised it was the roof rack?
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- Tue May 25, 2021 9:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2985
Re: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
- Tue May 25, 2021 9:11 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2985
Re: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
Pumba, if you still do not come right then take the bakkie to Riaan's Wheel alignment, Its a bit far out in Somerset West but they are really really thorough, otherwise I am sure Hoppy in Bellville area may be able to take a look for you.
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:31 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Longer SFA Brake lines Stellenbosch/Strand/CT?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6264
Re: Longer SFA Brake lines Stellenbosch/Strand/CT?
I know this is an old thread but just to get to the question, does anyone know of a place here in Strand, Somerset West that does the proper braided lines?
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:34 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2985
Re: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
OK... that must be the most unique cure for unwanted vibration that I had ever heard of, I also imagined it to be in the drive train, most likely the propshaft centre bearing! -F_D I agree! Absolutely the thing that I thought it was not! :tease: :tease: It had 4 mechanics with hundreds of service y...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:00 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2985
Re: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
Just an update. I adjusted my roofrack a little too high and the wind deflector was funneling wind through underneath the rack and causing a heck of a racket! Like it felt like the bakkie was going to fall apart that's how hectic it was. So I readjusted the rack closer to the roof and voila, no more...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:28 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2985
Hilux 4x4 DC d4d unexplained vibration
Hi guys So I need your input here. My hilux vigo 2011 4x4 dc has developed a bad vibration over 90km the vehicle has 220000km on the clock and has been looked after. The vibration manifests like an off balance propshaft. Here are the things weve tried, I live in Strand area in the Western Cape and w...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:23 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11269
Re: Forum come to a standstill
People are busy with other tasks at home. Yesterday - before the damn WACS snapped yet again - I updated my old workshop computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I figured this would be a case in futility, as the PC was built in 2011 and features only 4GB RAM and a dual-core CPU. Yet it worked perfec...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: My workshop partner's Hilux pics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1145
Re: My workshop partner's Hilux pics
Thanks for sharing. Is your friends hilux a 4x4 model? How many km does it have?
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:31 pm
- Forum: Useful Articles
- Topic: Electric Turbo/Supercharger
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1856
Electric Turbo/Supercharger
Came across the most amazing electric supercharger that actually works. Problem is its quite expensive. Makes for an interesting read. Would love to strap this thing to a 4y or a 7mge and see the results.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NcdVvYoORo
https://torqamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NcdVvYoORo
https://torqamp.com/
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:13 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Chips vs Mapping
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5617
Re: Chips vs Mapping
I hear you Dalkill, I however have done close on 20000km with my bakkie since Ive owned it and no issues yet. The exhaust runs along the original lines as the old one, the only difference is removal of cat and bigger bore.
- Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:12 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Chips vs Mapping
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5617
Re: Chips vs Mapping
Perhaps if you want to get some more performance, install a free flow exhaust( A good one, do your research) and get a front mounted intercooler, this is by far the most reliable power, it would be allowing cooler intake temps and more flow out and would probably extend the lifespan of the motor, on...
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:17 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: For the Guys Looking To Buy a Solid SFA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1068
For the Guys Looking To Buy a Solid SFA
I thought I must post this guys facebook business page, I am in no way affiliated with the business. He restores older SFA Hiluxs and sells them to the public. Check out the photos on his page. https://www.facebook.com/Livingsfa/. This is a message I got from him after inquiring. "A vehicle wit...
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:54 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Replace steering draglink balls with tie-rod ends
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3152
Re: Replace steering draglink balls with tie-rod ends
Awsome! I will bookmark this page for one day when I buy myself an old Hilux again.
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:52 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: My New Hilux
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3844
Re: My New Hilux
Dis Mooi Man
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:23 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Cooper Dust Series Western Cape S4E1
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3066
Re: Cooper Dust Series Western Cape S4E1
Where will is this Urban4x4 you speak of Thys?
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Defects From The Dealer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1799
Re: Defects From The Dealer
It's a pity this wasn't noted upon purchase. Judging by the slick undercarriage it seems that the vehicle hasn't been abused, taken on heavy and dirty off road tracks and therefore not touched/cleaned underneath since new. I would only really start to worry once you start seeing the shiny film of e...
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Defects From The Dealer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1799
Re: Defects From The Dealer
Thanks for all the advice gents all much appreciated!!!
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Defects From The Dealer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1799
Defects From The Dealer
I am in a bit of a quandary at the moment, I thought I might present the situation to you guys to see if I am being a PITA . So before I continue I am super happy with my bakkie, over all it is in excellent shape and recently took us over 4000km to the Transkie and back. I recently bought the vehicl...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:31 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Noisy D4D
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5476
Re: Noisy D4D
Did you need to pay for a fuel return rail and seals? (it is prescribed by Toyota that all of those items be replaced if the injectors were removed and is quite expensive). Dit klink met alle respek na 'n storie vir my. Daar is nie 'n manier wat Toyota injectors strip en skoonmaak of herstel nie. H...
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:40 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Hilux Clock,radio,electric side mirrors & L side mirror fuse blown
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2488
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:49 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Hilux Clock,radio,electric side mirrors & L side mirror fuse blown
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2488
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:34 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Hilux Clock,radio,electric side mirrors & L side mirror fuse blown
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2488
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Hilux Clock,radio,electric side mirrors & L side mirror fuse blown
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2488
2011 Hilux Clock,radio,electric side mirrors & L side mirror fuse blown
Hi guys I'm hoping you've had the same problem here. I bought a FM transmitter Bluetooth thingy so that I can play music off my phone through the sound system. The only problem is that I think I this thing blew a fuse some where. The following items do not work any more. Electric side mirrors, radio...
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3508
Re: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
My heavy wants to buy a 2014 D4D auto. How reliable are these auto boxes ? Are there any known issues? How does consumption of Auto compare to Manual? The trokkie only has 77k km on the clock. I already told him about the Toyota Injector issue. As far as I know, Toyota started using platinum tipped...
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:18 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: How to Reset/Remove Airbag Light on 2007/2014 Hilux
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6163
How to Reset/Remove Airbag Light on 2007/2014 Hilux
So I recently had an issue with my airbag light coming on, As some of you will know I purchased this vehicle a month ago and having the airbag light come on was a bit soul destroying to say the least. There are two possible causes for this problem. 1) Years ago there was a recall for the airbag cloc...
- Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: My New Bakkie
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2937
Re: My New Bakkie
Congrats! Looks pretty good Luke. :thumbup: Somebody has already spent a few bucks on extras with the vehicle .... integrated bumper, winch, sliders, alu-canopy, fender flares, tinted windows and wind deflectors. Mileage? FSH? Accident free? (the front bumper is not fitting nicely against the fende...
- Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: My New Bakkie
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2937
My New Bakkie
So after years of driving SFA hiluxes, I did the unthinkable and bought a newer model. I'm still reeling from that decision and time will tell if it was a good one. One of the main factors that did the deal for me was the fuel economy issue, no matter how I tried I could never significantly remedy t...
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:10 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6524
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:35 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6524
Re: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
Geleende foto,s . Ek gaan beslis vir daardie draglink met tirod conversion as die balls op my draglink uitgewerk is.Dit is vir my veiliger.Met tierod ends het jy nie balls wat kan afbreek nie. Would it be possible to get the details of this arm that you made? What ball joints did you use? thread pi...
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:58 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6524
Re: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
Die manne wat erg deelneem aan 4x4 kompitisies het ook vir my gese hulle verander hulle draglinks met tierods. Is baie sterker as die draglinks met die balle op. Now here's the million dollar question.... Do you feel a lot of kickback? How is the steering? Talking of the compo guys having issues wi...
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:36 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6524
Re: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
Thanks for the advice Andy and Tim.
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:20 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6524
Re: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
niclemaitre wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:09 am I got an entire replacement drag link from Gemini Spares, it wasn't very expensive from what I recall, around R300
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:28 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6524
In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
So when I wiggle my steering wheel I can see there is play on the drag link, no amount of adfjustment will sort it out, its poked. Now I have two options, replace relevant parts with one from Toyota or buy or steal from one of the kind forum members. Alternatively I could modify the steering system ...
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:45 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8901
Re: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
Thanks for the advice, I will play it safe and check regularly. Correct me if I am wrong but another sign will be the currently grey/tan colour of the ceramic changing to white. Have also ensured my float level is slightly above middle. Luke did you happen to scope out your sparkies during the time...
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8901
Re: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
From me blocking holes and H8PVMNT it appears that the OVCV system vents the bowl through its valve to the exterior (charcoal canister in murica) as well as to above the air horn (not through its valve). The internal vent runs through the rectangular passage visible when the ovcv has been removed. ...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:37 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8901
Re: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
So I think that 1) You have a port that does not provide constant vacuum, try messing around with this as I found this to be the most effective change to the mod, 2) You need enough of a suck to keep that constant vacuum on the float bowl and allow the atmospheric pressure to be constant, perhaps th...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:05 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8901
Re: Carburetor Mod To Decrease Fuel Consumption
Luke did you implement the small vent in the tube as shown above (3)? I was playing around with it yesterday - the vent would theoretically be the same as a vacuum leak which isn't a great idea, and also adds more air after the carburetor causing the motor to run lean. Without the vent the motor re...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Powersteering Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1912
Re: SFA Powersteering Gearbox Oil
Do you think the carby enhancer caused it to idle poorly or was it merely the carb itself? With the Carb enhancer connected and disconnected it still ran badly, I have a video actually where you can hear it coughing and spitting through the exhaust. I am not sure what it was to be honest, all I know...
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:58 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Powersteering Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1912
Re: SFA Powersteering Gearbox Oil
Nah just slowly replacing all fluids etc. No leaks, if it aint broke, don't fix it haha. Luke what is your carby setup now? I think I saw on Faceboet that you are running a Weber? Why so if your Aisin was also getting 8km/l with the modification to it? Currently I am running a weber 32/36. The Aisi...
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:21 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Powersteering Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1912
Re: SFA Powersteering Gearbox Oil
Did you rebuild yours? If so where are the pics man!
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: LED tail lights, indicators etc
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3045
Re: LED tail lights, indicators etc
Thanks Tim!
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: LED tail lights, indicators etc
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3045
LED tail lights, indicators etc
Does anyone know a website or shop where one can get the replacement tail lights indicators etc for the old shape hilux. I have seen a few around and it looks super smart.
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Advice on painting products
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1500
Re: Advice on painting products
What do you guys think of spraying zink rich galv spray to areas that will be out of site?
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:49 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Advice on painting products
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1500
Advice on painting products
So I am looking at doing a full respray over some shoddy body work and some rust spots on my bakkie. What would you recommend as an effective and permanent rust killer/converter? Would I be able to use a primer over the rust converter?
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:27 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8343
Re: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y
The Ssangyong Musso in RSA was built locally at the EL Mercedes plant and powered with the Merc motor but with the Ssangyong logo on the tappet cover ..... it's still a Merc motor. ....( I hope.) :D: I always thought it was a reproduction of the mercedes engine. It turns out I was wrong. That's pre...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8343
Re: 602 5cyl 300d merc engine into SFA replacing original 4Y
Wow!! guys well done, keeping the momentum on the project. I am sure she will give you many years of good service. One question, are my eyes deceiving me or did you use a Ssangyong tappet cover on your Mercedes engine. You know that means you will be cursed with oil leaks for the rest of eternity! :...
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:42 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Transfer Box "Clank" on G52 5 Speed Gearbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1370
Re: Transfer Box "Clank" on G52 5 Speed Gearbox
You sound like you know what you are doing. Open it up and take a look. It already doesn't work so whats to lose? I know the transfer part is fairly simple in theory, perhaps in reality it isn't but common sense should get you over most obstacles.
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Does Anyone Know The Whereabouts Of Kaspaas?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2513
Re: Does Anyone Know The Whereabouts Of Kaspaas?
PerhapsYou want to make sure you dont miss out next time Kaspaas goes on the market?
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:10 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: FUEL SAVING modification '86 4Y
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2674
Re: FUEL SAVING modification '86 4Y
Thanks for the share GASOLINE, This stuff is worth its weight in gold for the older bakkie owners.
- Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Does Anyone Know The Whereabouts Of Kaspaas?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2513
Does Anyone Know The Whereabouts Of Kaspaas?
I remember a while back that Thuis or someone met Kaspaas in the dunes at Atlantis. I would assume that Kaspass still lives in the Western Cape. A while back he came onto the market and I was sooo close to buying him. I swore it would not happen again, if anyone knows who owns him could they be so k...
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:08 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Hilux Internal Fan Not Working
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1372
SFA Hilux Internal Fan Not Working
So I have stripped the dash out.Checked heater fuse Ac fuse. Checked resistor, apparently even if resistor is blown, fan will run at at least one speed. Relay clicks only once at high speed setting on switch but nothing else happens. Switch is simple and looks good still. I am not sure about relay, ...
- Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:52 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22r Oil Pressure question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
Re: 22r Oil Pressure question
So I phoned Toyota and got a quote for timing chain kit R2500+- Oil Pump R1800+-. I then swore a little and went to Ebay. Found pretty much the same kit with metal guides here, https://www.ebay.com/itm/371349676335. Shipping included for just under R1000. I then though I might take a look and see wh...
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:42 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4006
Re: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
Ahhh Tim, just looking at your handy work makes my heart warm!!!! I know sometime in the future I will be doing this and seeing someone else ace it out the blocks for relatively cheap is awesome.
- Fri Jul 13, 2018 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22r Oil Pressure question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
Re: 22r Oil Pressure question
Thanks guys, to be honest, I am not sure when it was done. A few months back when I replaced the cam I checked the chain tension and it look OK. to be honest I might go ahead and do the whole gosh darn thing. So Oom Andy, do you recon Toyota will still sell all the parts required? If not is there an...
- Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:06 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22r Oil Pressure question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
Re: 22r Oil Pressure question
I am using Fuchs Titan truck plus 15w 40
- Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:32 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22r Oil Pressure question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:49 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22r Oil Pressure question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
22r Oil Pressure question
So I have noticed for a few months now, when I start the bakkie(22r) in the morning I get what sounds like a bottom end knock, like there is no oil pressure.It takes only 2 to 4 seconds to go away completely. What got me worried now is the fact that if i start the vehicle hot it will make the same n...
- Wed May 30, 2018 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: How To Find service With Toyota History On A Hilux
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1120
- Wed May 30, 2018 11:06 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: How To Find service With Toyota History On A Hilux
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1120
How To Find service With Toyota History On A Hilux
So if I am looking at a few vehicles with full service history with the agents. To ensure that I am not being messed with, could I phone Toyota and ask them to check if the vehicle actually was serviced at Toyota? Would it be possible to check if it was accident damaged and repaired by Toyota as wel...
- Mon May 07, 2018 6:59 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: 1982 hilux 4x4
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3197
Re: 1982 hilux 4x4
Lekker bru!! Are you leaving the chassis grey, or going black?